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A History of the County of York
… It has been said 1 that the earliest liturgical traditions of the north were closely linked with Rome: this is perhaps … by Henry VIII. 26 The treasures of the minster contained several jewels and vestments for the use of the boy bishops. … many vicars as could be paid £10 a year from the corporate funds of the Bedern; if they were fewer than twenty, the …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Dorset
… a parish covering 2,700 acres, lies in the S. part of the Isle of Purbeck, 3 miles W. of Swanage. It stretches N.N.E. from … centuries. The house has been much altered but retains several original round-headed single-light windows, some …
A History of the County of Sussex
… WORTHING The Present article 51 deals with the history of Worthing hamlet until c. 1800, and thereafter with that of … however, all dealt with from c. 1900 rather than from the several dates when they were incorporated in Worthing. Some … apart from the holiday trades. 61 Besides private relief funds, the Mayor's Relief Fund spent £7,800, much of it in …
A History of the County of Sussex
… 1890 to 1974, the second largest town in Sussex, and one of the principal seaside resorts in England and Wales, lies … on the south coast roughly mid-way between the estuaries of the rivers Arun and Adur. The town is known nationally for its large number of elderly residents, and as the centre of what was formerly …
A History of the County of Sussex
… were founded in 1858 by Robert and Ann Humphrys in memory of their son Harry, for Anglican married couples, widows, or … bequeathed by Robert Humphrys's will dated 1860. Part of the land was sold c. 1922, and the rent-charge was … Retreat. 33 By 1960 the charity had received further funds from donations and legacies, and by 1977 57 homelets …
A History of the County of Sussex
… Worthing Communications Communications. The hamlet of Worthing before c. 1800 was linked to Broadwater by a road following the line of the modern road, and by a footpath leading north from the … to resist damage by the sea which in 1868-9 washed away several hundred yards of the road. 68 In 1869 the trustees' …
A History of the County of Sussex
… List of maps and plans Economic history ECONOMIC HISTORY. Agriculture. Before 1066 the part of Worthing called Ordinges was held by 7 alodial tenants. In … was recorded west of the hamlet in 1501 5 and in 1552 several tenants of Worthing manor were licensed to inclose a …
A History of the County of Sussex
… four day schools and three boarding schools for a total of 161 boys and 71 girls who were taught at their parents' … and strongly supported by W. Davison, incumbent of the chapel of ease. The organist of the chapel was the … Kelly's Dir. Suss. (1891); Return of Local Authorities' Funds applied to Tech. Educ. 1893-5 [C. 7788], p. 80, H.C. …
A History of the County of Sussex
… Worthing Growth of the town Growth of the town. In the 18th century, and probably earlier, the … and recreation grounds, while near Durrington station several tall office blocks were built. In 1978, apart from …
A History of the County of Sussex
… LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC SERVICES Manor Court books of Worthing manor's court baron survive from 1544 to 1925. 91 The court's jurisdiction was presumably over that part of Worthing tithing which lay outside the jurisdiction of … had the resources to maintain it. 21 Two years later several officials, including the surveyor, were dismissed …