The history of the worthies of England who for parts and learning have been eminent in the several counties : together with an historical narrative of the native commodities and rarities in each county / endeavoured by Thomas Fuller.

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The history of the worthies of England who for parts and learning have been eminent in the several counties : together with an historical narrative of the native commodities and rarities in each county / endeavoured by Thomas Fuller.

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Fuller, Thomas, 1608-1661.

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London :: Printed by J.G.W.L. and W.G. for Thomas Williams ...,

1662.

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Contents

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• title page
• TO HIS Sacred Majesty.
• To the Reader.
• ERRATA.
• THE WORTHIES OF ENGLAND
  • CHAPTER I. The Designe of the ensuing Work.
  • CHAP. II. The Real Topicks insisted on in the Respective Counties.
    • The Native Commodities.
    • The Manufactures.
    • Medicinal Waters.
    • The Wonders.
    • The Buildings.
    • Local Proverbs.
      • Objection.
      • Answer.
    • The Medicinal Herbs.
  • CHAPTER III. Of the first Quaternion of Persons.
    • Saints.
    • Noble Martyrs.
    • Worthy Confessors.
  • CHAPTER IV. Of Popes, Cardinals and Prelates before the Reformation.
    • Popes.
    • Cardinals.
    • Prelates before the Reformation.
  • CHAP. V. Since the Reformation.
  • CHAPTER VI. Of such who have been worthy States-Men in our Land.
    • Lord Chancellours.
    • Lord Treasurers.
    • Secretaries of State.
    • Amiralls or Admiralls.
    • Lord-Deputies of IRELAND.
  • CHAPTER VII. Of Capital Judges, and Writers on the Common Law.
  • CHAPTER VIII. Of Souldiers and Seamen, with the necessity to encourage the Trade of Fishing.
    • Seamen.
  • CHAPTER IX. Of Writers on the Cannon and Civil Law, Physick, Chemistry, and Chirurgery.
    • Writers on Physick.
    • Chimistry.
    • Chirurgery.
  • CHAP. X. Writers.
    • Of Writers on Philology and Divinity.
    • Writers on History.
    • Musicians.
    • Romish Exile Writers.
    • A just Complaint of the numerosity of needless Books.
  • CHAP. XI. Of Benefactors to the Publick, wherein also Choise Charities are recommended to men of Estates.
    • CHURCHES.
    • Free-Schools and Colledges.
    • Bridges.
    • Alms-houses.
    • Here let me recommend some choice Charity to bountiful Hearts and plentiful Estates.
    • Why Benefactors Since, are distinguished from them, Before the Reformation.
    • The Stating of the Word REFORMATION, with the Extensiveness thereof.
  • CHAP. XII. Of Memorable Persons.
  • CHAP. XIII. Of Lord Maiors of LONDON.
  • CHAP. XIV. A Catalogue of all the Gentry in ENGLAND, made in the Reign of King HENRY the Sixth, why inserted in our Book.
    • Of the method general used in this Catalogue.
  • CHAP. XV. Of SHIRE-REEVES or SHIRIFFES.
  • CHAP. XVI. Of the Coats of ARMS, affixed to such, who have been Sheriffs of Counties.
  • CHAP. XVII. Of the often Altering of Sirnames, and the Various Writing thereof.
  • CHAP. XVIII. Of Modern Battels.
  • CHAP. XIX. Of the Number of Modern Shires or Counties in England; And why the WORTHIES in this Work are digested County-wayes.
    • Why the Worthies in this Work are digested County-ways.
    • A Case of Concernment propounded, and submitted to the Equity of the Reader.
  • CHAP. XX. That Clergy-men formerly carried the Register of their Birth∣place in their Sirnames, and why; As also that (Since the Reformation) the Sons of the married Clergy have been as successeful as others.
    • An EXPEDIENT when several Places claim the Birth of the same Person.
    • That the Children of Clergymen have been as successeful as the Sons of Men of other Professions.
  • CHAP. XXI. General Rules for the AUTHOR and READERS. Ease.
    • Of the Dates of Time annexed to the Persons and their Actions.
    • An Apology for Qualificatives used, and Blanks left in this History.
    • What REM. for Remove when affixed in the Margin doth Denote.
    • How Persons belonging to several Topicks are ranked.
    • What Ampliandum, so often occurring in this Book, doth import.
    • What S. N. frequently appearing prefixed to Mens NAMES doth signifie.
  • CHAP. XXII. An Accommodation to prevent Exceptions about the Pre∣cedency of several Professions.
  • CHAP. XXIII. Of the AUTHORS from whom our Intelligence in the Following WORK hath been Derived.
  • CHAP. XXIII. A double Division of the English Gentry, 1. According to the Nation whence they were extracted, 2. According to the Profession whereby they were advanced.
  • CHAP. XXIV. Some General Exceptions against the Style and Matter of the AUTHOR prevented.
