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A Topographical Dictionary of Wales
… of limestone; the other portion comprehends some well-wooded valleys, exhibiting a variety of beautifully … by act of parliament. The soil in general is fertile, and well adapted to tillage, in which the farmers are chiefly … by double and triple dykes. Near the village is a noted well, termed Fynnon Vair (St. Mary's well), highly reverenced …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… principally within the county, and a large quantity of well-seasoned timber, of the value of 5000, was contributed … improvement under a body of local commissioners; it is well paved, and lighted with gas. In 1846, an act was passed … Library was established in 1794, and contains a well-assorted collection in every department of literature, …
Dictionary of Traded Goods and Commodities
… OED earliest date of use: 1849 Found decribed as 'well cured and of a peculiar nice flavour' Sources: …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in City of York
… a fortress, a royal palace, a mint, and a prison, as well as a court of justice and an administrative centre for … to the castle gate and a gaol within the castle as well as to the 'turris'. 8 In 1190 the castle ('turris … is in the Yorkshire Museum. 26 A flood in 1315, as well as destroying the mills and dam, 'softened the soil of …
Survey of London
… own letters. As Elizabeth said of him, "his soul lodged well." 195 He died at York House on 20th February, 15789, … and widow of Ferdinando, 5th Earl of Derby. She was a well-known parton of English literature and added a number of … formed with the York Water Gate in the centre, and until well on in the nineteenth century leases or sales of houses …
Survey of London
… of York's house for the household of the Queen, as well as for a house over the water made for the Queen's …