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A Topographical Dictionary of England
… and October 2nd, for cattle and all sorts of merchandise. Petty-sessions are held every Tuesday; and a court leet and …
A History of the County of Oxford
… before the beginning of the 19th century when dame or 'petty' schools were recorded. 76 A Sunday school, started in …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… Plomesgate, Wilford, and Thredling, are held here; and petty-sessions take place every Wednesday. The powers of the …
The Environs of London
… same name, and in the occupation of John Goddard, Esq. The custom of this manor is Borough-English, by which the younger … worn black leathern garters buckled under his knees, a custom, which his son (who, in no other instance, affected …
A History of the County of Essex
… jury of between 12 and 18 made presentments for the usual petty offences, including encroachments on the waste, the …
A History of the County of Essex
… an entrance gateway and a ruin in the park. 62 The custom of Borough English prevailed in this manor. 63 Several … youngest son are known for the period 1488 to 1536. 64 The custom was still in being at the beginning of the 20th …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… which is extensively used for earthenware and fire-bricks. Petty-sessions are held once a fortnight at the Potters' Arms …
A History of the County of Oxford
… made to a curate's salary of £6 by composition and ancient custom. 79 In 1540, however, the rector was failing to …