A Dictionary of London. Henry A Harben. 1918.
Counties of Ireland — The counties of Ireland (Irish: contaetha na hÉireann) are sub national divisions used for the purposes of administrative, geographical and political demarcation. By the early 17th century all of Ireland had been divided into counties. The older… … Wikipedia
Islam in China — The Huaisheng Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in the world, built by Muhammad s maternal uncle, Sa d ibn Abi Waqqas … Wikipedia
History of Dunfermline — The history of Dunfermline is famous for being one of two ecclestrial centres and also having one of the oldest royal burghs in Fife. Early history Pictish and Celtic names in the Dunfermline area are multiple. For example, the bal (a dwelling)… … Wikipedia
List of Irish counties' coats of arms — The following is a list of Irish counties coats of arms. In the majority of cases these are arms assigned to county councils created by the Local Government (Ireland) Act 1898 or later legislation, either by the Chief Herald of Ireland in what is … Wikipedia
Stotfield fishing disaster — The Stotfield fishing disaster was the first of several fishing disasters of the 19th century on the east coast of Scotland. A storm struck the Moray Firth on 25 December 1806. Compared to the Moray Firth fishing disaster of 1848 or the Eyemouth… … Wikipedia
Dunfermline — Coordinates: 56°04′19″N 3°26′21″W / 56.07192°N 3.43930°W / 56.07192; 3.43930 … Wikipedia
literature — /lit euhr euh cheuhr, choor , li treuh /, n. 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 2.… … Universalium
Christianity — /kris chee an i tee/, n., pl. Christianities. 1. the Christian religion, including the Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox churches. 2. Christian beliefs or practices; Christian quality or character: Christianity mixed with pagan elements; … Universalium
Beam — 1) (The King s or Great) Used for weighing heavy goods, avoirs du pois (Cal. L. Bk. A. p. 191), in contradistinction to the small beam for weighing light goods. Foreign merchants were, by the customs of the City, bound to weigh their… … Dictionary of London
Anatolian religion — Introduction beliefs and practices of the ancient peoples and civilizations of Turkey and Armenia, including the Hittites, Hattians, Luwians, Hurrians, Assyrian colonists, Urartians, and Phrygians. For historical background, see Anatolia.… … Universalium
