The King's Arms

A local inn and tavern near Austin Friars in Tudor London, serving as a key labor recruitment hub for Thomas Cromwell's logistical operations. The establishment was tapped by Cromwell to draft temporary staff for scrubbing the Archbishop’s palace ahead of Cardinal Wolsey’s return, demonstrating how civilian establishments like taverns and inns functioned as informal labor pools for elite households during periods of political transition. Its role underscores the interconnectedness of everyday commerce and courtly logistics in Tudor society.