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Calendar of letter-books of the city of London
… apprentice could best devote themselves to the practice of archery in Finsbury Fields. At other times the civic …
A Survey of London
… his former walks pestered with filthy tenements, commended archery, thought no harm of bull-baiting, 74 scorned …
Old and New London
… out their dogs there, to have a turn or two after a hare. Archery was early practised in these pleasant northern … several Acts were passed to promote the practice of archery. Every father was enjoined to provide a bow and two … From a view by n. Smith, 1798.) In the reign of Elizabeth archery seems to have been on the decline, though good old …
A History of the County of Middlesex
… new hedges and ditches, in order to regain access for archery and other pastimes. 24 The fields were evidently open … in 1633 by Francis Tredway, who interfered with the City's archery practice. 93 By c. 1580 Islington's brick-kilns were …
A History of the County of Middlesex
… coins, training militia, fighting duels, and archery and other sport. 94 Its proximity to London and …
A History of the County of Middlesex
… field and in 1824 a bandstand was set up and bowls and archery were introduced. Balloon ascents took place from 1824 … Street, put out tables in an adjoining field and permitted archery and other pastimes, which drew a large clientele. By … cruises. 28 Londoners' rights to use Finsbury fields for archery and other sports appear to have extended to fields in …
A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland
… and interesting feature. A society for the practice of archery, which has existed in the town since the year 1488, …
Survey of London
… William Ick, or Hicks, a 'sporting character', who had an archery ground at the rear and attracted the custom of the …
Old and New London
… young men exercised themselves in the fields with leaping, archery, wrestling, playing with balls, and practising with …
A History of the County of Essex
… 4 a. of land, and for failing to repair the manor's archery butts. 20 By 1629 leet business had largely …