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Names mentioned more than once on a page are indexed only once. Names of places are printed in italics.

ABER CONWY, 64; Screen, 79, 81, Amounderness, tithe-barns, 189, 191 82, 83 , Watling Street, 198-200 Accrington, records, 226 , wells, 183 Act of Parliament, re coinage, 14 , windmills, 182, 191 , re gift to Charles II, 18-9 , Wyresdale Abbey, 196-8 Adams Weekly Courant, 150, 151, 153 Anderton, Christopher, 21 ; James, 21 ; Addison, Thomas, 92 Lawrence, 12, 18, 19, 20, 21 Admiralty, Board of, 170 Anderton, records, 229 Africa, cargo for, 17 Ansdell, Samuel, 149 Allerton, 94, no Apprenticeship, importance of, 8 Halt, 87 , terms of, 9 , , Manor of, 86, 87, 90, 100 Aragon, Katherine of, 79 , records, 227 Archaeological remains, 193-202 Alston-with-Hothersall, minor names, I Si- Aris, , 149, 153 219 passim Annitage, Thomas, 149 Altcar, records, 229 Armour, 141 AmWeside, 107 , Arnside, 174, 175 Amounderness, field names, 181-222 , Arthur, prince, 79, 81 , agriculture, 193 Artificers, statute of, 8 , antiquity, 185-9, 203 Ashhurst, Henry, 143 , archaeology, 193-202 Ashton, James, 21 ; Thomas, 21 , beacons, 189 Ashton, 28, 34, 35, 37, 40, 53, 56 , boggarts, 182, 193 , Five Lane Ends, 39, 46, 47 , cloth industry, 189 , Four Lane Ends, 45 , crosses, 183 , Lea Road, 29 , Danes Pad, 199-200 , minor names, 181-219 passim , dialect, 214-9 , Plough Inn, 29 , clove-cotes, 191-2 , Sidgreaves Lane, 29 , ducking stools, 182, 192 , Stakes, 33, 35, 36 , earthworks, 194-6, 201-2 Ashton and Lea, court books, 58 , history, 181-222 Ashton-on-Rtbble, 38 , hobbs, 193 Ashton-under-Lync, 58 , interpretation, 181-219 passim , records, 228 , kilns, 189-90 Ashworth, records, 228 , local accidents, 193 Askew, John, 161 , local legends, 193 Aspinal, Thomas, 21 ; William, 21 , marl pits, 190-1 Astbury, screen, 64, 65, 67, 69, 70, ^\, 82, , maypoles, 192 83 , mediaeval, 182, 185-9, 2I2 , stalls, 82 , mills, 183 Astley, Luke, 153 , modern 181-222 Atherton, Thomas, 7 , open fields, 184 Aughton, records, 227, 229 , pinfolds, 192 Aymestrey, Here/., screen, 82, 83 , quarries, 190 Ayscough, Peter, 92 , roads, ancient, 182, 198-201 ,'Roman roads, 198-201 , salt refineries, 189-90 , sand pits, 191 BABERIES, 82 , saw pits, 190 Backbarrow, 174 , Scandinavian elements, 204 n Backhouse, John, 155 , Scandinavian settlements, 202- Baddiley, tympanum, 67 14 Bailey, F. A., 99, too, 114 , stocks, 189 Bailey, R. T. " St. James' Mount, Liver­ , stone circles, 194 pool," 101-5 , tan pits, 190 Baines, Edward, 164, 166, 175, 180 Index.

Baldwin, Christopher, 15, 21, 2*6 ; Gilbert, Blackpool, highway to, 27 18. 19, 21 ; Henry, 17 ; James, 21 ; journey to, 33 John, r3, 21 ; Ralph, 7, 15, 21 ; Mayor of, 47 Robert, 7, 13, 19, 20, 21 ; Samuel, Oxford Hotel, 47, 50 21 ; Thomas, 149, William, 13, 18, Preston Old Road, 46 19. 20, 21 rate books, 225 Banister, Christopher, 31 Town Clerk, 47 Banks (Bancks, Bank), Adam, 5, 6, 9, 13, Whitegate Drive, 54 15, 20, 21, 22 ; Charles, 20, 22 ; Blacon, 109 Christopher, 22; Gerard, 13, 14, Blair, F. G., 179 20, 22 ; Gilbert, 13 ; Humphrey, Bland, G. M., 179 5, 6, 22 ; James, 21, 22 ; John, 22 ; Blare Ray, Staffs., screen, 65, 70, 7r Ralph, 5, 6, 18, 22 ; Richard, 22 ; Blundell, diary, 145 ; Nicholas, 16, 17 ; Robert, 6, 12, 19, 20, 22 ; Thomas, William, 88 5, 6, 12, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 ; Boggarts, r82, 193 William, 6, 13, 20, 21, 22 Bolton (Boulton), George, 22 ; Gilbert, 22 ; Barlow, John, 99 ; Margaret, 99 James, 22 ; Thomas, 22 ; William, Barnacre, minor names in, 181-219 passim 22 Barnacre-with-Bonds, records, 230 Bolton, 50 Barnard, Mr., 146 , Guardians' records, 225 Barren (Baron), John, 13, 22 ; Ralph, 4 ; , Little, manorial records, 225 Thomas, 22 Boscoparn, Richard of, 28 ; William of, 28 Barrow, Gilbert, 22 ; Hugh, 22 ; James, Boult, Joseph, 179 22 ; John, 22, 176 ; memorial, 176 ; Boulton, see Bolton Robert, 19, 22 ; Thomas, 18, 19, 22 Bowers, Miles, 153 Barrow, 176 178 Bowland, forest of, 52 , Cape, 176 Boys, Robert, 13, 22 , Point, 176 Bradshaw (Bradshaigh), James, 22 ; John, , port of, 172 22 ; Roger, r4 Barthomley, screen, 65, 70, 71 Brancker, Benjamin, 155 ; John, 155; Barton, minor names in, 181-219 passim Mrs., 155 Beacon, Bell Boat, 163 Brandon, Charles, 67 Beeby, captain, 151 Brassey, Lord, 172 Beetham, 173 Brawne, see Brown Bellfounder, 25 Brereton, Mr., 146 ; Robert, 157 ; Thomas Belshavv (Belsher, Belshire), Harry, 22 ; 149 Richard, 21, 22 ; Thomas, 13, 22 ; Brereton, tympanum, 67 William, 13 Brewer, ,32 Berkeley-Weld, J. F., 227 Bridge, John, 103, 104 Berry, Jane, 99 : Peter, 98, 99 ; Richard, Bridge, Dow, 49, 50, 56 98, 99 ; Sarah, 98, 99 , Peel, 49, 56 Berry, R. J. A., " An enquiry into the Bridges in Little Marion, 29 supposed connection