. The history and antiquities of London, Westminster, Southwark and parts adjacent. ms London, i. p. 60. HISTORY OF LONDON. 195 short distance from the north end of London Bridge, the chief frontbeing towards the river of which it commanded a fine view. Theentrance from Thames-street being under a long passage, orna-mented in front with sculptured pilasters sustaining a opsn pe-diment, in which are the companys arms, and on each side a dol-phin. This portion of the edifice still remains. The buildingsenvironed a square court paved with flat stones; the hall, whichformed the south side of the c
. The history and antiquities of London, Westminster, Southwark and parts adjacent. ms London, i. p. 60. HISTORY OF LONDON. 195 short distance from the north end of London Bridge, the chief frontbeing towards the river of which it commanded a fine view. Theentrance from Thames-street being under a long passage, orna-mented in front with sculptured pilasters sustaining a opsn pe-diment, in which are the companys arms, and on each side a dol-phin. This portion of the edifice still remains. The buildingsenvironed a square court paved with flat stones; the hall, whichformed the south side of the court was a very spacious and loftyapartment, handsomely fitted up, with a capacious gallery goinground the whole interior. At the upper end behind the seat of theprime-warden, was an ornamental niche, wherein was a full sizedstatue, carved in wood, and painted, of sir William Walworth,knt., who was a member of this company, and is represented in thedress of his time, his right hand grasping a dagger, reputed tobe the identical weapon with which he struck Wat Tyler from Walworths Dagger. This dagger is evidently belonging to the period, viz. the latterend of the fourteenth century, it is of neat workmanship, withoutinscription of any kind, the blade is formed of four sides concaved,and is in length from the hilt Yl\ inches, the hilt is 5 inches, andacross the guard, 6 inches. The above is a correct delineation ofthe weapon, from the original, which is carefully preserved by thecompany. Below the niche is inscribed the following lines :— Brave Walworth, knight, lord mayor, yt slew Rebellious Tyler in his alarmes^The king therefore did give in lieu The dagger to the cytyes armes. In the 4th yeare of Richard II. Anno Domini, 1381. If there be not much poetry in this artless verse, observes , there is at least some fiction; for the dagger, as it iscalled, in the first quarter of the city-arms, was certainly intendedfor the sword of St. Paul, the chosen patron
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