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A New History of London
… the court, lodgings in Windsor castle, to bear his white rod, with a banner of the ensigns of the order thereon, …
A New History of London
… sits the king's first gentleman usher, called the Black Rod, from a black wand he carries in his hand. Under him is a … sends for the commons by the gentleman usher of the Black Rod. On their appearing, his majesty's speech is read by the … sends for the commons by the gentleman usher of the Black Rod, who coming to the bar of the house, bows, and advancing …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… two miles north of the village. Brampton, Little, with Rod.See Rod. BRAMPTON, LITTLE, with Rod.See Rod. Bramshall (St. Lawrence) BRAMSHALL ( St. …