IN the Reign of King Henry the IV. Henry Chicheley, the Eldest Brother, being then Lord Arch-Bishop of Canterbury, his two younger Brethren were both Aldermen, and Members of this Company, viz. Sir William (the Second) and Sir Robert (the Third) both in their turn Sheriffs, and Sir Robert afterwards twice Lord Mayor, who purchased the Ground whereon St. Stephen's Church in Walbrook now stands, which he built at his own charge, the Advowson whereof remains in the Company of Grocers to this Day; which Church being consumed by the Fire, Anno 1666.

The Right Honourabie Sir Thomas Chicheley, (also a Member of this Company,) who descended in a right Line from the said Sir Robert,) late Master of the Ordnance, afterwards Chancellor of the Dutchy of Lancaster; and to King Charles the Second, and (some time) to King James the Second, of Their Majesties most Honourable Privy Council, laid the first Stone, and was a liberal Benefactor towards re∣building thereof.

And being their Master, Annis 1686/7. at his own charge built the Company a new Barge, and purchased them the Ten∣nant Right of a Barge-House; in grateful remembrance where∣of they have caused his Picture, and this Inscription to be here set up.