The History and Antiquities of London, Westminster, Southwark, and Parts Adjacent, vol. 2
Allen, Thomas
1828
Apothecaries. 58.
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Their hall is in , Blackfriars. The freehold of a physic garden at was given to the apothecaries by sir | |
377 | Hans Sloane, upon condition that they should present annually to the royal society, new plants, till the number should amount to . This condition was punctually fulfilled, and the specimens are yet preserved in the society's collection. |
The members of this company, who by divers acts of parliament are exempt from ward and parish offices, are governed by a master, wardens, and assistants. It is a livery company. | |
Footnotes: [] Confirmed 1617. |