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A History of the County of Wiltshire
… the Forest of Melchet was kept by a ranger. William Purdey and William his son were appointed to this office in … Audely his son in survivorship in reversion after William Purdey the son, in 1550. The rangers were not subject to the …
Middlesex county records
… the appeal as to the settlement of Martha, wife of Allen Purdey, and their two children, Thomas and Elizabeth. The … the appeal as to the settlement of Martha, wife of Allen Purdey, mariner, and their two children (p. 51) [Pages 5366 … charge (p. 37) Order confirming the settlement of Alice Purdey and her children, Thomas and Elizabeth, in the parish …
Survey of London
… these properties was mooted by the famous gunsmiths James Purdey and Sons, then in Oxford Street. They had acquired the … there was said to be no crowned head in Europe without a Purdey'. 122 The shop remains and preserves, notably in the … atmosphere. In 1884 the first Duke was surprised to find Purdey proposing to complete the block up to Aldford Street …
A History of the County of Middlesex
… an equality. 13 It was adopted in some matches shot at Purdey's grounds at Willesden, the handicap running from 30 …
Survey of London
… at Nos. 5760 (consec.) South Audley Street, where James Purdey, the gunmaker, who had not hitherto had any premises … leases with a view to rebuilding. This was done in 18812, Purdey taking the prominent corner with Mount Street for his … Green Street (both private houses). In South Audley Street Purdey had clearly been allowed to rebuild because the …
Survey of London
… between South Street and the Grosvenor Chapel; or James Purdey the gunsmith, who after building his own premises in …
A History of the County of Middlesex
… for pigeon shooting c. 1790 and in the mid 19th century at Purdey's grounds. 69 In the 19th century packs of hounds, of …