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A History of the County of Hampshire
… In the north transept are two 16th-century canopied benches, with desks and linen-pattern panelling. There are …
A History of the County of Cambridge and the Isle of Ely
… there are two windows of two lights on each side and stone benches within. Above is a parvise, which has a narrow …
A History of the County of Oxford
… down the social scale during the 17th century, and forms, benches, and settles were gradually supplemented by chairs. … use of chairs reduced the need to improve the comfort of benches and forms, or perhaps reflecting a more general … at its far end, and a rail dividing the men's and women's benches. 239 In 1796 the chapel was to be 'pulled down, …