Whalebone (eatery)
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The Whalebone was an eatery on Lothbury[1] in the City of London that was a meeting place for the Leveller movement in the mid 17th century.[2] The Levellers described themselves as "whaleboners" in an early printed declaration, and their leader John Lilburne would read various declarations and lead meetings there.[2][3] Henry Ireton, Oliver Cromwell's son-in-law, sent spies to the Whalebone to observe the Levellers. It was referred to as one of the Levellers' 'Houses of Parliament', along with the Mouth Inn in Aldersgate.[2] The Windmill Tavern was similarly associated with the Levellers.[3]
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