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Gift of land, Newdigate, Surrey

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.4079
Scope and Contents For his homage and service, William Testard' confirms his gift to Richard son of John, and to Richard's heirs, of all the land which the said John held of the said William in the parish of Niudegate [Newdigate, Surrey?] on the day he died. Reserving annual quit-rent of 4s for all services and exactions, apart from those due to the king. For sealing and warranty Richard gives William one mark in gressum. Witnessed by William de Heaure and John his son, Gilbert de Heaure and Simon his son,...
Dates: (Undated, circa early 13th century)
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Gift of land, Newton, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.3741
Scope and Contents Thomas Smithe or Smyth of Gedney Hill, Cambridgeshire (sic), confirms to Richard Folchame of Newton, Cambridgeshire his gift of a messuage with one acre of land in Newton, in a field called Seagate, bounded by the 'essewra' of Newton to east and west, which messuage Smith had of Thomas and Emma Johnsonne of Newton, the latter being a daughter and co-heiress of Thomas Elliott of Newton. John Bosworth of Newton is appointed by Smithe as his attorney to deliver seisin. Deed poll, signed by...
Dates: 24 Apr. 1597 (39 Elizabeth I)
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Gift of land, no place

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.4090
Scope and Contents In consideration of 24s in gressum, Adam, sometime servant of Master Richer de Fuldon, confirms his gift to William de Sancr', of a piece of land held of Walter Bigge, lying between the land of John Hore, and the free lands of the church of St Nicholas held by the said John, abutting on the highway to the south, and on pasture of the said John Hore to the north. He also grants an annual rent of 4d owed by Mazalena, and another of 2d. The land is to be held of Walter Bigge. Annual quit-rent...
Dates: 1220 (Circa, undated)
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Gift of land, Onehouse, Suffolk

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.4078
Scope and Contents For his homage and service, and in consideration of 4s gressum, Adam de Anhus confirms his gift to Stephen son of Michael de Winef', and to Stephen's heirs and assigns, of a piece of land lying between land of Master Berth'am de Sancto Audomero and land of Simon son of Matilda. Reserving annual quit-rent of one penny, payable at Michaelmas, for all services. Witnessed by Alexander Crispin, William Crispin, Roger Crispin, Geoffrey Crispin, Alexander clerk, Elya de Horham, Robert Stabular',...
Dates: 1250 (Circa, undated)
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Gift of land, Orwell, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.3647
Scope and Contents John de Drokton' confirms his gift (with warranty) to Walter Howesson' of Orewell [Orwell], of three rods arable land in the south field of Orwell, with the reversion of one rod which Agnes, widow of John Cobbe, holds for her life, all of which he holds by the gift and feoffment of Roger, vicar of Whaddon church. One rod lies in Waterslades, next the land of the rector of Malketon [Malton], and abutting Waterslades Weye. Another rod lies next land once Alan Bounn's, and abuts on Waterslades...
Dates: 17 Apr. 1355 (At Orwell, Friday before the Feast of St Alphege the Bishop, 29 Edward III, [17 Apr 1355])
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Gift of land, Orwell, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.4013
Scope and Contents Adam Rikener of Barneton' [Barton?, Cambridgeshire] confirms his gift to Richard Fraunceys of Wynepol [Wimpole, Cambridgeshire] of a selion of arable land lying in the field of Orwell, against Southdene, between the land of John Duraunt and land of the said Adam, abutting upon the highway leading to Wimpole. Deed poll, witnessed by Lawrence ?Writteworye, William Faber de Orwell, John Staci, Richard Bonum, Robert son of Saresson, and others. Fragment of tagged seal. Endorsed in later hand:...
Dates: 19 Feb. 1342 (Tuesday after St Valentine's Day 16 Edward III [19 Feb 1342])
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Gift of land, Orwell, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.4027
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Matilda daughter of Henry de Schaldeford, of Orewell [Orwell, Cambridgeshire], widow, confirms her gift to her son Adam of a selion of arable land in the field of Orwell, called Southdene, one head abutting on the highway to Wympol [Wimpole, Cambridgeshire]. Deed poll, witnessed by Walter de Bonebrok', William Faber of Orwell, John Stacy, Richard Bevyn, John le Broune, Richard Mariots of Barntone, and others. Tag, seal wanting. Endorsed in a modern hand: 'Cambridge No 7'.

