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A History of the County of Oxford
… of little lasting value. 18 In the later 16th century the council defined the constitution more closely in a series of … by high-handed and litigious actions. He participated in council business as late as 1580, signing his approval of the … changes. 26 George Whitton never rejoined the council but remained a borough magistrate and indeed by 1598 …
A History of the County of Oxford
… D.V. VIII/275; X/23: survey and map c. 1910. Boro. Mun., council mins. 1974-5 P.N. Oxon. (E.P.N.S.), ii. 292-3. Below, …
A History of the County of Oxford
… franchise, as in mayoral elections, extended beyond the council to the freeman body. 89 An election restricted to … in 1640 had decided that the franchise lay with the council, and 'ancient men' claimed that freemen never voted … short-lived charter of 1688 limited the franchise to the council. 93 A council ordinance of 1660 that nonresident …
A History of the County of Gloucester
… and personal act). Glos. R.O., Q/RI 144. Glos. County Council, Register of Common Lands. Glos. R.O., D 307. Ibid. D …
A History of the County of Gloucester
… built at Netherend between 1945 and 1958, 41 including council houses erected by Lydney R.D.C. By 1969 73 council houses stood in two groups in Severn View Road and …
A History of the County of Somerset
… 3 Woolavington had a parish meeting from 1896 and a parish council from 1949. It formed part of Bridgwater poor-law …
A History of the County of Wiltshire
… built in the 20th century. Off the street to the west four council houses and two council bungalows were built in South Bank in the early … lane was later called Station Road. Off Station Road 10 council houses were built between 1924 and 1945. 26 East of …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… is divided into five wards; a sheriff is appointed by the council, and the number of magistrates is 15. The freedom is … and ancient armour. On the upper story is the grand council-chamber, or ballroom, of the same dimensions as the …
Thoroton's History of Nottinghamshire
… the service of that prince. He was afterwards of his privy council, and died in 1701. He married Mary sole daughter and …