No. 69 Billingsgate Association
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PRESENT ARMS from Mourn Arms 2nd motion (see original 1799 description below)


Billingsgate is one of the 25 Wards of the City of London. Its name derives from being the City’s original water gate, and this small City Ward is situated on the north bank of the River Thames between London Bridge and Tower Bridge in the south-east of the Square Mile. See map attached (click on it to expand). The modern Ward extends south to the Thames, west to Lovat Lane and Rood Lane, north to Fenchurch Street and Dunster Court, and east to Mark Lane and St Dunstan’s Hill.
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Description
Original Description of the unit from 1799:
No. LXIX.
BILLINGSGATE ASSOCIATION.
CAPTAIN JOHN ROEBUCK.
This Association was formed in May 1798, for the special purpose of protecting their own Property against Depredators, of preserving the Tranquillity of the City, and assisting the Chief Magistrate when called for. They have a Committee formed of the Ward, and of their Military Associators: the Place of Arms is Fishmongers’ Hall; the Corps consists of about 60 Rank and File, making only one Company. They have no Colours at present, and are joined by the Tower, Bridge, and Aldgate Wards.
OFFICERS’ NAMES.
Captain, John Roebuck. Lieutenant, Theophilus Hearsy; Ensign, Thomas Eageley.
DRESS.
Helmet; Label, BILLINGSGATE ASSOCIATION. Breastplate, square; B. W. A. in cypher, and the Crown. Cartouch, a Star. Buttons; B.W. A. cypher. Whole Gaiters.
Additional information
Weight | 0.0121 kg |
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Dimensions | 25.5 × 32.5 cm |
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