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`liberty` Of Furness. What Does It Mean?

With regard to the following, could anyone please tell me what the word `liberty` means or refers to. "From 1537, the lordship of Furness was held by the Crown, and was granted to the Duke of...
15:43 Sat 15th Feb 20141 answer, last by Jonathan-Joe 17:04 Sat 15th Feb 2014
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War Time Marriage Certificate Question

Dont know if I`m posting the following question in the correct section but would appreciate any help you can offer. My late mother first married in 1942 at the age of 18. On the marriage certificate...
17:18 Sun 08th Dec 20133 answers, last by Sellergarth 12:47 Fri 13th Dec 2013
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Deposition To Duchy Court Of Lancaster By William Case

The Lancashire and Cheshire Record Society Publications Vol 32 pp 18 - 69 detail the compliant brought by William Case against Alexander Banks, Abbot of Furness Abbey for the destruction of the...
18:21 Fri 28th Jun 20132 answers, last by Sellergarth 19:02 Fri 28th Jun 2013
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Did Dorothy Wordsworth Visit The Robinson Family At Newbarns?

Whilst researching the history of my local area, Newbarns in Barrow in Furness, I was informed that in one of Dorothy Wordsworth`s diaries there is mention of her visiting a local family, the...
11:09 Thu 25th Apr 2013
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19Th Century Taxes

Whilst researching the history of my local area I came across a copy of a book in which, under the heading "Assessed Taxes 1816", the following items per house were taxed: Windows (6) 6 shillings and...
18:40 Fri 12th Apr 201312 answers, last by Sellergarth 15:33 Sun 14th Apr 2013
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Exercises For Scarred Vocal Cords?

Due to undergoing radiotherapy treatment in 1989 for cancer of the larynx (never smoked by the way) my left vocal cord has become scarred and unable to vibrate, hence my speaking voice is either a...
18:53 Sat 06th Apr 20135 answers, last by Sellergarth 20:27 Tue 09th Apr 2013
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Secret Symbols Of Catholicism Carved In Furniture.

Recently I was shown an intricately carved, antique wooden fire surround. Several of the carved designs appeared at first glance to be identical but on closer inspection revealed subtle differences. I...
21:28 Fri 22nd Mar 20136 answers, last by Sellergarth 10:16 Mon 25th Mar 2013
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Enfranchisement Of Farm Land

I am doing some research into the history of the area in which I live and frequently come across documents of `Enfranchisement` with regard to farmland. Am I correct in assuming this is a legal term...
12:42 Fri 22nd Mar 20138 answers, last by Sellergarth 10:31 Sat 23rd Mar 2013
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Veg Soup, Help Required.

I made some `golden`veg soup (carrots, swede, potato, leek, onion, garlic and veg stock) a couple of days ago but I think I added too much carrot and swede as that is all the soup tastes of. Does...
14:14 Sun 17th Feb 20137 answers, last by whiskeryron 18:10 Sun 17th Feb 2013
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Why Was Land Given To Monasteries And Abbeys?

Before the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1536 the Abbeys of England were very wealthy, owning vast areas of land. Why was so much of this land gifted to them?...
17:33 Wed 13th Feb 20138 answers, last by Sellergarth 16:30 Sun 17th Feb 2013
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Regarding The Medieval Vilage, What Was The Purpose Of The `infield`?

I have read that the `infield` of the village was a field in close proximity to the village which was kept under constant cultivation. But why? I assumed that permanently keeping crops in one field...
21:58 Wed 06th Feb 20135 answers, last by Sellergarth 23:46 Wed 06th Feb 2013
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Confirmation Of The Meanings Of The Words `mease` And `tenement` When Referred To As Part Of A Medieval Village?

With reference to 16th and 17th century English villages what is the difference between a `mease` and a `tenement` when referred too in connection with the villager`s property? Thanks.
18:03 Thu 13th Dec 20124 answers, last by Sellergarth 18:44 Fri 14th Dec 2012

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