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A History of the County of Oxford
… the corporation paying 1 s. to the preachers for their dinners. At the first lecture the corporation entertained all …
A History of the County of Oxford
… entertained visiting dignitaries, gave twice-yearly leet dinners, and provided wine and 'taste cakes' at New Year and … the range of official festivities narrowed, but leet dinners continued and the corporation provided refreshments …
A History of the County of Oxford
… 80 In 1641 the mayor's allowance was stopped and the leet dinners paid for from the chest. 81 By the early 18th century … stewards, recorders, and influential neighbours, corporate dinners and other celebrations, and the entertainment of …
A History of the County of Oxford
… and Bladon, where in compensation the 'Blues' organized dinners for the 'independent electors'. 19 When Lord …
A History of the County of Oxford
… and 1835 both overseers were women. 24 The parish paid for dinners after the Michaelmas and Easter vestry meetings. In …