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A History of the County of Oxford
… foundation was presumably a response to the gravitation of trade to the vicinity of the court, and Henry's motives … Woodstock a staple town briefly stimulated the local wool trade, and in 1585 the town acquired a grammar school. 72 The … 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
… within the borough. 15 In 1581 a bill to restrict such trade to inhabitants only, except on market days, was dashed … themselves to particular occupations, and in one case to trade only in markets and fairs. 84 In the 18th century …
A History of the County of Oxford
… included William Hatley, 'a beggar', anxious to trade his vote for a settlement of his debts, John Appletree, … Foster, Churchill, 19-23; James, Churchill, 43; Agric. Trade Unionism Oxon. (O.R.S. xlviii), 11, 13-14. Foster, …
A History of the County of Gloucester
… 8 and many cottagers at Brookend were employed in the trade part-time c. 1955. 9 Although salmon fishing has been … c. 1670 and was obstructing barges. 20 OTHER INDUSTRY AND TRADE. The River Severn provided the parish with other …
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 Somerset
… in the centre of the village until the First World War. 1 TRADE AND INDUSTRY Building stone was dug in the east field …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… the garrison, and several private residences. There is no trade except what is requisite for the supply of the …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… carried on, has entirely ceased, and there is now no trade beyond what is requisite for the supply of the …
A History of the County of Oxford
… estate. The building of Blenheim Palace stimulated local trade and in the 18th century Woodstock became known for its …
A History of the County of Wiltshire
… edns.); Harrod's Dir. Wilts. (1865); cf. above, Pewsey, trade and ind. Inf. from Mr. W. Davison, 2 Cuckoo's Knob. …