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A History of the County of Berkshire
… of Edward IV were confirmed. The privilege of keeping swans on the Thames had belonged to the gild of Windsor from … early period, but it appears that the flock or 'game' of swans had much diminished, 'lost, wasted and worn away,' and … and by the reign of Elizabeth had increased to fourteen swans. The corporation of course possessed their special …
Survey of London
… and foliage between leaves; pelican in her piety between swans; winged devil above two women's busts flanked on one … east the carvings in the hollow moulding are of foliage, swans, birds, monkeys, foxes, etc., while upon the opposite …
A History of the County of York East Riding
… the main roads. 15 The river was the home of the town's swans, which were recorded from the 1550s 16 and were … and those whom they favoured with gifts. On one occasion swans were fetched from London and on another the villagers …
The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent
… to Hawkwood, the privilege of keeping and preserving swans and signets, and a swan-mark, and the same to alter at their pleasure, and also all swans and signets through the waters, within the bounds and … and full power to pursue, retake, and bring back the swans and signets aforesaid, swimming or wandering by water …