of Kings and Magistrates from February of that year is in part an answer, and snipes at the ministers. The College was badly damaged in the Great Fire of London. In 1884 the almshouses were abolished, and the almsfolk became out-pensioners. It was subsequently found possible to extend their numbers from the original number of two men and two women to 40 in all, and to increase the pension. In 1886 Sion College was moved to new buildings at 56 Victoria Embankment, between Carmelite Street and John Carpenter Street. It became principally known for its theological library which served as a lending library to members of the college, and was accessible to the public. A governing body appointed by the members to administer the foundation includes a president, two deans and four assistants. In 1996, the college disposed of its large Victorian premises on the banks of the River Thames. The building has been converted into offices. The library was closed June 1996, with the manuscripts, pamphlets, and pre-1850 printed books going to Lambeth Palace Library, and newer books to The Maughan Library, King's College London. Its activities now take place in a variety of locations. Presidents Source: Pearce, Appendix A. Charter to 1699 Charter. John Gifford D.D. Rector of St Michael Bassishaw. 1631, 1632. Thomas Westfield D.D. Rector of St Bartholomew the Great. 1633. John Hackett, D.D. Rector of St Andrew Holborn and Archdeacon of Bedford. 1634. Thomas Worrall D.D. of St Buttolphes Bishopsgate. 1635. William Fuller D.D. Vicar of St Giles without Criplegate. 1636. 1637. Jonathan Browne D.D. Dean of Hereford, Rector of St Faiths. 1638. William Brough D.D.. Rector of St Michael Cornhill. 1639. Richard Houldsworth, D.D. Rector of St Peter le poore. 1640. Michael Jermyn D.D., Rector of St Martyns Ludgate. 1641. John Grant D.D., Rector of St Bartholemew neare the Exchange. 1642. Mathias Stiles D.D., Rector of St George Buttolphe Lane. 1643. James Marshe D.D., Rector of St Dunstanes in the West [sequestered]. 1643. Andrew Janaway B.D. Rector of All Hallows on the Wall. 1644. John Ley B.D. Rector of St Mary Hill. 1645. George Walker B.D. Rector of St John Evangelist. 1646. Arthur Jackson, B.D. Rector of St Michaell Woodstreet. 1647. 1648. Cornelius Burges D.D. 1649. William Gouge D.D. Anne Blackfryars. 1650. Edmond Calamy of Mary Aldermanbury. 1651. Lazarus Seaman of All Saints Bread St. 1653, 1654, 1655. James Cranford, Rector of Christophers behinde