Blackfriars

The Dominicans were called Black Friars or Blackfriars ( Black Brothers ) in England and - less often - in Scotland from the color of their robes from about the 13th century . The name emphasizes the difference to the gray-clad Franciscans ( Greyfriars ). After the dissolution of the English monasteries under Henry VIII around 1540, both names gradually fell out of use, but still survive to this day as components of toponyms or names of buildings that are on the site or in the vicinity of former religious houses.

In this way, `` Blackfriars '' became part of the name of various places and structures in the City of London :

• Blackfriars (London) , historic district that originated in the 13th century
• Blackfriars Theater , historic Shakespeare stage
• Blackfriars Bridge , the name of two bridges opened in succession in 1769 and 1869 at the same location
• Blackfriars Railway Bridge , railway bridge from 1864
• Blackfriars Station , the name of a long-distance train station (from 1864), and an underground station (from 1870)
• The Black Friars , a historic pub at 174 Queen Victoria Street in Blackfriars, London; Built in 1875 in Art Nouveau style.

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