    • exception - 1
      • answer
    • exception - 2
      • answer
    • exception - 3
      • answer
    • exception - 4
      • answer
    • exception - 5
      • answer
    • exception - 7
      • answer
    • exception - 8
      • answer
    • exception - 9
      • answer
    • exception - 10
      • answer
    • exception - 11
      • answer
    • exception - 12
      • answer
    • exception - 13
      • answer
    • exception - 14
      • answer
    • exception - 15
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    • exception - 15
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    • exception - 16
      • answer
    • exception - 17
      • answer
    • exception - 18
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    • exception - 19
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    • exception - 20
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    • exception - 21
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    • exception - 22
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    • exception - 23
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    • exception - 24
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  • CHAP. XXV. An Apologie for the unvoluntary Omissions in this BOOK.
    • A Corrollary about the Reciprocation of Alumnus.
• part
  • county
    • Naturall Commodities.
      • Oakes.
      • Bark
      • Trouts.
    • The Manufactures.
      • Clothing.
    • The Buildings.
    • Proverbs.
    • Princes.
    • Saints.
    • Martyrs.
    • Confessors.
    • Cardinalls.
    • Prelats.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • States-men.
    • Souldiers.
    • Writers.
      • Since the Reformation.
      • Romish Exile Witers.
    • Bnefactors to th Publick.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Memorable Persons.
      • Lord Mayors.
      • The Names of the Gentry of this County, returned by the Commissioners in the twelfth year of King Henry the Sixth, 1433.
      • SHERIFFES.
      • Sheriffs of Barkshire and Oxfordshire.
        • Richard I.
        • Henry III.
        • Edward II.
      • Sheriffs of Bark-shire and Oxfordshire.
        • Henry IV.
        • Henry V.
        • Henry VI.
        • Edward IV.
        • Heny VII.
        • Henry VIII.
        • Edward VI.
        • Queen Mary.
        • Queen Elizabeth.
      • Sheriffs of Barkeshire alone.
        • Queen Elizabeth.
        • King James.
        • King Charles.
    • The Battles.
      • Newberry the first 1643. Septemb. 20.
      • Newberry the second 1644. Octob. 27.
    • The Farewell.
  • BEDFORD-SHIRE.
    • Naturall Commodities.
      • Barley.
      • Malt.
      • Fullers-Earth.
      • Larks.
    • The Manufactures.
    • The Buildings.
    • Wonders.
    • Proverbs.
    • Princes.
    • Saints.
    • Martyrs.
    • Prelates.
    • Capital Judges, and Writers on the Law.
    • Writers.
      • Sinee the Reformation.
    • Benefactors to the Publick.
    • Memorable Persons.
      • Lord Mayors.
      • The Names of the of this County Returned by the Commissioners in the twelfth year of King Henry the sixth.
      • Sheriffs of Bedford and Buckingham-shire.
        • Henry II.
        • King John.
        • Henry III.
      • Sheriffs of Bedford and Buckingham-shire.
        • Henry VI.
        • Henry VII.
        • Henry VIII.
        • Eward VI.
        • Queen Mary.
      • Sheriffs of this County alone.
    • The Farewell.
  • BUCKINGHAM-SHIRE.
    • Naturall Commodities.
      • Beech.
      • Sheep.
      • Tame Pheasants.
    • The Manufactures.
    • Proverbs.
    • Saints.
    • Martyrs.
    • Pelates.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Writers on the Law.
    • Souldiers.
    • Writers.
      • Since the Reformation.
      • Romish Exile Writers.
    • Memorable Persons.
      • Lord Mayors.
      • The Names of the of this County Rturned by the Commissioners in the twelfth year of King Henry the sixth, 1433.
      • Sheriffs.
        • Queen Elizabeth.
        • King James.
        • King Charles.
    • The Farewell.
  • CAMBRIDGE-SHIRE.
    • Naturall Commodities,
      • Of Eels.
      • Hares.
      • Saffron.
      • Willows.
    • Manufactures.
      • Paper.
      • Baskets.
    • The Buildings.
      • Eely Minster.
    • Wonders.
    • Proverbs.
    • Martyrs.
    • Prelats.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • States-men.
    • Souldiers.
    • Writers.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Benefactors to the publick.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Memorable Persons.
      • Lord Mayors.
      • The Names of the Gentry of this County Returned by the Commissioners in the twelfth year of King Henry the sixth, 1433.
      • The Sheriffs of Cambridge and Huntington-shires.
      • Sheriffs of Cambridge and Huntington.
      • The Sheriffs of Cambridge-shire alone.
      • The Sheriffs of Cambridge and Huntington-shires again.
        • Edward IV.
        • Henry the VIII.
        • Edward the VI.
        • Queen Elizabeth.
        • King James.
    • The Farewell.
  • CHES-SHIRE.
    • Naturall Commodities.
      • Salt.
      • Cheese.
      • Mill stones.
    • The Buildings.
    • The Wonders.
    • Proverbs.
    • Cardinals.
    • .
      • Since the Reformation.
    • States men.
    • Capitl Judges.
    • Souldiers.
    • Physicians.
    • Writers.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Benefactors to the Publique.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Memorable Persons.
      • Lord Mayors.
      • Sheriffs.
      • Sheriffs.
        • Henry III.
        • Queen Mary.
    • The Battles.
      • Rowton heath 1645. Sept. 24.
    • The Farewell.
  • county
    • The Buildings.
