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A Topographical Dictionary of England
… per annum, are appropriated to the benefit of the poor. Robert Hall, the distinguished theological writer, was born … inhabitants are principally employed in the manufacture of cotton hose, gloves, &c.; and the cotton stockings made here … into the possession of Meaux Abbey, to which institution Sir Steven Ergham gave some land here about 1190: the canons …
A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland
… and Barrhead, owes its origin to the introduction of the cotton manufacture, and is chiefly inhabited by persons … of Haddington and synod of Lothian and Tweeddale; Sir David Kinloch, Bart., is patron, and the stipend of the … Among the eminent men of the place, has been the Rev. Robert Blair, author of The Grave, who was, for fifteen …
Analytical index to the series of records known as the Remembrancia
… to submit to the order of the Barons) and certificate of Sir Francis Bacon, 3 Attorney-General, had required him to … Bingham, and Brett. 5th March, 1615. VIII. 37. Letter from Sir Henry Montague 4 and Sir Horatio Vere 5 to the Lord Mayor … April 24th, 1567; Sheriff, 1568. He was the third son of Robert Bacon, of Drinkston, Suffolk, and younger brother of …
Survey of London
… No. 9a dates from before 1700, when it was occupied by Robert Chilman. It was perhaps also built by Parker at the … an interest in the other parts of the seventh schedule of Sir William Wheler's former estate, including part of the …
A History of the County of Sussex
… by Duke Bernard Edward (d. 1842) through his steward Robert Watkins, who organized a petition on the subject. 86 … powder. Arundel Castle and Town in 1644 In December 1642 Sir William Waller, en route for Chichester, sent 100 men to … c. 1701), who had three furnaces and traded in candles, cotton, soap, and matches, 58 and members of the Pecknell, 59 …
Survey of London
… South Grove House, stood the celebrated mansion where Sir William Cornwallis lived during the reigns of Queen … was Anne, daughter of Sir Nicholas Bacon, widow of Sir Robert Drury. The chart pedigree (Appendix IV) illustrates … Wark, esquire, of Bartholomew Close in 1870. Alderman Cotton had occupied the house prior to that date. Mr. Wark …
A History of the County of Sussex
… without issue in 1098 was followed by his elder brother Robert of Bellême, earl of Shrewsbury. For his part in the rebellion of 1101-2 against Henry I Robert forfeited the rape to the Crown. 8 At the king's death … John's son Richard 27 successive keepers of the rape were Robert Aguillon between 1272 and 1274, 28 William of Hever in …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… rectory, valued in the king's books at 23. 13. 4.; patron, Sir F. F. Vane; net income, 205. The church is a very ancient … libraries, are respectably supported. The manufacture of cotton and tambour lace is carried on to a considerable … but in the reign of Charles II. it was the property of Sir Robert Parkhurst, and Lord Sondes, Earl of Feversham, the …
Dictionary of Traded Goods and Commodities
… date of use: 1580 Found describing BAYS, BUTTON, CALICO, COTTON, COTTONS, FERRET, FLANNEL, FUSTIAN, GLOVES, HOSE, …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… Smith," with which is connected a tradition, introduced by Sir Walter Scott in his romance of Kenilworth. Ashbury (St. … two handsome monuments, one of which is to the memory of Sir William and Lady Frances Wray. There is a chapel of ease … a marble slab with a rich brass in fine preservation; and Robert Catesby, the conspirator, of the time of James I., …