Sir Edmond at this time lived in Foster Lane close to Goldsmiths' Hall.

Although destroyed in 1666, the ruins of St Leonard, Foster Lane, were not cleared until the early 19th century.

Okes's title pages identify his business as "near Holborn Bridge" and "in Foster Lane."

The building, which was small, stood in the courtyard of the collegiate church, on the west side of Foster Lane.

Foster Lane is a short street within Cheap ward, in the City of London.

Another church on Foster Lane - dedicated to St. Leonard - was destroyed in the Great Fire of London and not rebuilt.

He was ordained deacon in 1774, when he became curate of St Vedast, Foster Lane.

He kept for many years a writing school in Foster Lane, London.

In 1736 he was presented to the rectory of St. Vedast's, Foster Lane; he accompanied the king to Hanover at his personal request.

Born about 1590, he was goldsmith in Foster Lane, London.