The Worthies of Westmorland: Or, Notable Persons Born in that County Since the Reformation, Volume 1J. Robinson, 1849 - Cumbria (England) |
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... Durham . The length of this county , from Heron - sike in the parish of Burton on the South , to where it adjoins to the counties of Cumberland and Durham on the North , is about forty miles ; and the breadth thereof is nearly the same ...
... Durham . The length of this county , from Heron - sike in the parish of Burton on the South , to where it adjoins to the counties of Cumberland and Durham on the North , is about forty miles ; and the breadth thereof is nearly the same ...
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... Durham , York , and Lancaster , was anciently the country of the BRIGANTES , who were subdued by the Romans ; and there are remaining many ancient monuments of the Romans in this county to this day . The great ROMAN CAUSEWAY went quite ...
... Durham , York , and Lancaster , was anciently the country of the BRIGANTES , who were subdued by the Romans ; and there are remaining many ancient monuments of the Romans in this county to this day . The great ROMAN CAUSEWAY went quite ...
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... Durham The land in Westmorland yielding better for grazing . And therefore they breed a large number of cattle yearly , and sell them out at three or four years of age * . And they make a considerable advantage by the sale of butter ...
... Durham The land in Westmorland yielding better for grazing . And therefore they breed a large number of cattle yearly , and sell them out at three or four years of age * . And they make a considerable advantage by the sale of butter ...
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... Durham . § This College was founded in 1340 , by Robert Egglesfield , Confessor to Philippa Queen of Edward iii . ( from whence it is called Queen's College ) for a Provost and 12 Fellows , since in- creased to 16 , to be chosen from ...
... Durham . § This College was founded in 1340 , by Robert Egglesfield , Confessor to Philippa Queen of Edward iii . ( from whence it is called Queen's College ) for a Provost and 12 Fellows , since in- creased to 16 , to be chosen from ...
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... Durham , a period of thirteen years or thereabouts . To this College ( according to Godwin ) he was a liberal benefactor . While Provost , namely , in September 1503 he was made Prebendary of Strenshall in the County of York ; and in ...
... Durham , a period of thirteen years or thereabouts . To this College ( according to Godwin ) he was a liberal benefactor . While Provost , namely , in September 1503 he was made Prebendary of Strenshall in the County of York ; and in ...
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Page 75 - Twas Presbyterian true blue; For he was of that stubborn crew Of errant saints, whom all men grant To be the true church militant; Such as do build their faith upon The holy text of pike and gun; Decide all controversies by Infallible artillery; And prove their doctrine orthodox By apostolic blows and knocks...
Page 35 - Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
Page 35 - She is not afraid of the snow for her household : for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
Page 228 - Is that poor man that hangs on princes' favours ! There is, betwixt that smile we would aspire to, That sweet aspect of princes, and their ruin, More pangs and fears than wars or women have ; And when he falls, he falls like Lucifer, Never to hope again.
Page 229 - The image of his Maker, hope to win by it? Love thyself last: cherish those hearts that hate thee; Corruption wins not more than honesty. Still in thy right hand carry gentle peace, To silence envious tongues. Be just, and fear not: Let all the ends thou aim'st at be thy country's, Thy God's...
Page 228 - Farewell, a long farewell, to all my greatness ! This is the state of man ; to-day he puts forth The tender leaves of hope, to-morrow blossoms, And bears his blushing honours thick upon him : The third day comes a frost, a killing frost ; And,— when he thinks, good easy man, full surely His greatness is a ripening, — nips his root, And then he falls, as I do.
Page 221 - Wisdom for a man's self is in many branches thereof a depraved thing. It is the wisdom of rats, that will be sure to leave a house somewhat before it fall. It is the wisdom of the fox, that thrusts out the badger, who digged and made room for him. It is the wisdom of crocodiles, that shed tears when they would devour.
Page 171 - Self-love but serves the virtuous mind to wake, As the small pebble stirs the peaceful lake ; The centre moved, a circle straight succeeds, Another still, and still another spreads ; Friend, parent, neighbour, first it will embrace; His country next, and next all human race...
Page 35 - She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
Page 229 - Love thyself last ; cherish those hearts that hate thee; Corruption wins not more than honesty. Still in thy right hand carry gentle peace, To silence envious tongues. Be just, and fear not : Let all the ends thou aim'st at be thy country's, Thy God's and truth's ; then if thou fall'st, O Cromwell, Thou fall'st a blessed martyr.