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Calendar of Treasury Books and Papers
… Concerning Chauncey Townsend's proposals for a constant supply of provisions for Ruatan without convoy. Letter Book …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… Having occasion to repair to London in order to procure a supply of arms and ammunition, he deputed Sir Edward Peto governor during his absence. The supply being obtained, he was met on his return by the Earl … trade is carried on beyond what is necessary for the supply of the inhabitants: the cotton manufacture, which was …
A Dictionary of London
… Warton Court - Water Supply of London Warton Court See Wharton's Court, Holborn. … First mention.:" Watter Street " (O. and M. 1677). Water Supply of London Until the 13th century the inhabitants of the City were dependent for their water supply on the natural wells and streams that existed in and …
Analytical index to the series of records known as the Remembrancia
… already brought the water to Leadenhall, and by the way to supply the private houses of the Citizens, which offer had … of a windmill at the fountain-head to increase the supply, which, if successful, would induce that body to … to the Lord Mayor and Aldermen, requesting them to supply the House of Lord Cobham, at Blackfriars, with a small …
Dictionary of Traded Goods and Commodities
… sand tubb] A TUB, used like a WATER TROUGH, for storing a supply of domestic water. However, note alternative uses such … grew in tandem, and it became increasingly difficult to supply demand from water carriers and water carts in the way, … water, primarily for draining land and mines but with the supply of water as a secondary consideration, led to a string …
A History of the County of Cambridge and the Isle of Ely
… of 1729 for the old and sick poor, it was c. 1837 used to supply clothing and bedding every other year. By the 1860s it …
A History of the County of Cambridge and the Isle of Ely
… including the 300 milkers kept by small farmers to supply the Cambridge market with milk and cheese. 43 The …
A History of the County of Cambridge and the Isle of Ely
… with a skimmington in 1895, cut off the village gas supply, he lost the railway contract and the works closed. … corner of the green, still stood in 1986. 4A new gas supply from the mains at Lode was sought in 1975, 5and gas …