References
Chart showing the number of references in each month of the diary’s entries.
1662
- May
1665
1666
- Aug
Mortlake
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: 51.467359, -0.260553
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TerryF • Link
Mortlake is in the NE corner of this segment of the 1786 map. http://www.motco.com/MAP/81001/SeriesSearchPlates…
Aqua • Link
this be to the north, to show the river connection
http://www.motco.com/MAP/81001/SeriesSearchPlates…
Pedro • Link
Mortlake.
As Charles and James used to race their yachts against each other, it could be of interest to note that Mortlake is the finish of the famous Oxford and Cambridge University boat race.
San Diego Sarah • Link
Mortlake ... where Dr John Dee lived, and where the famous Mortlake tapestries were made for Charles I. Of course, Cromwell shut down the factory, and Charles II promised to start their manufacture again, but never got around to it.
For a fascinating history of the area, written in 1792, see
https://www.british-history.ac.uk/london-environs…