An Historical and Topographical Description of Chelsea, and Its Environs: Interspersed with Biographical Anecdotes of Illustrious and Eminent Persons who Have Resided in Chelsea During the Three Preceding Centuries, Volume 1T. Faulkner, 1829 - Chelsea (London, England) |
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... land were imprisoned , but they redeemed themselves for a vast sum of money . Notwithstanding which , Anno 19 . of that King , he banished them all ; and they remained in banishment 364 years ; till Oliver Cromwell restored them to ...
... land were imprisoned , but they redeemed themselves for a vast sum of money . Notwithstanding which , Anno 19 . of that King , he banished them all ; and they remained in banishment 364 years ; till Oliver Cromwell restored them to ...
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... land . This argument was subsequently published , and induced much approbation from various eminent persons connected with the law . In the course of his professional studies , Mr. Har- grave collected a very extensive library , the ...
... land . This argument was subsequently published , and induced much approbation from various eminent persons connected with the law . In the course of his professional studies , Mr. Har- grave collected a very extensive library , the ...
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... lands in Chelsea , yet is not any manner of mention made of this pipe or water- course . But , about five years after this , the Earl of Middlesex , having occasion for a spot of ground to be taken off the back kitchen yard of Sir ...
... lands in Chelsea , yet is not any manner of mention made of this pipe or water- course . But , about five years after this , the Earl of Middlesex , having occasion for a spot of ground to be taken off the back kitchen yard of Sir ...
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... land , situate opposite the little houses near the Conduit in the King's Road , which Sir Hans Sloane offered - it was agreed to return thanks to Sir Hans Sloane , in the name of the Parish , for the favour of giv- ing them this piece ...
... land , situate opposite the little houses near the Conduit in the King's Road , which Sir Hans Sloane offered - it was agreed to return thanks to Sir Hans Sloane , in the name of the Parish , for the favour of giv- ing them this piece ...
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... land . " The present ground was enlarged in the year 1790 , by a further grant from Lord Cadogan . Here are tombs and monuments in memory of the following persons : - Emor North , Apothecary , died June 4 , 1761 , aged 48. Mrs. North ...
... land . " The present ground was enlarged in the year 1790 , by a further grant from Lord Cadogan . Here are tombs and monuments in memory of the following persons : - Emor North , Apothecary , died June 4 , 1761 , aged 48. Mrs. North ...
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