An Historical, Topographical, and Descriptive View of the County Palatine of Durham (Volume 2) - Softcover

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1834. Excerpt: ... ADDENDA. ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, &c. TO VOLUME I. In page 1, the parishes in Chester Ward are arranged according to the old divisions of the Wards. Monkwearmouth is now attached to Easington Ward; and Esh, Witton-Gilbert, Kimblesworth, and St. Oswald, form part of Durham Ward. South Shields.--Page 34. A new church was consecrated at South Shields on Tuesday, September 16, 1834. Page 46. The Seamen's Loyal Standard Association was, in 1832, enrolled as required by act of parliament; and Robert Ingham, Esq., M. P., Robert Anderson, Esq., and Mr. Joseph Hargrave, were appointed, and still continue, trustees of the funds, &c. The business of the society is now performed at the Seamen's Hall, in Fowler Street, which was erected for the purpose, at the expense of the members, in 1832. In February, 1834, a nautical school for the members was commenced under the direction and management of Mr. John Harper. Usworth.--Page 77. On June 2, 1831, the foundation stone of a chapel of ease to Washington church was laid at Usworth. A piece of ground for its scite and a cemetery was presented by Lord Ravensworth and partners; and the building was forwarded by the exertions of the Rev. H. Percival and a few of the principal proprietors of the parish. The style of architecture is that of the early pointed Gothic, and is from a design of Mr. Green, architect, of Newcastle. Lambton Castle--Page 142. In 1833, Lord Durham was elevated to the title of Earl of Durham. Stella--Page 193. The new Catholic chapel here was opened with great pomp on October 12, 1832. LanchEster--Page 216. On September 13, 1834, the bishop of Durham finally confirmed the augmentations of Lanchester, Stockton, Satley, Etherley, Esh, &c. free of expense, to the different incumbents. The whole of them are n...

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