Sheriffs of the City of London Estlin and Alderman William Anthony Bowater Russell. The Sheriffs' jurisdiction covers only the square mile of the City of London. The High Sheriff of Greater London covers areas of London outside the City, which today incorporates parts of several old counties, most notably Middlesex. The title of sheriff, or shire reeve, evolved during the Anglo-Saxon period of English history. The reeve was the representative of the king in a city, town or shire, responsible for collecting taxes and enforcing the law. By the time of the Norman Conquest in 1066, the City of London had sheriffs, usually two at a
Hilton San Francisco Financial District to The Grille at Seven Fifty and completes the Feng Shui circle. The Hotel is connected to nearby Portsmouth Square via a pedestrian bridge across Kearny Street. It is within walking distance of the Financial District, North Beach and Chinatown. Onsite attractions and outlets include The Grille at Seven Fifty, Flyte Wine Bar, Tru Spa and the Chinese Culture Center. The landmark site of the Hilton San Francisco Financial District dates back to the mid-19th century. The Jenny Lind Theatre was the original structure, followed by City Hall. In 1900 the San Francisco Hall of Justice was built on this