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THE FISHMONGERS' COMPANY. 1V6
ornaments. The hall, properly so named, occupied the
east side of the quadrangle; the ascent to it is by an
elegantly carved staircase. Its walls are graced with por-
traits of all our sovereigns since the revolution, and some
years back the large sum of .€20,000 was expended in
decorating and restoring this hall. The company is hon-
ourably distinguished for the large amount which it an-
nually devotes to charitable purposes.
The new hall of the Fishmongers' Company occupies the
south-west angle of the north approach to London Bridge,
towards which it exhibits an elevation of more than 160
feet in length. It was built in 1833, in place of the old
hall in Thames-street, which was taken down in 1828, to
facilitate the formation of approaches to the new bridge. In
consequence of the great altitude of the bridge roadway, a
sub-structure of granite platform to this hall was formed.
An arcade, sustaining a terrace, excludes from view the
chief entrance to the fireproof warehouses, which extend
under the whole of the building. Fishmongers' Hall is
built in the Grecian-Ionic style of architecture. Its prin-
cipal approach is from Adelaide-place, through a noble
hall communicating with au extensive corridor, divided
from the grand staircase by a columnar screen of polished
Aberdeen granite. At the head of the central flight of
stairs there is a fine statue of a celebrated member of this
company, Sir William Walworth, who is represented in
the act of giving a quietus to Wat Tyler with his dagger,
an event which is commemorated in the following verse
inscribed on the pedestal:—■
" Brave Walworth, Knight, Lord Major yl slew
Rebellious Tyler in his alarmes,
The King therefore did give in lieu
The dagger to the Citye's arms.
In the 4th year of ltichard II.; anno doroini, 1381."
The upper part of the staircase is adorned with Sienna
scagliola marble columns and pilasters, and illuminated by
windows of stained glass. From the centre of the laud-
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ornaments. The hall, properly so named, occupied the
east side of the quadrangle; the ascent to it is by an
elegantly carved staircase. Its walls are graced with por-
traits of all our sovereigns since the revolution, and some
years back the large sum of .€20,000 was expended in
decorating and restoring this hall. The company is hon-
ourably distinguished for the large amount which it an-
nually devotes to charitable purposes.
The new hall of the Fishmongers' Company occupies the
south-west angle of the north approach to London Bridge,
towards which it exhibits an elevation of more than 160
feet in length. It was built in 1833, in place of the old
hall in Thames-street, which was taken down in 1828, to
facilitate the formation of approaches to the new bridge. In
consequence of the great altitude of the bridge roadway, a
sub-structure of granite platform to this hall was formed.
An arcade, sustaining a terrace, excludes from view the
chief entrance to the fireproof warehouses, which extend
under the whole of the building. Fishmongers' Hall is
built in the Grecian-Ionic style of architecture. Its prin-
cipal approach is from Adelaide-place, through a noble
hall communicating with au extensive corridor, divided
from the grand staircase by a columnar screen of polished
Aberdeen granite. At the head of the central flight of
stairs there is a fine statue of a celebrated member of this
company, Sir William Walworth, who is represented in
the act of giving a quietus to Wat Tyler with his dagger,
an event which is commemorated in the following verse
inscribed on the pedestal:—■
" Brave Walworth, Knight, Lord Major yl slew
Rebellious Tyler in his alarmes,
The King therefore did give in lieu
The dagger to the Citye's arms.
In the 4th year of ltichard II.; anno doroini, 1381."
The upper part of the staircase is adorned with Sienna
scagliola marble columns and pilasters, and illuminated by
windows of stained glass. From the centre of the laud-
voi.. ii 2 c