    • Proverbs.
    • Martyrs.
    • Prelates.
    • Sea men.
    • Writers.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Benefactors to the Publique.
    • The Farewell.
  • CORNWALL.
    • Naturall Commodities.
      • Diamonds.
      • Ambergreese.
      • Garlick.
      • Pilchards.
      • Blew-Slate.
      • Tinne.
    • The Buildings.
      • Mount-Edgecomb.
    • Medicinal Waters.
    • The Wonders.
      • The HURLERS.
      • Main Amber.
    • Proverbs.
    • Saints.
    • Prelates.
    • Capital Judges and Writers on the Law.
    • Souldiers.
    • Sea-men.
    • Civilians.
    • Physitians.
    • Writers.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Memorable Persons.
      • Lord Myors
      • Sheriffs of Cornwall.
      • Sheriffs.
        • Edward III.
        • Edward IV.
        • Richard III.
        • Henry VII.
        • Queen Elizabeth.
        • King James.
    • The Battles.
    • The Farewell.
  • CUMBERLAND.
    • Naturall Commodities.
      • Pearls.
      • Black-lead.
      • Copper.
    • The Buildings.
    • The Wonders.
    • Proverbs.
    • Saints.
    • Martyrs.
    • Prelates.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Capitall Judges and Writers on the Law.
    • Civilians.
    • Writers.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Benefactors to the Publick.
    • Memorable Persons.
      • Lord Mayors.
      • The Names of the Gentry of this County Returned by the Commissioners, in the twelfth year of King Henry the sixth.
      • Sheriffs of Cumberland.
        • King Henry II.
        • King Henry III.
        • Edward II.
      • Sheriffs.
        • Edward IV.
        • Henry VIII.
    • The Farewell.
  • DERBY-SHIRE.
    • Natural Commodities.
      • Lead.
    • Manufactures.
      • Mault.
      • ALE.
    • Buildings.
    • Wonders.
      • Maim Tor, or Mam-Tor.
    • Medicinal Waters.
    • Princes.
    • Saints.
    • Martyrs.
    • Cardinals.
    • Prelates.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • States-Men.
    • Capital Judges and Writers on the Law.
    • Sea-Men.
    • Physicians.
    • Writers.
    • Benefactors to the Publick since the Reformation.
    • section
      • The Names of the Gentry of this County returned by the Commissioners in the twelfth year of King Henry the sixth.
      • Sheriffs of Derby and Nottingham Shires.
      • Sheriffs of Derby and Nottingham Shires.
      • Sheriffs of Derby-shire alone.
        • Hen. VIII.
    • The Farewell.
  • DEVON-SHIRE.
    • Natural Commodities.
      • Silver.
      • Tinn.
      • Herrings.
      • Strawberries,
      • Hurtberries,
    • Manufactures.
      • Bone-lace.
    • The Buildings.
    • The Wonders.
      • The Gubbings.
    • Proverbs.
    • Saints.
    • Martyrs.
    • Confessors.
    • Cardinals.
    • Prelates.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • States-men.
    • Capital Judges.
    • Souldiers.
    • Sea-men.
    • Civilians.
    • Writers.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Benefactors to the Publick.
    • Memorable Persons.
      • Lord-Mayors.
      • The Names of the entry of this County, returned by the Commissioners in the 12 year of King Henry the Sixth. 1433.
      • Sheriffs of Devonshire.
        • HENRY the Second.
        • EDVVARD the Third.
      • Sheriffs.
        • RICHARD II.
        • HENRY VII.
        • EDWARD VI.
        • Queen ELIZABETH.
        • King CHARLES.
    • The Farewell.
  • EXETER.
    • Manufactures.
    • The Buildings.
    • The Wonders.
    • Princes.
    • Prelates.
    • Writers.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Benefactors to the Publick.
    • The Farewel.
  • DORCET-SHIRE.
    • Natural Commodities.
      • Tenches.
      • Tobacco-Pipe-Clay.
      • Hemp.
    • Buildings.
    • Proverbs.
    • Saints.
    • Cardinals.
    • Prelates.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Souldiers.
    • Sea Men.
    • Civilians.
    • Benefactors to the Publick since the Reformation.
    • Memorable Persons.
      • The Names of the Gentry of this County returned by the Commissioners in the twelfth year of King Henry the sixth.
      • Sheriffs of Dorset and Somerset Shires.
      • Sheriffs of Dorset and Somerset Shires.
      • Sheriffs of Dorcet-shire alone.
        • Hen. V.
        • Hen. VIII.
    • The Farewell.
  • DURHAM.
    • Princes.
    • Saints.
    • Confessors.
    • Prelates.
      • The Nevills.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Civilians.
    • Writers.
      • the Reformation.
    • Memorable Persons.
      • Sheriffs.
    • The Farewell.
  • ESSEX.
    • Naturall Commodities.
      • Saffron.
      • Oysters.
      • Hops.
      • Puits.
    • Manufactures.
      • Gun-Powder.
    • The Buildings.
    • The Wonders.
    • Proverbs.
    • Princes.
    • Saints.
    • Martyrs.
    • Confessors.
    • Cardinalls.