Dates: 11 Feb. 1337 (Tuesday before St Valentine's Day 11 Edward III [11 Feb 1337])
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Gift of land, Rillaton, Cornwall

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.4059
Scope and Contents Alice, daughter and heir of Thomas de Fishide, widow, confirms her gift to her son Richard de Cotes, of all her lands in Cornwall, that is to say, in Rydelatone?, with common pasture and turvary in Faymore, and in messuage three acres and half a ferlingata. At Grymestede,witnessed by Master Roger le Engleys, Andrew de Grymestede, John de Grymestede, Ralph de Boklande, Walter de Wollop, Hugh de Wyly, and others. Tagged pendant black round seal with heraldic device, lettering illegible....
Dates: 1 July 1291 (Octave of the nativity of St John Baptist 19 Edward I [1 July 1291])
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Gift of land, Shudy Camps, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.4034
Scope and Contents In consideration of an undisclosed sum, William le Scalar' confirms his gift to William le Harpour of Herseth [Horseheath], to Amanda [sic], William le Harpour's wife, and to their son John, of a piece of land in Depedenefeld, parish of Schudicampes [Shudy Camps, Cambridgeshire], between land of William son of Herman Caleman and land of Henry Waryn, one head abutting on a meadow formerly belonging to William de Befold. Deed poll, witnessed by William de Hanechach, Richard de Berardishey,...
Dates: 1300 (Circa, undated)
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Gift of land, Smallwood, Cheshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.4058
Scope and Contents For homage and service, and a gressum of 8s, Bartholomew de Smaluwde [Smalwood?] confirms his gift to his brother Ralph of all his meadowland in Smaluwde, lying between meadow of William le Cupe' and meadow of Bartholomew's brother John. A quit-rent of one halfpenny is reserved for all services. Witnessed by Thomas de Hulmo, Stephen his brother, William de Herst, Robert his brother, Robert Freman, Bartholomew Gurram, Edmund son of Roger, and many others. Pendant tagged white round seal,...
Dates: (Undated, circa 13th century)
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Gift of land, Southoe, Huntingdonshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.4066
Scope and Contents For homage and service, and in consideration of 30s as gressum, Warin de Ver'n, with the assent of his wife Margery, confirms his gift to William Quarrel and to Quarrel's heirs all that land which Robert Priur held of Warin. To be held of Warin and his heirs to William, his heirs or assigns, excepting a religious house. Reserving annual quit-rent of one penny or a pair of gloves 'ad placitum ipsius Willelmi' for all services. Witnessed by Nigel ?Damundavill, Master Radulf rector of the...
Dates: (Undated, circa 13th century)
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Gift of land, Stapleford, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.4029
Scope and Contents In consideration of 60 marks, Sir Richard de Tanay confirms his gift to John de Suttone of a pasture in Stapelford Tanay [Stapleford Toney, Cambridgeshire] together with 76 acres of land in the same vill: 24 acres in Brodefeld, 22 acres in Pirifeld, and 32 acres in Lamputfeld [sic]. To be held of Richard and his heirs to John, his heirs, assigns, vendees or assignees. Reserving annual rent of one penny at Christmas for all services other than royal service. Warranty against Christians and...
Dates: 1280 (Circa, undated)
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Gift of land, Tholiscroft, Somerset

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.4076
Scope and Contents Henry de Cuntevill' confirms his gift to Hugh Medicus and to Hugh's heirs, of a quarter of a yardland ['ferlingus'] called Tholiscroft [Somerset] given to Hugh by Henry's father Robert de Marisco. To be held of Henry and his heirs free from all service save that due to the king. Witnessed by Richard? de Cuntvill', Hunfred' de Bageworth, Hugh T'uet, Adam de Bera, Robert de Lydeam, Robert ?Torremanis, Roger Corbin, Adam de Godesmore, and many others. Tagged pendant green oval seal of Henry de...
Dates: 1250 (Circa, undated)
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Gift of land, Walton-le-Dale, Lancashire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.4067
Scope and Contents For his homage and service, Warin Banast'e confirms his gift to his chamberlain and sergeant, Robert, of specified lands with rights of common pasture in and around Waletona [probably Walton-le-Dale, Lancashire], partly bounded by the Derewente [River Darwen?]. Reserving annual quit-rent of one pound of cumins ['unam libram cimini'] for all services. Malediction clause. Witnessed by Thurstan Banast'e, Randulf son of Roger de Maresaie, Robert clerk his brother, Robert Banast'e, Henry de...
Dates: 1200 (Circa, undated)
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Gift of land, [Wantelege?]

