The History of Preston, in Lancashire: Together with The Guild Merchant, and Some Account of the Duchy and County Palatine of Lancaster |
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... according to the tradition handed down to them from their fore- fathers . Certain it is that this place asserts its antiquity by various monuments of antient date , as stones with in- scriptions , tesselated pavements , Roman coins ...
... according to the tradition handed down to them from their fore- fathers . Certain it is that this place asserts its antiquity by various monuments of antient date , as stones with in- scriptions , tesselated pavements , Roman coins ...
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... gentle elevation above the Ribble , about fifteen miles from the confluence of that river with the Irish sea , and in the centre of a country abounding in rich and varied landscapes . According to the opinions 8 Modern Description of •
... gentle elevation above the Ribble , about fifteen miles from the confluence of that river with the Irish sea , and in the centre of a country abounding in rich and varied landscapes . According to the opinions 8 Modern Description of •
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... According to the opinions of some antiquaries , this town rose into existence on the decay of the ancient city of Ribchester , a city which is now reduced to the humble condition of a village , about eleven miles distant from Preston ...
... According to the opinions of some antiquaries , this town rose into existence on the decay of the ancient city of Ribchester , a city which is now reduced to the humble condition of a village , about eleven miles distant from Preston ...
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... according to a guild order made in the reign of Edward III . , 1328 , on the Monday previous to the election of his successor , sum- mons the bailiffs to appear before him and the burgesses , to pass the accounts of their stewardship ...
... according to a guild order made in the reign of Edward III . , 1328 , on the Monday previous to the election of his successor , sum- mons the bailiffs to appear before him and the burgesses , to pass the accounts of their stewardship ...
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... according to ancient and lawful usage . After which he tendereth_the following oath to the foreman only : - " You , with the rest of your brethren , are appointed to elect and choose one mayor , one bailiff , and one sub- bailiff ...
... according to ancient and lawful usage . After which he tendereth_the following oath to the foreman only : - " You , with the rest of your brethren , are appointed to elect and choose one mayor , one bailiff , and one sub- bailiff ...
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aforesaid afterwards aldermen Amounderness ancient annum Atherton attend bailiffs band of music Bart belonging borough of Preston brethren capital burgesses chancellor Charles charter Chester comit County Palatine cow-pasture crown ditto ditto duchy court Duchy of Lancaster Duke duly Earl of Derby Edward Edward III election elisors forest forest of Bowland franchises and liberties gentlemen George granted guild book guild mayor guild merchant Guild-hall Henry VII Hesketh Hoghton holden honour Horrocks incorporated inhabitants inrolled James John Burgoyne John Grimshaw John Horrocks Joseph King king's ladies Lancashire liberties thereof likewise Liverpool Lord mace manors Nicholas Grimshaw oath occasion Palatine of Lancaster parke parliament Pedder persons present prisoners Ralph Watson Receiver records rectoria reign rents retinue Richard Richard Newsham Robert royal seal sergeant Shuttleworth Stanley stewards Thomas Thos town of Preston town's various Walton William William Walton worship the mayor