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A History of the County of Cambridge and the Isle of Ely
… type from the others in Wisbech hundred. Its nucleus is an island of gravel, not very perceptible except from the west, …
Records relating to the Barony of Kendale
… customary tenants in 1762 by Hugh, lord Clifford. Holme Island was alienated at a later date as a freehold. The … and Meathop in the manor of Cappleside, except "all that island called Holme Island or Holme-upon-the-Sands and all manorial, seignorial, …
A History of the County of Oxford
… driving-gloves made from tanned sheepskins imported from Cape Colony, and doeskin and buckskin gloves, the latter made …
A History of the County of Oxford
… crossing of the river Windrush, on a limestone cornbrash island formerly lying between two branches of the river and … topography is reflected in the place name Witney ('Witta's island'), whose use to describe the 10th-century estate … temporary difficulties: emigration to Australia, the Cape of Good Hope, and America was mentioned throughout the …
A History of the County of Oxford
… 49 Market Square is a timber-framed house on a prominent island site, formerly jettied on the principal faades; the … and windows in poor repair and no drainage. 126 22. Cape Terrace, Gloucester Place ( built c. 1865) The occupants … (Fig. 21a) were rented for 1 s. 9 d. a week in 1894. 130 Cape Terrace in Gloucester Place (off High Street), a row of …
A History of the County of Essex
… and east of the parish. There are views across to Mersea Island from the higher parts. Much of the parish is glacial …
A History of the County of Oxford
… early 20th century an elaborate garden was laid out on the island opposite the house. From the late 19th century the …
A History of the County of Oxford
… and remains of Godstow abbey Godstow abbey was built on an island between streams of the Thames given to the foundress …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Huntingdonshire
… There are traces of a rampart at the S.E. angle of the island, and there is a small circular mound in the W. angle. …
A History of the County of Cambridge and the Isle of Ely
… training stables. It was in Newmarket from 1815. On the island site between the Moulton road and Shagbag copyhold … edn., reprinted 1970). Cf. B. Bryson, Notes from a Small Island (paperback edn., 1996), 183. Para. based on C.R.O., P …