of the founder Briggs, Edward, 22 ; James, 22 ; Robert, of Peter Lathom's charity with the 22 ; Thomas, 22; William, 3, 12, Lathoms of Parbold," 85-100 18, 22 BMey, Staffs., screen, 71 Brighouse (Brighurst), James, 13, 20, 22 ; Beverley, stalls, 82 William, 21, 22 Bewdley, 22n Bristol, 81 Bickerstaffe, township, 94 , newspaper, 146 Billinge, 90 , pewterers of, 2 Bilsborrmei, minor names in, 181-219 passim Brittain, Richard, 109 Birch, Walter de Hoghton, 47 Britton, Joshua, 177 Birkenhead, ship built at, 162 Brocke, Philip, 22 Birmingham Gazette, 149, isr, r$3, 154 Brockholes, minor names in, 181-219 passim , Moor Street, 151 Bromley, James, 87, 88, 97 ; Mrs., 97, 98, , traveller from, 27 99 ' Birtle-ieith-Bamford, records, 228 Brooke, R., 180 ; Richard, 145 Bispliam, 30, 31, 85, 92, 93, 94 Broughton, 226, 227 , minor names in, 181-219 passim , minor names in, 181-219 passim Blackburn, 49 Brown (Brawne), Christopher, 21, 22 ; Alfred, 225 James, 18, 19, 20, 22 ; John, 22, Standard, 225 34 ; Oliver, 22 ; P.C., 180 ; Ralph, Blackley, "records, 228 4 ; R. Stewart, 85, 87, 100 ; Robert, Blackpool, 38, 45, 46, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 164 12, 17, 20, 22, 23 ; Roger, 13, 20, , Aviation Week, 50 23 ; William, 7, 18, 19, 23 , bathing at, 33 Brownbill, J., 100, r8o , Corporation of, 46, 47, 53, 54, 55 Bruer, Walthew, 28 , Fluke Hall, 166 Bryning-with-Kellamergh, minor names in, , Fox Hall, 166 i8i-2rg passim Index. 239

Buckley, Edward, 13, 23 Clifton, Cuthbert, 29, 108, no ; estates, Bugeildy, Radnorsh., screen, 77 48 ; family, 29 ; Mr., 45 ; MSS, Bulkeley, William, 157 58 ; Talbot, 48 ; Thomas, 32, 36, Buller, John, 36 37, 38, 39, 4°, 4i ; Trustees, 46, 47 Bullock, Hugh, 23 ; Robert, 23 ; Roger, Clifton, 29, 33, 44, 45, 49, 55, 56 7, 13, 23 ; Thomas, 13, 18, 23 , by-pass, 57 Burgess (Burges), Thomas, 20, 23 ; Wil­ , Grange Farm, 48 liam, 23 , manor court, 34 Burghill, Here/., screen, 77 Marsh, 37, 38, 41 Burgoyne, William, 23 , turnpike, 42 Burscough, 99 , windmill, 29 , Hall, 92 Clifton-ivith-Salwick, 39, 47 , Priory, founder of, 86, 98 , Court Books, 58 , records, 229 , Manor of, 38 , township, 94 , minor names in, 181-219 passitn Burskoe, Thomas, 32 Clitheral, Thomas, 32 Clitheroe, Borough records, 225 , records, 226 Cloth Industry, 189 , Clun, 77 , minor names in, 181-219 passim Clyntiog Fawr, screen, 64 Callender, John, 104 Cobham, Mrs., 151 Camden, , 101 Cockerham, registers and records, 225 Campbell, Charles, 35 ; John, 35, 37; Cockersand, 171 Margaret, 38 ; Thomas, 34, 36, 37 ; Abbey, 28, 168 William, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38 , chartulary, 28, 58 Canals, records of, 225 , perch at, 170 Carleton, minor names in, 181-219 passim Coinage, act for improving, 14 Carlisle diocese, plate in, 26 Colborne, , 226 Carnforth, iron works, 172 Conwy Castle, constable of, 81 Cascob, church, 77 Cookson, Miss, 227 Case, Jonathan, 150 Coppull, records, 229 Casson, Richard, 23 ; Robert, 23; Thomas, Corns, S., 227 9, 23 ; William, 9. Cottam, minor names in, 181-219 passim , John, 13, 20, 23 ; Roger, 23 ; Cottrell, John, 23 ; H. H., in, git, 1711 Thomas, 13. See also Cottrell Thomas, 23. See also Catterall Catterall, minor names in, 181-219 passim Cowban, William, 32 Chadderton, records, 228 Cowell, Nicholas, 23 ; William, 23 Chapman, Caseley, 23 Crawford, Earl of, 9 Charity, Peter Lathom's, 85-100 Crewe, Randle, log Charles II, nation's free gift to, 18-9 Crisp, John, 89 Charnley's Farm, 51 Critchlowe, James, 23 Chatburn, records, 226 Crompton, records, 228 Cheadle, screen, 65, 70 Crosbie, William, 104 Cheshire, records, 229 Crosby, 88 Chester, 153 , lightship at, 162, 163. See also Bishop of, 8, 157 Great Crosby Boughton, 151 Crosby-on-Eden, pewter plate at, 26 Cathedral, screen, 67 Crosby Ravensworth, pewter plate at, 26 Consistory Court, 85 Cross, W. A., 100 Courant, 154, 155 Crossley, F. H., " Concerning certain des- craft guilds, 2 signs in screens and stallwork found creek of, 168 in the borderland of and evvterer of, 26 Wales," 59-84 erjeanty of the Bridge Gate, 109 Croston, Annals of, 92, 100 wills at, 17 , rector of, 91, 92, 100 Chetham Library, 89 , register of, 90, 91, 100 Childwall, churchwardens of, 109 , township, 93, 94 , registers, 15, 16 Cuckstools, 182, 192 Chipping, rental of, 228 Culcheth, William, 23 Chirbury, Montgom., Priory, 64, 81, 83 Culloden, battle of, 102 Cholmondeley, Earl of, 149 Cumberland, William Augustus, Duke of, Chorley, Richard, 143 102 Charley, church, 226 ^ Cunliffe, Foster, 149 ; Mr. Bailiff, 103 Church plate, 15, 16, 26 Cirencester, screens, 63, 64 Clark, G. E., 227 DALTON, township of, 94 Claughton, niinor names in, 181-219 passim Danes Pad, 199-200 Clcveley, minor names in, 181-219 passim Daresbury, screen, 63, 64, 67, 71, 73, 74 240 Index.

