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An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in London
… two houses, contains exposed ceiling-beams, some re-fixed linen-fold-panelling and some of 17th-century date. In a …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… in general indifferently built and of mean appearance. The manufacture of broad-cloth, which was formerly carried on, …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… grand stand is erected, near the margin of the Severn. The manufacture of broad-cloth prevailed here to a very great … looms, employing 8000 persons; on its decline the carpet manufacture was introduced, which, after flourishing for a … and the beauty of its embellishments. This branch of manufacture was established in 1751, by Dr. Wall and some …
Petitions to the Worcestershire Quarter Sessions, 1592-1797
… cunstable of part of Crowle. James Browne of Areley Kings, linen weaver. Ref.110 BA1/1/27/93 (1617) To the right …
History Theses 1901-1970
… Mootham. London M.Sc. 1926. An historical survey of mohair manufacture. Mrs. Milda Villers. Leeds M.A. 1960. Some studies in the history of soap manufacture. F.W. Gibbs. London M.Sc. 1937. Population …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… the working-establishment for boat-building, and for the manufacture of all articles necessary for the canals. There … 834 inhabitants. This place was celebrated for the manufacture of woollen twists and stuffs, thence called … country. The inhabitants are chiefly employed in the manufacture of woollen-cloths, which is carried on to a great …
A History of the County of York
… with silver and jewels. Æthelberht also ordered the manufacture of an ampulla of refined gold. Such …
A History of the County of Sussex
… amalgamated into the Brighton, Hove, and Worthing Gas Co. Manufacture of gas at Worthing then ceased, the works being …