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... formerly of this place . The font appears ancient ; it is composed of black apJorwerth marble , curiously carved , and supported by a cluster of pilasters , standing upon a pedestal . In Castle Street is a very old house , called the ...
... formerly of this place . The font appears ancient ; it is composed of black apJorwerth marble , curiously carved , and supported by a cluster of pilasters , standing upon a pedestal . In Castle Street is a very old house , called the ...
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... formerly possessed a market which is now dis- used . On Adwalton Moor , a battle was fought , in 1642 , between Battle the Earl of Newcastle , commanding for the king , and the parliamentary 1642 . general , Lord Fairfax , in which the ...
... formerly possessed a market which is now dis- used . On Adwalton Moor , a battle was fought , in 1642 , between Battle the Earl of Newcastle , commanding for the king , and the parliamentary 1642 . general , Lord Fairfax , in which the ...
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... Formerly a Alton : seated on the river Itchin , at no great distance from its source . It was anciently a more populous place than at present , the navi- place . Names of Places . 16 Alresford , Old 35 Alrewas HISTORICAL , ENTERTAINING ...
... Formerly a Alton : seated on the river Itchin , at no great distance from its source . It was anciently a more populous place than at present , the navi- place . Names of Places . 16 Alresford , Old 35 Alrewas HISTORICAL , ENTERTAINING ...
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... formerly sent a member to parliament , is governed by a bailiff and eight burgesses ; and the petty sessions are held here . There is a manufacture of linseys of some consequence , but generally speaking , the trade is much decayed . At ...
... formerly sent a member to parliament , is governed by a bailiff and eight burgesses ; and the petty sessions are held here . There is a manufacture of linseys of some consequence , but generally speaking , the trade is much decayed . At ...
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... Formerly a Alton : seated on the river Itchin , at no great distance from its source . populous place . It was anciently a more populous place than at present , the navi- Names of Places . 10 Alresford , Old 35 Alrewas HISTORICAL ...
... Formerly a Alton : seated on the river Itchin , at no great distance from its source . populous place . It was anciently a more populous place than at present , the navi- Names of Places . 10 Alresford , Old 35 Alrewas HISTORICAL ...
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