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in A New
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The
Radicals of St. Stephen's, Coleman Street, London, 1624-1642
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and the surrounding buildings), previously part of the
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1707:at Grade I
1403:Old Bailey
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1082:Cordwainer
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327:51°31′01″N
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1699:History
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