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A History of the County of Oxford
… Witney branch exceeded that at Oxford, reflecting the custom of prominent blanket manufacturers; the London and …
A History of the County of Oxford
… transfer of unenfranchised holdings according to borough custom, the equivalent of copyhold transfers in the manor …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… and much shipping belongs to the port: it has a regular custom-house establishment, with a commodious quay, whence …
The Environs of London
… same name, and in the occupation of John Goddard, Esq. The custom of this manor is Borough-English, by which the younger … worn black leathern garters buckled under his knees, a custom, which his son (who, in no other instance, affected …
A History of the County of Essex
… an entrance gateway and a ruin in the park. 62 The custom of Borough English prevailed in this manor. 63 Several … youngest son are known for the period 1488 to 1536. 64 The custom was still in being at the beginning of the 20th …
A History of the County of Oxford
… made to a curate's salary of £6 by composition and ancient custom. 79 In 1540, however, the rector was failing to …