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A Topographical Dictionary of England
… on; and a wire-mill in the township employs about fifty persons. The Peak Forest canal commences here. An act was … 4000 dozen per week, affording employment to many hundred persons in the parish and neighbouring villages. An act was … An almshouse for a custos, two wardens, and twelve other persons, was founded in 1476, by John Woburne, minor canon of …
A History of the County of Oxford
… of 17 s. 3 d. for a thirtieth was payable by c. 10 persons, of whom the highest assessed were Robert of Yelford … an assessment of 48 s. for a twentieth was payable by 16 persons, of whom 8 were assessed at 2 s. or below, while 3, …
A Topographical Dictionary of Wales
… are several coal-works in operation, but the number of persons employed is uncertain, depending upon the fluctuating … trusts: the Bishop of St. David's is visiter. Among the persons who have been successively masters may be noticed Mr. … mines are worked with advantage, employing several hundred persons; and a stone-quarry and two mills of small size are …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… 3rd of June. This meeting was attended by more than 70,000 persons, who, on his Majesty's approach, accompanied by his … throughout the vicinity generally are numerous mansions of persons in affluent circumstances, which, with their gardens … and 45 feet high, and will afford accommodation for 1800 persons. The Musical Festivals have been liberally …
Survey of London
… Durham House, Norwich Place was occasionally used by persons about the Court even while it was still in its …