Chapter XVII: Tithes in the City and Liberties of London, pages 186-200
How the London citizens, in early times, supported their clergy and
churches, 186. Bishop Rogers’ Constitution, 186. Archbishop Arundel’s
additional elevenpenny tax, 187. Constant quarrels by the citizens
with the clergy about this extra charge, 187. In 1403 the Pope sided
against the citizens and for the 11_d._, yet they considered it a
cheat and fraud, 187. By 27 Henry VIII., c. 21, the citizens were to
pay their tithes at 2_s._ 9_d._ in the pound, 188. Another change in
the payment by 37 Henry VIII., c. 12, p. 188. The Fire Act of 1670
(22 & 23 Charles II., c. 15) regulating payments in lieu of tithes
to 86 parishes, 188, 189. These annual payments increased by 44 Geo.
III., c. 89 (1804), 190. Name of each church given, with the amount
paid in 1670, 1804 and 1890 to each, 190-192. Churches consolidated
in the city and liberties, 192. Amounts paid to other churches not
included in the Fire Act, 194-200.
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