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A Topographical Dictionary of England
… BOOTLE ( St. Michael), a market-town and parish, and the head of a union, in Allerdale ward above Derwent, W. division …
A Topographical Dictionary of Wales
… of effect. Gawen, from whom the promontory of St. Gawen's Head derives its name, though now popularly regarded as a … Brecknock BRECKNOCK, a borough and markettown, and the head of a union, having exclusive jurisdiction, locally in … this castle, Bernard made it his chief residence and the head of his lordship marcher. The town, also built of the …
A New History of London
… in a garden near the road was dug up an ancient Janus's head in marble. 4. Many other Roman antiquities have been … side, was about the middle of the street now called Bush-lane, where he pitched his tent, which was paved, as was … early in the spring, with the brave king Alfred at their head; but were repulsed with considerable loss. Wherefore …
A New History of London
… of water; but this being filled up, was occupied by Cow-lane, Hosier-lane, and Chick-lane, &c. Where the fields, and gardens of … to this reservoir, since improperly termed the New river head. The labourers, handsomely dressed, walked with their …
A New History of London
… coach, and called out with a loud voice, To your tents, O Israel! a scripture phrase the adopting of which indicated … they began to set forth in this order down Chancery-lane to Whitehall. The first that marched were twenty footmen … horse, with a great bit in his mouth, and upon the man's head was a bit, with headstall and reins fastened, and …
A New History of London
… a common hall, until he heard farther from them on that head: and though the royal messenger frequently applied to … by general Fairfax, totally routed them; and by ten o'clock, the city gates were opened and quiet restored. …
A New History of London
… but the fanatical notions of those who remained at the head of affairs, were too narrow to acquire popularity, or to … July 10, 1654: the ambassador signed the treaty at eight o'clock in the morning with the protector; departed from … a chief magistrate is nevertheless generally found at the head of them; and while his power is properly limited, it is …
A New History of London
… and trumpets, with streamers. Twelve ministers at the head of his majesty's life-guards of horse, commanded by lord … of gentry. Five regiments of horse, with back, breast, and head pieces. Still farther to obliterate the remembrance of … sent against them they thought proper to retreat. In Beech-lane, they killed a headborough who ventured to obstruct …
A New History of London
… fitted up, and a new market-place being made, at Honey-lane, to receive that formerly kept in Cheapside; these … copying a remark or two may perhaps be pardoned on this head. It is observed, that this company "without hazarding or … or poultry wares, or other country provisions, from six o'clock in the morning until eight in the evenings, on …