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A Topographical Dictionary of England
… the Derby hills. The manufacture of glass is carried on to some extent, and there is a corn-mill on the river Tern, … attack on the parliamentary troops quartered here, by Prince Rupert, after the battle of Reading. Seal and Arms. … and extended in the reigns of Elizabeth, James I., and Charles II. The control is now vested in a mayor, 4 aldermen, …
A History of the County of Shropshire
… of Shrewsbury (d. 1094). 64 Dependent chapels, referred to generally in two mid 12th-century confirmations of abbey … The church, valued at £10 in 1291, 66 was appropriated to Shrewsbury abbey in 1333 67 but the first vicar was not … Freer, curate in 1579 and 1585. 96 In 1620 the vicar, Charles Duckworth, M.A., was not resident but there was a …
A History of the County of Shropshire
… In 1172 Henry II granted half the manor's annual value to the brothers Roger and Jonas of Powys, the full value, £14, being assigned to them in 1175. Roger, one of the king's leading servants in … Richard (d. 1545), Thomas (d. 1553), Edward (d. 1614), Charles (d. 1631), Edward (d. 1651), and Edward (d. 1721). …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Hertfordshire
… probably of earlier date than the Chancel, which appears to be of the 15th century, but both have been much re-built and it is almost impossible to date them with certainty. The West Tower was also probably … Two lead rain-water heads remain, with the initials C. C. (Charles Crouch) and the date 1681; the Crouch family owned …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… abounds in coal and ironstone; the mines are let on lease to the Low-Moor Iron Company by Miss Currer, and T. Carvick, … furniture. The Low-Moor Company and Messrs. John and Charles Hardy were likewise munificent contributors; and the … from whom it passed to the Blacketts, in the reign of Charles II. It is now the property of Christopher Blackett, …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Buckinghamshire
… 15th century the N. aisle was lengthened towards the E. to form a North Chapel; in 1862 the South Aisle was re-built, … S. arcade are modern. The walls above the arcades appear to have been heightened, probably in the 17th century, as a … Floor-slabs: In the chancel(1) to Edward Gould, servant of Charles II., 1680. In the nave(2) to Mary, wife of Henry …
Charters and Documents relating to the City of Glasgow 1175-1649
… superscribed by King James VI., for granting free liberty to the City of Glasgow to elect its Magistrates. 7 July 1606. … ar immediatlye in dewtye and alledgeance obleist to the prince and subiect to burdeynis as vthir cities and … sick persouns as salbe thocht most fitt bothe to serve the prince and to governe the citye it self; And thairfoir our …
Charters and Documents relating to the City of Glasgow 1175-1649
… of ane speciall commissioun grantit be our Souerane Lord to that effect, vnder the great seall, of the date at … of thair predecessouris to assist and supplie thair Prince with thair counsaill and gudis in tyme of peax and … and trewlie acknawleges to be Souerane Monarche, absolute Prince, Judge, and Gouernour over all persones, estaittis, …
Charters and Documents relating to the City of Glasgow 1175-1649
… confirming all rights and privileges, previously granted to the Burgh and City of Glasgow, and erecting the same into … Britain, France, and Ireland, and defender of the faith, to all good men of his whole land, clerics and laics … and his successors. And we promise, on the word of a Prince, that we will cause this present infeftment to be …
Charters and Documents relating to the City of Glasgow 1175-1649
… XII Charter requiring officers of Dumbarton not to trouble men of Glasgow in passage from Argyll (1275) XII. … the sheriff, bailies and provosts of Dumbarton not to vex or trouble the men of the Bishop of Glasgow in the exercise of their privilege going to and returning from Argyle with their merchandise. Maiden …