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A Topographical Dictionary of England
… the place having formerly been the end of the inclosed country, where it is supposed there was a gate on the high … The prominent design is, to provide the clergy of the country with the means of classical instruction for their …
The Environs of London
… has a few observations on the vegetables used in this country. The asparagus 6, he says, was very small and very … plant which we call the potatoe was introduced into this country about the latter end of the 16th century; it is … Hispanorum or Spanish potatoe, then in much esteem in this country. When Parkinson published his Paradisus Terrestris, …
A History of the County of Leicestershire
… in the east Midlands. To the south lay the Pytchley country, to the north territory belonging first to the Quorn … other formed from the wealthier inhabitants and from some country gentlemen who owned land in the adjacent parishes. 26 …
Borough Market Privileges
… there and delivered to them and take them to their own country. [CCR 1369-74, 32] 24/10/1369 London …
Borough Market Privileges
… every horseman and 1/2d. from every foot passenger, except country people going to the Wednesday and Friday markets. …
Borough Market Privileges
… himslef and his men and the fortification of the adjacent country, without payment of custom or subsidy. [CPR 1401-5, …
A History of the County of Essex
… In 1768 Wednesday was the market day for fruit, fowls, and country goods, Friday had been the principal day for fish, … than in some towns. Market standings or stalls were for country people; freemen sold from their shops or from stalls … roof extending down the middle of High Street. 15 The country butchers had separate stalls, probably in St. Peter's …
A History of the County of Oxford
… all, Saturday. 4 In the late 19th century almost all the country carriers to Oxford travelled on those days only. 5 An … had 'made a combination' to forestall the market, meeting country people and carriers outside the city. 16 At the same …
Survey of London
… "Isaac Hawkins Browne, one of the first wits of this country, got into Parliament and never opened his mouth." 5 …