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A Topographical Dictionary of England
… Yorkshire, was founded here in 1131 by Walter L'Espee, in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and at the Dissolution …
Survey of London
… he was master of the Grocers' Company, and as such had the honour of conferring the freedom of the company on William III. In return Box received the honour of knighthood. 15 His will, dated 13th March, 1693, is …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… bank. The Wesleyans have a meeting-house. An abbey in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary, for Cistercian monks, was … and a national school. An abbey for Black canons, in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary, was founded here in 1146 …
Roger Whitley's Diary 1684-1697
… in his way to thank the Mayor & the Citty for the honour they had done him. 10. Thursday, his Lordship went out …
Roger Whitley's Diary 1684-1697
… (not as summons but civility & manners) we desired the honour of his company to advise us &c. but if he would not …
Calendar of the plea and memoranda rolls of the city of London
… that the streets and lanes be cleared of ordure for the honour of the City, and that all nuisances be speedily …