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A History of the County of Essex
… 98 In 1766 the vicar reported one Quaker in the parish. 99 By 1826 nonconformists may have attended chapels in nearby parishes. 1 In 1829 a cottage was licensed for services held once a week for c. 20 people by the …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… in the gift of Eton College: the tithes have been commuted for 1068, and the glebe comprises 76 acres. The church, an … wapentake of Staincross, W. riding of York, 3 miles (S. by E.) from Barnsley; containing 3800 inhabitants. The … for making the Worsley brook navigable, but the design was not carried into effect. In the 32nd of the same reign, the …
A History of the County of York
… of English bishops. 3 Egbert did, however, introduce the services of the canonical hours and improve the music in the … is mentioned in the earliest statutes but it has not survived. 10 These early statutes, compiled before 1221 … who had charge of the church ( ecclesiam debet custodire), provided all that was necessary for worship. This included, …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Dorset
… Head across an almost flat limestone tableland formed by the underlying Portland and Purbeck Beds, between 350 ft. … stone and marble. The local stone is generally used for walls and roofs giving the village a picturesque quality … as a seamark for shipping; the suggestion that it provided the base for a fire-beacon seems untenable. St. …
A History of the County of Sussex
… resistance to erosion, 56 and there is some evidence for the flooding of reclaimed land in the late Middle Ages. … had been destroyed in 1850 and 1869, 85 the station was not rebuilt again. 86 The climate of the town is mild and … of the resort greatly increased, 2 and it was also provided with an Independent chapel, built in 1804, and a …
A History of the County of Sussex
… Worthing Charities for the poor CHARITIES FOR THE POOR. 27 Humphrys' alms-houses were founded in 1858 by Robert and Ann Humphrys in memory of their son Harry, for … had ceased by 1959, when a small amount of coal was provided for the inmates. The alms-houses were modernized in …
A History of the County of Sussex
… was recorded in 1291, 73 and in 1410 was being used for mass. 74 Two chaplains, possibly of Worthing chapel, … and presented to the diocese. 90 The rector of Broadwater provided a house for the incumbent by 1853. 91 A vicarage in … Road. 12 In 1851 c. 380 attended the morning and evening services. 13 In 1865 400 sittings were ordinarily let besides …
A History of the County of Sussex
… turnpiked in 1826 the trustees were also made responsible for the sea defence of the adjoining land. 64 In the 1840s … Brighton-Southampton coach passed daily in 1814. 83 Later services included those to Bath and Bristol c. 1832, and to … and the Steyne was occupied by the bus company. Carriers provided a regular wagon service to London by 1800, and later …
A History of the County of Sussex
… alodial tenants. In 1086 it comprised 9 hides and had land for three plough-teams. The demesne was cultivated by 2 … had formerly been freehold. Seven of them owed labour services besides rent and other dues, and seven owed … 1860. 89 The Croft common was recorded in 1501, 90 but has not been identified. The Teville common and the Town mead lay …
A History of the County of Sussex
… Worthing Local government and public services LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC SERVICES Manor Court … Worthing. In the late 16th century courts were held not more than once a year, and sometimes not for three or … the beach clean and regulating boating and bathing, 59 it provided shelters and seats on the esplanade, 60 and chairs …