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A History of the County of Essex
… Wormingford is a parish of early woodland clearance, 44 and con- siderable arable farming was recorded from the Middle Ages. Between 1066 and 1086 the number of demesne ploughs increased from 3 to 4, … only 23 a. of arable. 1 There was a fishery in 1086, 2 and fishing in the Stour by boat was recorded c. 1240. 3 Worm- …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Herefordshire
… was built early in the 12th century, but was lengthened, and the W. wall re-built probably when the bell-turret was … had become ruinous, has been re-built in modern times, and the South Porch is also modern. Architectural … are two windows, the eastern of the 15th or 16th century and of two square-headed lights; the western window is …
A History of the County of Sussex
… deals with the history of Worthing hamlet until c. 1800, and thereafter with that of the town as it was enlarged by … changes recorded above. Broadwater, Durrington, Heene, and West Tarring are, however, all dealt with from c. 1900 … Ages and later Worthing was a small agricultural and fishing hamlet of less importance than the neighbouring …
A History of the County of Sussex
… List of maps and plans Economic history ECONOMIC HISTORY. Agriculture. … Road, besides other groups of shops serving local needs. Fishing. Fishermen at Worthing or Broadwater were recorded … of Worthing. 38 By the early 19th century Worthing's fishing industry had expanded as a result of improved roads, …
A History of the County of Sussex
… of the town Growth of the town. In the 18th century, and probably earlier, the hamlet of Worthing comprised the modern High, North, and Warwick streets. 34 There is some archaeological evidence … on the common which lay south of the modern shoreline, fishing 'shops' were recorded in the 18th century, as well as …
A History of the County of Sussex
… Worthing Local government and public services LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC SERVICES Manor Court books of Worthing manor's … by-laws for pleasure boats, 47 and in 1868 to regulate fishing boats. 48 By-laws for giving notice and depositing …
A Dictionary of London
… Wyremongers Founded 1479 by the union of Chapemakers and Wyredrawers. No one to work on November 25th, the day of St. Clement the Pope (N. and Q. 11th S. IV. 147). Wysswarf See Fish Wharf, near London …
Charters and Documents relating to the City of Glasgow 1175-1649
… XCII. Charter by King James VI., confirming all rights and privileges, previously granted to the Burgh and City of Glasgow, and erecting the same into a Royal Burgh. Royston, 8 April …
Charters and Documents relating to the City of Glasgow 1175-1649
… of the expenses incurred by the magistrates, burgesses, and inhabitants of the Burgh and City of Glasgow in supporting the Metropolitan Church and upholding the Bridge of Glasgow, he granted to the …
Charters and Documents relating to the City of Glasgow 1175-1649
… XXI. Charter by King James II. to the Bishop of Glasgow and his successors erecting the city and barony of Glasgow, and the lands of Bishopforest into a regality. Edinburgh, 20 …