The Tabarde

The Tabarde:    Lease of the "Tabarde" in parish of St. Bennett Gracious strete (Harl. Roll, H. 29).

   See Talbot Court¹, Gracechurch Street.

   The tabard was a jacket or sleeveless coat, open on both sides, with a square collar, now worn by the heralds; a favourite inn sign.

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Talbot Court — 1) East out of Gracechurch Street at No.55 (P.O. Directory) to Eastcheap. In Bridge Ward Within and Billingsgate Ward. Earliest mention: 1672 (L. and P. Chas. II. D.S. XII. 541). Named after the Tabarde inn (q.v.) there. This sign of… … Dictionary of London
Tabard — A tabard is a short coat, either sleeveless, or with short sleeves or shoulder pieces, which was a common item of men s clothing in the Middle Ages, usually for outdoors. It might be belted, or not. Tabards might be emblazoned on the front and… … Wikipedia
Tabardo — El tabardo es un ropón blasonado que usaban antiguamente los heraldos y reyes de armas, y que usan todavía los empleados de ciertas corporaciones, como los maceros de las Cortes y los de algunos ayuntamientos. Contenido 1 Edad Media 2 Heráldica… … Wikipedia Español

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