References
Chart showing the number of references in each month of the diary’s entries.
1660
- Oct
Aldersgate
Map
The overlays that highlight 17th century London features are approximate and derived from Wenceslaus Hollar’s maps:
- Built-up London – London before the Fire
- City of London wall and Great Fire damage – London after the Fire
Open location in Google Maps: 51.516802, -0.096854
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Phil • Link
The precise location of the gate can be seen towards the bottom right of this 18th century map: http://www.motco.com/Map/81002/Se…
Paul Brewster • Link
Wheatley: The old gate was taken down in 1617, and rebuilt in the same year from a design by Gerard Christmas. The gate was injured in the Great Fire, but was repaired and remained until 1761.