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Streets of London – St. James Palace circa 1812

‘On the site of St. James Palace originally stood an hospital dedicated to St. James, founded before the Norman conquest, by some devout citizens of London, for leprous females, and endowed with several manors in Hampstead, Hendon, and other parishes. To this foundation were afterwards added eight brethren, for the performance of divine service. This…

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