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A Topographical Dictionary of Wales
… by Hywel ab Rhŷs, who took Philip de Gwys and his wife prisoners, and carried them off; and in 1220, Llewelyn, … There is a county bridewell or house of detention for prisoners before their commitment to the county gaol at …
Old and New London
… lands in order to provide a fund for "redeeming poor prisoners and captives from the Turkish tyranie;" 10,000 to …
The Environs of London
… to buy lands for perpetuity, to redeem poore captives and prisoners from the Turkish tyranny; and not here stinting his …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… reign of Charles I., it was taken by the Scots, with 200 prisoners and seven pieces of cannon. Part of the ruins of …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… surrender. Their number was 1600, of whom 300 were taken prisoners; and ten pieces of ordnance, with a large quantity … remainder, in number about 2000, surrendered themselves prisoners of war. In 1651, Lambert encountered and repulsed … progress, captured part of the rebel army, whom they sent prisoners to Chester Castle. The bridge was repaired in 1747, …