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A Topographical Dictionary of England
… Worplesdon (St. Mary) WORPLESDON ( St. Mary), a parish, in the union of Guildford, First division of the hundred of Wokeing, W. division of Surrey, 3 miles (N. N. … 42. 7. per annum, arising from the bequests of John Powel, Robert Nicholess, and Martha Scarlet, is distributed among …
A History of the County of York
… Worship in the Minster WORSHIP IN THE MINSTER The Middle Ages It has … throne. 17 It was an impressive instrument, built by Robert Dallam. 18 Other acquisitions were two altar frontals, … Camidge, died in 1859, 2 and was succeeded by Edwin S. Monk, who was organist until 1883; between them, dean and …
A History of the County of Sussex
… Worthing WORTHING The Present article 51 deals with the history of Worthing … to take a part in promoting the resort; 50 for instance Robert Piper, the largest grower in the area, 51 and twice … to be the first hotel garage in England. 55 Meanwhile Sir Robert Loder, Bt. (d. 1888), 56 of Beach House, was a …
A History of the County of Sussex
… Worthing Charities for the poor CHARITIES FOR THE POOR. 27 Humphrys' alms-houses were founded in 1858 by Robert and Ann Humphrys in memory of their son Harry, for … c. 1867 in Portland Road, 29 with money bequeathed by Robert Humphrys's will dated 1860. Part of the land was sold …
A History of the County of Sussex
… history ECONOMIC HISTORY. Agriculture. Before 1066 the part of Worthing called Ordinges was held by 7 alodial … it comprised 9 hides and had land for three plough-teams. The demesne was cultivated by 2 teams, and there was 1 servus … grown to provide winter employment for nursery labourers. Robert Piper, probably the most extensive grower of early …
A History of the County of Sussex
… plans Manors and other estates MANORS AND OTHER ESTATES. The manor of WORTHING comprised two estates which belonged to … 49 though after 1536 it was said to be held in chief. 50 Robert, evidently Robert le Savage, held both parts of the manor from William …
A History of the County of Sussex
… and cultural activites Social and cultural activities. The entertainment facilities available to visitors to … 1,000 persons were opened in Bath Place, the gift of Sir Robert Loder, M. P. 60 The building was used as a seasonal … in 1862 at the bottom of South Street, to the design of Robert, later Sir Robert, Rawlinson. 71 The town band played …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in the Town of Stamford
… Wothorpe Road Wothorpe Road (Fig. 111) This road is on the line of an early route leading to a crossing of the Welland, which pre-dates the Town Bridge. (454) Tivoli … timber lintels, bears datepanel 'R.B. 1820', possibly for Robert Bell who was fined for erecting a dwelling, enclosing …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… WREA, Lancashire.See Ribby. Wreay WREAY, a chapelry, in the parish of St. Mary, union of Carlisle, Cumberland ward, E. division of the county of Cumberland, 5 miles (S. E. by S.) from … Ashton; and his descendants were called de Wrightington. Robert Dicconson, of Eccleston, married Anne, daughter of …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… (St. Peter) WROCKWARDINE ( St. Peter), a parish, in the union of Wellington, Wellington division of the hundred … natives of the town. Dr. Gumble, who wrote the Life of Monk, and is supposed to have assisted that general in … of the Cawthorne family. Here is also the seat of Robert Garnett, Esq. The Wesleyans have a place of worship. …