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A History of the County of Lancaster
… the interior open to the thatch, which was generally of rush in the place of straw; and they contained a large …
A History of the County of Lancaster
… of Milnrow was a distinguished antiquary. The date of the rush-bearing was the third Sunday in August at Rochdale. 28 A …
A History of the County of Lancaster
… the dancing and drinking that had been customary, and the rush-bearing took place on the Monday. He thus describes it: …
Survey of London
… most of the day, with a ten-minute service at the rush hours. The third-class return fare was five pence, and …