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Survey of London
… and the Science and Art Department 'Let us strive only to get the best possible work and not be afraid of trouble.' … raised on it expressed much of the creative attitude to art, science and industry formulated by Prince Albert and … in 1835 had been warning an often Philistine public that 'to us, a peculiarly manufacturing nation, the connexion …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… cleric. The case arose out of a letter written by Heylin to Chaloner's wife Ursula on 19 June 1637. In this, he … exposed Chaloner as a cowardly, blustering fool, unable to meet his debts or carry out his threats, and forced to beg Heylin's forgiveness on his knees. He described …
10th April 1624
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… [CJ 761; f. 124v] Sabbati , 10 Aprilis 1624 L. 1. An act to enable Vincent Lowe to sell certain lands. L. 1. An act for repairing of the … Sir George Abercromby and [Dr.] John Craig. Committed to: [f. 125] Sir George More Sir Nathaniel Rich Mr. Lewis Mr. …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… defamations' from Heskett, which he had been forced to disprove at the quarter sessions. He claimed that Heskett … £500 by the Duchy of Lancaster court, but had refused to make any payment. Asheton petitioned that Heskett should … your petitioner and two others at a private sessions (to your supplicant's great loss and hindrance), which your …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… expunged. In October and November 1638 the court was due to hear the testimony of the prosecution witnesses, and in … but nothing further survives. [For what appears to be a parallel suit against John Richardson, see cause … King's Advocate Claxton petitioned he 'is sonne and heire to Sir...Claxton kt deceased (and is a gent of auncient and …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… walled town. Abstract Coffin was 'accounted and reputed to be a souldier' since he had served as a lieutenant on the … their differences on the spot, and had since drunk healths to each other at several meetings in Devon and at Blackwell Hall in London. Those present testified to the fact that the morning after the incident Stephens had …
11th March 1624
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… Eliz., An act for assurance of the yearly rent of £82 10s. to the Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield and his successors … manors, lands, tenements and hereditaments thereby assured to Edward Fisher, esq., and his heirs. L. 1a. [George] … bill with amendments, which twice read. Upon question, to be engrossed. MR. CHANCELLOR EXCHEQUER reports. Had been …
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… act against the transportation of iron ordnance. Committed to: Sir Edward Coke Sir Edward Peyton Mr. Solicitor Sir John … Fanshawe Sir M[iles] Fleetwood And all that will come to have voice. Wednesday, Whitsun week, Star Chamber. The … less than 2,800 per annum. The committee for grievances to sit for this in [ sic] Thursday in the afternoon; and the …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… East Riding of Yorkshire took precedence. When called on to pronounce on the matter the heralds refused to make a judgement; but this did not prevent local gentleman … and yeomen reporting that, by local repute, John belonged to 'the best house of the Constables' and 'the Constables of …
Calendar of Patent Rolls, Henry III
… HENRY III. MEMBRANE 17. 1233. Oct. 28. Winchecombe. Grant to the mayor and good men of Dublin of murage for three years from Christmas next. Mandate to the justiciary..... Mandate to earls, barons, knights and … goods, which they bring through the king's demesnes, be quit of toll, pontage, passage and all other customs …