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A Topographical Dictionary of England
… (St. Michael) BLACKAUTON ( St. Michael), a parish, in the union of Kingsbridge, hundred of Coleridge, Stanborough … was opened in June, 1846; and the distance by railway between the two towns has been since diminished, by avoiding … In 1400, Henry IV. held an interview at the place with the Emperor of Constantinople, who came to solicit aid against …
A History of the County of Lancaster
… Blackburn hundred Mitton THE HUNDRED OF BLACKBURN ( CONTINUATION) MITTON (PART OF) - … by the service of half a knight's fee. 22 This grant was between 1135 and 1141 confirmed by Ilbert de Lacy, who in his … windows, and the south wing contained the long gallery. Between these two principal rooms, and forming a south-east …
A History of the County of Somerset
… Blackford BLACKFORD Blackford in 1839 The ancient parish of Blackford is a detached part of Whitley … but avoided the village in the valley below. One, running between Ansford and Sherborne (Dors.), was turnpiked by the … trust in 1753 and was disturnpiked in 1877. The other, between Wincanton and Ilchester, sharing a common route with …
Old and New London
… CHAPTER XVIII. BLACKFRIARS. Three Norman Fortresses on the Thames' BankThe Black ParliamentThe Trial of Katherine of … with the College of Physicians. On the river-side, between St. Paul's and Whitefriars, there stood, in the … driven through the City wall, to serve as a communication between the two mansions. Henry held the "Black Parliament" …
A Dictionary of London
… - Bladder Street Blackfriars Almshouses In Church Entry on the east side, a few doors from Shoemaker Row, Blackfriars … tenement was a covenant to make an "ale" called "entre" between two houses. Possibly this was the first mention of … tenement was a covenant to make an "ale" called "entre" between two houses. Possibly this was the first mention of …
Survey of London
… 22: BLACKFRIARS BRIDGE AND BLACKFRIARS ROAD In 1756 the Mayor, Aldermen and Commons of the City of London … of the original houses in Great Surrey Street were built between 1765 and 1790. The greater part of the land belonged … are apparently supported by eight Corinthian columns, between which are placed bronze statues of the different …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in the Town of Stamford
… Blackfriars Estate Blackfriars Estate The Estate (Fig. 85) of about ten acres is bounded by Wharf … Edward Heron who built a house on the site of the friary between 1574 and 1611. In 1654 it was bought by Richard Cust … Estate Office, box 21, bundle 273). A wharf was planned between the S. ends of Brownlow and Wellington Streets. In …
Old and New London
… Blackfriars Road The Surrey Theatre and Surrey Chapel CHAPTER XXVIII. … that mutually cordial friendship that has ever subsisted between us, believe me, ever yours, Charles Kemble. P.S.When … thereby reconciling to some extent the old enmities between the pulpit and the stage. The fact of the Surrey …
Old and New London
… NEIGHBOURHOOD. "And eastward straight from wild Blackheath the warlike errand went, And roused in many an ancient hall … Tyler's RebellionReception of Richard II. at BlackheathThe Emperor of ConstantinopleReception of Henry V. on his Return … the distance the ancient palace of Eltham may just be seen between the trees, heaving up like a large barn against the …
A History of the County of Wiltshire
… church stands 2 km. south-east of Calne church. 2 In the 10th century or earlier the land which became the parish … and east wings. 12 In those fields, and on the lowland between them, the land which was not part of Blackland manor … wing a road marks the boundary with Calstone tithing. Between the wings the boundary is in places uncertain. 19 The …