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A History of the County of Oxford
… in part by other evidence, but Woodstock was one of Henry's principal residences before and after his association with … small hospitals in the vicinity: a house for leprous women was mentioned in 1182 and 1232, the leper hospital of … mentioned in 1787 and the 1820s. 64 The Woodstock Literary Institute, at first called the Mechanics' Institute, was …
A History of the County of Oxford
… its customs were ancient. The plots laid out at the town's foundation were held by burgage tenure, 76 and the … a common punishment for minor pilfering, and ducking of women, common in the early 17th century, was still ordered by … not carried through, 81 but when the Woodstock Literary Institute was closed in 1894 the corporation bought the books …
A History of the County of Oxford
… of the Jesuit mission in Oxfordshire. 50 In 1625 three women recusants were fined, and one or two recusants were … Cath. Miss. 6. Ibid. 67; Salter, 'Oxon. Recusants', O.A.S. Rep. (1924), 42; Bp. Fell and Nonconf. 66; Secker's Visit. 19; O.R.O., MS. Oxf. Dioc. d 581, f. 151. The …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… the patronage of the Subdean of Wells, valued in the king's books at 12. 15. 10.: the great tithes have been commuted … of Bindon, Wareham division of Dorset, 6 miles (W. by S.) from Wareham; containing 505 inhabitants. It comprises … public subscription library is supported, and a mechanics' institute was established in 1827. The market is on Thursday. …
A History of the County of Gloucester
… the manor, was sold in 1872 by Henry, Duke of Beaufort, to S. S. Marling. 5 Sir Percival Scrope Marling presented in 1931, … 1274 Tintern Abbey agreed that the vicar should receive 40 s. and all altar dues, mortuaries, tithes of gardens and …
A History of the County of Somerset
… east - west street. They include Dawbins, Jacobs, Tassel's Cottage, no. 4 Vicarage Road, and Apple Tree Cottage. … to 15 in 1871. 6 In 1868 farming was largely pastoral but women were employed to pull turnips and mangolds, plant … RG 9/1626; RG 10/2390; RG 11/2377. Rep. Com. Children and Women in Agric. pp. 484-5. S.R.O., D/P/wool 18/13/1. P.R.O., …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… is situated on the road from Ipswich to Bury St. Edmund's, and was formerly a market-town. The parish comprises 1898 … 18th and 19th. The living is a rectory, valued in the king's books at 6. 18. 9., and in the patronage of Mrs. L. Flood … here before the Reformation, and a well called Our Lady's Well is still in repute for its medicinal properties. Wools …
The Environs of London
… Manor of Woolwich, in the early part of Edward the First's reign 8. In the year 1324, the manor of Woolwich belonged … know not what became of it immediately after Lady Hastings's death. Philipott says, that the Boughtons sold it to the … the warren furnishes employment for a great number of poor women in the town. Convict-hulks. Two hulks are stationed in …
A History of the County of Wiltshire
… village in the Middle Ages. 92 The suffix in the parish's name is the surname of lords of the principal manor and was … opened fully in 1810. 6 A wharf, a lock, and a lock keeper's house were built immediately south of the village, and … F 8/600/300/1/1/1; ibid. 782/117. Rep. Com. Children and Women in Agric. [4202-I], p. 258, H.C. (1868-9), xiii; Return …