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A Topographical Dictionary of England
… mining districts of the duchy of Cornwall. One remarkable custom is, that each person has the privilege of digging and … The town is governed by a constable and headborough; and a petty-session is regularly held by the county magistrates. …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… the Isle of Ely take place here and at Ely alternately; petty-sessions for the division are held here, and there is a …
A History of the County of Cambridge and the Isle of Ely
… 13. Cal. S.P. Dom. 1638-9, 211. It seems to have been the custom of the bishops at this period to demand £400 from the …
A History of the County of Cambridge and the Isle of Ely
… another fifty years, during which time the building of the custom house, corn exchange, and cattle market severely taxed …
A History of the County of Cambridge and the Isle of Ely
… of Bridge Street in 1801. In 1849 it was also known as the custom-house. 91 It was removed in 1856 when the bridge was …
A History of the County of Cambridge and the Isle of Ely
… the demolition of the Wisbech Jail (see below) the weekly Petty Sessions of the Wisbech district have also been held …
A History of the County of Cambridge and the Isle of Ely
… of £5 5 s. a year, but by 1834 this sum was by established custom awarded to charity. This led the Commissioners to …
A History of the County of Cambridge and the Isle of Ely
… improvements brought new life to the port of Wisbech. A custom-house was built in 1801. 26 In 1825-6 1,209 ships, all …