Davis, Joseph, 157 FAIR, Thomas, 47 De Hoghton MSS., 28« Fairbrother (Farbrother), Edward, 23 ; Denham, captain, 162 ; H. M., 180; John, 13, 23 ; William, 23 Thomas, 157 Fairclough, John, 23 ; Thomas, 23 Deptford Strand, 171 Fairford, Glouc., screen, 65 Derby, Countess of, 29 ; Earls of, 86 Fairer, William, 100 Dialect words, 214-9 Farington, William, 33 Dickins, Dr., 146 ; Mrs., 146 Faritigton, highway assessments, 225 Dickinsou (Dicconson), Edward, 95 ; Fearon and Eyes, chart of, 170, 172 Eleanor, 95 ; family, 89 ; Marger}', Fenncll, Joseph, 113, 139 95 ; Robert, 177 ; William, 95 Field names, 45 Dickson, VV. J. & Sons, 226. See also , of Amounderness, 181-222 Dixon Findlay, , 180 Ditton, no Fishwick, minor names in,- 181-219 passim , records, 229, 230 , Peter Hesketh, 166 Dixon, Mr., 47. See also Dickson Fleetieood, founder of, 166 Dockacres, 172 , lighthouse in, 166 Doclson, W. M., 73 , port of, 166-7, 172 Douglas Navigation Canal, 225 Fleming, John, 108, no ; Michael Le, Dove-Cotes, 191-2 107 ; MSS., 5 Dote Bridge, 28 Force, William, 23 Downes, Roger, 142, 143 Ford (Foard, Forde, Forth), Adam, 23 ; Downholland, court rolls, 229 Alderman, 8 ; Alexander, 18, 23 24 ; , rentals, 229 Arthur, 13, 20, 23 ; Christopher, Dragley Beck, 176 23 ; Edward, 23, 24 ; Elizabeth, 7 ; Draper, Joseph, 150 George, 23 ; Gerrard, 12, 19, 20, Drinkwater, Mr., 104 23, 24 ; Gilbert, 7, 12, 13, 18, 20, Dublin, Journal, 150 23, 24, 26 ; Hugh, 5, 18, 24 ; J. R., Ducking stools, 182, 192 180 ; James, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, Dugdale, , 87, 97, 100, no 23, 24 ; John, 7, 19, 23, 24 ; Law­ Durniug, 86 rence, 19, 23, 24; TNIargaret, 7 ; Michael, 23; Mr., 16, 17, 150; Richard, 24 ; Robert, 12, 13, 19, 20, 23, 24 ; Thomas, 12, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24 ; William, 3, 5, 9», 13, EARTHWORKS, 194-6, 201-2 20, 23, 24 Eastham, boat-house, 157 Formby, lightship, 162, 163 , ferry 154 Forton, minor names in, 181-219 passim East India Company, protest against, 147 Foster, Gerard, 24 ; John, 160 ; Mr., 102 ; Eccleston, Richard, 150, 151 William, 161 Eccleston, 88 Foy, Here/., screen, 65 , records, 229, 230 France (Fraunce), Humphrey, 24; R. , register, 90, 100 Sharpe, 99 ; Richard, 8, 24 r, township, 94 France, R. S., " The County Record Office, Eccleston, Great, minor names in, 181-219 Preston in 1945," 225-30 ; " The passim highway from Preston into the , Little, minor names in, 181-219 Fylde," 27-58 passim Franklin, , 176 , records, 226 Fraw, Richard, 8 Edwardson, William, 143 Freckleton, a port, 166 Egmont MSS, 148 Marsh, 37, 41, 54, 55, 56 Ellison, Peter, 93 , minor names in, 181-219 passim Elstoti, minor names in, 181-219 passim , records, 226, 227 Elswick, minor names in, 181-219 passim Fulieood, records, 226 Elton, records, 228 , Watlingstreet Road, 28 Enfield, William, 180 Furness Railway, making of, 175 England and Wales, screens etc., in border­ Fylde, highway from Preston into, 27-58 land of, 59-84 , Rural District Council, 46, 47, 48, English Lea, Watling Street in, 28 49, 53, 55 Entwistle, S., 226 , travel in the, 34 Eston, Arthur of, 28 ; Richard of, 28 Water Board, 52 Evans, R. and J., 162 Everard, William, 223 Everton, Anabaptist Church, 155 GAMEL OVER SAVOCK, bridge of, z! , Hill, 101 Gamlin, Hilda, 180 Exchequer, court of, 168 Gardner (Gardiner), Ellen, 7; James, Excommunication by Anglican church, 8 24 ; William, 7 Eyes, Edward, 179 Garston, 113 Eyeton, Here/., screen, 77 , manor, 108, iro Index. 241

Geldart, Joseph, 178, 179 Hartcliffe, Charles, 21, 24 Georgia, Liverpool's connection with, 148 Hartley, Charles, 21, 24 ; Mr., 171 Gerrard (Gerard), James, 24 ; Myles, 5 ; Harvey (Harvie, Harvy), Edmund, 18, 20, Piers, 5; Thomas, 5, in, 116; 24; James, 13, 20, 24; John. 20, William, 24 21, 24 ; William, 24 Gibson, , log Haslingdcn, records, 228 Gildart, Alderman, 103 ; F., 153 ; Richard Hawkes, Arthur J., 511 148, 149 Hawthorne and Co., 162 Gill, Thomas, 151 Haydock, Peter, 164 Gillow, Joseph, 86, 87, 100 Healey, Mr., 53 Glasebrook, James, 24 Heap, Joseph, 47/1 Glasson, 168 Heaton, Little, records, 228 , Dock, 171 Helme, William, 28 Glover, Robert, g, 24 ; William, 9, 24 Henderson, Mr., 162 Glyrme, , 74 Heraldic badges, 81 Goodacre, Edward B., 21 Hereford, screen, 64 Goodwill, John, 148 Hesketh, Fleetwood, 168 Goore, see Gore Heskin, township, 94 Goosnargh, minor names in, 181-219 passim Hest Bank, 173, 174, 175 Gore (Goore). Charles, 157; Elizabeth, Heys (Heyes), , 99 ; John, 24, 92, 95 ; 223 ; John, 223-4 ; Thomas, 223 ; Margaret, 99 ; Rachel, 99 ; Rich­ William, 223 ard, 99 ; William, 13, 24 Cornell, Peter, 16 ; Robert, 24 Hcylwp, church, 77 Gradwell, Jane, 151 ; John, 151 Hcysluim, 172 Grayson, Edward, 157 Heywood, Thomas, 109 Great Crosby, horse race at, 16. See also Highway from Preston into , Crosby 27-58 Greaves Town, 35 Highways, condition in winter, 33 Green, Alexander, 24 ; George, 17 ; Gil­ , early state of, 27 . bert, 24 ; Hamlet, 8, 18, 19, 20, , mediaeval, 27-9 24 ; James, 26 ; Richard, 13, 20, , modern, 45-58 24 ; Robert, 17 ; Thurstan, 24 , igth century, 41-5 Greenhalgh-with-Thistleton, minor names in, , regulations re, 30 181-219 passim , repairs of, 30-3, 43-4 Gregson, G., 176; Matthew, no; S., , I7th and i8th century, 29-41 177 ; William, 103 , traffic density on, 57-8. See also Gresford, Denbighsh., screen, 64, 82, 83 Roads , stalls, 82 Hilbre Island, 160 Griffith, R., 180 Hindley, Alice, 7 ; Gilbert, 7, 24 ; Ralph, GrimsargJi, minor names in, 181-219 passim 24 Guilds, rules of, 6 Hobbs, 193 Hodgson (Hodson), James, 21, 24 ; John, 32 ; William, 50 HACKI\'SALL, minor names in, 181-219 Hoghton, Charles, 37; Charles do, 45 ; passim deeds, 58 ; estates, 48 ; H. de, Haigh, 91, 96, 98 45 ; Henry, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39. Hall, 141 40, 41 ; James de, 47, 48 ; Mr., 28 ; Haighion, minor names in, 181-219 passim MSS, 58 ; rental of, 33 ; Richard, Hale, saltworks at Dungeon, 150 34. See also Hough ton Halebank, no Holdeii, Richard, 17 Halewood, no Holding, Peter, 93 Halliwell, William, 92 Holleth, minor names in, 181-219 passim Halliwell, records, 227, 228 Holme, Randal, no Halsall, court rolls, 229 Holt, Stanley church at, 64 , rentals, 229 Holyhead, Stanley church at, 64 , stalls, 82, 83 Hope, George, 4 Hambleton, minor names in, 181-219 passim Hopps, H., 179 , records, 226 Hopwood, muniments, 237-8 Hammerside Hill, 175 Hopwood, records, 228 Hardhorn, Dam's Path Carr, 29 Hornby, Geoffrey, 177 ; John, 34 Hardhorn-ivith-Newton, minor names in, Horseman, Thomas, 155 181-219 passim Harwich, records, 227 , records, 226 Hothersall, minor names in, 181-219 passim Hardman, John, 21, 24, 26 ' Houghton, Thomas, 24. See also Hoghton Hardman and Leatherbarrow, 26 Houghton, Craven & Co., 226 Harleton, records, 229 How, John, 19, 24 Harper, John, 24 Hoyle Bank, 159 Harrison, , 226 Lake, 159 Harsley, Charles, 7 Huckmough, Elizabeth, 113, 140 242 Index.

Hughes (Hues), Captain, 149 ; William, 24 , Attorney-General, 92 Hughley, Shrops., screen, 64, 65, 67, 69, , Bridgemaster, 57 70, 71, 82, 83 , Bridges in, 225 Hulton, Roger, 227 ; William W. B., 4771 , Charity Commissioners' Report, 88, Hume, A., 180 ; Canon, 179 92, 93, 100 Hunter, James, 177, 179 , coal in, 93 Hutchinson, William, 180 , County Council, 45 Hutton, , 58 ; William, 27 , Main Roads and Bridges Committee, 45, 46 , maps, 225 JNCE, 4, 5 , oldest borough in, 2 , ferry, 154 , records, 225 Incc Blundell, records, 229, 230 , Yates' map of, 27 Jngol, minor names in, 181-219 passim Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Co., 49 Inskip, minor names in, 181-219 passim Lancaster, Abbey Scar, 171 'Ireland, Lawrence, 88 ; Thomas, 19 ; , assessed for ship money, 167 William, 3, 13, 18, 19 , attack on, 89 Ireland alias Kidd, James, 24 ; Thomas, Bridge, 168 24 ; William, 24 , buoy subscribed for, 167 Ireland, trade with, 147 Canal, 225 Iron mines, Urswick, 228 Castle, 94, 95 Iron ore, transport of, 174 Castle Hill, 178 Irthington, pewter plate, 26 , Chancery Court, 92 , Custom House, 168 , Duchy of, 87, too JAMAICA, earthquakes at, 154 , Duchy Court, 3 Jenny Brown Point, 172, 175 , earthquake at, 154 Johnson, Gerard, 13, 20, 24 ; Thomas, 102, Gazette, 226 103 , Mayor of, 167, 168, 171 Jolley, Ralph, 24 , North Wharf, 168 Jones, R., 155 ; Thomas, 76 , Plover Scar, 171 Just, Mr., 28 , Port of, 167-72 , reference to by Spenser, 167 i Landican, Lordship of, 151 KAYE, , 105 Langshaw, A., 226 ; Edward, 24 ; Gilbert, Keer, river, 172, 173 12, 19, 20, 21, 24; Henry, 4, 24; Kelamergh, minor names in, 181-219 Hugh, 24 ; James, 13, 19, 20, 21, passim 24, 25 ; John, 4, 25 ; Lawrence, Kelsall, Joseph, 44 16, 17, 25 ; Ralph, 13, 25 ; Robert, Kendal, 24 13, 18, 19, 25 ; Thomas, 25; , pewterers of, 2 William, 25. See also Topping. Kenderchurch, Here/., screen, 77 Larbrick, minor names in, 181-219 passim Kennedy & Glover, 100 Lasles, John, 32 Kent, river, 174, 175 Lathom, Alice, 91, 98 ; Ann, 98 ; Cath­ Rents Bank, 174 erine, 87, 89, 95 ; Christopher, 89, Kidd, James, 17; William, 3. See also 95 ; Edward, 86, 87, 96, 98, 142 ; Ireland Elizabeth, 86, 87, 96, 97, 98; Kilns, 189-90 George, 89 ; Henry, 90 ; John, 87, King's