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A History of the County of Oxford
… the London Blitz. By the mid 1940s the town was 'primarily industrial', with a significant part of its female labour, … manufacturers towards their employees 25 was directed to industrial relations and improved social provision, with … between unions at the West of England District Joint Industrial Council, where conditions at Witney Mills were …
A History of the County of Oxford
… endowed by the Blake family of Cogges, provided minimal instruction in literacy and numeracy. 8 In the 1740s children …
A History of the County of Oxford
… and after 1945 it was developed as the chief commercial, industrial and residential centre of west Oxfordshire, its … was adjusted to take in Woodgreen school. 30 Large industrial estates west of the town controversially remained … After 1945 Witney's transformation into a much larger industrial and commercial centre led to substantial …
A History of the County of Oxford
… 38 Such broad street-entries were often associated with industrial use of rear premises, and, particularly in the … sales particulars frequently linked dwelling houses with industrial premises to the rear: thus in 1786 sales … as 'Jack Snacker'. The purpose, besides religious instruction, was unashamedly to attract 'some concourse of …
A History of the County of Oxford
… controversy in 1984 when boundary changes left new industrial estates outside the town, despite the fact that … and teaching child inmates basic literacy and religious instruction. Contractors also dealt with removals, put out … replaced by pail- or earth-closets. 251 Sewage and industrial waste discharged into the Windrush, which damaged …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… Furney bequeathed lands now producing 12 per annum for the instruction of children; and a national school is supported …
A History of the County of Essex
… 1796 the churchwardens paid 3 s. a week for 24 weeks for instruction in church music. 41 J. G. Corsellis was rector …
A History of the County of Essex
… to The Quay. In 1964 some land near The Quay was zoned for industrial use. By 1970 houses had been built on the east of …