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Auction Mart Sale Rooms — On the west side of Tokenhouse Yard at No.19 (P.O. Directory). Built about 1865. Architect, S. Clarke. The rooms were formerly in Bartholomew Lane on the site now occupied by the Alliance Assurance Co. s Offices … Dictionary of London
Jelly Alley — In parish of St. Bartholomew near the Exchange (Strype, ed. 1720, I. ii. 148). Near Drapers Hall in 1585 (Churchwardens Accounts, etc., of St. Michael Cornhill, Overall, p. 221). In Broad Street Ward. The tenement in Jelly Alley, left by … Dictionary of London
History of banking — The first banks were the merchants of the ancient world that made loans to farmers and traders that carried goods between cities. The first records of such activity dates back to around 2000 BC in Assyria and Babylonia. Later, in ancient Greece… … Wikipedia
Keswick family — The Keswick family (pronounced with a silent w , Kezzick ) are a business dynasty of Scottish origin associated with the Far East since 1855 and in particular the conglomerate Jardine Matheson.As tai pans of Jardine Matheson Co, the Keswick… … Wikipedia
Europe, history of — Introduction history of European peoples and cultures from prehistoric times to the present. Europe is a more ambiguous term than most geographic expressions. Its etymology is doubtful, as is the physical extent of the area it designates.… … Universalium
List of banks in Malaysia — Contents 1 Central Bank 2 Retail Banking (Public Banking) 2.1 8 Anchor (Major / Commercial) Bank … Wikipedia
Germany — /jerr meuh nee/, n. a republic in central Europe: after World War II divided into four zones, British, French, U.S., and Soviet, and in 1949 into East Germany and West Germany; East and West Germany were reunited in 1990. 84,068,216; 137,852 sq.… … Universalium
RSA Insurance Group — plc Type Public limited company Traded as LSE: RSA … Wikipedia
Christianity — /kris chee an i tee/, n., pl. Christianities. 1. the Christian religion, including the Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox churches. 2. Christian beliefs or practices; Christian quality or character: Christianity mixed with pagan elements; … Universalium
biblical literature — Introduction four bodies of written works: the Old Testament writings according to the Hebrew canon; intertestamental works, including the Old Testament Apocrypha; the New Testament writings; and the New Testament Apocrypha. The Old… … Universalium
