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A History of the County of Sussex
… In the time of Edward the Confessor Westhampnett was held of Earl Godwin by two free men; in 1086 it was held of Earl Roger by William, and included a mill, a church, … Of the 9 hides at which it was assessed (another) William held 1 hide, Restold 1 hide, Richard 3 virgates, and Godfrey …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… and the Easter and Michaelmas quarter-sessions, are held at Appleby, and the Epiphany and Midsummer sessions at … and comprising 4370 a. 1 r. 15 p. A pleasurefair is held on the 11th of June. The living is a discharged … fair, for cattle, sheep, pigs, cheese, and toys, is held on the 10th of August. The living is a vicarage, endowed …
Old and New London
… Edmund was Archbishop of Canterbury, and the anniversary held at his altar was on the 16th of November. An ancient … figure at best, but represents one "whose little body held a mighty mind." A huge cocked hat overshadows a pale, … II., and III., under whom his lordship served. On a scroll held by a figure symbolic of History, is the following list …
Old and New London
… of the then abbot, in 1377, the Commons of England first held their meetings, as part of the King's Parliament; and … continued the Dean, "it is not quite clear where they held their chapter meetings from their first foundation, but … and dispositions, I trust this meeting will not have been held in vain." That this meeting was more successful than its …
Old and New London
… sublimely grand, the way was lined with children, who held burning tapers: those, with the flashes of great …
Old and New London
… coronation of the Conqueror. The festival in itself was held with unusual magnificence; the abbots and bishops, and … crown from off the altar, "in signification that he held it only from God," he delivered it to the archbishop, … order, each of them taking his share assigned in chapter (held at the Heralds' Office the evening before), and thence …
Old and New London
… strange twisted masses of heavy black paint. The globe held in his right hand, and covered with some very … lie the figures of the duke and duchess. His Grace held many great offices of state, and died in 1676. The other …
Old and New London
… and murder." He adds that the sanctuary at Beaulieu was held in such reverence that even monarchs dared not violate … up the story of our days." The old Gate House Prison was held by lease, under the Dean and Chapter, as a speculation; …
Survey of London
… before the bridge was finished and three lotteries were held. 197,500 was raised by this means and the remainder of …
Survey of London
… they were shown on a plan made by Thomas Hardwick of lands held by Thomas Griffiths and James Hedger on lease from the …