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A History of the County of Hertford
… As early as 1650 the commissioners appointed by the Parliament to inquire into the state of church livings 11 …
A History of the County of Hertford
… time of the Commonwealth deans and chapters were by Act of Parliament abolished, and their lands placed in the hands of …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in the County of Northamptonshire
… The common fields of Whilton were enclosed by an Act of Parliament in 1778. Ridge-and-furrow of these fields can be …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… and elegant. The streets are paved under an act of parliament obtained in 1837, repealing an act granted in … raised a subscription of 500 for the purpose. An act of parliament was obtained in 1702, for the improvement of the … the superintendence of commissioners appointed by act of parliament for its improvement, in 1837. The magistrates of …
A Dictionary of London
… These privileges were only finally abolished by Act of Parliament in 1697. There is an interesting account of the …
Old and New London
… City of London, were appointed to be paved by an Act of Parliament, in the year 1572. In the year 1711 the advowson …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… The regulation of the town and harbour is, under acts of parliament passed in the 7th and 11th of Queen Anne, and … a borough, with the privilege of sending a member to parliament: the right of election is vested in the 10 …
Survey of London
… originally contained painted glass which was destroyed by Parliament (see p. 55). The roof as indicated in views of … James I. Whitehall Chapel fared ill under the rule of the Parliament. On 9th March, 16434, it was ordered that the … and on several occasions was used for the meeting of Parliament. 135 An early reference to the use of the Great …
Survey of London
… cryd owt "God save quen Mare!" 53 On 27th November, 1554, Parliament was summoned to the presence chamber at Whitehall … Whitehall, whence she rode on 20th January, 15578, to open Parliament. 55 On 7th March Parliament was held at Whitehall, and three days later Mary …
Old and New London
… upon the fall of Cardinal Wolsey. It was granted by Act of Parliament to Henry VIII. "because the old Palace nigh to the … Owing to the delicate constitution of the young king, the Parliament was held at Whitehall on one occasion during his … what has been said for and against the proceedings of the Parliament in their quarrel with Charles I., which led to the …