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A History of the County of York
… preach on the first Sundays in Advent and Lent. 14 By custom the archbishop preached on Palm Sunday to the people. … the mass until Holy Innocents' Day (28 December). The custom probably started in the 12th century: restrictions … of the boy bishops are extant from 1416 to 1537 when the custom was suppressed by Henry VIII. 26 The treasures of the …
A History of the County of Sussex
… 1540s, 83 and in the late 17th century and early 18th the custom of borough English obtained. 84 Freehold and customary …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… court leet, but he has no magisterial authority; and petty-sessions for the division take place once a fortnight, …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… built in detached situations. The county magistrates hold petty-sessions here. The living is a rectory, valued in the …
A Dictionary of London
… near the site of Bear Quay in Horwood, now covered by the Custom House. Wyeber Alley On Addle Hill (W. Stow, 1722-Rev. …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… manorial courts occur as occasion requires, and petty-sessions on the third Tuesday in the month: the …