    • Prelates.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • States-men.
    • Capitall Judges.
    • Souldiers.
    • Physicians.
    • Writers.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Benefactors to the Publick.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Memorable Persons.
      • Lord Mayors.
      • The Names of the Gentry of this County Returned by the Commissioners, in the year of King Henry the sixth 1433.
      • Observations.
      • Sheriffs of Essex and Herford shire.
        • Richard I.
        • King John.
        • Edward II.
      • Sheriffs of Essex and Hertford-shire.
      • Sheriffs of this Shire alone.
        • Henry VI.
        • Henry VII.
        • Henry VIII.
        • Edward VI.
        • Queen Elizabeth.
        • King James.
        • King Charles
    • The Battels.
    • The Farewell.
  • GLOUCESTER-SHIRE.
    • Natural Commodities.
      • Tobacco.
      • Oak.
      • Steele.
    • Manufactures.
      • Cloathing.
      • Mustard.
      • Wine.
      • Sider.
    • Buildings.
    • Wonders.
      • The Higre.
    • Proverbs.
    • Princes.
    • Saints.
    • Martyrs.
    • Prelates.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • States-men.
    • Capital Judges and Writers on the Law.
    • Souldiers.
    • Seamen.
    • Writers.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Benefactors to the Publick.
      • Since the Rformation.
    • section
      • Lord Mayors.
      • The Names of the Gentry of this County returned by the Commissioners in the twelfth year of King Henry the sixth.
      • Sheriffs.
        • Edw. I.
        • Edw. III.
      • Sheriffs.
        • Hen. VIII.
        • Edw. VI.
    • The Farewell.
  • county
    • Natural Commodities.
      • Red Deer.
      • Hony.
      • Wax.
      • Hoggs.
    • The Buildings.
    • The Wonders.
    • Proverbs.
    • Princes.
    • Saints.
    • Martyrs.
    • Prelates.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • States-men.
    • Souldiers.
    • Seamen.
    • Writers.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Romish Exile Writers.
    • Benefactors to the Publick.
    • Memorable Persons.
      • Lord Majors.
      • Sheriffs of Hantshire.
      • Sheriffs of Hantshire.
    • The Farewell.
  • county
    • The Buildings.
    • Medicinal Waters.
    • Hartford-shire Proverbs.
    • Princes.
    • Saints.
    • Martyrs.
    • Pope.
    • Cardinal.
    • Prelates.
    • Statesmen.
    • Souldiers.
    • Physicians.
    • Writers.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Benefactors to the Publique.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Memorable Persons.
      • Lord Mayors.
      • Sheriffes.
        • QUEEN ELIZABETH.
        • KING JAMES.
  • county
    • Natural Commodities,
      • Wooll.
      • Salmons.
    • The Wonders.
    • Proverbs.
    • Saints.
    • Martyrs.
    • Cardinal.
    • Prelates.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Souldiers.
    • Writers.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Romish Exile Writers.
    • Benefactors to the Publick.
    • Memorable Persons.
      • The Names of the Gentry of this County, returned by the Commissioners in the Twelfth year of King Henry the Sixth, 1433.
      • Sheriffs of Hereford-Shire.
        • Edward the Second.
        • K. HENRY the Sixth.
        • EDVVARD the Fourth.
        • HENRY the Eighth.
        • Queen EIZABETH.
    • The Farewell.
  • county
    • The Buildings.
    • Medicinal Waters.
    • Proverbs.
    • Saints.
    • Prelates.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Writers.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Exi-Romish-Writers.
    • Benefactors to the Publicke.
    • Memorable Persons.
      • The Names of the Gentry of this County, returned by the Commissioners, in the Twelfth year of King Henry the Sixth.
      • Sheriffes of this Shire alone.
    • The Farewell.
  • county
    • Natural Commodities.
      • Cherries.
      • Saint-Foine.
      • Trouts.
      • Weld or Wold.
      • Madder.
      • Flaxe.
    • Manufactures.
      • Thread.
    • The Buildings.
    • The Wonders.
    • The Navy Royal.
      • 1. Swift sayling.
      • 2. Strength.
      • 3. Comelyness.
      • 4. Force.
      • 5. Sea-men.
      • 6. Advantagious VVeapons.
      • 7. Provision.
      • 8. Accommodation.
      • 9. Government.
      • The Farwel.
    • Medicinal Waters.
    • Proverbs.
    • Princes.
    • Saints.
    • Martyrs.
    • Confessors.
    • Cardinals.
    • Prelates.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • States-Men.
    • Capital Judges and Writers on the Law.
    • Souldiers.
    • Seamen.
    • Civilians.
    • Physicians.
    • Writers.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Benefactors to the Publick.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Memorable Persons.
      • Lord Mayors.
      • The Names of the Gentry of this County returned by the Commissioners in the twelfth year of King Henry the sixth.
      • Sheriffs.
        • Henry III.
        • Edw. I.
      • Sheriffs.
        • Richard the Second.
        • Henry the Fourth.
        • Henry the Sixth.
        • Richard the Third.
        • Henry the Seventh.
        • Henry the Eighth.
        • King James.
    • The Farewell.
