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A History of the County of Oxford
… William he was Cromwell's son-in-law and by 1655, as major-general, commanded seven counties including Oxfordshire. 12 … replaced as M.P. by William Packer, his deputy as major-general in Oxfordshire. In 1659 Woodstock again had two … during the invasion. 35 Of the M.P.s confirmed by the general election in January 1689 Sir John Doyley, an honorary …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… the village into the river Frome. A fair for cattle and general traffic is held on the 14th of May. The living was … into the river Till. The houses are mostly old, and the general appearance of the place is unfavourable; but the … cattle, and sheep; and on the third Tuesday in May a general fair takes place on Weetwood Bank, a mile and a half …
A History of the County of Somerset
… is said to have come from Woolavington. 7 Brigadier-General John Jacob (1812-58) and the astronomer William Jacob … plough horses, planted potatoes and beans; the girls did general farm work. 7 In the 1890s parents took children out … a watchmaker in 1871. 19 By 1947 there were two bakers, a general shop, and a newsagent but with the increase in …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… of ordnance, in the presence of many of the nobility, general officers, and a large concourse of people. Mr. … is the Royal Arsenal, under the control of the master-general and the honourable board of ordnance. This … In the basement story of the main range are deposited general stores for the naval service: in the second story are …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in London
… flight of steps. The South Front (Plate 181) is similar in general treatment to the N., but has no pilasters or …
The Environs of London
… of Daniel Wiseman 35, Esq. 1739; and Mr. Joel Barnard, attorney at law, 1758. In other parts of the church are …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… street, nearly half a mile in length; the houses are in general indifferently built and of mean appearance. The …