(St.) John Zachary

   On the north side of Maiden Lane at its junction with Noble Street, in Aldersgate Ward. The parish extends into Farringdon Ward Within (O. and M. 1677).

   First mention made in records : In Inquisition 1181 (H. MSS. Com. 9th Rep. p. 68).

   Forms of name : "St. John the Baptist," 12th cent. (ib. p. 64). "St. John the Baptist," which is called "St. John Zakaries" (Anc. Deeds, A. 11681). "St. John Zakary," 40 H. III. (ib. A. 2224). "St. John Zacari," 1278 (Ct. H.W. I. 35). "St. John de Sacr'," 34 Ed. I. (Cal. L. Bk. C. p. 201). "St. John Sacre," 1378 (Ct. H.W. II. 202).

   Granted by the canons of St. Paul to Zacharie that he may visit the church regularly, 12th cent. (H. MSS. Com. 9th Rep. p. 64).

   Hence the designation of the church.

   Bequest to the belfry, 1378 (Ct. H.W. II. 202).

   Church made and new builded by goods of Nicholas Twiford with a tomb for him and his wife 1390 (S. 307).

   Repaired 1616, 1619, 1625, 1629 and 1631.

   Burnt in the Fire and not rebuilt, the parish being united to St. Anne Aldersgate.

   A Rectory. Patron : Canons of St. Paul's, afterwards the Dean and Chapter.