Bishopsgate

Proper noun

Meaning

A street and ward in the City of London, England (OS grid ref TQ3381).

A small village near Englefield Green, Runnymede borough, Surrey, England (OS grid ref SU9872).

A community in the County of Brant, Ontario, Canada.

Examples

It managed to get lost and rather than halting in the market place it continued through Tombland and straight down Bishopsgate Street towards the rebel army. Source: Internet

When one group autonomously tried to occupy the Bishopsgate crossroads - leading to tense scenes with the police - the climate campers ignored them and their calls for support. Source: Internet

The City also took in the other "City bars" which were situated just beyond the old walled area, such as at Holborn, Aldersgate, Bishopsgate and Aldgate. Source: Internet

Outside the Great Hospital in Bishopsgate Street, Sheffield fell from his horse into a ditch. Source: Internet

Seeing things going the rebels' way, Sheffield took command of a body of cavalry and charged the rebels across the cathedral precinct, past St Martin at Place Church and into Bishopsgate Street. Source: Internet

There were rebellions and mutinies following the debates, and in 1649, the Bishopsgate mutiny resulted in the execution of Leveller Robert Lockyer by firing squad. Source: Internet

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