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A History of the County of Lancaster
… The city and parish of Manchester Introduction MANCHESTER … STRETFORD CRUMPSALL BESWICK (Extra-par.) RUSHOLME HULME The ancient parish of Manchester, with an area of 35, 152 … up at Manchester in the 13th century, and a market and fair were granted in 1227, while four years later Salford …
A History of the County of Cambridge and the Isle of Ely
… The city of Cambridge Constitutional history CONSTITUTIONAL HISTORY Town Records, p. 29. The Earls and the Third Penny, p. 30. Town Charters, p. 31. … confirmed, with the right to withernam. Their Rogationtide fair was secured to them; and they were declared free of the …
A History of the County of Cambridge and the Isle of Ely
… The city of Cambridge Economic history ECONOMIC HISTORY … Economic Development, p. 97. Medieval Trade and Industry The economic importance of Cambridge turned on its position … made it the most natural centre for the most famous fair in England. First in importance came the river-borne …
A History of the County of Cambridge and the Isle of Ely
… The city of Cambridge Medieval chapels MEDIEVAL CHAPELS ST. MARY MAGDALENE CHAPEL, Sturbridge, dates from the early 12th century. 20 In 1279 it was stated that the … the building is attributable to its association with the fair. It served in turn as a storage place for the lumber of …
A History of the County of Cambridge and the Isle of Ely
… The city of Cambridge Medieval history MEDIEVAL HISTORY The same physical features that make the site of Cambridge a … centre in economic and cultural affairs; Sturbridge Fair and the University testify to its twofold advantage of …
A History of the County of Cambridge and the Isle of Ely
… The city of Cambridge Parliamentary representation … REPRESENTATION From 1295 to 1654 and 1658 to 1885 the Borough was represented in Parliament by two members. … be invited to subscribe a declaration in favour of 'a more fair and equal representation in Parliament and the …
A History of the County of Cambridge and the Isle of Ely
… The city of Cambridge Public health PUBLIC HEALTH In tracing the history of health in Cambridge we are once more … activities were suspended 28 times, and even Sturbridge Fair was cancelled repeatedly. The death roll ranged from …
A History of the County of Cambridge and the Isle of Ely
… The city of Cambridge Town and gown TOWN AND GOWN Police, p. … Jurisdiction, p. 81. Trade, p. 83. Finance, p. 84. Both the economic and the constitutional development of Cambridge … than to his studies', 20 a bad character at Sturbridge fair, or a debtor, entailed the use of a prison, and as it …
The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent
… The city of Canterbury Situation, names and origin THE CITY OF CANTERBURY The arms of the City Is situated in the eastern part of the …
Magna Britannia
… The city of Carlisle The City of Carlisle The ancient city of Carlisle is situated … exposed to sale in the town; a free guild, a market and fair, &c. They claimed the free guild under Richard the … by prescription; markets on Wednesdays and Saturdays; a fair for 16 days, to commence on the assumption of the Virgin …