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A History of the County of Stafford
… the wake has often continued for up to three days in the week following. 54 In the late 18th century it took place on … and the mill fleam. Until 1869 they were held in the same week as the Michaelmas fair, and it was stated in 1804 that …
A History of the County of Essex
… were 105 children on the books. Fees were then 2 d. a week. 204 In 1873 the trustees handed over the school to the … of 1953 were let to four almswomen at rents of 5 s. a week. 245 Other Charities for the Poor founded before 1894. …
The Environs of London
… 6l. 13s. 4d. as a salary for the school-master; 7s. 7d. a week to each of the pensioners; 5l. for coals; 1l. 6s. 8d. to …
A History of the County of Essex
… by the late 18th century three, with two sermons, and mid-week services as well. 81 Edmund Chishull employed a curate, …
A History of the County of Essex
… become a day-school for boys and girls who paid a penny a week. 67 In 1847 there were 50 children. 68 The school was …
A History of the County of Essex
… an open vestry. 27 The open vestry met regularly in Easter week and in December, or September after 1767, with frequent … it was 1,725. In 1779, when pensions were costing over 6 a week, the increase in the number of poor was attributed to … down in 1780 was second bread, beer, and meat 3 times a week, with no stint of other things, but no waste. Some …
A History of the County of Essex
… in 1881 the church reserved the right to their evening and week-end use, and the mission was conducted there until the …