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A History of the County of Cambridge and the Isle of Ely
… of 3 to 12 tons. They were used for the corn and coal trade by 7 owners employing 12 watermen. 5 In 1576 there was … was made, by constructing a 2½-mile cut. 13 In 1680 the trade of Wisbech had increased sufficiently for the port to … the railway shortly afterwards was a severe blow to this trade, 31 another 'peak' export of 67,782 quarters was …
A History of the County of Cambridge and the Isle of Ely
… any people in the town', it was said, 'but what are in trade; even Sir Philip Vavasor 69 is a merchant, and trades …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… and having become incompatible with the interests of the trade, as at present conducted, it has nearly fallen into … are likewise made to a considerable extent. The glove trade affords employment to a small number of persons; and … of the town, is carried on. There is also a good trade in malt. An act was passed in 1846 for making a branch …
A History of the County of Oxford
… for grants to the sick or to those entering or engaged in trade. 28 Rent charges from Yate's, Wiltshire's, and Wilmot's …
A History of the County of Oxford
… Ct. Bks. pp. liiliii, lixlxvii, lxxxviixc; above (medieval trade and ind.; econ. life 15001800). PRO, PROB 11/71, ff. …
A History of the County of Oxford
… only by private funds and by goodwill both within the trade and amongst employees, took several years, and was … creating further employment. 40 A biennial Witney trade fair on Church Green, hosted by the Witney chamber of trade and commerce, was successfully reinstated in 1972 after …
A History of the County of Oxford
… larger populations. 6 The number of surviving 17th-century trade tokens from Witney, biased towards the cloth and … both in its cloth and blanket industry and in local trade generally. Around 1670 trade recession prompted inhabitants to petition the earl of …
A History of the County of Oxford
… 9 The underlying cause was presumably insufficient trade or bypassing of the market, though occasional … nevertheless argue against a general decline in local trade during the 16th century, 21 and the market clearly … following a temporary closure ordered by the Board of Trade. 58 A weighbridge, thought unnecessary in the late 19th …