Stationer's Hall was the home of the Worshipful Company of Stationers who regulated the printing trade for centuries. They moved to this site in 1606 only to see the building and its valuable contents burnt to the ground in the Great Fire of London in 1666. A new hall was constructed in 1673 which, besides an extension and an external facelift, is still the building standing today as depicted in this 1830 image.
Image labelled as: "Stationers' Hall, Stationers' Hall Court"
Original was drawn by Tho. H. Shepherd. Engraved by W. Watkins.
Published by Jones & Co. Temple of the Muses, Finsbury Square, London, Jan 9, 1830.
This important hall is featured in our FREE self guided tour of St Paul's Precincts found on www.obelisktours.com
Tour Description:
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circular tour around St Paul’s precincts includes some of the history of the
Cathedral (although does not go inside), but its main focus is to explore the
Cathedral precincts bringing to life statues, archways, gardens, buildings and
hidden corners.
Emerging from the shadows of history are memorials
to the Blitz, John Wesley, and Thomas Becket.
We discover the founding of the YMCA, the home of the book burners, the
extinction bell, and St Paul’s Cross.
Other curiosities include an ancient misplaced archway, a vanished
market and a 150 million year old statue!"
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