Pleas, Court of, 3 88, 96, 98 ; Martha, 98 ; Peter, 85- Kipling, P., 179 ; Rudyard, 179 100, 226 ; Rachel, 98, 99 ; Richard, Kirkham, Edward, 46 86, 87, 88, 89, 96, 97, 98 ; Sarah, 98, Kirkliam, 30, 31, 33, 38, 40, 41, 42, 45, 49, 99 ; Thomas, 86, 87, 88, 89, 92, 5°, 52 97, 98 ; William, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, , by-pass, 56, 57 96, 98 , Girls' Charity School, 226 Lathom, 98 , highways from, 27 , records, 230 , minor names in, 181-219 passim , Westhead, 230 , records, 226 Law, J. W., 53 , road to, 28 Layneld, Charles, 92 , Roman station at, 28 Layton-with-Warbreck, minor names in, , Urban District Council, 48, 225 181-219 passim Kuerden, MSS., 5 , rate books, 225 Le Fleming, see Fleming Lea, 33 LACY, Henry, 180 , Constable Lane, 28 Laird Bros., 162 , Deepdale Lane, 29 Laithwaite, Edmund, 24 ; James, 20, 24 ; , Gate Hotel, 38 Thomas, 24 Hall, 35, 36, 38, 42 Lakes, early guide to, 173 Lodge, 45

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Liverpool, St. James' Coffee House, 104 Lucas, John, 174, 180 , St. James' Mount, 101-5 Ludlow, Salop, baberies, 82 , St. James' Road, 102 , Pewterers' Guild, 9 , St. James' Walk, 101, 103, 104, 105 , screenwork from 63, 64, 69, 83 , St. John's Church, 102 , stallwork from, 81, 83 , St. Nicholas's Church, 101, IO3» , workshop centre, 79 , St. Paul's Church, 102 Castle, constable, 79 , St. Peter's Church built, 101 Prince Arthur at, 79 , St. Thomas's Church, 101, 156-7 Lund, 28 , Salthouse Dock, 149 , chapel, 42 , Sefton Park, 105 , church, 29 , shipbuilder of, 162 , Vicarage, 28 , shipping exhibition, 17 Lune river, 167 '- , ships of, 149, 150, 152 Lydiatg, 109 , silk winders of, 151 , Ireland of, 88 , South Dock, 149 Lyme, Legh of, 86, 88, 97 , Southern Ladies' Walk, 103 Lytham, 36, 37, 45, 54 , Sugar House, 154-5 , Clifton of, 29 , surveyor of, 179 , Mill, 164 , tallow chandler of, 151 , minor names in, 181-219 passim , Taylor's Mill, 161 , port of, 166 , The Dish, 17 St. Anncs, 56 , The Mount, lot, 105 Lytham Hall, steward's account book at, 15 , tobacco bill, 146 , Tower, 101 , Town Books, 16, 17 MACE, F. W., 159 , Town Clerk, 149, 153 Maclver, J. Colin, 159, 163, 180 , Town Hall, 101, 152-3 Maitland.'j. A. F., 180 , Upper Bootle Mark, 161 Malpas, Brereton Chapel, 69 , watchmaker of, 149 , Cholmondeley Chapel, 70 , Water Street, 17, 155, 157 , parclose screen, 69 , whaling from, 155 , screen, 65 , White Lyon, 149 Malta, Bishop of, 95 , Williamson's Advertiser, 224 Man, Isle of, 178 , windmills, 102, 104 , pewter plate in, 17 , Woolpack Inn, 16 Manchester, 58, 153 , York Street, 103. See also Allerton, , coaches to Blackpool from, 33 Cliildwall, Evcrton, Garston, Hale, , Chronicle, 226 Speke, Wavertree, West Derby and , Quarter Sessions, 7 Woolton , records, 228 Llananno, Radnorsh., screen, 65, 74 Manesty, Mr., 103 Llandderfel, screen, 71 Mcsrbury, pulpit, 71 Llandinabo, Here/., screen 65 Mariners, guild of, 171 Llanegryn, Merioneth, 62 , notices to, 160-2 Llanfair D.C., screen, 71 Markland, Ralph, 5 ; Robert, 3, 5, 25 Llanfair Waterdine, Salop, 64, 65, 71, 76 Marl-pits, 190-1 Llangurig, Montgomery, 77 Marsden, James, 25; Lawrence, 25 ; Llanidloes, screen, 74 Thomas, 13, 25, 153 ; William, 25 Llanrwst, screen, 65, 67, 71 Martin, Thomas, 25 ; William, 157 Llanwnog, Montgomery, screen, 71, 74 Marion, 31, 50 Llanyblodwel, screen, 71, 76 , Cemetery, 50 Lloyd's, 178 , Clifton Arms Hotel, 55 Loftos, Thomas, 47» Mere, 33 London, College of arms, 5 , New House Farm, 52 , Georgia Society, 148 , Parish Council, 48, 49, 50, 53, 58 , guild of pewterers, 13 , records, 225 , Lincoln's Inn Gate, 150 Marton, Great, 33, 46 , Mint, 14 , minor names in, 181-219 passim , pewter of, 5, 127 , Little, 29, 30, 32, 33, 46, 51, 52, 56 , pewterers of, 2 , Clifton Arms Hotel, 54 , pewterers charter, 10 , minor names in, 181-219 passim , Pewterers Company, i, 6 , windmill, 50, 51, 52 , Public Record Office, 18 Massey, Catherine, 89 ; William, 89 , Tower of, 14 Mather, James, 25 , Trinity House, 165, 170, 171, 172, Matthew, a priest, 77 178 Mawdsley, J. & Son, 224; Robert, 143; , Wills Coffee House, 150 William, 25 Long, family, 92 Mawdsley, 91, 92 Lowe, John, 13, 25 « , township, 93, 94 Index. 245

