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A History of the County of Sussex
… repeated several times; the east half has cressets or beacons, and chained harts and swans, the west half …
A History of the County of Cambridge and the Isle of Ely
… as a contribution towards the upkeep of the haven, the beacons, and the buoys. The burgesses of Lynn in return were …
A History of the County of Cambridge and the Isle of Ely
… philosophy, describes how 'the bells rang backward and the beacons were fired as if Hannibal had been at the gates'. All …
A History of the County of Durham
… within two hours of summons on Palace Green. A series of beacons was arranged, Gateshead signalling to Pittington …
Report on the Records of the City of Exeter
… readines upon all occasions of servyce; That you cause the Beacons to be forthwith made up and repayred with provision …
An Essay towards a Topographical History of the County of Norfolk
… be ready whenever they were called; he ordered also that beacons should be erected, in order to raise the people at a …
An Essay towards a Topographical History of the County of Norfolk
… joined them daily, being called together by firing of beacons, and ringing of bells. The mayor and aldermen in the …