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A History of the County of Gloucester
… who had an estate worth £180 in 1714. 77 Although in 1682 the names of 68 persons who did not attend church were given, … a resident minister were attended by congregations of up to a hundred. 95 The chapel was still well attended until the … Local information. Ex inf. Mrs. E. M. Saturley, chapel secretary. Ex inf. Mrs. G. A. Higgs, chapel treasurer. H.O. …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… - Woore Woolminstone WOOLMINSTONE, a tything, in the union of Chard, hundred of Crewkerne, Western division of … This place is situated on the road from Ipswich to Bury St. Edmund's, and was formerly a market-town. The … The town is partially paved, under the superintendence of commissioners annually chosen under the provisions of an act …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… a county of itself, having exclusive jurisdiction, and the head of a union, locally in the county of Worcester, of … of Caer Guorangon in his catalogue of cities belonging to the Britons, by whom, from the advantages of its situation … and the produce applied to the funds of the Ecclesiastical Commissioners. There are eight honorary canons. Arms of the …
The History and Antiquities of the County of Suffolk
… Worlingham Worlingham. Ulf, a free-man of Gurth, the brother of Harold, held Worlingham at the time of the … herrings. There were also in this parish two churches, to which belonged forty acres of land, worth six shillings. … from an ancient family in Ireland; Sir Archibald Acheson, Secretary of State for Scotland, having been created a …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… Worplesdon (St. Mary) WORPLESDON ( St. Mary), a parish, in the union of Guildford, First division of the hundred of … Dr. Moore in 1706 bequeathed 200, directing the interest to be applied in teaching children. In 1829, the remains of a … with gas, paved, and abundantly supplied with water by commissioners appointed for its improvement, who have erected …
A History of the County of York
… Worship in the Minster WORSHIP IN THE MINSTER The Middle Ages It has … York when Paulinus baptized Edwin there in 627, for it is to be presumed that Paulinus brought with him the Roman … perhaps due to Richard Andrew, dean 1452-77, who had been secretary to Henry VI and wished his figure to be placed in …
A History of the County of Sussex
… 74 Two chaplains, possibly of Worthing chapel, occurred in the early 15th century. 75 The chapel still existed in the … is doubtful. 79 After at least two unsuccessful attempts to build a chapel of ease to Broadwater 80 an Act of 1809 … was endowed by Wedd, and augmented by the Ecclesiastical Commissioners in 1888. 67 After a number of moves a new …
A History of the County of Sussex
… Worthing Communications Communications. The hamlet of Worthing before c. 1800 was linked to Broadwater by a road following the line of the modern … was laid out between 1806 and 1808 by the Worthing town commissioners. 62 It was damaged by frost 63 and by the …
A History of the County of Sussex
… history ECONOMIC HISTORY. Agriculture. Before 1066 the part of Worthing called Ordinges was held by 7 alodial … 82 Copyhold land held of Worthing manor was subject to heriot from the 1540s, 83 and in the late 17th century and … Gaz. 14 July 1965; W. Suss. Gaz. 15 Apr. 1965; ex inf. the secretary, Fargro Ltd. Marshall, 'Worthing Grown', 16-17, 19. …
A History of the County of Sussex
… Worthing Growth of the town Growth of the town. In the 18th century, and … recorded in the 18th century, as well as a building said to be a former court-house. 37 There may also have been an … Jan., 19 Aug. 1960; 2 June 1972; ex inf. Worthing Borough Secretary. Smail, op. cit. 45; Worthing Gaz. 18 July 1928. …