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A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland
… - Gourock Glass GLASS, a parish, chiefly in the district of Strathbogie, county of Aberdeen, but partly in Banffshire, … into the evidence against Mary, Queen of Scots; his son, Lord Woodhouselee, author of the Life of Lord Kames; and Patrick Fraser Tytler, Esq., youngest son of Lord Woodhouselee, and author of the History of …
A History of the County of Somerset
… which emerged in the 13th century as the Twelve Hides of Glastonbury had its origin in privileges granted to the … 3 Glastonbury and its six 'islands' were all named in Henry I's charter of 1121. 4 In 1311 the tithings of East … and was replaced by a slightly smaller building by Abbot Richard Bere (abbot 14951525). 65 In 1598 the name shire hall …
A History of the County of Somerset
… Glastonbury Abbey is 'identified with the earliest days of monasticism' in England, 1 closely associated with the … Old Church which he retained. His work was continued by Henry of Blois (abbot 112671) and a building laid out on the … medieval carved panels. The house was occupied by Reeves' son Thomas Porch Porch until 1852. 33 From 1930 it has been …
A History of the County of Somerset
… Glastonbury Introduction GLASTONBURY GLASTONBURY IS one of England's earliest Christian sites and the focus of Arthurian and other legends. During the Middle Ages town … in 1858 by a structure of stone and iron designed by Richard Carver. 42 Other medieval bridges were Berebrigge, …
A History of the County of Somerset
… early town and later borough occupied only a small part of the total acreage of the parish. Outside its boundaries … 1664, d. 1665) and by Thomas's sons Thomas (d. 1668) and Henry (d. 1699). 27 Henry's mortgaged estate was put up for … of Wells. 29 Coward died in 1705 and was succeeded by his son, also William, 30 and he by 1730 by his only daughter …
A History of the County of Somerset
… precinct probably centred on a market place north-west of the abbey, extending eastwards from the present area and … still an inn the house was bought by a brewer and his son-in-law a druggist. 94 In 1877 the owner tried to sell the … were teaching in the town, both probably unlicensed. 107 Henry Albin (162496), later a nonconformist minister, was …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… Nicholas) GLATTON ( St. Nicholas), a parish, in the union of Peterborough, hundred of Norman-Cross, county of Huntingdon, 2 miles (S. S. W.) … invested with several privileges, which were confirmed by Henry III. It was also of importance as a manufacturing town, …
Thoroton's History of Nottinghamshire
… GRANGE, and WARSOP. GLETHORP was soc to Thorp (Perlthorp) of Roger de Buslies fee, and answered the tax for four bov. … de Arches (lord of Grove) by the consent of Gilbert his son and heir, gave to the church of Wellebec, together with … garden, and eight bov. of land, &c. of the inheritance of Richard de Sutton, son of the said Robert. 10 In 16 E: 2, …
Physicians and Irregular Medical Practitioners in London 1550-1640
… Primary occupation medical physician (MD) (Physician. F of Caius. Regius Professor of Physic Cantab 1636-77. Author) … 1634-1677 Place of birth England (Rampisham, Dorset (2nd son of William Glisson, gentleman)) Date of birth 1597 Date … Birken thesis. Founder member Royal Society 1663. Brother Henry HFRCP 1664. Known London address St Bride's Fleet …
A History of the County of Leicestershire
… Glooston GLOOSTON Glooston lies eleven miles south-east of Leicester and six miles north of Market Harborough. The … She married secondly William Isham, by whom she had a son Thomas. Various disputes arose over the manor during her … had risen from 3 s. to 30 s. 27 In the early 13th century Henry de Harington procured a royal licence to assart 6 a. of …