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A Topographical Dictionary of Wales
… is almost entirely surrounded by that of Narberth: and, with the exception of a very small portion, belongs to the daughters and co-heiresses of the late Roger Eaton, Esq., whose elegant … That discovery was made about the year 1843; the iron-trade at once received a considerable extension, and the …
Old and New London
… DeathTreasures in Barber-Surgeons' Hall: its Plate Stolen and RecoveredAnother kind of Recovery thereLambe, the … of Basinghall StreetThe Bankruptcy CourtWhitecross Street and its PrisonThe Dissenters' Library in Whitecross Street. … tailors, yet the sartor's is undoubtedly a contemplative trade, and we owe both worthies much gratitude for …
Dictionary of Traded Goods and Commodities
… supports, though the OED's earliest reference is 1772, and it is worthy to note that a blacksmith owned seven pairs. … Possibly they were a type of STAYS done up with HOOKS AND EYES (crotchets could be an alternative name for hooks) … sativus, the stigmas of which became the yellow SAFFRON of trade. Occasionally 'Crocus' was used for 'Saffron, so it is …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… the parish of Thursby, union of Wigton, Cumberland ward, and E. division of Cumberland, 3 miles (E. N. E.) from … a fine view of Cromer bay, which, from its dangerous navigation, is by seamen called the "Devil's Throat." It was … of the townships connected with Oldham, and its growth in trade has fully kept pace with the other parts of this …
Survey of London Monograph
… the two best endowed with natural beauty are Highgate and Hampstead, the sister heights which, almost within the … by long stretches of land still unattacked by the builder, and which, although he creeps up insidiously, he will never … important tracts have now been saved for public recreation and refreshment. In the remote past Highgate was doubtless …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland, and the dominions thereto belonging: to all to whom these … things hereunto, or to any part of the printer's work, trade, or mystery, necessary and convenient; and to do every …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… CROPTON, a chapelry, in the parish of Middleton, union and lythe of Pickering, N. riding of York, 4 miles (N. W. by … of the small river Seven. Excellent limestone is obtained, and burnt into lime for building and agricultural purposes. The tithes were commuted for land …
A Dictionary of London
… (S. 149). In Aldgate Ward. Church built but not dedicated, and churchyard unconsecrated, 1319 (Guildhall MS. 122, fo. … Co. Hist. I. p. 514). Surrendered, 30 H. VIII. (Newcourt), and site granted to Sir Thos. Wyatt (Povah, 291). Hall made a … 1677-Lockie 1816). In Cripplegate Ward Within. Had a good trade in Strype's time (ed. 1720, I. iii. 91). Cross Keys …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… CROWFIELD, a chapelry, in the parish of Coddenham, union and hundred of Bosmere and Claydon, E. division of Suffolk, 6 miles (E. N. E.) from … completion of the college, have cost more than 40,000. The trade is principally in corn: the calico-printing and …
A Dictionary of London
… In tenure of the City Chamberlain, 34 H. VIII. 1542 (L. and P. H. VIII. XVII. 394). Not further identified. Crowne … Richard Charleton's lands forfeited 11 H. VIII. 1520 (L. and P. H. VIII. III. Pt. 1, p. 345). "Le Crowne alias Le … and members of the Curriers' Company should practise the trade of dressing, working and currying of leather tanned …