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.4088
Scope and Contents Adam [Weyn?] of W'nteleg' confirms his gift to John de Monteforti (?) and Geoffrey le Bret, and to the heirs and assigns of the said John, of his messuage in W'nteleg', saving a piece of land which Adam's son William has of his gift in the curtilage thereto pertaining. Geoffrey is to pay an annual rent of 27d to the lord of the fee, for as long as he lives, for all services except king's service. Witnessed by Roger de W[?], Roger ?Aspeleya, Richard son of Simon, John de Herford, Roger...
Dates: 1300 (Circa, undated)
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Gift of land, Wickham Skeith, Suffolk

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.4039
Scope and Contents John Brodhoc of Wycham [Wickham Skeith, Suffolk?] confirms his gift to Nicholas le Gerardevile of Stok' and to Nicholas's wife Joan, their heirs and assigns, of land lying in the field called 'Clement', between the lands of Lord Ralph de Heme'hale and of Rose, widow of John Coleman, abutting to the east on lands of Walter de Hee and to the west on lands of the aforesaid Lord Ralph. At Wicham, deed poll, witnessed by William de Capelle, Salamon de Haldeham, Thomas le Brun, Philip Coleman,...
Dates: 17 Feb. 1325 (Sunday after St Valentine's Day 18 Edward II [17 Feb 1325])
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Gift of land, Wimpole and Kingston, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.4043
Scope and Contents In consideration of an undisclosed sum, Henry le Barber of Cambridge, son of the late John ate brok of Eversden, confirms his gift to John Wyther of Wympol [Wimpole, Cambridgeshire], to John's wife Margery, and to John's heirs and assigns, of four acres arable land with appurtenances lying in the fields of Wimpole and Kyngustone [Kingston, Cambridgeshire]. One acre lies in the field of Kingston against 'le mare', next to land of Christian le Spens of Wimpole. Another acre lies on Redemilde,...
Dates: 7 Apr. 1331 (Sunday after the feast of St Ambrose [?]5 Edward III [7 Apr 1331])
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Gift of land, Wimpole and Kingston, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.4048
Scope and Contents William le Ward of Wynpol [Wimpole, Cambridgeshire] confirms his gift to Walter de Coulyng' and to Walter's heirs and assigns, three selions arable land lying in the fields of Wimpole. One selion is a headland [forera] in the field of Kynguston [Kingston, Cambridgeshire], next to land of Master War[in] de Bassi[n]gb[ourn] abutting on the highway to Kingston at one end and on land of Robert le Chauf at the other. The other two selions lie against 'le Morh' between land of Adam in le morh and...
Dates: 14 Dec. 1344 (Tuesday in the feast of St Lucy the virgin 18 Edward III [14 Dec 1344]?)
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Gift of land, Wimpole, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.4030
Scope and Contents Robert le Chauf of Wynpol [Wimpole, Cambridgeshire] confirms his gift to John and Margery Wyther and to the Wythers' son John, two selions of land lying together in the north field of Wimpole at Holdene, next to land which William ate Made holds in fee from Lord Ralph de Wendeshore, one head abutting against Arnigst'te [Ermine Street?], the other against 'le Brok'; together with another selion in the south field, against Wimpole Way, next to land of Lawrence de W'tteworth and land of William...
Dates: 19 June 1328 (Sunday after the feast of St Botolph the Abbot 2 Edward III [19 June 1328])
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Gift of land, Wimpole, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.4040
Scope and Contents Robert le Fraunceys of Wynepol [Wimpole, Cambridgeshire], confirms his gift to John le Fraunceys of Wimpole, of three rods arable land in the fields of Wimpole. Half an acre of this lies in 'le Myddelsyk' towards Orwell, against land of the Lord of Orwell, abutting at one head upon the syke. The other rod lies in 'le middelsyk' against the bank (ripam), adjoining land of Lawrence de Wratteworth, and abutting upon the syke. At Wimpole, deed poll, witnessed by Lawrence de Wratteworth, Robert...
Dates: 21 Apr. 1329 (Friday before the feast of St Mark the Evangelist 3 Edward III [21 Apr 1329])
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Gift of land, Wimpole, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.4042
Scope and Contents Henry ate brok of Everesdon [Eversden, Cambridgeshire], 'magn' burg' Cantebr'', confirms his gift to John le Fraunceis of Wimpole, and to John's heirs and assigns, of one and a half rods arable land, of which two half rods [sic] lie together in the south field of Wimpole, between lands of John le Fraunceys and of Amy, daughter of Baldewyn clerk, one head abutting on the bank at the meadow-gate of the said John, the other on the 'cultura' of John Harecourt of Wimpole. The other half rod lies...
Dates: 17 Mar. 1331 (Sunday in the feast of St Withburga 5 Edward III [17 Mar 1331])
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Gift of land, Wimpole, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.4044
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John Bate of Hokiton' [Hauxton, Cambridgeshire?], chaplain, confirms his gift to John and Margery Wythir of Wynepol [Wimpole, Cambridgeshire] of 5 selions arable land lying severally in the fields of Wimpole. Each selion detailed. At Wimpole, deed poll, witnessed by Lawrence de Wratteworth, Walter de Benewelle, Walter de Couli'gge, Geoffrey de Coulinge, Robert Payn, and many others. Pendant tagged brown round seal with gem device. Endorsed in two later hands: '6 E 3 Wymple' and 'Wynpoll'.

