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The Environs of London
… Laurence's day, the vigil, and the four days following'. For some time after the dissolution of monasteries, the … crown of 20 s. per annum 2. Mr. Hawley, in 1619, sold them for 3350l. to Valentine Saunders of Chiswick, who obtained a … is the present proprietor. County elections. The elections for the county of Middlesex are held at Brentford, for which …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… established about 30 years since; the produce is chiefly for home consumption, and about 5000 quarters of malt are … the fairs are on July 18th and Oct. 15th, and are for horses and cattle. Courts leet and baron are held by the lord of the manor of South Weald: pettysessions for the division take place every Thursday; and the assizes …
A Topographical Dictionary of Wales
… the produce of which is used by the farmers for buildings and fences; also a corn-mill, and a carding … falls into Swansea bay, a little below the harbour. The navigation was greatly improved some years ago, at an expense … iron made in the Vale of Neath is converted into bars: the engine is of 300-horse power. It has been for some time in …
A History of the County of Stafford
… town had two separate overseers of the highways, one for the 'High Town' and one for the 'Deanery'. 38 The first mail coach between Birmingham … yachts to the smallest of skiffs'. 329 A canal or 'private navigation', used for the transport of fuel and building …
Survey of London
… a petition to the Privy Council, in which he asked for permission to continue building development in … Street. Hitherto Brick Lane had been altogether unpassable for Carriages, and travelling on horseback in the winter … the church 23 and had formerly been occupied by the parish engine-house. 24 a The school (Plate 46b) was erected in 1782 …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… the Bishop of Llandaff. The tithes have been commuted for 62. 4. payable to the bishop, and 41. 19. to the … of the family of Perry: the tithes have been commuted for 148, and the glebe consists of 52 acres. The church is an … mile from the town. The trade principally arises from the navigation of the river, which affords every facility for the …
London Bridge
… Bridge House Rental 6 Account for 1537-8 BRIDGE HOUSE RENTAL 6 Account for 1537-8 441. [f. 240] The account of Thomas Crull and … Henry VIII [1537] to Michaelmas then next [1538], that is for one whole year. 442. The same wardens account for the …
A History of the County of Somerset
… which were used by the 16th century and until the 18th for building work and streets. 69 Sand was dug on the ridge … and others from 1501, 77 and in 1622 a charge was made for use of the route. 78 Both causeways were among the … under private Acts passed in 1673 and 1699 to improve the navigation to Taunton. 93 Bridgwater: borough boundary and …
A History of the County of Somerset
… Bridgwater Charities for the poor CHARITIES FOR THE POOR. Almshouses. An almshouse had been established … Hamp Ward, 78 was extended in 1830 by the addition of an engine house, a mortuary, and two rooms for vagrants. The …
A History of the County of Somerset
… measured 8½ hides. Bridgwater manor, the largest, gelded for 5 hides but comprised 10 ploughlands. Two hides were in … by 8 teams, measured 3 hides. Horsey, next in size, gelded for 2 hides but comprised 7 ploughlands. Three virgates were … was shared equally between lord and tenants. Bower gelded for ½ hide with land for 3 teams; there was 1 on the demesne, …