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William Walworth

A historical Lord Mayor of London mentioned in the book.

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Also known as William, William Walworth callyd, Sir William Walworth

First appearance: london antiques

William Walworth shows up with force in The Boar’s Head Tavern, Eastcheap. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as a figure whose biography could be included in a fuller account.
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William Walworth first appears in 0027 london antiques.

In The Boar’s Head Tavern, Eastcheap: Mentioned as a figure whose biography could be included in a fuller account.

Later, in Endnotes: Commemorated in an ancient inscription for slaying Jack Straw.

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GCGeoffrey CrayonOSOld StoweJBJohn BullJSJack StrawDVDame Van WinkleWWWilliam Walworth

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  • Miscellaneous characters and references
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  • Historical and allegorical figures
  • Literary and folk characters

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