  • CANTERBURY.
    • Buildings.
    • Proverbs.
    • Prelates.
    • Souldiers.
    • Writers.
    • Benefactors to the Publick.
    • The Farewell.
  • LANCASHIRE.
    • Natural Commodities.
      • Oates.
      • Allume.
      • Oxen.
    • The Manufactures.
      • Fustians.
    • The Buildings.
    • The Wonders.
    • Proverbs.
    • Martyrs.
    • Cardinals.
    • Prelates.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Souldiers.
    • Writers.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Romish Exile Writers.
    • Benefactors to the publick.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Memorable Persons.
      • Lord Mayors.
      • Sheriffes.
    • The Batails.
    • The Farewell.
  • LEIGESTERSHIRE.
    • Natural Commodities.
      • Beans.
      • Cole.
    • The Buildings.
    • The Wonders.
    • Proverbs.
    • Princes.
    • Martyrs.
    • Eminent Prelates before the Reformation.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Statesmen.
    • Capital Judges.
    • Writers.
      • Writers Since the Reformation.
    • Beńefactors to the Publick.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Memorable Persons.
      • Lord Maiors.
      • Sheriffs of Leicester and Warwick-Shire.
      • Sheriffs of Leicester and Warwick.
        • King RICHARD the Second.
        • HENRY the Fifth.
        • HENRY the Sixth.
        • EDVVARD the Sixth.
        • Queen ELIZABETH.
      • Sheriffs of Leicester-Shire alone.
        • Queen ELIZABETH.
    • The Farewell.
  • county
    • Natural Commodities.
      • Pikes.
      • Wild-foule.
      • Dotterells.
      • Feathers.
      • Pippins.
      • Fleet-Hounds.
      • Grey-Hounds.
      • Mas-Tiffes.
    • section
    • The Buildings.
    • The Wonders.
    • Proverbs.
    • Princes.
    • Saints.
    • Martyrs.
    • Cardinals.
    • Prelates.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Statesmen.
    • Capitall Judges.
    • Souldiers.
    • Seamen.
    • Writers.
      • Writers since the Reformation.
    • Benefactors to the Publique.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Memorable Persons.
      • Lord Maiors.
      • The Names of the Gentrie of this County returned by the Commissioners in the twelfth year of King Henry the sixth.
      • Sheriffs of Lincolne-Shire.
      • Sheriffes.
        • RICHARD the Second.
        • HENRY the Fourth.
        • RICHARD the Third.
        • HENRY the Seventh.
        • HENRY the Eighth.
        • King CHARLES.
    • The Farewel.
  • county
    • Natural Commodities.
      • Wheate.
      • Tamarisk.
    • Manufactures.
      • Leather.
    • The Buildings.
    • Proverbs.
    • Princes.
    • Martyrs.
    • Prelats.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Souldiers.
    • Capital Judges and Writers on the Law.
    • Writers.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Benefactors to the Publick.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Memorable Persons.
      • Lord Maiors.
      • The Names of the Gentry of this County, returned by the Commis∣sioners in the Twelfth year of King Henry the Sixth 1433.
      • The Sheriffs.
    • The Battells.
      • Brandford Fight 1642. November the 12.
    • The Farewell.
  • county
    • Manufactures.
      • Needles.
      • The Engine.
    • The Buildings.
      • St. Pauls.
      • The Bridge.
      • The Exchange.
      • The Tower.
        • Armory.
        • Mint.
        • Ward-robe.
        • The Unicorns-Horn.
    • Proverbs.
    • Princes.
    • Saints.
    • Martyrs.
    • Prelates.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Statesmen.
    • Writers on the Law.
    • Souldiers.
    • Seamen.
    • Civilians.
    • Physicians.
    • Writers.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Romish Exile Writers.
    • Benefactors to the Publike.
    • To the Readér.
    • section
      • Lord Mayors.
      • Sheriffs of London and Middlesex.
        • King JOHN.
        • HENRY the Third.
      • Sheriffs of London and Middlesex.
        • HENRY the Sixth.
        • EDWARD the Fourth.
        • HENRY the Seventh.
        • HENRY the Eighth.
    • The Farewell.
  • WESTMINSTER.
    • The Buildings.
    • Proverbs.
    • Princes.
    • Saints.
    • Martyrs.
    • Confessors.
    • Prelates since the Reformation.
    • Statesmen.
    • Writers.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Masters of Musick.
    • Benefactors to the Publique.
    • Memorable Persons.
    • The Farewell.
  • county
    • Natural Commodities.
      • Rabbits.
      • Herrings.
    • Manufactures,
      • Worsteds.
    • Proverbs.
    • Princes.
    • Prelats.
    • Capital Judges and Writers on the Law.
    • Souldiers.
    • Seamen.
    • Writers.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Benefactors to the Publique.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Memorable Persons.
      • Lord Mayors.
      • The names of the Gentry of this County returned by the Commissioners in the twelfth year of King Henry the sixth 1433.
      • Sheriffs of Norfolk and Suffolk.
        • HENRY the Second.
      • Sheriffs of Norfolk and Suffolk.
        • HENRY the Seventh.
        • HENRY the Eight.
