%ISOlat1; %ISOlat2; %ISOnum; %ISOpub; ]> LONDONS PRAISE,/ OR, The Glory of the CITY./ Shewing the great Glory of the most Famous City in the whole World, called London: with a Descri-/ption of my Lord Mayors shew in what manner; and how he is accompanyed by the noble Court/ of Aldermen,and the City Companies, and in what pomp and state they are attended, first by wa-/ter to Westminster, and as they return back by land through Cheap-side to Guild-Hall, the like not to be seen in any City in the whole world. University of California - Santa Barbara The Early Modern Center Director Patricia Fumerton 1666 Early Modern Center, University of California Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA 04/17/2008 22002

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4.339 R180127 1 London is a brave Town London is a Fine Town London Is a Brave Town OF all the Songs that e're was pen'd,/ there's none I ever saw, Then London is a brave Town,/ and a fine City;/ 'Tis govern'd by a Scarlet=Gown,/ then mark you well my ditty. [with variations] imprint unclear: Printed for J. Hose, over-against staples-In<{?}>/ in Holbourn, neer Grays-Inn-lane. Pepys 4.339 Rollins (1) III:217-222; Wing L2949A Pepys Library The Pepys ballads : facsimile volume Editor W.G. Day D.S. Brewer Cambridge [England] 1987 Information in this section of the Source Description refers to the original ballad manuscript. 4: 339 LONDONS PRAISE,/ OR, The Glory of the CITY./ Shewing the great Glory of the most Famous City in the whole World, called London: with a Descri-/ption of my Lord Mayors shew in what manner; and how he is accompanyed by the noble Court/ of Aldermen,and the City Companies, and in what pomp and state they are attended, first by wa-/ter to Westminster, and as they return back by land through Cheap-side to Guild-Hall, the like not to be seen in any City in the whole world. LONDONS PRAISE, OR, The Glory of the CITY. Shewing the great Glory of the most Famous City in the whole World, called London: with a Description of my Lord Mayors shew in what manner; and how he is accompanyed by the noble Court of Aldermen,and the City Companies, and in what pomp and state they are attended, first by water to Westminster, and as they return back by land through Cheap-side to Guild-Hall, the like not to be seen in any City in the whole world. London's Praise, or, the Glory of the City. Shewing the Great Glory of the Most Famous City in the Whole World, Called London: With a Description of My Lord Mayor's Shew in What Manner; and How He Is Accompanyed by the Noble Court of Aldermen,and the City Companies, and in What Pomp and State They Are Attended, First by Water to Westminster, and as They Return Back by Land Through Cheapside to Guildhall, the Like Not to Be Seen in Any City in the Whole World. 1/2 sheet oblong folio, 210 x 325 cropped right, top and bottom edges, torn and damaged surface cast fleurons 1666 Printed for J. Hose, over-against staples-In/ in Holbourn, neer Grays-Inn-lane. J. Hose Weinstein BBTI has a John Hose apprenteced in 1666. May be the same person

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OF all the Songs that e're was pen'd, there's none I ever saw, Old Englands Glory did commend, which keeps the world in awe: 'Tis London that renowned place, of which I now shall sing; All must submit to Sword and Mace, such terror they do bring: Then London is a brave Town, and a find City; 'Tis govern'd by a Scarlet-Gown, then mark you well my ditty. Guild-hall a stately structure is, like to a Palace brave, Those that offend and do amiss, their Sentence there must have. Justice with Sword and Ballance stands, to weigh aright each case, The Rich with bribes cannot command, 'tis equity takes place; O London is a brave, etc.
Under our Gracious Lord the King, such Magistrates abound, That peace and comfort they do bring, to those in sorrows drown'd: They punish Malefactors, and do the poor defend, But those that are ill actors, they unto Prison send. Sing London is a brave, etc. My Lord Mayor in most noble state, does govern all the rest, The Aldermen associate, with splender not exprest. They govern well this City great, of wealth they know no end; But dayly sit in Justice seat, their Neighbours to defend: Sing London is a brave town, and a fine City, 'Tis govern'd by Scarlet-gown, then mark you well my Ditty.
THe Officers sit under them, this City for to view, Such as are good substantial Men, to see if weights are true: To try if measures be'nt too small, it is their dayly care; The poor may have no wrong at all, nor that they couzened are: Sing London is a brave Town, and a fine City, etc. If Bakers bread do prove too light, believe me what I say, My Lord Mayor puts them in a fright, and takes their bread away, And gives it to the London poor, that in the City dwell, Which makes the Baker vex full sore, when he wants bread to sell. sing London is a brave, etc. The Ale-wives though they nick & froth, their Pots must hold a quart, The Swearers if they swear an Oath, their Purses must pay for't: All this to regulate mens ways, his Lordship doth take care, The worl'd so wicked now adays, their studies to insnare. but London is a brave, etc. It is not many Years ago, as History makes known, Since to the Crown a publique foe, by a Lord Mayor was o'rethrown, Who singly fought with him in field, and bravely play'd his part, He quickly made his foe to yield, for he stuck him to the heart. Sing London is a brave, etc. The rest for fear did quickly flye, their Captain being dead, For had they staid they all should dye like him that was their head. The bloody Dagger since that day, i'th City Arms stands fair, That all that see't remember may, 'twas won by a Lord Mayor. Sing London is a brave, etc. Unto themselves a Charter free, this wealthy City holds.
All that have freedom there to be, the Chamberlain enrolls. No Forraigner can set up there, their orders are so strong, In Shop they must not sell no ware, least they the Free-men wrong. Sing London is a brave, etc. A countrey Boy comes up to town, perhaps no cloaths to his back: Nor to one creature there is known. yet he need never lack: If that he be but just and true, and have an honest face, And willing any work to do, he need not want a place. Sing London is a brave, etc. The glory of this City fair, you yearly may behold, For once a year they chuse Lord Mayor, whose train doth shine with gold. I'th morning as they go to Court, the Thames with wood is cover'd, Loud Musick plays, Guns give report, the Sun with smoak is smother'd. Sing London is a brave, etc. Then as he back returns by Land, to shew brave Londons art, Pageants are fram'd by a curious hand, which joys the peoples heart. Accompanied unto Guild-hall, with stately Gallantry, He nobly entertains them all, with great Variety. sing London is a brave, etc. So every year they change Lord Mayor, to shew their mutual Love, And that in power they equal are, and none the other above: Now God preserve our Royal King, and send the City plenty, This is the Poets offering, who hopes it will content ye. Sing London is a brave town, and a fine City: 'Tis governed by a Scarlet Gown, thus I conclude my ditty.
Finis.
Printed for J. Hose, over against staples-In[?] in Holbourn, neer Grays-Inn-lane.