CHAPTER XVII.

_Tithes in the City and Liberties of London, pages 186-200._

How the London citizens, in early times, supported their clergy and

churches, 186. Bishop Rogers’ Constitution, 186. Archbishop Arundel’s

additional elevenpenny tax, 187. Constant quarrels by the citizens

with the clergy about this extra charge, 187. In 1403 the Pope sided

against the citizens and for the 11_d._, yet they considered it a

cheat and fraud, 187. By 27 Henry VIII., c. 21, the citizens were to

pay their tithes at 2_s._ 9_d._ in the pound, 188. Another change in

the payment by 37 Henry VIII., c. 12, p. 188. The Fire Act of 1670

(22 & 23 Charles II., c. 15) regulating payments in lieu of tithes

to 86 parishes, 188, 189. These annual payments increased by 44 Geo.

III., c. 89 (1804), 190. Name of each church given, with the amount

paid in 1670, 1804 and 1890 to each, 190-192. Churches consolidated

in the city and liberties, 192. Amounts paid to other churches not

included in the Fire Act, 194-200.

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