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A History of the County of Gloucester
… in the Forest of Dean were conveyed to Bristol c. 1282. 23 Naval frigates are said to have been built at Cone Pill up to …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… has raised the town to a degree of importance, as a grand naval and military dept, without a parallel in any empire of … dept of warlike stores, of every description, for the naval and military departments of the service. On the right … for the construction and manufacture of gun-carriages for naval and land service, and of carts, ammunition-wagons, and …
The Environs of London
… of England, (father of Sir John Leake the celebrated naval officer,) 1696; Mr. Edward Alford 37, 1701; and Robert …