Mawkynson, John, 4, 25 Neu'ton-with-Scalcs, 39, 40, 41, 53 Maypoles, 192 , minor names in, 181-219 passim Mearley, records, 226 Newton (Manchester), records, 228 Measures, false, 5-6, 7 Neiutouni, screen, 65, 74 Meathop, Nether, Westmorland, records, Norbrcek, minor names in, 181-219 passim 226 Norris, Alexander, no ; Edward, 108, 109, Medcalfe, John, 155 no, in, 126; family, 5; Henry, Medlar, minor names in, 181-219 passim no ; John, no; papers, 145; Mercer, Robert, 143 ; Thomas, 32 Thomas, 108, no; William, 108, Mersey, river, 150 109, no, in, 113, 114 , salmon in, 113 North Lvdbury, screen, 82 Michdclchurch, Radnorsh., screen, 77 , records, 229, 230 Middleton, Mr., 170 Northendcn, screen, 65, 67, 70 Middlcton, churchyard, 227 Northwich, navigation to, 150 , records, 228 Norton, George, 148 , Salop, screen, 83 Nova Scotia, emigration to, 152 Midkurst, Sussex, 90 Milles, William, 25 Millom, 177 OKILL, John, 152 Mills, 164, 183. See also Windmills Oldliain, records, 228 Milner, see Leatherbarrow Open fields, 184 Milnthorpe, 174, 175, 177 Ordnance Survey, 164 Minor names, See under A moiuiderness Ormerod, , 74 Mint, master of, 14, 15 Ormes Head, 164 Mission, St. John Roman Catholic, 92, 95 Ormskirk, 95, 226 Mitchell, F, B., 226 ; screw pile, 166 , churchyard, 98 Mobberley, screen, 63, 65, 67 , Derby Chapel, 98 Mold, Stanley Church at, 64 , Peter Lathom's charity in, 85-100 Molyneux (Mollineux, Moullirieux), , , Quarter Sessions, 7 149 ; Caryl, viscount, 15 ; John, , records, 229 25 ; William, 143 , register, 90, 98, 99, 100 Montnouth, screen, 64 , township, 94 Montgomery, 64 Orrell, Gilbert, 25 ; Ralph, 25 ; Robert, , baberies, 82 ' 13, 20, 25 ; William, 25 , screen making in, 62 Oswaldtivistle, records, 226 , stalls, 8r Out Ravvliffe, minor names in, 181-219 Moorcroft, , 230 passim Moore, Edward, rog, no Over Darwen, records, 228 More, family, 108 Overtoil, 168 Morecambc, r68 , stone from, 177 , lighthouse, 172 , lightship, 171-2 Morte, Thomas, 143 Mossboroitgh, Lathom of, 86 PADIHAM, records, 226 Moston, records, 228 Parbold, Lathom of, 85-100 Mouldinge, Hugh, 25 Hall, 89 Murdock, James, 178 Parker, John, 76 Mythology, emblems of, 60 Parkgate, 149 Parkinson, captain, 170, 171 Parson, John, 17 NATEBY , minor names in, 181-219 Pateson, William, 31 Naylor, Matthew, 13, 21, 25 Patrishow, 73 * Neale, Thomas, 14 N Patrick (Patterick), Gerard, 13 ; James, 25 Nether Dcnton, pewter plate at, 26 Payne, John, 223 , minor names in, 181-219 Peace, Justices of, 31, 45 passim Peel liridge, 51 New Brighton, lifeboat, 163 , Four Lane Ends, 50, 51 Newburgh, township, 94, roo , Railway Bridge, 50 Newell, J. E., 60 Pemberton, Edward, 25 ; James, 20, 21, Newington, Ivor J. W., 100 25 ; Ralph, 25 Newsamc, Nicholas, 32 Pemberlon, 5 Newsham, minor names in, 181-219 passim Pennant, , 180 Newspapers, early Liverpool, 145 Pennant Mclangell, 62 , letters in, 41-2 Pennington, Nicholas, 25. See also Pinn- Newton, John, 157 ington Newton, 28, 41, 56 Penwortham, records, 230 , minor names in, 181-219 passim Pepys, Samuel, 19 , records, 226 Percival, ist Viscount, 148 Pewter communion plate, 15, 16, 26 246 Index.

Pewter, composition of, i Tuddington Hall, 89 , export of, 17 , Massey of, 89 , hawking of, 7 Puleston MSS, 150-1 , London, 127 Purvis, J. S., 63 , moulds for, 6 , stamping of, 14 5 , uses of, i 2UARRIES, 101, 102, 190 , value of, 15 2uicke, Robert, 143 Pewterers, 1-26 Piccope, ,89 Pichgar, Meyrick, 77 RABY, Janet, 171 Picton, , 104 ; J. A., 180 ; James, 108, Radcliffe, records, 228 109, no Radnor, screen, 64 Piel Harbour, 175, 176 Raikes Hall, 45 Pigot, , 225 Rainford, records, 229 Pilkington, James, 25 ; Jane, 99 ; Misses, Rampside, 177 227 ; Richard, 227 ; Thomas, 4, Ranget (a small irregular field), 210-1 25 ; William, 12, 19, 25 Ranson, Richard, 13, 20, 25 , minor names in, 181-219 passim Rathbone, Joseph, 157 Pilsworth, records, 228 Rawlinson, John, 170 Pinfolds, 192 Rawstone, R. A., 100 Pinnington, James, 25. See also Penning- Rebus in carving, 65, 70 ton. Record Office, Preston, 225 Platt, John, 3 ; Peter, 13, 25 Recusants, gr, 100, 109, in Plumpton, 31, 56 Rendscomb, Glouc., screen, 65 , minor names in, 181-219 passim Rennie, John, 175 , Great, 32 Renshaw, Henry, 17 , Little, 29, 30, 32, 33 Rheims, jackdaw of, 8 , Carr Lane, 32 Rhys, John, 77 , Hall, 50 Kibble, 36 Pococke, Bishop, 33 , Buoys in, 165, 166 Pole, Mr., 103 ; Richard, 79, 81 , Navigation Co., 164 Pollit, W. & Co., 50 1 , Wharfs on, 39, 41 , Pool, John, 108, no Kibble Bridge, rebuilding of, 226 Porter, R. E., 107 Ribby, 52 Potter & Co., 162 Hall, 45 Potter & Hodgkinson, 162 , minor names in, 181-219 passim Poulton, 30, 31, 168, 177 Ribby-with-Wrea, records, 227 , a port, 166 Ribohester, chantry, 228 , minor names in, 181-219 passim , records, 228, 230 Poulton-le-Fylde, port of, 166 , Roman road from, 28 Poulton-on-the-Sands, 172 Riding, see Ryding Powell, Edward, 230 ; Thomas, 142, 143 Rigby, Alexander, 25 ; James, 25 , minor names