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A Topographical Dictionary of England
… (St. Mary) WALTERSTONE ( St. Mary), a parish, in the union of Dore, hundred of Ewyaslacy, county of Hereford, … 150 inhabitants, and comprising an area of 991 acres. The living is a perpetual curacy; net income, 136; patron, … towards supplying bread to the poor. George Gascoigne, a poet of considerable repute, and author of several dramatic …
A History of the County of Essex
… was only a 'mean hunting lodge' before Tofig founded the shrine about 1040. 1 This is misleading. Although the town probably arose as the result of Tofig's foundation, … Matthew Allen, one of whose patients, in 183741, was the poet John Clare. 241 Allen died before 1848 and the asylum …
A History of the County of Essex
… Holy Cross Introduction and manors WALTHAM HOLY CROSS The parish and urban district of Waltham Holy Cross is about 15 miles north-east of London. The western boundary follows the River Lea, which divides the … had married Nash Mason. 292 William Sotheby the younger, poet and literary patron, held the manor until his death in …
The Environs of London
… Walthamstow WALTHAMSTOW. Etymology. Morant derives the name of this village from the Saxon words, weald, a wood; bam, a manor; and Stowe, a … 1794." George Gascoigne. George Gascoigne, a celebrated poet in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, is supposed to have …
A History of the County of Essex
… (d. 1544) of Moons, draper and lord mayor, was one of the parish's greatest benefactors. 2 William Coward … merchant planter, lived in Marsh Street, where he built the first nonconformist chapel. 3 The West Ham distiller … the arts who were connected with the parish included the poet George Gascoigne (1525 ?77), whose house in Walthamstow …
A Topographical Dictionary of Wales
… - Wygvair W Walton WALTON, with Womaston, a township, in the parish of Old Radnor, liberties of the borough of New Radnor, union of Kington, county of … himself as the author of " Athen Britannic," &c., and as a poet of some note. According to a manuscript account of the …
A History of the County of Essex
… WANSTEAD Wanstead lies about 7 miles north-east of the City of London. 1 It is a dormitory suburb straddling the arterial road to Southend and Colchester and forming part … later called Sheridan House. 122 Thomas Hood (17991845), poet, lived at Lake House c. 18325. 123 Among several lord …
A History of the County of Essex
… Wanstead Manors MANORS. The statement that land at Wanstead was given to Westminster … charter, not supported by other evidence. 1 In 1086 the manor of WANSTEAD, comprising one hide, was held of the … It was later a residence. Thomas Hood (17991845), the poet, lived there 18325. 126 It was demolished in 1908. 127 …
The Environs of London
… Wansted WANSTED. Etymology. The name of this place seems to be derived from the Saxon words wan and stede, signifying the white place, or … He adds that he was a good preacher, and no contemptible poet 37. Mr. Saltmarsh published controversial and other …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… Peter) WARMFIELD, or Kirkthorpe ( St. Peter), a parish, in the union of Wakefield, Lower division of the wapentake of Agbrigg, W. riding, of York; containing, … his lady, with their children. Percy Bysshe Shelley, the poet, was born at Field Place here, the residence of Sir …