Dates: 2 June 1332 (6 Edward III)
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Gift of land, Wimpole, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.4045
Scope and Contents Adam le Couper of Wynepol [Wimpole, Cambridgeshire] confirms his gift to Robert le Webester of Wimpole, to Robert's wife Ymany [Emma], and to the heirs and assigns of Robert, two selions arable land, containing one acre with appurtenances, lying in the north field of Wimpole. One selion lies between land of John le Fraunceys and land of Alan Cockyle, who holds from Master William Avenel, abutting at one head on land of Lawrence de Wratteworth and at the other on Quendenewaye. The other...
Dates: 3 Nov. 1333 (Wednesday after the feast of All Saints 7 Edward III [3 Nov 1333])
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Gift of land, Wimpole, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.4046
Scope and Contents In consideration of an undisclosed sum, Alan atte Welle of Wynepol [Wimpole, Cambridgeshire], chaplain, confirms his gift to John le Soutere, also of Wimpole, of two selions arable land lying together in the south field of Wimpole, next to land of John de Wangeford and abutting to the south upon 'le constrate'. At Wimpole, deed poll, witnessed by Lawrence de Wratteworth, William de Wratteworth, Robert le Chauf, Geoffrey de Coulingge, Walter de Coulingge, and others. Pendant tagged white...
Dates: 28 Dec. 1334 (Holy Innocents' Day 8 Edward III [28 Dec 1334])
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Gift of land, Wimpole, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.4047
Scope and Contents Walter de Benewelle 'in Wynepol' [Wimpole, Cambridgeshire], confirms his gift to his son Walter of three acres arable land in the fields of Wimpole. One selion lies between lands of Robert Bullock and John Adam, abutting at one head upon Holedene. Another selion lies next land of Henry Atteston and abuts at one head on Arnygstrate [Ermine Street?] Three selions lie together upon 'Kottigges Akir' next land of Master Warin de Bassigburne [Bassingbourn, Cambridgeshire], abutting at one head...
Dates: 13 Jan. 1335 (Feast of St Hilary the bishop 8 Edward III [13 Jan 1335])
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Jenkinson, Francis John Henry, 1853-1923 (librarian) 29
Sassoon, Siegfried Loraine, 1886-1967 (poet and author) 26
Acton, John Emerich Edward Dalberg, 1834-1902 (1st Baron Acton and historian) 24
Keynes, Sir Geoffrey Langdon, 1887-1982 (Knight, surgeon and bibliophile) 24
Benson, Arthur Christopher, 1862-1925 (author and college head) 19
Knight, Samuel, 1677-1746 (Church of England clergyman and antiquary) 19
James, Montague Rhodes, 1862-1936 (biblical scholar, antiquary and palaeographer) 18
Patrick, Simon, 1626-1707 (Bishop of Ely) 17
Trinity College, Cambridge 17
Labour Party 15
Conservative Party 14
Patrick, John, ? 1632-1695 (Church of England clergyman and religious controversialist) 14
Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Central Office of Information 13
Brooke, Rupert Chawner, 1887-1915 (poet) 12
Cowell, Edward Byles, 1826-1903 (orientalist) 11
Darwin, Charles Robert, 1809-1882 (naturalist) 10
Newton, Sir Isaac, 1642-1727 (Knight, natural philosopher and mathematician) 10
Sayle, Charles Edward, 1864-1924 (librarian) 10
Baldwin, Stanley, 1867-1947 (1st Earl Baldwin of Bewdley and Prime Minister) 9
Corpus Christi College, Cambridge 9
Darwin, Sir George Howard, 1845-1912 (Knight, mathematician and geophysicist) 9
Sandars, Samuel, 1837-1894 (bibliographer and barrister) 9
University of Oxford 9
Willis, Robert, 1800-1875 (engineer and architectural historian) 9
Babington, Charles Cardale, 1808-1895 (botanist and archaeologist) 8
Duff, Edward Gordon, 1863-1924 (bibliographer) 8
FitzGerald, Edward, 1809-1883 (poet and translator) 8
