St Mary Bothaw
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A former church in the City of London
also referred to as St Mary by the Erber.
The Mortality Bill for the year 1665, published by the Parish Clerk’s Company, shows 97 parishes within the City of London
. By 6 September the city lay in ruins, 86 churches having been destroyed. In 1670 a Rebuilding Act was passed and a committee set up under the stewardship of Sir Christopher Wren
to decide which would be rebuilt. Fifty-one were chosen, but St Mary Bothaw on the south side of Cannon Street
in Dowgate Ward
was one of the unlucky minority never to be rebuilt. Described by Stow
as a “proper church", its dedication derived from “berthage”, that is it was near a place where ships berthed. It was one of the 13 peculiars within the City
and as such came under the patronage
of Canterbury Cathedral
. Although small it contained the tomb of Henry Fitz-Ailwin de Londonestone
, first Lord Mayor of London
. Following the fire it was united to St Swithin, London Stone
(part of whose materials it incorporated). Partial records still survive at IGI
.
City of London
The City of London is a small area within Greater London, England. It is the historic core of London around which the modern conurbation grew and has held city status since time immemorial. The City’s boundaries have remained almost unchanged since the Middle Ages, and it is now only a tiny part of...
also referred to as St Mary by the Erber.
The Mortality Bill for the year 1665, published by the Parish Clerk’s Company, shows 97 parishes within the City of London
City of London
The City of London is a small area within Greater London, England. It is the historic core of London around which the modern conurbation grew and has held city status since time immemorial. The City’s boundaries have remained almost unchanged since the Middle Ages, and it is now only a tiny part of...
. By 6 September the city lay in ruins, 86 churches having been destroyed. In 1670 a Rebuilding Act was passed and a committee set up under the stewardship of Sir Christopher Wren
Christopher Wren
Sir Christopher Wren FRS is one of the most highly acclaimed English architects in history.He used to be accorded responsibility for rebuilding 51 churches in the City of London after the Great Fire in 1666, including his masterpiece, St. Paul's Cathedral, on Ludgate Hill, completed in 1710...
to decide which would be rebuilt. Fifty-one were chosen, but St Mary Bothaw on the south side of Cannon Street
Cannon Street
Cannon Street is a road in the south of the City of London. It runs roughly parallel with the River Thames, and about 250 metres north of it. It is the site of the ancient London Stone.-Etymology:...
in Dowgate Ward
Dowgate
Dowgate is a small ward of the City of London. The ward is bounded by Swan Lane, the River Thames, Cousin Lane and Cannon Street. Dowgate is where the Walbrook watercourse entered the Thames....
was one of the unlucky minority never to be rebuilt. Described by Stow
John Stow
John Stow was an English historian and antiquarian.-Early life:The son of Thomas Stow, a tallow-chandler, he was born about 1525 in London, in the parish of St Michael, Cornhill. His father's whole rent for his house and garden was only 6s. 6d. a year, and Stow in his youth fetched milk every...
as a “proper church", its dedication derived from “berthage”, that is it was near a place where ships berthed. It was one of the 13 peculiars within the City
City of London
The City of London is a small area within Greater London, England. It is the historic core of London around which the modern conurbation grew and has held city status since time immemorial. The City’s boundaries have remained almost unchanged since the Middle Ages, and it is now only a tiny part of...
and as such came under the patronage
Patronage
Patronage is the support, encouragement, privilege, or financial aid that an organization or individual bestows to another. In the history of art, arts patronage refers to the support that kings or popes have provided to musicians, painters, and sculptors...
of Canterbury Cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral in Canterbury, Kent, is one of the oldest and most famous Christian structures in England and forms part of a World Heritage Site....
. Although small it contained the tomb of Henry Fitz-Ailwin de Londonestone
Henry Fitz-Ailwin de Londonestone
Henry Fitz-Ailwin de Londonestone was the first Mayor of London . He held office from 1189 until his death in 1212.-History:...
, first Lord Mayor of London
Lord Mayor of London
The Right Honourable Lord Mayor of London is the legal title for the Mayor of the City of London Corporation. The Lord Mayor of London is to be distinguished from the Mayor of London; the former is an officer only of the City of London, while the Mayor of London is the Mayor of Greater London and...
. Following the fire it was united to St Swithin, London Stone
St Swithin, London Stone
St Swithin, London Stone was an Anglican Church situated in Cannon Street, City of London. The church gave its name to St Swithin's Lane which runs north from Cannon Street to King William Street....
(part of whose materials it incorporated). Partial records still survive at IGI
International Genealogical Index
The International Genealogical Index is a database of genealogical records, compiled from several sources, and maintained by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...
.