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A History of the County of Oxford
… other estates MANORS AND OTHER ESTATES. In 1086 Walter son of Ponz held of the king 3 hides in YELFORD, together with estates in … and Alwoldsbury (in Alvescot or Clanfield) and a piece of land belonging to the royal manor of Bampton, probably the …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… YIELDING, or Yelden ( St. Mary), a parish, in the hundred of Stodden, union and county of Bedford, 4 miles (E.) from … distinguished either for its commerce or manufactures; the trade principally arises from the supply of the inhabitants … of the North Riding, drawn up for the consideration of the Board of Agriculture, to reach from the border of the Tees to …
Dictionary of Traded Goods and Commodities
… like a CART or WAIN. HORSEs were attached by the use of a COLLAR, the difference in method resulting from the way the two types of animal apply their tractive power most effectively. By … islands is in very small sticks, and is denominated by the trade young Fustick' [Smyth (1812)]. It gave a YELLOW dye but …
Survey of London
… was once used generically for all the premises on the site of York House, was assigned to George Street circa 1852. Only four houses there, Nos. 6, 7, 9 and 10, all of which are on the west side of the street, contain features of architectural interest. …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in City of York
… York Castle THE DEFENCES OF THE CITY OF YORK AN INVENTORY Note. The walled city is divided … three parts which are here termed the Micklegate area (W. of the Ouse), the Central area (between the Ouse and the …
A History of the County of Somerset
… Zoology Fishes, Reptiles, Birds, Mammals FISHES The fishes of Somerset have received a good deal of attention from the late Mr. W. Baker, who has contributed … factories. 25. Ship Rat. Mus alexandrinus. Often occurs on board ships and in Bristol warehouses. This species breeds …
A History of the County of Somerset
… further search will do much more than extend our knowledge of the distribution throughout the county of the species recorded in the subjoined list, and add a few … Crustaceathe Shrimp ( Crangon vulgaris, Fabr.),' Fishery Board for Scotland Report, pt. 3 (1901). Popular History of …