        • EDWARD the Sixth.
        • Queen MARY.
      • Sheriffs of Norfolk alone.
        • Queen ELIZABETH.
        • King CHARLES.
    • The Farewell.
  • county
    • Natural Commodities.
      • Flowers.
    • Manufactures.
      • Stuffs.
    • The Buildings.
    • Physicians.
    • Writers since the Reformation.
    • Benefactors to the Publique.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • The Farewell.
  • county
    • Natural Commodities.
      • Salt-peter.
      • Pigeons.
    • The Manufactures.
    • Buildings.
    • The Wonders.
    • Medicinal Waters.
      • Wellingborough-well.
    • Proverbs.
    • Princes.
    • Saints.
    • Martyrs.
    • Cardinals.
    • Prelates.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • States-men.
    • Capital Judges and Writers on the Law.
    • Writers.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Romish Exile Writers.
    • Benefactors to the Publick.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Memorable Persons.
      • Lord Mayors.
      • Sheriffs of Northampton.
      • Sheriffs of Northampton-shire.
        • HENRY the Sixth.
        • HENRY the Seventh.
        • HENRY the Eight.
        • Queen MARY.
        • Queen ELIZABETH.
        • King JAMES.
        • King CHARLES.
    • The Farewell.
  • county
    • The Buildings.
    • Proverbs.
    • Scotish Proverbs currant in this County.
    • Saints.
    • Prelates since the Reformation.
    • Souldiers.
    • Physicians.
    • Writers.
    • Benefactors to the Publick.
    • Memorable Persons.
      • The names of the Gentry of this County returned by the Commissioners in the twelfth year of King Henry the sixth 1433.
      • Observations.
      • Sheriffs of Northumberland.
        • EDWARD the third.
      • Sheriffs of Northumberland.
        • Queen ELIZABETH.
    • The Farewell.
  • NOTTINGHAM-SHIRE.
    • Natural Commodities.
      • Glycyrize or Liquoris.
    • Wonders.
    • Proverbs.
    • Martyrs.
    • Prelates since the Reformation.
    • Capital Judges.
    • Seamen.
    • Writers.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Memorable Persons.
      • Lord Mayors.
      • The Names of the Gentry of this County returned by the Commissioners in the twelfth year of King Henry the sixth.
      • Sheriffs.
        • Q. Elizadeth.
        • K. James.
    • The Farewell.
  • county
    • Natural Commodities.
      • Fallow Deer.
      • Wood.
    • Buildings.
      • The Library.
    • Proverbs.
    • Princes.
    • Saints.
    • Cardinals.
    • Prelates.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • States=Men.
    • Souldiers.
    • section
    • Writers.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Benefactors to the Publick since the Reformation.
    • Memorable Persons.
      • Lord Mayors.
      • The Names of the Gentry of this County returned by the Commissioners in the twelfth year of King Henry the sixth.
      • Sheriffs.
        • Q. Elizabeth.
        • K. Charles I.
    • The Farewell.
  • county
    • Buildings.
    • Wonders.
    • Proverbs.
    • Saints.
      • A Post-script.
    • Benefactors to the Publick.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Memorable Persons.
      • Sheriffs.
      • Sheriffs.
        • Henry VII.
    • The Farewell.
  • county
    • Naturall Commodities.
      • Iron.
      • Coale.
    • Manufactures.
    • The Buildings.
    • Medicinall Waters.
    • Proverbs.
    • Princes.
    • Saints.
    • Confessors.
    • Prelates.
      • Prelats since the Reformation.
    • Statesmen.
    • Capitall Judges and Writers on the Law.
    • Souldiers.
    • Learned Writers.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Benefactors to the Publick.
      • Since the Reformation.
      • ¶ A note to the Reader.
    • Memorable Persons.
      • Lords Majors.
      • The Names of the Gentry of this County, returned by the Commissioners in the twelfth year of Henry the Sixth 1433.
      • Sheriffes of Shropshire.
        • RICHARD the Second.
        • HENRY the IV.
        • EDWARD the Fourth.
        • RICHARD the Third.
        • Queen ELIZABETH.
        • King JAMES.
        • CHARLES the First.
    • Farewell.
  • county
    • Naturall Commodities.
      • Lead.
      • Lapis Calaminaris.
      • Cheefe.
      • Woad.
      • Mastiffes.
    • Manufactures.
    • The Buildings.
    • The Wonders.
    • Medicinal Waters.
    • Proverbs.
    • Saints.
    • Martyrs.
    • Prelates.
      • To the Reader.
    • States-men.
    • Capital Judges.
    • Souldiers.
    • Sea-men.
    • Learned Writers.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Romish-exile Writers.
    • Benefactors to the Publik.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Memorable Persons.
      • Lord Majors.
      • Sheriffes.
        • King JAMES.
    • Modern Battles.
    • The Farewel.
  • county
    • Naturall Commodities.
      • Diamonds.
    • Manufactures.
      • Gray-Sope.
    • The Buildings.
    • Medicinal Waters.
    • Proverbs.
    • Martyrs.
    • Prelates.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Sea-men.
    • Writers.
    • Romish Exile Writers.
