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Survey of London
… for poor rate are available, the occupants of the quays can be given with certainty. Galley Quay, Aquavite Quay … then passes to Richard Lachmere, who in 1693 has all three quays in his name. 20 He continues to 1719, but after the …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… for improving the navigation of the river, extending the quays, and making a short railway between the quays and the Bristol and Exeter railway; and another act, …
A History of the County of Somerset
… and was later known as the Langport slip. 82 Old and new quays, also on the west bank, were mentioned in 1616. 83 The … of 1794 enabled further improvements. 86 In 1845 official quays were defined, measuring 717 ft. from the town bridge on … the east side and 716 ft. on the west. In addition to the quays in 1845 were a dry dock on the east bank 87 and a large …
A History of the County of Somerset
… 44 The town's income from charges for the use of moorings, quays, the crane, measures, and planks was on average between … passed the telescopic bridge to berth at the riverside quays. The whole port, exporting an average of 5,000 tons in …