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A History of the County of Oxford
… Thomas arranged that mowing should be spread over several days, removing the need for troublesome outsiders, and it ceased to be a festival. 56 The meadows increasingly attracted the interest …
A History of the County of Wiltshire
… each with a sermon; there were additional services on holy days and in Lent, and communion was celebrated four times. 69 …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… chantries; and on this occasion, an indulgence of 40 days was granted to all who contributed to repair the loss. … for horses, cattle, and pedlery; each continuing for two days. The market-house is supported on stone pillars. The …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… he returned to York, where he spent the remainder of his days. The Caledonians again taking up arms, Severus sent out … VII., visited the city, in which she remained for some days. In the time of Henry VIII., the art of printing was … held in the large concert-rooms, during the period of the festival; and the proceeds, after deducting the expenses, are …