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A Topographical Dictionary of England
… of stone, has a chancel at the east end, a tower, and two Norman doorways on the north and south; it has lately … the interior contains some exquisitely carved oak, a large Norman font curiously sculptured, and several interesting … lying on the eastern side of the church, which is of the Norman style. A branch of the Watling-street, called the …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… suite of state apartments on the site of the original Norman structure, which had become ruinous. His eldest son, … a nave, chancel, and south aisle: it is said to be partly Norman, but is probably of later construction; with the … which is the most ancient part of the church, is in the Norman style of architecture, with later insertions; the …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… have been used; the chief entrance is under a Norman arch, and similar specimens of architecture occur in …
A Topographical Dictionary of Wales
… not permitting him to go abroad, unless accompanied by two Norman knights; but he nevertheless assigned to him, and also … land that remained after his allotment of the rest to his Norman followers. The last expedition of this conqueror, for … or free gift of the Welsh," a sarcastic term, by which the Norman lords designated the annual contribution of a certain …
A New History of London
… from the earliest accounts of it under the Romans, to the Norman conquest. Aretrospect into the events of past times, … incurred the King's displeasure, by his opposition to the Norman influence at the English court; he was summoned to … to this antient privilege of holding weekly hustings 15. 1066. Edward having no children, had intimated to William, …
A New History of London
… government may be reviewed in few words. When William the Norman established himself and his followers here, he also …
A New History of London
… Book 1, Ch. 2 The Conquest to King John CHAP. II. From the Norman conquest to the accession of king John. After the … and to save the kingdom from becoming a prey to the Norman invader. But in the present consternation, the … him; and, though they were soon repulsed by five hundred Norman horse with considerable loss, convinced the Conqueror, …
A New History of London
… The quantity of money has been increasing ever since the Norman conquest, and more especially since the discovery of …
A New History of London
… wealth of the metropolis, was no sooner perceived by these Norman kings, than they had always some pretence ready to …
A New History of London
… year 1454. Before this time they used to ride; but John Norman, lord mayor elect, now built a stately barge at his …