Description: The Carmelite (White Friary) was founded in 1276 on land between Friar Lane and St James' Street known as Friar Yard. It was dissolved in February 1539. The building was replaced or partly rebuilt in the 17th century and the house was demolished in 1927 when Friar Lane was widened. In the 16th century, Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall reputedly eloped with John Manners. On Sir George's death, Dorothy inherited his estates. She and her husband lived chiefly at Haddon Hall, but they also spent part of their time in a wing of the old Friary, hence the name Dorothy Vernon's house. At the time of this photograph part of the building was premises to W H Higginbottom, Architect. (see also NTGM006329)