    • Benefactors to the Publick.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Lord Majors.
    • The Farewel.
  • county
    • Natural Commodities.
    • Manufactures.
      • Nailes.
    • The Buildings.
    • Proverbs.
    • Saints.
    • Cardinals.
    • Prelates.
    • Lawyers.
    • Souldiers.
    • Sea-men.
    • Writers.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Romish Exile Writers.
    • Benefactors to the Publick.
    • Memorable persons.
      • Lord Majors.
      • The Names of the Gentry of this County, returned by the Commissioners in the 12 year of K. Henry the Sixth. Anno Dom. 1433.
      • Sheriffs.
        • HENRY the Third.
        • EDWARD the Third.
        • RICHARD the Second.
        • HENRY the Sixth.
        • EDWARD the Fourth.
        • HENRY the Eighth.
        • King CHARLES.
    • BATTLES.
    • The Farewel.
  • county
    • Naturall Commodities.
      • Cheese.
      • Butter.
    • Manufactures.
      • Cloathing.
    • Buildings.
    • Proverbs.
    • Princes.
    • Saints.
    • Martyrs.
    • Cardinals.
    • Prelates.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • States-men.
    • Capital Judges.
    • Souldiers.
    • Sea-men.
    • Physicians.
    • Writers.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Romish Exile Writers.
    • Benefactors to the Publick.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Memorable Persons.
      • Lord Mayors.
      • Sheriffs.
        • Queen ELIZABETH.
        • CHARLES the First.
    • The Fare-wel.
  • county
    • Naturall Commodities.
      • Fullers-Earth.
      • Wall-Nuts.
      • Box.
    • Manufactures.
      • Gardening.
      • Tapestry.
    • Buildings.
    • Medicinal Waters.
      • Ebsham.
    • The Wonders.
    • Proverbs.
    • Princes.
    • Martyrs.
    • Confessors.
    • Prelates.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • States-men.
    • Sea-men.
    • Writers.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Romish Exile Writers.
    • Benefactors to the Publick.
    • Memorable Persons.
      • The Names of the Gentry of this County, returned by the Commissioners in the 12 year of King Henry the Sixth, Anno Dom. 1433.
      • Sheriffs of Surrey, and Sussex.
        • HENRY the II.
        • EDWARD the Third.
      • Sheriffs.
        • RICHARD the Second.
        • HENRY the Sixth.
        • HENRY the Seventh.
        • HENRY the Eighth.
        • EDWARD the Sixth.
        • ELIZABETHA Regina.
      • To the Reader.
    • The Farewell.
  • SUSSEX.
    • Naturall Commodities.
      • Iron.
      • Talk.
      • Wheat ears.
      • Carpes.
    • Manufactures.
      • Great Guns.
      • Glass.
    • The Buildings.
    • Wonders.
    • Proverbs.
    • Martyrs.
    • Cardinals.
    • Prelates.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • States-men.
    • Capitall Judges.
    • Souldiers.
    • The Shirleys.
    • Physicians.
    • Writers.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Romish Exil'd Writers.
    • Benefactors to the Publick.
    • Memorable Persons.
      • The Names of the Gentry of this County Returned by the Commissioners in the twelsth year of King Henry the sixth.
      • Sheriffs.
      • Sheriffs.
    • The Farewell.
  • VVARWICK-SHIRE.
    • Naturall Commodities.
      • Sheep.
      • Ash.
      • Cole.
    • The Buildings.
    • The Wonders.
    • Medicinal waters.
    • Proverbs.
    • Princes.
    • Saints.
    • Martyrs.
    • Confessors.
    • Cardinals.
    • Prelates.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • States men.
    • Writers.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Romish Exile Witers.
    • Benefactors to the Publick.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Memorable Persons.
      • Lord Mayors.
      • The Names of the Gentry of this County Returned by the Commissioners in the year of King Henry the sixth. 1433.
      • Sheriffs.
        • Queen Elizabeth.
        • King James.
        • King Charles.
    • The Battle on October 3. 1642.
    • The Farewell.
  • VVESTMERLAND.
    • The Manufacture.
    • Proverbs.
    • Princes.
    • Cardinals.
    • Prelats.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • States-men.
    • Writers.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Benefactors to the Publique.
    • Mmorable Persons.
      • Lord Mayors.
      • Sheriffs.
    • The Farewell.
  • VVILT-SHIRE.
    • Naturall Commodities.
      • Wooll.
    • The Manufactures.
      • Clothing.
      • Tobacco pipes.
    • The Buildings.
    • The VVonders.
      • Stone-henge.
      • Knot Grasse.
    • Proverbs.
    • Princes.
    • Saints.
    • Martyrs.
    • Confessors.
    • Cardinals.
    • Prelates.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • States-men
    • Capitall Judges.
    • Souldiers▪
    • Writers.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Masters of Musick.
    • Benefactours to the Publique.
    • Memorable Persons.
      • Lord Mayor.
      • The Names of the Gentry of this County Returned by the Commissioners, in the twelsth year of King Henry the sixth.
      • Sheriffs of Wilt-shire.
        • Edward III.
      • Sheriffs.
        • King Henry VI.
        • Queen Elizabeth.
