A Concise Account Of St. John's Gate, Clerkenwell

""A Concise Account of St. John's Gate, Clerkenwell: And of the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem"" is a historical book written by John Wilson in 1869. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the St. John's Gate in Clerkenwell, London, and the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem. The book begins by tracing the history of the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem, an order of knights founded in the 11th century to provide medical care to pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land. Wilson then goes on to describe the establishment of the order in England and the construction of St. John's Gate in Clerkenwell, which served as the order's headquarters in England.Wilson provides a detailed account of the architecture of St. John's Gate, including its Gothic style and the various additions made to the building over the centuries. He also describes the various uses of the building over time, including its use as a printing press and as the headquarters of the Gentleman's Magazine.The book also includes information on notable individuals associated with St. John's Gate, including William Hogarth, who lived and worked in the building, and Samuel Johnson, who was a frequent visitor.Overall, ""A Concise Account of St. John's Gate, Clerkenwell: And of the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem"" provides a fascinating insight into the history of one of London's most iconic buildings and the order of knights who once called it home.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.