EMBROIDERERS' HALL

   On the west side of Gutter Lane at No. 36. In Farringdon Ward Within, north of Half Moon Alley (Elmes, 1831).

   First mention: "Broderer's Hall," 14 H. VIII. (L. and P. H. VIII. III. (2) 1052).

   Other form : "Imbroderers Hall " (S. 316).

   Stow tells us that John Throwstone, who died 1519, gave £40 towards the purchase of the Hall (ib.).

   Site now occupied by offices and business houses.

   Company incorporated 1561.