Anglorum speculum, or The worthies of England, in church and state Alphabetically digested into the several shires and counties therein contained; wherein are illustrated the lives and characters of the most eminent persons since the conquest to this present age. Also an account of the commodities and trade of each respective county, and the most flourishing cities and towns therein.

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Title: Anglorum speculum, or The worthies of England, in church and state Alphabetically digested into the several shires and counties therein contained; wherein are illustrated the lives and characters of the most eminent persons since the conquest to this present age. Also an account of the commodities and trade of each respective county, and the most flourishing cities and towns therein.
Author: G. S.
Publication: London :: printed for Thomas Passinger at the three Bibles on London-Bridge, William Thackary at the Angel in Duck-lane, and John Wright at the Crown on Ludgate-Hill,; 1684.
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Benefactors to the Publick.

Elizabeth, third Daughter of Gilb. Earl of Clare, and Wife to Jo. Burgh Earl of Ʋlster in Ireland, had her greatest Honour from Clare in this County. She Founded Clare-Hall in Cambridge, an. 1343.

Sir Simon Eyre, born at Brandon, first an Ʋpholster, then a Draper in London, whereof he was Lord Mayor 1445, on his own cost built Leaden-Hall, for a com∣mon Garner of Corn to the City. He left 5000 Marks to charitable uses. He dyed Sept. 18. an. 1459. and is buried in the Church of St. Mary Woolnoth in Lum∣bard-Street, London.

Th. Spring, the rich Clothier, was born (I believe) at Laveham. He built the Carved Chappel of Wain∣scot, on the North side of the Chancel, as also the Chap∣pel at the South side of the Church. He dyed 1510, and lyeth buried in his own Chappel.