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A Topographical Dictionary of England
… fine clay, which is extensively used for earthenware and fire-bricks. Petty-sessions are held once a fortnight at the …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in the County of Northamptonshire
… recently modernized. A small blocked window resembling a fire window suggests a former central chimney stack. (27) One …
A History of the County of Oxford
… there are ornate medallioned cornices, late 18th-century fire-places, and a large Venetian bay window. The ground … terraced row. 52 16. Nos. 43-5 Oxford Street The former fire station. 53 17. No. 41 Oxford Street The site of the … purchased by the council for use as the County Fire Brigade headquarters; in 1965 it became the County …
A History of the County of Oxford
… used later for a home for the aged, Spencer Court, and a fire station, police station, library, and car park. Houses …
A History of the County of Oxford
… shows were banned from the town hall in 1771 but concerts, balls, and lectures were held there regularly from the late …
A History of the County of Oxford
… by 1580, all new freemen provided a leather bucket for fire fighting, or an equivalent fee, rising from 2 s. 6 d. in … provided a small pest house in 1720, contributed towards a fire engine in 17467, and by raising loans was able to … In 1938 the council briefly took over responsibility for fire fighting from a volunteer brigade, setting up a joint …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… of the event. A great part of the town was destroyed by fire in 1722, since which period it has not made any … in 1765, on the site of an ancient structure destroyed by fire, is a neat edifice, occupying an eminence commanding an …
A History of the County of Somerset
… removed. 8 In 1936 the nave roof was rebuilt after a fire and a turret flèche added. 9 An amenity block was added …