"St. Johns Gate, Clerkenwell, and Dust O!!!" by John Leighton

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St. Johns Gate, Clerkenwell, and Dust Oh!

John Leighton

1847

The Cries of London & Public Edifices, Plate 8

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Dust Oh! — Dust Oh!

The costume of the Dustman bears a strong resemblance to that of the coalheaver, who appears to be of the same family, probably through their both being connected with the same material, the one before it is burnt, the other after. They formerly rang a bell to intimate their approach, but made so much noise therewith, as to cause the legislature to interfere, prohibiting its use.

St. Johns Gate

which is the only cattle market in London. It was formerly situated just without the city walls. It has been used as a cattle market since 1150, and was then, as we have stated, in the fields, but is now in the very heart of London. Our view was taken on Friday afternoon, during the horse market. Hay and straw are sold here on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. In the background may be seen the tower of the church of St. Bartholomew the Less, and the entrance to Bartholomew's Hospital: the present building was erected in 1730. Immediately above' the gateway of the hospital is seen the dome of

St. Paul's Cathedral

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Bibliography

Limner, Luke [John Leighton]. The Cries of London & Public Edifices from Sketches on the Spot. London: Grant & Griffith successors to Newberry and Harris. Corner of St Paul's Church Yard, [1847]. Internet Archive version of a copy in the University of Toronto Library. Web. 17 September 2013.

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