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A History of the County of Oxford
… financing a new Congregationalist chapel and endowing clothing or blanket charities. 8 By his will (dated 1827) the … weavers' sons in 1724, which included provision for clothing and apprenticeship. 15 Part of the town's general … 1724 and 1827. 22 Six other gifts were traditional bread, clothing, or general charities founded by tradesmen or …
A History of the County of Oxford
… unscoured Witney cloths used for waterproof coverings or clothing were mentioned in a poem by John Gay, implying that … 1640 the Commissioners of Trade included Witney among 60 clothing towns where it was believed incorporation would help … and a loom in case she should 'wish to carry on the clothing trade', though the Company seems never to have …
A History of the County of Oxford
… 12 suggest early textile manufacture and a dependent clothing trade (mercers, drapers, and tailors), together with …
A History of the County of Oxford
A History of the County of Oxford
… (presumably Crawford's), Compton and Webb's military clothing factory, and Looker's glove factory. 37 ORO, Witney …
A History of the County of Oxford
… 'enticed away' to the National schools by 'bribes of clothing, coal, and bread', suggesting that religious …
A History of the County of Oxford
… at Church Green, besides establishing over thirty bread, clothing, and lending charities. 294 The problem of poor …