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The Environs of London
… loam. Land-tax. This parish pays the sum of 374l. 12s. to the land-tax, which is at the rate of about one shilling … Hickman, who died in 1540, directed that his body should be buried at Woodford; he bequeathed to Clement, his son, … the Ottoman Porte were published in 1740. Sir Thomas Rowe brought over to this country the celebrated Alexandrian MS. …
A History of the County of Essex
… the urban district was amalgamated with that of Wanstead, to the south, and in 1937 the borough of Wanstead and … During the 19th century improved roads and the railway brought Woodford within the range of middle class city … 18th century. In 1748 the houses in Woodford were said to be scattered and 'of brick, several storeys high, well built, …
A History of the County of Essex
… He claimed that, because of the annual payment of 4 s. to the exchequer, and references in the great roll of 1287 … as tumbrel and gallows, while such offenders as could not be dealt with at Woodford could be carried to Waltham gaol. 3 … was stationed in the parish by 1826. In 1839 Woodford was brought into the area of the Metropolitan police. 18 The lord …
Physicians and Irregular Medical Practitioners in London 1550-1640
… hearings 3 July 1596 Entry Mrs W of Hogginton appeared, brought by Vaughan and Chandler, royal judges. She said that … Diaprun. & Hamech. as purges, and stibium in infusion, up to 25 grams. She claimed to diagnose pregnancy from urines … Action taken College to sue W. Verdict guilty Sentence To be prosecuted at law …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Dorset
… broad strip of land extending from the R. Allen in the W. to the Dorset Heathlands in the E. From the Allen at about … since', that is c. 1730, to which period the N. aisle may be assigned. Later in the 18th century the roof fell in and … 1892. Fitting. Font: comprises plain circular stone bowl brought from (1), 12th century, on modern pedestal and base. …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… Steyning; containing 378 inhabitants. The road from London to Brighton, by way of Horsham, runs through the parish. The … Hill is a lofty artificial mount, supposed by some to be either a place where the Saxon idol Woden was worshipped, … rise of Birmingham and Sheffield: those made here formerly brought very high prices, from the beauty of the workmanship …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Dorset
… slopes gently N. from about 200 ft. above O.D. in the S. to 120 ft. along the Frome. The S. half is all on Bagshot … ends of the N. and S. walls of the former N.W. tower can be seen, giving an internal dimension of 10 ft. In the room … the W. room, panelling repaired with contemporary material brought from a house in Guildford. An overmantel of arcaded …
A History of the County of Oxford
… reconsecrated in 1336 the bishop's licence was granted not to the rector but to the vill. 36 In 1445 the leading … pay for repairs; if he failed to reside the house was to be let and the rent applied to poor relief. 55 The house was … 200 communicants. 35 Within his first two years Majendie brought about the restoration of the church, opened a mission …
A History of the County of Oxford
… the town prospered, acquiring a fair in addition to its original market, 66 but it remained a small community … (Herefs.). Although no early inns were mentioned, it may be significant that the site of one of the principal later … 1 The building of Blenheim in the early 18th century brought sudden prosperity to the town, providing direct …
A History of the County of Oxford
… jurors asserted that New Woodstock was founded by Henry II to provide lodgings for his retinue when he was at Woodstock … pool and the site of the horse fair, was deemed to be in Hensington, and the borough boundary divided the front … paid for music when an elm for the maypole was 'brought home' from combe and in 1634 the ranger of the park …