John Carpenter (town clerk)
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John Carpenter, the younger, was a Town Clerk of London. He was elected as Town Clerk to the City of London during the reigns of Henry V and Henry VI. He was the author of the first book of English co
Statue of John Carpenter by Samuel Nixon, The Great Hall, City of London School
Illustration of a medieval knight bearing a Carpenter coat of arms.
Statue of John Carpenter, founder of the City of London School, by Samuel Nixon (1804-1854).
Town Clerk of London
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The Town Clerk of London is an important position that has existed since the 13th century in the City of London, England. Originally the role was to take the minutes of London council meetings, but ov
John Carpenter (town clerk)
…John Carpenter, the younger (c.1372–1442), was a Town Clerk of London. He was elected as Town Clerk to the City of London during the reigns of Henry V and Henry VI. He was the author of the first book of English common…
The Great Fire of London destroyed 80% of the city in 1666. The Guildhall was damaged in this and other great fires.