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A Topographical Dictionary of England
… itself into the river Ouse at St. Neot's. The pillow-lace manufacture affords employment to the female population. The …
A Topographical Dictionary of Wales
… every facility of commercial intercourse; but no trade or manufacture is carried on in the parish. The ferry to …
A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland
… and embellished with flourishing plantations. The chief manufacture is the weaving of ticking, which is carried on to … wool were sold at from two to five guineas per pair. The manufacture of coarse woollen-cloth was also introduced about … was abandoned, towards the close of the century. The Linen manufacture was originally introduced in 1749, by a company …
A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland
… the exception of a few engaged in fishing, at Pennan. The manufacture of kelp was formerly carried on to a considerable … daily from Leith harbour, throughout the year. The manufacture of coarse linen was formerly carried on … this is succeeded by trap and micaceous schist. A regular "manufacture" of timber has been carried on in the Abernethy …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… also, assemblies are held in the council-chamber. The manufacture of woollen goods was formerly carried on to a … are afforded by tram-roads and by the Severn. The manufacture of paper is carried on to a considerable extent … is quarried. The female population is employed in the manufacture of lace. The living is a vicarage not in charge; …
A History of the County of Middlesex
… of 1,425, 141 people worked chiefly in trade, crafts, or manufacture, and 215 in agriculture. In 1831 128 families were engaged in trade or manufacture and 182 in agriculture. 56 Only services for the …
Acts of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
… farmer's for three years more, or put to some trade or manufacture. That though it is hoped and believed, that the … with some reputable farmer, or put to some trade or manufacture, as proposed for the orphans; and thus a vigorous …