in, 181-219 passim Ripon, screens made at, 63 Preese, minor names in, 181-219 passim Risley, Thomas, 13, 25 ; William, 13, 20, Prescot, 100, 142, 143 25 Prestbury, 67 Rivington, records, 227 Preston, William, 17 Roads, ancient, 182, 198-201 Preston, 38, 40, 41, 42, 44, 46, 53, 54, 56, , Roman, 28, 182, 198-201. See also 58, 148, 153 Highways , assessed for ship money, 167 Robinson, Thomas, 32 Chronicle, 41-2 Rochdale, 7 , County Archives, I5» , records, 228 , County Record Office, 87,100, 225-30 Rogerson, William, 25 , Dock, 166 Roman dock, 172 , M.P. of, 166 roads, 28, 182, 198-201 , Market, 31, 33 Ronson, see Ranson , minor names in, 181-219 passim Roseacre, minor names in, 181-219 passim , Nelson Buoy, 165 , records, 226, 227 Pilot, 42 , landmark at, 168-70 , port of, 163-6 Roveson, Richard, 25 , quarter sessions, 49, 50, 52 Rowland, John, 169 Rural District Council, 48, 49 Royal Geographical Society, 176 -, Sessions at, 30 Royden,'E. B., 179 Preston & Wyre Railway, opening of, 43 Royton, records, 228 Price, W. F., 87, 89, 96, 106 Rufford, township, 94 Priest's holes, 109 Runcorn, screen, 67, 69, 71, 74 Pritchard, Owen, 157 ; William, 25 Rushworth, , non Profitt, , 113, 142 Russell, C. F., 96, 97 ' Index. 247

Russia, imports from, 148 briar, 163 ; Hamilton, 170 ; Irlam, Ruthin, Stanley Church at, 64 161 ; Meteor, 162 ; Milo, 162, 163; Rutter, Joseph, 151 Moewe, 163 ; Nelly, 150 ; North Rydal Hall, 107 Star, T-dt, ; Orion, 162 ; Planet, 162, Rydiiig (Rideing), Alexander, 13, 20, 21, 163; Prince, 162; Sarah, 152; 25 Scorpion, 152 ; Sirius, rb2, 163 ; Ryley, Cuthbert, 32 Star, 162 ; Sunbeam, 172 ; The Three Sisters, 177 ; Tobin, 162 Ship money, levy of, 167 ST. ANNES, 45 Shipbuilders, 162 St. Margaret, Heref., screen, 71 Ships, Triangular voyages of, 17 St. Melange!, 62 Short, Ann, 36 St. Winefrid's Well, 109 Silvcrtlalc, 174 Salford, records. 228 , Core, 175 Salt industry, 189-90 , Point, 172 Salthouse, John, 157 Simpson, Frank, 2/1 ; John, 177, 179 Saltworks, sale of, 150 Singleton. <',reat, minor names in, 181-219 Salusbury, Jo., 142, 143 passim SalK'ick, 39, 45 , Little, minor names in, 181-219 , minor names in, 181-219 passim passim Sand-pits, 191 Siward, 86 Sandside, 175 Skelmersdale, coal-mining at, 93 Sanforth, John, 151 , records, 229, 230 Savick Bridge, 48, 49 . township, 94 Pool, 44 Slackwood Farm, 174 , river, 39, 40 Hill, 175 Savoch, 28, 29, 34 ' Smallpox, cure for, 150 , Blue Stone, 35 Smartt, John, 25 , bridge over, 36, 38, 39 Smith, , 225 ; J. F., 114, 179 , ferry over, 36 Southport, 229 Saw-pits, 190 , pier, 166 Saxton, E. B., " A Speke Inventory of Southworth, Thomas, 32 1624," 107-43 Soteerby, minor names in r8i-2i9 passim Scales, 29, 39, 45, 49, 57 Sparkling, John, 104 , minor names in, 181-219 passim Speke, manor, 108, no Scandinavian Settlement in Amounderness, , pewter at, 5 202-14 Hall, an inventory of, 107-43 Scarisbrick, muniments, 227, 228-30; Spence, Stephen, 26 Robert, 92, 95 Spenser, reference to Lancaster by, 167 Scarisbrick, 95, 97, 98 Spotland, records, 228 , records, 229, 230 , minor names in, 181-219 passim , township, 94 Standish, 155 Scholes, 5, 7, 22, 23, 24, 25 , register, 90, 91, 100 Scott, Geoffrey, 7, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25 ; Staniforth, Samuel, 145 Gilbert, 5 ; James, 7, 12, 18, 19, Stanley, churches, 64 ; Dr., 148 20, 25 ; William, 3, 25. Star Chamber, no Screens and Stallwork found in the border­ Staynall, minor names in, 181-219 passim land of England and Wales, 59-84 Steers, Thomas, 148 , details of, 59-84 Stcnton-in-Furness, 174 , mutilation of, 67 Stevenson, , 178 Sears, Mr., 149 Stevenson & Sons, 164 Seddon, Gilbert, 25 ; J., 154 Stoak, screen, 67, 70, 71, 74 Sephton, Mr. & Mrs., 157 Stonehouse, James, 180 Sessions, quarter, 7, 33, 49, 50, 52 Stoney, E., zSn Sharp, John, 171 Stonyhurst, survey of, 227 Shaw, 230 ; George T., 223, 224 ; J. B.. Strctford. records, 228 180 ; Thomas, 156 Stuart, Mr., 176 ; Mrs., 227 Shelley, quotation from, 59 Sumpner, John, 90 / Shelley, R. J. A., " Wigan and Liverpool Sunder/and Point, 171 pewterers " 1-26 Sutherland, John, 17 Sherrington, John, 20, 21, 25 ; Robert, 25 Sutherland-Graeme, A. V., ijn Shevington, overseer's accounts, 225 Satlon, records, 229 , records, 229, 230 Swainson, Mr., 178 Ship : Alarm, 162 ; Baline, 149 ; Barclay, Swan, Ralph, 32 151 ; Bee, 177 ; Comet, 162, 163 ; Swarbrick, Ella, 179 ; Frederick, 179 Duchess of Lancaster, 178 ; Eaton, 151, 152 ; Elizabeth & Jane, 166 ; Golden Lion, 155 ; Good Intent, TALBOT, family, 64 159, 162 ; Goodwin, 151 ; Green- Tan-pits, 190 248 Index.

