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A History of the County of Gloucester: Volume 12
… accession in 1399 granted Newent at farm to John Cheyne of Beckford (Glos., later Worcs.), who became a member of his … 205; for Cheyne, J.S. Roskell, 'Sir John Cheyne of Beckford', Trans. BGAS 75 (1956), 4372. Herefs. RO, E 12/G/2, …
Survey of London
… the Fire of London by Henry Banks (Banckys) to Richard Beckford in 1668 (see p. 29). The lease provides that Beckford shall build as many houses as shall be accommodated … and many other instances elsewhere. It seems certain that Beckford rebuilt the Great House for his own occupation, and …
Analytical index to the series of records known as the Remembrancia
… to be brought before him by Nicholas Lowe against Thomas Beckford, master of the Blacksmiths' Company, for proceeding …
The Aldermen of the City of London
… Brother-in-law of John Hoby (Alderman 1666). 1667. Richard Beckford. Brother of Sir Thomas Beckford (Alderman, Sheriff 1677-8). 1667. Humphrey Beane. … ancestress of the succeeding Baronets. 1679. Sir Thomas Beckford. His wife (sister of Sir William Thomas, Bart.) …
The Aldermen of the City of London
… the succeeding peers are descended. 1752. William Beckford. Brother of Richard Beckford (Alderman 1754-6) and father of the author of … of John Sawbridge (Lord Mayor 1775-6). 1754. Richard Beckford. Brother of William Beckford (Lord Mayor 1762-3, …
City of London Livery Companies Commission. Report
… as a matter of fact, it arose upon a precept of Lord Mayor Beckford, whose statue, as a chief defender of civic … to take further measures. This was agreed to. Lord Mayor Beckford sent precept to master and wardens of the various …
City of London Livery Companies Commission. Report
… Corporation of London, in the mayoralty of Mr. Alderman Beckford, on which occasion Lord Chief Justice de Grey is …
City of London Livery Companies Commission. Report
… to attend a Common Hall on the precept of the Lord Mayor (Beckford) to present to the Crown a petition for redress of …
Old and New London
… late Duke of Hamilton, who married the daughter of William Beckford, the author of "Vathek," and who took a pride in … years 1828 and 1830 No. 12 was the residence of William Beckford, the author of "Vathek," and the owner of the once …
Old and New London
… Prince of Wales or the Duke of Sussex taking the chair. Beckford was frequently a guest, and so were "Beau" Brummell, …