The Digital Ark: Early Modern Collections of Curiosities in England and Scotland, 1580-1700
Stocks Market
London (Settlement), England
View Larger MapDescription of institution: Established in the 13th century by the Lord Mayor, Henry Wallis, on the site of the present Mansion House under the terms of a charter granted by Edward I and authorizing the construction of a market next to St. Mary Woolchurch. ... During the 15th century the Stocks became firmly established as a fish and flesh market. It was rebuilt several times and in 1633 was described as a great stone house. It was burned down in the great fire. ... In 1668 St. Mary Woolchurch was demolished to make way for the construction of a new market. ... In 1737 the market was cleared for the construction of Mansion House and moved to the present Farringdon Street where it was renamed Fleet Market (The London Encyclopaedia, 849-50). This later construction must have been when Don Saltero's "curious Thimble, dug out of Ruins at Stock's-Market" was found. Images linked to this location:
Print Sources linked to this location: Mentioned - The London Encyclopaedia.