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A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland
… held on the Thursday after the third Tuesday in July (O. S.), and another on the Monday before the second Tuesday in … of Richmond. On the farm of Shenwell, at a place called "King's haugh," is an ancient ruin, traditionally reported to … by Vandyke, of Sir James Balfour, Lord Lyon, king-of-arms in the reign of Charles I. The House of Coltness is an …
A Topographical Dictionary of Wales
… of Isaled, county of Denbigh, North Wales, 2 miles (S. by W.) from Denbigh; containing 133 inhabitants. From a … through the parish. The living is a vicarage, rated in the king's books at 5. 11. 10., endowed with 200 royal bounty, … of the lordship of Glamorgan, enjoining them to take arms in his defence; but, being disappointed in this project, …
The Rulers of London 1660-1689
… Cox of St Giles Cripplegate (1) Merchant, partnership with s Thomas Carey, stock £12,000 in 1699 Eastland C, adm 1685, … John (B) Ald Tower, 12 Feb 1679/80-2 Aug 1687 removed by King's Letter Returned, 3 Oct 1688, on restoration of … (3) (1) Burn Token 360 (p 74) (2) Burn Token 360 INN arms on the token (3) Will CHAPMAN, Michael Co Co Tower, …
Survey of London
… a portion of the ground had been included in the latter's lease, amended his application accordingly. 2 In the report … and foliage. The shields are reputed to bear the ancient arms of the see of York impaling Wolsey, but the stonework … that when Pitt in February, 1757, was pleading with the King on behalf of Admiral Byng he was living in the house …
A Dictionary of London
… Caesar's Head Court - Candlewick Street Caesar's Head Court In Crutched Friars (Strype, 1755-Boyle, 1799). … Diane" (H. MSS. Com. 9th Rep. p. 4). It is described as an inn belonging to the Dean and Chapter of St. Paul's called …
Calendar of State Papers Foreign: Edward VI
… to the Governor there:"'We are now sworn subjects to the King of England, and you say we shall be French shortly … Sir Richard Cavendish sent them to Wilcocks, the Treasurer's clerk at Boulogne, and received from him on the 29th ult. … with wheat, bacon, and other provisions; that 700 men at arms are to be placed upon the frontiers hereabouts; that the …
Calendar of State Papers Foreign: Edward VI
… which he will present in person, may be granted. P.S.The person having gone to London, found a proclamation was … declare at large unto my Lord Protector's Grace, from the King's Majesty's Council of Boulogne." He is to show: 1. The … to travel the seas against the enemy at his own or the King's charges. 13. The Surveyor is determined to make the …
Calendar of State Papers Foreign: Edward VI
… ult. from Halvenaker, and has delivered the Lord Treasurer's letter to Mrs. Hall, whom at his coming he found a very … of his own children. Trusts to see Cecil there before the King returns to that country. Will see the proceedings of the … otherwise, which then they shall farther justify. P. S.Has received this instant his letter and that of the …
Calendar of State Papers Foreign: Edward VI
… these numbers may be wished. Desires to know his Majesty's pleasure herein. [ One page.] Feb. 3. Old Man. 4. Sir … Paget will have in remembrance his exchange which the King promised him at Mr. Howard's. It shall be no loss to his … commander of the Artillery, without relation to the men-at-arms, and light horse, which likewise are to go there about …
Calendar of State Papers Foreign: Edward VI
… His manor of Langtoft is already in the rule of Cecil's father and himself, and so it shall continue; but if he … grow thereof till the heirs come of age: and the third the King is to have for finding his son. Has imparted Cecil's … home, as they do nothing now here but daily charge the King and trouble themselves. Yesterday received a letter from …