springs, it had to be filled with piles, which caused so much delay, that it was not finished until 1753, when sir Crisp Gascoyne was lord mayor, and the first who here resided. It is built of Portland stone, and the total expence, including £3,900. for buildings pulled down, was £42,638. 188. 8d. The portico is majestic, but its confined situation prevents its being seen to effect; it is in the style of Palladio, rising from a massy rustic basement. It consists of six lofty Corinthian columns, with pílasters supporting an angular pediment, the tympanum of which displays a fine piece of sculpture in alto-relievo, designed by Taylor, representing the dignity and opulence of the City of London. The chief figure is the genius of the city dressed as the goddess Cybele, with the imperial robe, in allusion to being the capital of the kingdom. She is between two pillars, as expressive of her stability; on her right hand a naked boy with the fasces and axe in one hand, and the sword with the cap of liberty in the other, shewing forth that authority and equity are the best supporters of liberty. Faction lies at the feet of the goddess, in agony, with snakes twining round her head. The chief figure towards the right represents a river-god, pouring forth from an urn a copious stream, shewn to mean the Thames, by the swan at his feet. The ship, anchor and cable, point to the commerce of the capital. On the left, is the figure of Plenty, in the form of a beautiful woman, in a humble position, presenting with one hand a pearly ornament, and with the other pouring out from a cornucopia a variety of riches. Behind this is a stork and two naked boys at play, and holding the neck of the stork, signifying that piety and mutual affection produce and secure the accumulation of wealth, which appears around them in bales, hogsheads, &c. Above is an attic story with square windows, surmounted by a ballustrade. The east and west sides are uniform, excepting the entrances. Above the roof, towards the west, is a heavy pile extending across the building, containing the ball room, &c. A corresponding erection rose over the Egyptian-hall at the west end, but this was taken down a few years ago. The interior arrangements, to admit sufficient light into the numerous apartments, evince the skill of the artist. The basement story contains several rows of strong piers and arches, supporting the building. Here are the kitchens, &c. The grand entrance in front opens into the saloon, where there are full length portraits of George II. and III., and queen Charlotte. The south end leads into the Egyptian-hall, certainly not properly named, as there is no appearance of any thing alluding to that country in the room; it is the entire breadth of the house, and measures upwards of sixty feet; the length of it is more than ninety feet from east to west. When entertainments are here given this room is lighted splendidly by girandoles and lustres. The other apartments on this floor are, the Justice-room, Wilkes' parlour, elegantly fitted up, and the sword-bearer's chamber, which has a neatly painted ceiling. On the second story the principal are, the ball-room and the withdrawing-room; the former is not so broad as the Egyptian-hall, but about the same length. A gallery, for spectators goes round it, and the pannels under exhibit stuccoed and carved figures of all sorts of musical instruments., In an apartment adjoining was formerly the state bed. The corporation seal is circular; representing on the obverse, St.. Paul with a sword in his right hand, a flag ensigned with three lions passant quadrant in his left hand, standing in a city, over the gate of which is a key. Legend: SIGILLUM BARONUM: LONDINIARUM. On the reverse, the city arms, &c. Legend:..LONDONI: DEFENDE: TUOS: DEUS: OPTIME: CIVES. The other, was made by order of common council in the fourth year of Richard II., and the inscription is much worn by frequent use, being employed for authenticating documents sworn to before the lord-mayor, in order to be forwarded to foreign lands, also for sealing precepts issued for the election of common councilmen and ward officers. There is also swords of state, mace, and numerous other insignia of office. A List of the Aldermen of the Ward of Wallbrook, from the Year 1671, to the present Time. Sir John Moore, kt. elected in 1671; served the office of sheriff in 1672, and that of lord-mayor in 1682. Sir G. Heathcote, kt. elected in 1702; served the office of sheriff in 1704, that of lord-mayor in 1711, removed to Bridge Ward without in 1725. Sir John Tash, knt. elected in 1725; served the office of sheriff in 1720. George Heathcote, esq. elected in 1735; served the office of sheriff in 1740, and that of lord-mayor in 1742, resigned. Slingsby Bethell, esq. elected in 1749; served the office of sheriff in 1752, and that of lord-mayor in 1755. Alexander Masters, esq. elected in 1758; served the office of sheriff in 1759, resigned. William Nash, esq. elected in 1766; served the office of sheriff in 1768, and that of lord-mayor in 1771. Nathaniel Thomas, esq. elected in 1773; served the office of sheriff in 1776. William Gill, esq. elected in 1781; served the office of sheriff in 1781, and that of lord-mayor in 1788. Thomas Cadell, esq. elected in 1798 ; served the office of sheriff in 1800. John Atkins, esq. elected in 1808; served the office of sheriff in 1809, that of lord-mayor in 1818, and is the present alderman of Walbrook Ward. FINIS. W. SEARS, Printer, 11, Budge Row, London. PERSONS, PLACES, AND EVENTS. AFRICAN Company, vol. i. page 46 at end of each Ward Artillery Company, and Ground, i. Black-Friars, Elizabeth went to, on a a court to try queen Katha- Bull-and-mouth-street, i. p. 15 Bread-street counter, i. p. 186 Bank of England. i. p. 289 Boar's-head, Eastcheap, i. p. 316 Buckingham, Henry duke of, account Brewing in London, history of, ii. p. 154 Banks, John, esq., his bequests, ii. p. Bellman of St. Sepulchre's, his ancient Bethlehem, Old-Jewry, ii. p. 156 Ridley's letter to Cecil, on, ii. gift of Edward VI., ii. p. 279 Cock-lane ghost, ii. p. 226 VOL. II. East India Company, ii. p. 342 Fitzwalter, sir Robert, i. p. 334 Fabian, the Chronicler, ii. p. 53 Fire of London, Gazette account of, Fishmongers, their origin, i. p. 237 Fortune Theatre, ii. p. 119 marriages, abuse of, ii. p. Ditch, ii. p. 272 Market, name changed, ii. p. 275, Gresham, sir Thomas, i. p. 145 Galland's Alms-houses, ii. p. 119 Half-moon Tavern, i. p. 7. Hawkwood, sir John, i. p. 228 Jewin-street, or Jews Gardens, i. p. 13 Jones, Inigo, some account of, i. p. 326 Jacob's Well Public House, ii. p. 158 King's Head, Fenchurch-street, custom Knives and forks, first made and used, Knight's Templars, origin of, ii. 285 Lud-Gate described, ii. p. 201 Lord mayor's fool, origin of the saying, London Bridge, i. p. 223 Water-works, i. p. 232 Leeds, dukedom, origin of, i. p. 235 Little Britain, i. p. 9 London Workhouse, i. p. 159 Wall, its circuit, ii. p. 131 Leland, John, Antiquarian, ii. p. 208 Leadenhall, ii. 325 Lutheran church, Trinity-lane, ii. p. London stone, ii. p. 429 Lovel, sir Thomas, funeral ceremonies, Middleton, sir Hugh, i..p. 11 Musical Tiger of Tippoo Saib, ii. p. 355 Monument, the, i p. 205, see also "Fire Mercer's School, ii. p. 15, and p. 423 Merchant Tailor's School, ii. p. 166 eminent scholars who have New-Gate, the Gate described. ii. p. 186 Pie-corner, figure at, i. p. 123, and 266 Pepperers, or Grocers, origin of, i. p. 193 Priestly penance for Adultery, ii. p. 68 Pins, first used, ii. Papal sentence against Luther, ii. p. 224 |