References
Chart showing the number of references in each month of the diary’s entries.
1663
- Feb
Cuckold's Point (nr. Deptford)
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: 51.504094, -0.033230
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First Reading
pedro • Link
Cuckold’s Point, View by Samuel Scott 1750/60…
http://www.tate.org.uk/servlet/Vi…
Terry F • Link
Cuckold’s Point.
A spot on the riverside near Deptford. So called from a tradition that King John made there successful love to a labourer’s wife. http://www.bartleby.com/81/4444.h…
Cuckolds Point (today Nelson Dock, the only dry dock left in London) is in the NE corner of this section of the 1802 FAIRBURN MAP OF LONDON, WESTMINSTER AND THE NEW DOCKS, showing Redriffe to the west http://www.motco.com/map/81004/Se…
Bob • Link
Cuckolds Point is where I lost my virginity in 1964.A good name, didnt know what it meant at the time.
Second Reading
Terry Foreman • Link
Cuckold's Point on the Rocque 1746 map
http://www.motco.com/Map/81002/Se…