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A New History of London
… Book 1, Ch. 22 1755 to the death of George II CHAP. XXII. From the commencement of … a false bottom, that sunk down on a signal given by the sheriff, and left him suspended by the neck. He was carried …
A New History of London
… Book 1, Ch. 23 The reign of George II to the trial of Wilkes CHAP. XXIII. … their eligibility and obligation to serve the office of sheriff, came on at Guildhall the 5th of July: when after …
A New History of London
… Book 1, Ch. 24 1763-1769 CHAP. XXIV. From the prosecution of Mr. Wilkes, to his being elected alderman … to burn the paper, was hurled at the chariot of Mr. sheriff Harley, broke the front glass and wounded him: so …
A New History of London
… Book 1, Ch. 25 1769-1770 CHAP. XXV. From the trial of the Brentford rioters, to the death of the right … the several aldermen who had not served the office of sheriff, with some other gentlemen, being offered to their …
A New History of London
… Book 1, Ch. 26 1770-1771 CHAP. XXVI. From the death of alderman Beckford, to the close of the year … entertaining thoughts of his putting up for the office of sheriff at Midsummer: Mr. Oliver was pitched on as a proper …
A New History of London
… Book 1, Ch. 3 King John to Edward I CHAP. III. From the accession of John, to that of Edward. On the death of Richard I. … directed to the mayor and aldermen, for chusing him sheriff for the year ensuing. The magistrates, who considered …
A New History of London
… Book 1, Ch. 4 Edward I to Edward III CHAP. IV. From the accession of Edward I. to the death of Edward III. 1273. Prince Edward … to transact certain affairs relating to the office of sheriff, which tended to the king's service, as being then …
A New History of London
… Book 1, Ch. 5 Richard II to the Wars of the Roses CHAP. V. From the accession of Richard II. to the beginning of the civil wars between the …
A New History of London
… Book 1, Ch. 6 Cade's Rebellion to Henry VII CHAP. VI. From the rebellion of Jack Cade, to the accession of Henry VII. We now arrive at … the treasurer, lord Say, and Sir James Cromer, the high sheriff of Kent, however, to the fury of his adherents; and …
A New History of London
… Book 1, Ch. 7 Henry VII and Henry VIII CHAP. VII. From the accession of Henry VII. to the death of Henry VIII. The battle at … of St. John, 1510, disguised in the habit of one of his yeomen of the guard, came into the city to see this nocturnal …