Tarbock, records, 229 VALLAXCE, Aymer, 77 Tarleton, Edward, 21, 26 ; James, 13, 26 ; Venice, glass from, 128 Ralph, 13, 19, 20, 26 ; Thomas, 19, Vernons, shipbuilders, 162 20, 26 ; Thurstaiif 26 ; William, Virginia, tobacco plantations, 17 19, 26 Tarleton, records, 229 Tarnacre, minor names in, 181-219 passim WAINWRIGHT, F. T., " Field names of Tarnbrick Cross, 33 Amounderness Hundred," 181-222 Tatham, enclosure awards, 225 Wakefield (Wackfeld), Henry, 13, 26 ; Taylor, , 161 ; Edward, 45 ; George, John, 7, 18, 19, 20, 26 ; Ralph, 44 ; James, 32 ; John, 26 ; William 12, 13, 18, 20, 26 143 Wales, screens in borderland of, 59-84 Terry, S., 145 Walker, R., 177 ; Richard, 168, 169 ; Thistleton, minor names in, 181-219 passim William, 30 Thornber, , 27«, 58 ; William, 28 Walmersley-with-Shuttleworth, records, 228 Thornhain, records, 228 Walney Island, 176 Thornton, minor names in, 181-219 passim , Hawes Point, 176, 179 Thornton-le-Moors, screen, 67 Walpole, Robert, 149 Tin, farming of, 10-1 Walton, 38 , prices of, n , pewter plate, 26 , quantity used at Wigan, n Walton-lc-Dale, records, 230 Tindall, Henry, 169, 170 Warbreck, minor names in, 181-219 passim Tithe-barns, 189, 191 Ward's Shipbreaking Yard, 172 Tithe maps, 28 Wardle, A. C., " John Gore, publisher," on potatoes, 92 223-4 ; " Some glimpses of Liver­ Tobacco trade, 146, 147 pool during the first half of the Toll Bar, abolition of, 47 eighteenth century," 145-157 , accounts, 42-3 Warrington, 146, 153 , list of charges at, 44-5 , Deanery, visitation of, 8 Tolls, agreement re, 38-41 , records, 229 , boats in Kibble, 36 - Wartoti, history of, 174 , fines for non-payment of, 35 , minor names in, 181-219 passim , list of, 35 , records, 226, 227 Tong, Salop, stalls, 81, 82, 83 Watting Street (Amounderness), 28, 198-200 Tong-with-Haulgh, records, 228 Watmough, William, 32 Topping alias Langshaw, Hugh, 26 Wavertrce, no Torbock, Henry, 86 ; Robert, 86 Weaver, river, 150 Tottin^ton, records, 228 Weeton, minor names in, 181-219 passim Touzeau, James, 180 Welch Whittle, records, 230 Townend, William, 31 , township, 94 Trafford, Alderman, 103 Welsh Church, history of, 60 Transport, Ministry of, 53, 54, 55, 57 Wesham, minor names in, 181-219 passim Treales, minor names in, 181-219 passim West, Father, 173, 174, 176, 180 , records, 227 West Derby, records, 230 Trevelyan, G. M., 8 West Indies, sugar plantations, 17 Trouglibarrow, 174 Westby, 32, 109 Tulketh-brow, 41 , Catholic Church, 49, 52 Turner, Adam, 7, 26 , Court Leet, 29 Turton, records, 227, 228 , Courts, 30 Twemlow, J. A., 114, 180 , minor names in, 181-219 passim Tyklesley, , in ; Mr., 119, 120; , New Farm, 51 Thomas, 3, 4, 5 , reservoir at, 52 , Under Hill Farm, 51 , Whinbrick Railway Bridge, 49 ULNES WALTON, township, 93, 94 Westby-ieith-Plumpton, court books, 58 Ulvcrston, 173, 176, 177, 178 Westhead, Edward, 26 , Canal, 175 Westhoitghton, 7 , Hoad Hill, 176 Westleigh and Pennington, records, 226 , inhabitants of, 176 Westminster, Duchy Court at, 4 Underwood, Jane, 8 Whalley (Whaley), James, 21, 26 ; John, Upholland, 91 13, 26 ; Peter, 13 , Grammar School, 99 Whalley, records, 226 , records, 229 Wliarlcs, minor names in, 181-219 passim , registers, 90, 100 , records, 227 Upper Raweliffe, minor names in, 181-219 Whiston, no ( passim Whitehaven, paper, 177 Urmstoii, records, 228 Whittaker, J. & Sons, 49 ; R., 45 Urswick, iron mines at, 228 Whittingham, minor names in, 181-219 Usk, priory, 64 passim Index. 249

Widnes, shipbreaker of, 162 Windmills, 29, 50, 51, 52, 102, 104, 182, \Vigan, aldermen of, 12, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 191. See also Mills , and Liverpool pewterers, 1-26 Wininarlfigh, minor names in, 181-219 , Ashton, 24 passim , bailiffs of, 12 Winstanley, Robert, 26 ; Roger, 26 , bellfounder, 25 Winstcr, river, 175 , braziers, 3 Winwick, Free grammar School, 88 , burgesses, 13 , patron of, 88 , charters, 2 , rectory of, 227 , churchwarden's accounts, 15 Wolfall, Mrs., 123 , coal-mining at, 93 Wolfgang, A., sgn , Court Leet, 3, 6, 8 Wood, see Woods , Court of King's Pleas, 6, 7 Woodcock, Peter, 153 , Freemen of, 13 Woodplumpton, minor names in, 181-219 , Haigh Hall, 9, 14 " passim , Ince, 22 , records, 230 , Market Stead, 22, 25 Woods (Wood), E. C., 180; Humphrey, , Masters of pewterers' company, 13, 26; James, 21, 26; Jeffery, 13; I5n, 19-21 John, 152, 153 ; Mrs. A., 226; , Mayor of, 4, 12 Thomas, 13, 26 , Millgate, 7, 8, 18, 22, 23, 25 Woods, E. C., " Some history of the coast­ Observer, 5« wise lights of Lancashire and , oldest borough in Lancashire, 2 Cheshire," 159-180 , pewter of, 127, 136, 143 Woolton, no , pewterers' petition for a charter, 9, Worsley, records, 228 10-3 Worthington, William, 32 , quarrel at, 4-5 Worthington, records, 230 , quarter sessions, 7 Wrca, minor names in, 181-219 passim , records, 3, 228 Wrightington, 89, 94, 95, 96 , registers, 5, 21 , coal at, 93 , Standishgate, 22, 24 , manor of, 86, 87 , The Brow, 23 , records, 230 , Wallgate, 24 , township, 94 , Wardens of pewterers' company, Wryde, J. Saxby, 180 19-21 Wyre, harbour, 166 Wigmore, Here/., screens, 83 Wyresdale Abbey, site of, 196-8 Wigmore Abbey, 81 Wilding, James, 32 ; Robert, 32 Wilkinson, D., 227 Williamson, J., 88 YATES, , 27, 225 Williamson's Advertiser, 155, 157 York, pewterers of, 2 IVilmslow, screen, 67 , prerogative court, HO Wilson, Adam, 26 ; Ralph, 26 'Yorkshire, records, 226 WinMe, records, 230 , school of screenwork, 63