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Magna Britannia
… fine ones of animals, by Snyders; besides several good family portraits. In the reign of Queen Elizabeth there was … for its rise, and much of its progress, to the Killigrew family; but its present state of population and opulence was caused by its local advantages long after that family became extinct. Whitehaven still continues to thrive …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… the township; and Grimsditch Hall is the property of the family of Grimsditch. The living is a perpetual curacy; net … containing 984 inhabitants. The founder of the ancient family of Beaumont here, was a Knight Hospitaller of St. John … Hall has ever since been the principal residence of the family, and is now in the possession of R. H. Beaumont, Esq. …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… descendants held the manor in the reign of Edward II. The family long continued connected with the place; and a Richard … been profitably worked. In the parish are several large family mansions, beautifully situated, which, with their … A Roman Catholic chapel is maintained by the ancient family of Clavering, and there is a place of worship for …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… about 1640 acres of land, late the property of the Graham family, by whom it was sold for 95,000 guineas to J. Haigh, … Whytworths and the Nevills, and subsequently by the Shafto family. The chapelry comprises about 3250 acres: the village … of worship for Wesleyans. Christopher Tancred, Esq., whose family were long seated at the Hall, at his death in 1754, …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… with an account of his having taken his last leave of his family and then another with the news of his death. In the … Alfred's birthday. He is 12 years old, and the 3 rd in the family. A fine day. No news. 2. Drew 'Scraper' and went to Mr … a rich merchant, who wished to become a painter, but his family were against it. He however prevailed on them to allow …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… Bermondsey. He is a most hospitable man, and his numerous family are very agreeable, considering circumstances. 17. … Sandall's. Next Friday (Good Friday) I go most likely to Hastings. 9. Finished Basaltic rocks, cut up wood, altered … block of Prior's etc. Fine. 10. Good Friday. Went to Hastings and back. Was not so pleased with Hastings as I …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… John came up from Watford this evening and goes with me to Hastings tomorrow (weather permitting). Rainy. 2. Good … us, but I suppose wonder will never cease. He has a large family and a wife, all of whom will no doubt have to pay the …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… been attacked by ruffians and left unable to support his family. Dobbs, Kidd and Co. was a stationers in Fleet Street. …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… Saturday. Went out and began 'Tea service.' The rest of family returned today from Eastbourne. A telegraphic despatch … property of her own, so ruin will not come on all of the family. 30. Began a Smee's battery, and began a coin, altered …