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A Topographical Dictionary of England
… in the town. It is chiefly noted for its excellent harbour, which is well situated for sheltering vessels, and … emptying itself into the sea, assists in forming the harbour. The living is a rectory, united to the livings of … A court leet is held; and the county magistrates hold petty-sessions here for the division: the powers of the …
A Topographical Dictionary of Wales
… kind, and of good quality, is quarried for building. The petty-sessions for the hundred are occasionally held here. … 22nd: on Whit-Tuesday is a fair for hiring servants. The petty-sessions for the hundred are held once a month, and …
A History of the County of Gloucester
… After 1812, when a tramroad was built down to a new harbour there, it was one of the main outlets for Forest coal … centre, but the railway built through it to a projected harbour was not a success. Alvington retained some modest …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… the Bishop of Worcester, who is lord of the manor, and the petty-sessions for the division are held here. The living is … through the village, in which is a branch post-office. Petty-sessions are held at the Globe inn every alternate …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… by fresh-water fish of extremely fine quality. The harbour, the entrance to which is at all times free from … is one of the finest views in England. Beneath is the harbour of Portsmouth, studded with shipping; in the distance …
Alumni Oxonienses
… but reprieved after a year's imprisonment; taught a petty school, turned Quaker, was a preacher among them, and …
A History of the County of Essex
… near Moreton Bridge. Ashlyns is in the northwest, and Cold Harbour in the south-west, of the present parish of … faced with brickwork in the 18th century. Ashlyns, Cold Harbour, and Wardens were all in High Ongar parish until …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… mayor and late mayor are justices of the peace, and hold petty-sessions weekly for the borough. The shire-hall is a …
A Topographical Dictionary of Wales
… In the fifth century it was under the jurisdiction of a petty chieftain named Brychan, who is celebrated in the Welsh … Roman forces from Britain, the country became divided into petty states, of which, with some little variation from the …
A New History of London
… and Dinas a town, the compound of which implies a town or harbour for ships; a character which its situation well …