The every day book: or a guide to the year: describing the popular amusements, sports, ceremonies, manners, customs, and events incident to the three hundred and sixty-five days in past and present timesWilliam Tegg, 1866 |
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... called the high gate ; as the land became cleared of wood , houses arose near the spot , and hence the village now called Highgate . It seems probable , that the first dwelling erected here was the gate - house . The occupier of the inn ...
... called the high gate ; as the land became cleared of wood , houses arose near the spot , and hence the village now called Highgate . It seems probable , that the first dwelling erected here was the gate - house . The occupier of the inn ...
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... called the " Fox " and the " Fox under the Hill , " is nearly at the top of the road from Kentish Town to Highgate , and though not the most remarked perhaps , is certainly the most remarkable house for " swearing on the horns ...
... called the " Fox " and the " Fox under the Hill , " is nearly at the top of the road from Kentish Town to Highgate , and though not the most remarked perhaps , is certainly the most remarkable house for " swearing on the horns ...
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... called a miroir , as having been used for the purpose of at- Perhaps tracting the birds within shot . you are not aware that in many parts of England a similar instrument is employed for catching the lark when in flight , and at ...
... called a miroir , as having been used for the purpose of at- Perhaps tracting the birds within shot . you are not aware that in many parts of England a similar instrument is employed for catching the lark when in flight , and at ...
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... called tintinnabula . The use of bells continued long un- known in the east , the people being called to public worship by strokes of wooden hammers ; and to this day the Turks pro- claim the beginning of their service , by ...
... called tintinnabula . The use of bells continued long un- known in the east , the people being called to public worship by strokes of wooden hammers ; and to this day the Turks pro- claim the beginning of their service , by ...
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... called curling , is de- scribed by the georgical poet , and will be better apprehended by being related in his numbers : it being premised that the time agreed on , or the appointment for playing it , is called the tryst ; the match is ...
... called curling , is de- scribed by the georgical poet , and will be better apprehended by being related in his numbers : it being premised that the time agreed on , or the appointment for playing it , is called the tryst ; the match is ...
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