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Excerpt from Ye History of Ye Priory and Gate of St. John
Perhaps there is no locality in England more replete with intense interest than Clerkenwell; almost every street is teeming with associations of a bygone time. But of all the monuments that remain to us in the district, none have more often been the subject of antiquarian inquiry than the old Gate of the Priory of St. John of Jerusalem. Since the Author's residence in it, frequent inquiries have been addressed to him for information relative to its history. He has, therefore, undertaken the present work with the View of affording, in a single volume, and at a moderate cost, such authentic particulars regarding it as he thinks will be found to be of general interest. The reader must be aware, that in a book of this kind mere compilation must be the principal groundwork. A clear and correct chronology, concisely arranged, of the most important events connected with the rise, progress, and fall of this interesting monastic establish ment, will be found its greatest recommendation. Unused to the art of book-making, the Author has every thing to fear from the criticism it may be subject to; but something also to h0pe from the kindness wherewith some will doubtless regard it. If perseverance in research, and diligence in inquiry, be deemednecessary qualifications in any one who undertakes a work of this kind, the Author trusts that the reader will give him credit for having exercised them in the present instance.
In committing this tri?e to the press, the Author has spared neither expense nor trouble in its production. The artistic and typographical portion will attest their own excellence. He would take the present Opportunity of thanking those who have so kindly assisted and encouraged his views. To the Rev. Dr. Hughes his thanks are due for the facilities afforded m examining the ancient Crypt and Church of St. John to William Petit Griffith, Esq., he is much indebted for the information relative to the architecture and many statistics connected with his sub ject; and to William Rivington, Esq, for his critical revision and kind suggestions in the progress of the work through the press.
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