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A History of the County of Oxford
… was the earl of Abingdon's chaplain. 8 His successors were political adherents of their patrons, the Marlboroughs. Most … a church house (no. 11 Park Street), where there were clubs and a choir room, 37 and he was prominent in the …
A History of the County of Oxford
… town, joining to so great a palace as Blenheim'. 10 Political rather than aesthetic motives inspired the offer to …
A History of the County of Oxford
… the later 17th century it was increasingly subservient to political patrons interested chiefly in the borough's right … 5 The Marlboroughs dominated the borough as high stewards, political and ecclesiastical patrons, and major employers and … the 1790s; 50 separate Woodstock and Blenheim Park cricket clubs were formed in the 19th century. 51 Boxing matches were …
A History of the County of Oxford
… later sources, 29 has not been traced. Until the Civil War political pressure on the corporation was restricted largely … the 1650s for non-attendance and 'abuse' probably reflect political differences. 31 It is not known if a new charter, … 35 Outside influence on the corporation in creased as political patrons secured the admission to the freeman body …
A History of the County of Oxford
… 18 and infiltrated the electorate with non-resident political adherents; Thomas Howard, elected on Fleetwood's … Townesend and Bartholomew Peisley were expected to produce political support. Much reliance was placed on the town … turning away visitors who were staying at inns owned by political opponents; 'examples' were to be made of hostile …
A History of the County of Gloucester
… functions, and in the same year clothing and blanket clubs were established and a coal club was in existence. 99 A …
A History of the County of Oxford
… of surviving wood and coppice. The Marlboroughs' local political control was at its height in the 19th century, when …
Thoroton's History of Nottinghamshire
… noble family of Howard, has progressively had its share of political state sufferings; their great honours and eminent …