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A History of the County of Wiltshire
… 6 probably stood at Wootton Bassett. 7 In the 19th century coal was unloaded at Wootton Rivers wharf on the Kennet & … and 1867, presumably for Pewsey. 9 From 1975 to 1985 SSI Ltd. made scientific instruments at Wootton Rivers; 10 in … the duchess. 85 Probably in 1901 a Mrs. Merriman endowed a coal charity for the poor of Wootton Rivers. It and an …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… land. The mineral productions are of minor importance. Coal is obtained in the north-western part of the county, … for some centuries; there is also an iron-foundry, and coal-mines are wrought within a quarter of a mile. The river … The trade principally arises from the exportation of coal to Ireland, in which more than 100 vessels are employed. …
History Theses 1901-1970
… A. Hayes. Oxford B.Litt. 1932. Pattern of world trade in coal, 191338. P. Chomchai. Oxford B.Litt. 1956. The origin …
A History of the County of Essex
… £35 a year of which £10 was to provide the poor with coal at a reduced price, and £15 to buy blankets and winter …
A History of the County of Essex
… the late 18th century and early 19th heavy goods, like the coal brought for the workhouse in 1832, were imported by … flights between 1962 and 1964 by G. Woods, of Woods Ltd. Colchester, electric fan manufacturers. In 1964-5 St. … selling sweets and china. About 1900 the village had a Coal and Clothing Club, a Boot and Shoe Club, and a Lying-in …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… and 75 water. There are extensive mines of the Ten-foot coal in operation, and several quarries of stone of good … of Staincross, W. riding of York. It abounds with coal and ironstone, both of which are wrought by Messrs. … works afford employment to more than 1000 persons: the coal is sent to all parts of Lincolnshire, the eastern coast, …
A History of the County of Sussex
… allowances had ceased by 1959, when a small amount of coal was provided for the inmates. The alms-houses were … Burford of Worthing devised the income from £100 to buy coal in winter for the aged poor and needy sick of the town. In 1973-4 £3 was spent on vouchers for coal or clothes. Maria Steele of Worthing by will proved 1892 …
A History of the County of Sussex
… greatest in the 1940s. 79 In 1944 Farmers and Growers Ltd. (Fargro), a horticultural co-operative, was formed in … MS. 6174. Ibid. SP 239. Ex inf. A. G. Linfield (Holdings) Ltd. M.A.F.F., agric. statistics, 1975. Unless otherwise … W. Suss. Gaz. 15 Apr. 1965; ex inf. the secretary, Fargro Ltd. Marshall, 'Worthing Grown', 16-17, 19. W.R.L., …
A History of the County of Sussex
… £1,200, and they were also empowered to charge a duty on coal brought into the town, on the security of which they could borrow another £3,000. 2 The coal duty was levied until 1898. 3 Officers appointed in 1803 … winter months. 13 In 1833 the commissioners agreed with contractors who were to supply gas for 120 street lamps for …
A History of the County of Sussex
… and Suss. Advertiser, 26 Apr. 1911. Ex inf. Horne Brothers Ltd., the building's owners. G.R.O. Worship Reg. no. 43179; …