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The Savoy Palace was considered the grandest nobleman's residence of medieval London, until it was destroyed in the Peasants' Revolt of 1381. It fronted Strand, on the site of the present Savoy Theatre and the Savoy Hotel that memorialise its name. In its area the rule of law was different from the rest of London.

Part of the Savoy Palace

The Savoy Palace was considered the grandest nobleman's residence of medieval London, until it was destroyed…

Unlay the end of a rope, and with the strand 'a', form a bight. Take the next strand 'b' round the end of 'a'. Take the last strand 'c' round the end of 'b', and through the bight made by 'a'. Haul the ends taut. This knot is for the purpose of forming a stopper, and to prevent the end of the rope from coming apart.

Single Wall Knot

Unlay the end of a rope, and with the strand 'a', form a bight. Take the next strand 'b' round the end…