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A New History of London
… critical juncture the nation were averse to his majesty's going to Hanover; he set out however at the close of April, … ports, and their present schemes disconcerted. On the king's return the lord-mayor, aldermen, and common-council in … at Charing-cross from Spring-Garden down to Westminster hall, which now made a beautiful appearance. All these …
A New History of London
… of the former king. Immediately upon notice of the king's death, the privy council, with the lord-mayor of London, … of the former privy-council were sworn of his majesty's privy-council: he declared "that animated by the tenderest … which took place on September 22d, and Westminster-hall was prepared for the coronation banquet by taking away …
A New History of London
… additional seeds of discontent. The very day of lord Bute's appointment as first commissioner of the treasury, a … Briton was a severe and reproachful commentary on the king's speech April 19th at the close of the session of … Mr. Wilkes was immediately discharged. Westminster hall was thronged with people eager to know the event of this …
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… apprehended, in consequence of the verdict of the coroner's inquest on the body of George Clarke the person killed at … doubts having been entertained as to the cause of Clarke's death; and a letter was sent from lord Rochford, one of the … These gentlemen who were ten in number met at their hall on February 27th, and after examining the surgeon and …
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… the year 1771. On July 14, a wardmote was held in Butcher's-hall, Pudding-lane, for the election of an alderman for … be erected; with an inscription containing his lordship's speech to his majesty on presenting the city remonstrance. …
A New History of London
… from the payment of all toll or lastage in the king's dominions beyond sea: this charter cost the city 3000 … in the first of the said king. 1204. The chamberlain's office of this city remaining still in the crown, William … to attend him at Westminster; where, in the great hall, he, in the presence of his nobility, solemnly promised, …
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… yet traffic will surmount them all. For when each man's attention is exerted in supplying the necessities of his … in obtaining a parliamentary confirmation of the late king's charter, relating to merchant strangers, the House of … this time. At a great meeting of the commons, or a common hall, this 7th of Richard II. petitions were presented to the …
A New History of London
… Book 1, Ch. 6 Cade's Rebellion to Henry VII CHAP. VI. From the rebellion of Jack … principles, led them to take advantage of their prince's weakness. His grandfather, Henry, of Lancaster, had, by … those merchants, beside other privileges, had their great hall, then called Guyballda Teutonicorum, but now the …
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… gentlemen born; agreeable to that clause in the freeman's oath, which says "Ye shall take none apprentice but if he be free born; that is to say, no bondsman's son, nor the son of an alien." 1487. Another act of common … him and his brethren to see the pastimes in Westminster-hall at night, when it was richly hung with tapestry and …
A New History of London
… the catholic interest; and all that had been done in Mary's reign in favour of popery, was in the first session … The spire, tower, and great part of the body of St. Paul's cathedral, were on July 4. 1561, consumed by lightning; … 100 l. per annum, on four quarterly dinners at their own hall, for the entertainment of their company; with 10 l. …