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Stubborn Tap Head Screw.

Has anyone any ideas how to remove a `stubborn` screw to allow me to remove the tap head from the hot tap of the bathroom washbasin? I`ve tried soaking with WD40 and leaving for a few days on several...
22:19 Mon 01st Dec 201421 answers, last by Dizmo 18:52 Wed 03rd Dec 2014
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Nikon D3100 Advice For Taking Photos In Snow?

Going on holiday to Austria in January and was wondering if anyone has any advice regarding getting the best results when taking photos of snow in bright sunlight and clear blue sky? I will be using a...
17:40 Sun 30th Nov 201413 answers, last by EDDIE51 13:50 Thu 04th Dec 2014
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Initials On A Hose Date Stone.

Hi all, Has anyone any idea what the following initials could stand for which are on a date stone above the doorway of an old property near my house. E I C 1764 I know the initials usually are those...
17:46 Tue 25th Nov 20144 answers, last by Sellergarth 14:05 Fri 28th Nov 2014
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Beerhouse, Prohibited Hours And Travellers.

In 1885 the landlady of my local pub, then a beerhouse, was fined for selling beer during prohibited hours. Her defence argued that the men who purchased the beer told her they lived more than three...
18:06 Tue 25th Nov 20144 answers, last by Sellergarth 18:50 Tue 25th Nov 2014
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Tile Cutting Works

Hello all, Whilst undertaking some local research I found a reference in the 1901 census to a lady who was described as a `Tile Cutting Works Proprietress`. Does anyone have any idea what sort of...
07:23 Thu 20th Nov 20146 answers, last by Sellergarth 20:43 Fri 21st Nov 2014
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Refreshment House 1901

I have seen a reference to a 1901 Belfast refreshment house and wondered if it would have been licensed to sell beer, wines and spirits or did it just sell tea, coffee etc? Any info would be...
17:33 Sun 02nd Nov 20144 answers, last by Sellergarth 21:04 Sun 02nd Nov 2014
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Shipowner And Portuguese Vice Consul?

Whilst undertaking some local history research I came across the following entry in the 1871 census: Joseph Fisher (27) Portuguese Vice Consul and Shipowner. I can find no further reference to...
18:44 Wed 29th Oct 20143 answers, last by Sellergarth 20:42 Fri 31st Oct 2014
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Occupation/accommodation Lane

Is there any difference between an `Occupation` Lane and an `Accommodation` Lane in reference to accessing farmland in years gone by? Thanks....
20:21 Mon 21st Jul 20142 answers, last by Sellergarth 21:23 Tue 22nd Jul 2014
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What Is The Meaning Of `hollow`in Hollow Lane?

Near to where I live is a road named Hollow Lane. Although it`s a hill there is no obvious `hollow` as the road levels out at the bottom of the hill. Does the word `hollow` have any historical meaning...
14:57 Sun 13th Apr 20148 answers, last by Sellergarth 12:17 Mon 14th Apr 2014
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Jacobs Boxes

I came across a reference in the Borough Accounts of 1883 to the number of `WC`s and Jacobs Boxes`that were in existence at that time in my area. Does anyone have any idea what a `Jacobs Box` was? I...
16:09 Sat 05th Apr 20148 answers, last by Sellergarth 20:56 Tue 08th Apr 2014
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How Did The Enfranchisement Of Farm Land In 1865 Aid The Development Of The Land?

I know that I asked a question last year about `Enfranchisement` and I thought that I understood what it was all about, until I read the following and now I`m more confused than ever! "The steady...
15:10 Sun 23rd Mar 20145 answers, last by Sellergarth 14:21 Thu 27th Mar 2014
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Help With Reference Abbreviation.

I`ve been reading part of `A History of the County of Lancaster: Volume 8` pages 304-319 (The Parish of Dalton) from: http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=53321#fn The reference for...
21:20 Wed 12th Mar 20143 answers, last by Peter Pedant 23:36 Thu 20th Mar 2014
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17Th Century Tenant Farmers Acquiring Ownership Of Their Land.

An Act of Parliament passed in 1660 abolished feudal tenures and services, which in effect gave tenant farmers ownership of their land. But what benefit was this to the Lord of The Manor? Surely...
15:57 Sat 15th Feb 20142 answers, last by Sellergarth 14:35 Sun 16th 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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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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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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