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Old and New London
… Opera House and its StrugglesAssumes the Name of "The King's Theatre"Prohibition of MasqueradesThe First Oratorio … Opera from a Frenchman's Point of ViewTriumphs of the King's TheatreThe Name changed to "Her Majesty's"The … named Wheeler, lived Hannah Lightfoot, the early flame of King George III., and indeed, if report may be credited, …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… every Tuesday. The living is a vicarage, valued in the king's books at 21. 12. 1.; net income, 730; patron and … from the village. The living is a vicarage, valued in the king's books at 11. 7. 8., and in the patronage of the Crown; … a mile and a half. The living is a rectory, valued in the king's books at 17. 17. 1., and in the gift of the Marquess …
A History of the County of Hertford
… to Watford vicarage was said to be in the hands of the king, 353 and five years later the king again presented to the church by reason of the voidance … this was one of the vicarages which was exempt from the king's tenths. 357 The advowson and rectory afterwards seem …
A History of the County of Hertford
… the first new streets out of High Street were opened, King Street on the west, and Queen's Road on the east, the … in the town. Inns in Watford called the 'Swan,' the 'King's Head,' the 'White Hart,' the 'Saracen's Head,' the … troops. 8 Watford: The Free School, Old Chimney-piece John King, the eldest son of Ralph King of Watford, was born and …
A History of the County of Hertford
… writer of the fifteenth century, was granted by Offa, king of Mercia, to St. Albans Abbey, 22 and though no mention … name of 'Souches mill.' 63 He conveyed it in 15423 to the king, 64 and it was apparently afterwards granted to Thomas … abbey of St. Albans, and had belonged to it in the time of King Edward. 73 One hide in Cassio, which Turold held of …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Hertfordshire
… for doors; in the S. wall there is a blocked window. Two king-post trusses in the roof are original; one of them is …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… productive. The living is a vicarage, valued in the king's books at 13. 6. 8.; net income, 353; patrons, the Bishop of London and the Ward family; impropriator, J. King, Esq. The great tithes have been commuted for 426, and … the parish. The living is a vicarage, valued in the king's books at 26. 13. 4.; patron, the Bishop of London; …
A Dictionary of London
… Botolph Lane and Love Lane (O. and M. 1677-O.S. 1880). The King's Weigh House, as it was called, was the place where the King's weights, known as the Great Beam, etc., were kept, … brought from beyond the Seas are to be weighed at the king's beame" (S. 193). In early days the weights were …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… through the parish. The living is a rectory, valued in the king's books at 8. 10. 7.; patron, the Rev. Samuel … and Chapter of Wells (the appropriators), valued in the king's books at 20. 8. 6.: the appropriate tithes have been … pits. The living is a discharged vicarage, valued in the king's books at 4. 3. 4., and in the patronage of the Crown; …