Lease for 50 years. Collection of 2 documents stitched together, each bearing the notarial sign and signature of H. Standyssh. Fragments of two seals on tongues. For 3 tenements with a wharf at the Stewes in the parish of St. Margaret, bounded on the east by the Castle, the south by the Vine and the north by the Thames. Provision for repairs and prohibition against any use as common hostelry or as a brothel-house. Rent: 43 shillings, 4 pence per annum. John Garner and Robert Swanne of the parish of St. Margaret in Southwark, wardens of the Fraternity of Our Blessed Lady founded in the Church of St. Margaret, of the first part. Attached is Thomas Glover's bond in £40
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Formerly Folger MS Add 768
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Extended title: Lease from St. Margaret's Parish, Southwark to Thomas Glover, waterman 1537 January 21
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author: St. Margaret's Parish (Southwark, London, England)
associated with: Glover, Thomas, waterman
associated with: Garner, John, of the parish of St. Margaret in Southwark
associated with: Swanne, Robert, of the parish of St. Margaret in Southwark
signer: Standyssh, H., active 1537
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