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Calendar of wills proved and enrolled in the Court of Husting, London
… Thomasyne his wife. To Walter his brother forty shillings and all his raiment. To his "vyse" 2 Jane Artur a certain sum … for service in the said church. Bequests also of various ale pots, some being of antique work, and one of them having … a "Clement." To the master of his company he leaves an ale pot with a cover all gilt, with two axes on the top …
Survey of London
… centred on Wilmington Square, lies between Amwell Street and Farringdon Road to the east and west, and Lloyd Baker Street and Rosebery Avenue to the … Initially occupied by a milliner, the shop soon became a beer-house. Its front was remade in 1883, by which time the …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… a discharged vicarage, united to the rectory of Hockwold, and valued in the king's books at 6. 7. 6. The church is in … and the silk manufacture of Bruton, in Somersetshire. Ale of a superior quality is brewed in some parts of the … in London, under the names of "Wiltshire" and "Kennet" ale. The commerce consists chiefly in the exportation of the …
A History of the County of Wiltshire
… a charter from Henry I granted some time between 1121 and 1133, possibly in 1121. 2 The grant of a charter was … specified as child-wite, yare-give, coverage and scot-ale. The early charter was constantly inspected and confirmed … for the lesser offices particularly, such as those of ale taster, inspector of the markets, and town crier or …
A History of the County of Wiltshire
… Wilton Medieval trade and industry MEDIEVAL TRADE AND INDUSTRY The economic … downwards were engaged in the production and sale of ale and cider, although there was a degree of specialization … of the brewers of the borough, fixed the retail price of ale per gallon according to three qualities, 53 and five days …
A History of the County of Wiltshire
… Wilton Modern town government and poor relief MODERN TOWN GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC SERVICES In great contrast to the early period of … guild officials, such as the steward, market officials and ale-tasters, who made up the elective body of town officers. …
A History of the County of Somerset
… of Wincanton lies in the south-east part of the county and at its centre is the largest town of the district. 81 The parish is divided between one principal and three smaller areas, and many very small pieces of land … were described as 'superior' and in addition to inns and beer houses well over a hundred businesses were recorded. 81 …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… Wincanton - Windy Nook Wincanton (St. Peter and St. Paul) WINCANTON ( St. Peter and St. Paul), a market-town and parish, and the head of a … has, however, long been celebrated for the quality of its ale, of which considerable quantities are sent to London and …
A History of the County of Hampshire
… Winchester Fairs and trades EARLY HISTORY THE FAIR OF ST. GILES Winchester, … Wales. 91 Great care had always been taken to secure good ale, and by the usages of the city every 'brewstare' not … on fine of 40 s. Any of the said common brewers might sell beer at his tunning of beer or ale by the gallon and not …
A History of the County of Hampshire
… chalk down-land. Roman roads approach it from all sides, and the Itchen while navigable brought it into touch with Southampton, and so with the centres of continental trade. The present … outside the Dog and Star alehouse 'with a pott of beer in his hand,' cried, 'Here is King James' health!' upon …