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A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland
… was of great importance in the feudal times, and is famed for a long siege in 1336, when Henry de Beaumont, the English … off to a considerable extent. The northern boundary runs for about seven miles along the shore of the Moray Frith, … with the Teeswater. Since the introduction of steam navigation, large quantities have been sent to London, in …
A Topographical Dictionary of Wales
… earlier period of the wars between England and Wales, and for various transactions of great historical interest. Prior … of its situation, and the decided superiority of its shore for sea-bathing, have rendered Abergele a favourite resort for invalids, and made it a most fashionable watering-place: …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… imbibed those acquirements which afterwards procured for him the surname of Beauclerc. At the Dissolution, the … the Earl of Essex took possession of it, and garrisoned it for the parliament; and a few days afterwards, Waller's army, … choristers. This cross is particularly noticed by Camden for its beauty, and was the model of one afterwards erected …
Charters and Documents relating to the City of Glasgow 1175-1649
… by the Archbishop of Glasgow of the Bailies of the City for the following year, from a leet presented to him by the … from a suit by the Archbishop against the community, "for alleging itself to be doted and infeft be the bishop's … conferred on his kingdom by its foreign trade and navigation, and the skilfulness of its burgesses and …
Survey of London
… English Heritage thanks Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for gracious permission to use material from the Royal … British Library; Buckinghamshire Record Office; Centre for Global Energy Studies; Church of England Record Centre; … occupiers and agents who have allowed access to properties for inspection and recording is gratefully acknowledged. …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… of Lancaster; net income, 403. The tithes were commuted for land and a money payment, under an act of inclosure, in … much alteration and repair. There is a place of worship for Wesleyans. The school here belonging to the Society of Friends was originally and for some years an appendage to the Foundling Hospital of …
A History of the County of Middlesex
… and Dean's five acres, and a rod of meadow in Willesden for 99 years, at an annual rent of 8 marks and 4 bu. of … was on the first commercially successful six-cylinder engine, designed by S. F. Edge in 1903, Napier's major … took part of the Bronnley factory in 1918. 78 The New Engine (Motor) Co. made N.E.C. aero engines at its Acton hill …
A History of the County of Middlesex
… 31 In 1637 Viscountess Conway bequeathed a rent charge for teaching six poor children at 1 s. a week, which was paid … in 1805 offered to assist the foundation of a school for the poor; 33 nothing further was mentioned, although a school for girls was said to have been established in 1808 under the …
A History of the County of Middlesex
… Acton's proximity to London had made it a summer retreat for courtiers and lawyers. Sir Richard Sutton bought the seat … century and afterwards of the duke of Kingston, was noted for its grounds. 82 The dowager countess of Leicester spent … urged a friend, in verse, to move there. 88 The fashion for medicinal waters brought a brief period of fame, with the …
A History of the County of Middlesex
… in 1612 left a rent charge on the adjacent Conduit close for its upkeep. 73 In 1755 a Chancery order confirmed the … 35 In 1868 a fire brigade was formed and a manual engine was bought by the local board, being kept first in a … of High Street at the bottom of Acton hill. A steam fire engine was bought and an engineer employed, helped by local …