_Bishop of London's House_ (Vol. v., p. 371.).--In the _Wards of London_,
by H. Thomas, 1828, vol. i. p. 7., we are told that--
"The great fire of London having destroyed the Palace of the Bishop of
London, which was near St. Paul's Cathedral, this house [Peter House,
which stood on the west side, about the middle of Aldersgate Street]
was purchased for the city mansion of the prelates of the diocese, one
of whom only resided there, Bishop Henchman, who died there, and was
buried at Fulham, A.D. 1675. It was then called London House, and,
being subsequently deserted, was let out into private tenements until
1768; when it was entirely destroyed by fire while in the occupation of
Mr. Seddon, an upholsterer and cabinet-maker."
A large brick building now covers the site, and retains the name of "London
House." It is occupied by Mr. H. Burton, builder.
In the work above quoted I find no mention of a residence of the Bishops of
London in Bishopsgate. I therefore conclude that the one I have alluded to,
is that respecting which your correspondent wishes to learn.