Jackson, Henry, 1839-1921 (classicist) 8
Maitland, Frederic William, 1850-1906 (legal historian) 8
St John's College, Cambridge 8
Aristotle, 384-322 BC (philosopher) 7
Charles, I, 1600-1649 (King of England, Scotland, and Ireland) 7
Cole, William, 1714-1782 (antiquary) 7
Housman, Alfred Edward, 1859-1936 (poet) 7
Jesus College, Cambridge 7
Liberal Party 7
Paisiello, Giovanni, 1740-1816 (composer) 7
Royal Commonwealth Society 7
Sedgwick, Adam, 1785-1873 (geologist) 7
University of Cambridge, Cavendish Laboratory 7
Bidder, George Parker, 1863-1953 (marine biologist) 6
Church Missionary Society 6
Churchill, Clementine Ogilvy Spencer (1885-1977, née Hozier, Baroness Spencer-Churchill of Chartwell) 6
Clark, John Willis, 1833-1910 (Cambridge University registrary) 6
Cockcroft, John Douglas, Sir, 1897 - 1967 (Knight, nuclear physicist and first Master of Churchill College) 6
Donne, John, 1572-1631 (poet and Church of England clergyman) 6
Eton College 6
Gosse, Philip Henry, 1810-1888 (zoologist and religious writer) 6
Gosse, Sir Edmund William, 1849-1928 (Knight, writer) 6
King's College, Cambridge 6
Moore, George Edward, 1873-1958 (philosopher) 6
Niclaes, Hendrik, 1502-? 1580 (German mystic and founder of the sect Familia Caritatis) 6
Powys, Llewelyn, 1884-1939 (writer) 6
Rennie, John, 1761-1821 (engineer) 6
Roskill, Stephen Wentworth, 1903 - 1982 (naval historian) 6
Royal Air Force 6
Rutherford, Ernest, 1871-1937 (Baron Rutherford of Nelson, physicist) 6
Simpson, Donald Herbert, 1920 - 2002 (Librarian of the Royal Commonwealth Society) 6
Thatcher, Margaret Hilda, 1925 - 2013 (née Roberts, Baroness Thatcher of Kesteven, Prime Minister) 6
Welcker, Adair, 1858-1926 (author) 6
Whittle, Frank, Sir, 1907 - 1996 (Knight, Air Commodore, aeronautical engineer) 6
Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Harwell 5
Blake, William, 1757-1827 (engraver, artist, and poet) 5
British Overseas Airways Corporation 5
Clare College, Cambridge 5
Gow, Andrew Sydenham Farrar, 1886-1978 (Classical Scholar) 5
James, I, 1566-1625 (King of Great Britain and Ireland) 5
Keynes, John Neville, 1852-1949 (logician, economist and university administrator) 5
Lethbridge, Thomas Charles, 1901-1971 (archaeologist and parapsychologist) 5
Longmore, Laura, fl1948 - 1998 5
Macalister, Alexander, 1844-1899 (Professor of Anatomy and surgeon) 5
Madden, Sir Frederic, 1801-1873 (Knight, palaeographer and librarian) 5
Maxwell, James Clerk, 1831-1879 (Professor, scientist, physicist) 5
Minns, Sir Ellis Hovell, 1874-1953 (Knight, archaeologist, orientalist and linguist) 5
Newton, Alfred, 1829-1907 (zoologist) 5
Saunderson, Nicholas, 1682-1739 (mathematician) 5
Scholfield, Alwyn Faber, 1884-1969 (Cambridge University Librarian) 5
Smith, Sir (Walter Buchanan-, 1879-1944, Knight) 5
Soames, Mary, Dame, 1922 - 2014 (née Churchill, writer, wife of Baron Soames) 5
Stevenson, Anne, 1933-2020 (poet) 5
Stokes, Sir George Gabriel, 1819-1903 (1st Baronet and physicist) 5
Thomas, Harold Beken, 1888 - 1971 (colonial administrator and historian) 5
Welch, John Hope, 1942- (poet, publisher and teacher) 5
Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626 (Viscount St Alban, lord chancellor, politician and philosopher) 4
Bartholomew, Augustus Theodore, 1882-1933 (librarian) 4
Bartlett, Sir Frederic Charles, 1886-1969 (Knight and psychologist) 4
Bateson, William, 1861-1926 (biologist) 4
Blunden, Edmund Charles, 1896-1974 (poet) 4
Cambridge University Press 4
Charles, II, 1630-1685 (King of Great Britain and Ireland) 4
Churchill College 4
Cornford, Frances Crofts, 1886-1960 (poet) 4
Elizabeth, I, 1533-1603 (Queen of England and Ireland) 4
Elizabeth, II, 1926-2022 (Queen of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) 4
Falconer, John, 1951 (Curator of photographs, British Library) 4
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