        • King Charles.
    • Battles.
      • Lansdoune Fight.
      • Round way Fight.
    • The Farewell.
  • county
    • Naturall Commodities.
      • Lampreys.
      • Perry.
      • Salt.
    • The Buildings.
    • Saints.
    • Cardinals
    • Prelates.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • States-men.
    • Writers on the Law.
    • Souldiers.
    • Physitians and Chemists.
    • Writers.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Romish Exile Writers.
    • Masters of Musick.
    • Benefactors to the Publick.
    • Mmorable Persons.
      • Lord Mayors.
      • Sheriffs.
        • Henry VII.
        • Henry VIII.
      • Sheriffs.
        • Queen Elizabeth.
        • King James.
    • The Battles.
      • Worcester Fight.
        • PANEGYRICK.
    • The Farewell.
  • YORK-SHIRE.
    • Naturall Commodities.
      • Geat.
      • Alume.
      • Lime.
      • Horses.
    • Manufactures,
      • Knives.
      • Pins.
    • Medicinall Waters.
    • The Buildings.
      • Wrese Castle.
    • Proverbs.
    • Princes.
    • Saints.
    • Martyrs.
    • Confessors.
    • Cardinalls.
    • Prelates.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Capitall Judges.
    • States▪ Men.
    • Seamen.
    • Physicians.
    • Witers.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Romish Exile Writers.
    • Benefactors to the Publick.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Memorable Persons.
      • Lord Mayor.
      • The Names of the Gentry of this County Returned by the Commissioners, in the twelfth year of King Henry the sixth.
      • Our farewell of the English Gentry.
      • Sheriffs.
        • Edward II.
        • Edward III.
      • Sheriffs.
        • Henry IV.
        • Henry V.
        • Henry VI.
        • Edward IV.
        • Hnry VIII.
        • Queen Mary.
        • Queen Elizabeth.
        • King James.
        • King Charles.
    • The Battles.
    • The Farewell.
  • county
    • Manufactures.
    • The Buildings.
    • Proverbs.
    • Saints.
    • Martyrs.
    • Confessors.
    • Prelates.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • States-men.
    • Writers.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Memorable Persons.
      • Lord Mayors.
    • The Farewell.
• title page
• A NECESSARY PREFACE TO THE READER.
• WALES.
  • part
    • The Soil.
    • Naturall Commodities,
      • Silver.
      • Lead.
      • Goats.
    • The Manufactures.
      • Frieze.
      • Cheese.
      • Metheglen.
        • The Receit thereof,
    • The Buildings.
    • The Proverbs.
    • Princes.
    • Confessors.
    • Popes.
    • Cardinals.
    • Prelates.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Physicians.
    • Writers.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • The Farewell.
  • ANGLESEY.
    • Mill-stones.
    • The Wonders.
    • Proverbs.
    • Prelates.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Seamen.
    • The Sheriffs.
    • The Farewell.
  • BRECKNOCK-SHIRE.
    • Natural Commoditis
      • Otters.
    • Wonders,
      • In the Water.
      • In the Earth.
    • Saints.
    • Prelates.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • States-Men.
    • Memorable Persons.
    • The Farewell.
  • CARDIGAN-SHIRE.
    • Natural Commodities.
      • Bevers.
    • Proverbs.
    • The Farewell.
  • CARMARTHEN-SHIRE.
    • Wonders.
    • Martyrs.
    • Souldiers.
    • Writers.
    • The Farewell.
  • county
    • Wonders.
    • Proverbs.
    • Princes.
    • Saints.
    • States=Men.
    • Prelates since the Reformation.
    • The Farewell.
  • DENBIGH-SHIRE.
    • Natural Commodities.
      • Amelcorne.
    • Buildings.
      • Organs.
    • Prelates.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Writers since the Reformation.
    • Benefactors to the Publick since the Reformation.
    • The Farewell.
  • FLINT-SHIRE.
    • Proverbs.
    • Princes.
    • Saints.
    • Prelates since the Reformation.
    • Souldiers.
    • Writers.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Benefactors to the Publick since the Reformation.
    • Memorable Persons.
    • The Farewell.
  • GLAMORGAN-SHIRE.
    • Wonders.
    • Civilians.
    • The Farewell.
  • MERIONITH-SHIRE.
    • Wonders.
    • Saints.
    • The Farewell.
  • MONTGOMERY-SHIRE
    • Natural Commodities.
      • Horses.
    • Proverbs.
    • Writers.
    • Memorable Persons.
    • The Farewell.
  • MONMOUTH-SHIRE.
    • Manufactures.
      • Caps.
    • Saints.
    • Cardinals.
    • Souldiers.
    • Writers.
    • Benefactors to the Publick.
      • Since the Reformation.
    • Memorable Persons.
    • Sheriffs.
    • The Farewell.
  • county
    • Natural Commodities.
      • Faulcons.
    • Buildings.
    • Princes.
    • Saints.
    • Writers.
    • The Farewell.
  • RADNOR-SHIRE.
    • Princes.
    • Prelates.
    • The Farewell.
• AN ALPHABETICAL INDEX TO FULLER'S Worthies of England.