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The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent
… by the name of dour, which, in their language signified water; whence this city was called by the Romans, Durovernum; … a poore mayr; to Sturemuthe, a faire village iiii myles be water; to Richeboro, on the farther side ii myles or more; to … the present course of the Stour, which, owing to the mills built on it, and other obstructions, is not navigable …
The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent
… contains one perch. Then from the gate Worgate to the water which is behind St. Mildred's, lxi perches, and the … containing lix perches and a quarter of a perch. Then the water which is called the Stowr, from that wall to the wall …
Dictionary of Traded Goods and Commodities
… teas made into hard grains by the addition of GUM or rice-water. Scented caper tea he described as 'small and shotty; …
A Topographical Dictionary of Wales
… who receive 14 each. At this place is one of "the Lord's Mills," to which the inhabitants are obliged to send their … surface is undulated, and the scenery, embracing wood and water, picturesque and beautiful; the soil is dry, and the … arches, with two smaller land-arches to carry off the water in floods, which are here very violent, and by which …
Dictionary of Traded Goods and Commodities
… Caracca nut - Carduus water Caracca nut [caracca nutt] Probably from the place of … (late). References: Gerard (1633, facs. 1975). Caraway water [carreway water] CARAWAY water was presumably distilled from the seed. …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… Hill, on the banks of a rivulet on which are five corn-mills, and which falls into the Medina at Newport. It was of …
Cardiff Records
… in Roath, but no resolution was come to. David Morse, Water Bailiff, reports that the North West Buoy, leading to … Property and Markets Committee that the appointment of a Water Bailiff rested with the Council: Resolved, That the Council be recommended to appoint a suitable person as Water Bailiff in the place of the late David Morse. General …
Cardiff Records
… for the best collection of British land and fresh-water shells. The present Museum Curator, Mr. John Storrie, … to supply Whitchurch, Gabalfa, Llandaff and Cardiff with water, under a scheme reported on by the Water Engineer. Dr. Thomas Wallace is appointed Police …
Cardiff Records
… of intoxicating liquor on Sundays. Daniel Jones appointed Water Bailiff, in the place of the late Thomas Thomas … Bute Docks Act 1882, on the Cardiff Flats, east of the low-water pier. Borough Engineer reports that the new buildings …
Cardiff Records
… for purposes of inspection. 1886 January 11. Daniel Jones, Water Bailiff, reports that a French schooner and the steamer … with his own rights or those of his tenants, and that the water is not used for boating purposes above Cardiff Bridge. … between Pen-y-lan Road and Fairoak Farm to be covered with water for boating and other purposes. 1886 December 13. Moved …