462 
branching off from the main Barton road (which then passed 
close under the City wall to Gascoyns tower, and by which traffic 
when prevented from passing through the City by the closing of _ 
the gates, made its way round outside the city walls) gave access 
to Burton’s garden, and passing by his house opened at a point 
now occupied by No. 3, York Buildings, into a road leading from 
the top of Broad Street to the Barton farm. 
The only reference I find in the Ch. Ac. to James Burton is 
that I have previously mentioned as to the “ exchang of Cittie 
farthinges ” in 1673. 
WILL BATH 
r2 . 9 .QO: IOHN « BUSH * MERCER = The Mercers 
Arms 
Re IN* BATH< 1656 — 1 + Avs Bae 
There is said to be a variety of this token dated 1658. 
On the border of Gilmore’s map, 1694, is shewn ‘‘ Alderman 
John Bushs Lodgings in Heigh Street ” and a more ornate building 
as “ Alderman John Bushs Lodgings at the Bear Corner.” 
Probably he carried on business in the High Street (Market 
Place). The “Lodgings at the Bear Corner” can be identified 
on the map on the west side of “Staules” Street (the site is now 
covered by the Hotel) standing next to the Bear Inn which then 
occupied the corner of Stall and Westgate Streets. The Bear 
Inn on the site of the present Union Street was of much later date. 
John Bush was Mayor of the City in 1675-6, 1684-5, 1697-8 
and 1703-4. 
The following are taken from the Abbey Registers :— 
1655. Oct. 7. John Bush & Anne Chapman both of St Peter 
& Paule 
Witnesses John ffisher Mercer (see token) 
Robert Child (Mayor 1663) 
Married by Mr John Bigges J.P. 
1656. Sep. 18. Anne dau of Mr. John Bush & Anne Christened 
