The Swanne

The Swanne
   A tenement so called near Cock Alley and Christopher Alley in, or near St. Martin's lane, St. Martin's le Grand, 32 H. VIII. (L. and P. H. VIII. XVI. 243).
   See Swan Tavern.

A Dictionary of London. . 1918.

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