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:
- Built-up London – Hollar's 1666 map before the Fire
- City of London wall and Great Fire damage – Hollar's 1666 map after the Fire
Open location in Google Maps: 51.504094, -0.033230
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pedro • Link
Cuckold’s Point, View by Samuel Scott 1750/60…
http://www.tate.org.uk/servlet/ViewWork?cgroupid=…
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.html
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/SeriesSearchPlates…
Bob • Link
Cuckolds Point is where I lost my virginity in 1964.A good name, didnt know what it meant at the time.
Terry Foreman • Link
Cuckold's Point on the Rocque 1746 map
http://www.motco.com/Map/81002/SeriesSearchPlates…