Farringdon Within
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Farringdon Within is a ward
in the City of London
, England
.
The ward covers an area from Blackfriars, in the south, to Barbican station
, in the north.
Originally known as the Ward of Anketill de Auvergne, Farringdon was named for Sir Nicholas Farindon, who was appointed Lord Mayor
for as long as it shall please him by Edward II
. The ward had been virtually a political possession of the Farindon family for 82 years at the time of his appointment. His father, William Farindon, preceded him as alderman in 1281, when he, the father, purchased his position as alderman.
The father was Lord Mayor in 1281 and 1282 and also warden of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths
, a guild or livery company
. During the reign of Edward I
, William Farindon, as an alderman and goldsmith, was implicated in the arrest of English Jewry (some, fellow goldsmiths) for treason.
The ward was split into Farringdon Without
and Farringdon Within in 1394. "Without" and "Within" denote whether the ward fell outside or within the London Wall
— this was also the case for the wards of Bridge Within and Bridge Without. However, since the 2003 boundary review in particular, the ward is no longer entirely within the former Wall.
s in the City of London
, each electing an alderman
to the Court of Aldermen
and Commoners (the City equivalent of a councillor
elected to the Court of Common Council of the City of London Corporation.) Only electors who are Freemen of the City of London are eligible to stand for election.
Wards of the City of London
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in the City of London
City of London
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, England
England
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.
The ward covers an area from Blackfriars, in the south, to Barbican station
Barbican station
Barbican is a London Underground station serving the Barbican Estate and Centre in the City of London. It is on the Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines between and , in Travelcard Zone 1. Thameslink trains to and from Moorgate via Barbican ceased in March 2009.-History:The station...
, in the north.
Originally known as the Ward of Anketill de Auvergne, Farringdon was named for Sir Nicholas Farindon, who was appointed Lord Mayor
Lord Mayor
The Lord Mayor is the title of the Mayor of a major city, with special recognition.-Commonwealth of Nations:* In Australia it is a political position. Australian cities with Lord Mayors: Adelaide, Brisbane, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne, Newcastle, Parramatta, Perth, Sydney, and Wollongong...
for as long as it shall please him by Edward II
Edward II of England
Edward II , called Edward of Caernarfon, was King of England from 1307 until he was deposed by his wife Isabella in January 1327. He was the sixth Plantagenet king, in a line that began with the reign of Henry II...
. The ward had been virtually a political possession of the Farindon family for 82 years at the time of his appointment. His father, William Farindon, preceded him as alderman in 1281, when he, the father, purchased his position as alderman.
The father was Lord Mayor in 1281 and 1282 and also warden of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths
Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths
The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths is one of the Livery Companies of the City of London. The Company, which has origins in the twelfth century, received a Royal Charter in 1327. It ranks fifth in the order of precedence of Livery Companies. Its motto is Justitia Virtutum Regina, Latin for Justice...
, a guild or livery company
Livery Company
The Livery Companies are 108 trade associations in the City of London, almost all of which are known as the "Worshipful Company of" the relevant trade, craft or profession. The medieval Companies originally developed as guilds and were responsible for the regulation of their trades, controlling,...
. During the reign of Edward I
Edward I of England
Edward I , also known as Edward Longshanks and the Hammer of the Scots, was King of England from 1272 to 1307. The first son of Henry III, Edward was involved early in the political intrigues of his father's reign, which included an outright rebellion by the English barons...
, William Farindon, as an alderman and goldsmith, was implicated in the arrest of English Jewry (some, fellow goldsmiths) for treason.
The ward was split into Farringdon Without
Farringdon Without
Farringdon Without is a Ward in the City of London, England. The Ward covers the western fringes of the City, including the Middle Temple, Inner Temple, Smithfield Market and St Bartholomew's Hospital, as well as the area east of Chancery Lane...
and Farringdon Within in 1394. "Without" and "Within" denote whether the ward fell outside or within the London Wall
London Wall
London Wall was the defensive wall first built by the Romans around Londinium, their strategically important port town on the River Thames in what is now the United Kingdom, and subsequently maintained until the 18th century. It is now the name of a road in the City of London running along part of...
— this was also the case for the wards of Bridge Within and Bridge Without. However, since the 2003 boundary review in particular, the ward is no longer entirely within the former Wall.
Politics
Farringdon Within is one of twenty-five wardWards of the United Kingdom
A ward in the United Kingdom is an electoral district at sub-national level represented by one or more councillors. It is the primary unit of British administrative and electoral geography .-England:...
s in the City of London
City of London
The City of London is a small area within Greater London, England. It is the historic core of London around which the modern conurbation grew and has held city status since time immemorial. The City’s boundaries have remained almost unchanged since the Middle Ages, and it is now only a tiny part of...
, each electing an alderman
Alderman
An alderman is a member of a municipal assembly or council in many jurisdictions founded upon English law. The term may be titular, denoting a high-ranking member of a borough or county council, a council member chosen by the elected members themselves rather than by popular vote, or a council...
to the Court of Aldermen
Court of Aldermen
The Court of Aldermen is an elected body forming part of the City of London Corporation. The Court of Aldermen is made up of the twenty five Aldermen of the City of London, presided over by the Lord Mayor...
and Commoners (the City equivalent of a councillor
Councillor
A councillor or councilor is a member of a local government council, such as a city council.Often in the United States, the title is councilman or councilwoman.-United Kingdom:...
elected to the Court of Common Council of the City of London Corporation.) Only electors who are Freemen of the City of London are eligible to stand for election.
External links
- Farringdon Within Ward - official website
- Map of Early Modern London: Farringdon Ward (within) - Historical Map and Encyclopedia of Shakespeare's London (Scholarly)