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A Topographical Dictionary of England
… with the tythings of Burgham, Perry-Hill, West-End, and Wyke, 1424 inhabitants. The parish comprises 6795 a. 3 r. 34 p., of which about 300 acres are woodland, and 1367 common or waste. The Wey and Arun navigation passes through it. The living is a …
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 … gathered for manure on the edge of the esplanade, and fish. 25 The esplanade was almost deserted when the wind was …
A History of the County of Sussex
… List of maps and plans Economic history ECONOMIC HISTORY. Agriculture. … 33 In 1763 Worthing supplied Dorking (Surr.) with fish 34 and in 1773 there was said to be a 'great fishery' at … Mkts. and Fairs in Eng. and Wales, iv (Min of. Agric. and Fisheries, econ. ser. 23), 86. Jnl. Royal Agric. Soc. xc. …
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 … at the south end of High Street between the 13th and 16th centuries. 35 One building dated 1762, of flint with …
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 … 16th century courts were held not more than once a year, and sometimes not for three or four years. Thereafter they …
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 Bridge. Wytecruchestrate, …
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 …
Charters and Documents relating to the City of Glasgow 1175-1649
… XXXII Charter of James III confirming the City and Barony in free regality (1476) XXXII. Charter by King James III., granting and confirming to the Bishop of Glasgow and his successors the City and Barony of Glasgow, and the …