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A History of the County of Chester
… Late georgian and victorian Chester 1762-1914 Religion RELIGION Despite being a cathedral city and a magnet for the region's Anglican establishment, Chester was fertile … from the later 18th century. 7 The growing strength of dissenters was not much due to continuity with earlier …
A History of the County of Chester
… Social character SOCIAL CHARACTER Evidence for the origins of the city's population and workforce is scanty before 1851. … and the May races and assizes were highlights of the calendar, but social activities for such people continued … Rep. Royal Com. on Poorer Classes in Irel., App. G: Rep. State of Irish Poor in G.B. H.C. 41, p. 515 (1836), xxxiv. …
A History of the County of Chester
… Late georgian and victorian Chester 1762-1914 The economy, 1762-1840: the demise of old Chester THE ECONOMY, 1762-1840: THE DEMISE OF OLD … quantities as late as the 1770s, was also 'in a diminished state', and in 1831 employed only eight men. 3 Clockmaking …
A History of the County of Chester
… Late georgian and victorian Chester 1762-1914 The economy, 1841-70: reorientation and boom THE ECONOMY, … enjoyed thirty boom years. The main evidence is the extent of migration to the city, but prosperity was reflected also …
A History of the County of Chester
… Late georgian and victorian Chester 1762-1914 The economy, 1871-1914: the limits of reorientation THE ECONOMY, 1871-1914: THE LIMITS OF … grocers fell. 5 The chain stores of Liptons, Home & Colonial, Maypole, and Pegrams established branches in …
Chronicles of the Mayors and Sheriffs of London
… Chronicles Insertions in the "Liber de Antiquis Legibus," of a later date. Be it remembered, that at Vespers on the … In this year there was a hard frost during Christmas week; and throughout this year continued the dearth of corn, and … be ousted, and the aforesaid wall restored to its proper state, as is before stated." Caernarvon: meaning Edward II. …
A History of the County of Chester
… Later medieval Chester 1230-1550 City and crown, 1237-1350 LATER MEDIEVAL CHESTER 1230-1550 City and crown, 1237-1350 Although the Crown's annexation of the Norman earldom of Chester in 1237 made no immediate … out instructions described as his 'first recorded act of state' as a 'responsible adviser of the Crown'. 4 In 1270 he …
A History of the County of Chester
… Later medieval Chester 1230-1550 City government and politics, 1350-1550 CITY GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS, 1350-1550 The decay of the guild merchant By the mid 14th century the roles of …
A History of the County of Chester
… Later medieval Chester 1230-1550 Economy and society, 1230-1350 Economy and society, 1230-1350 By the … Chester was a prosperous trading centre with a market of regional importance, two fairs, and a port. Its economy … 35; Cart. Chester Abbey, ii, p. 341. Cf. Cal. of Deeds and Papers of Moore Fam. (R.S.L.C. lxvii), no. 999; B.L. Add. Ch. …
A History of the County of Chester
… Later medieval Chester 1230-1550 Economy and society, 1350-1550 ECONOMY AND SOCIETY, 1350-1550 Medieval Chester housed no industry of national importance and, as a west-facing port, was unable … 1; ZSR 399, rot. 1; ZSR 466, rot. 1. Cal. of Deeds and Papers of Moore Fam. (R.S.L.C. lxvii), no. 1028. C.C.A.L.S., …