John Stow Memorial Service – 6 April 2011
Today marks the anniversary of the death of John Stow in 1605, aged around 80. He is often referred to as the Father of London History, having published The Survey of London in 1598. Today a group of London Historians attended his memorial service which is organised by the Merchant Taylors Company (Stow was a tailor by profession) and is held only every three years. The ceremony involves replacing the quill pen on Stow’s monument in the church of St Andrew Undershaft in the City. I have written about this recently, here, so will just post some pictures. On behalf of London Historians, I’d like to thank the Merchant Taylors Company for their kind invitation.
Thats what makes the England.
I am a descendant of John Stow’s brother Thomas. While visiting (Christmas 2011) our daughter and son in law who live in ‘The City’ I discovered that John Stow is buried at St Andrew Undershaft. The church was closed so we were not able to see the effigy but it was a thrill to see the church. A son of Thomas from Biddenden Kent sailed to America in the 1600’s.
Curious where you found his wife’s name and that of their children?
Hi Rick, Where did Joanna show his wife’s name and that of their children?
I’m a direct descendant of John Stow. We’ve only just discovered the connection, whilst tracing the family history and so looking forward to seeing the church soon..
Just found out that my husband’s 11th great grandfather is John Stow……we too look forward to making the trek from Brisbane, Australia to see the monument & church.
John Stow was my 13x grandfather.
Don Phillips Stowe Barker
Coquille, Oregon, US