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 | | The Earl of Thanet is lord of the manor, which contains some excellent veins of lead ore, which is raised by the London Lead Company, who have a smelt-mill here, and who give employment to a great number of the inhabitants. |
 | | The lordship was subsequently purchased by John Winder, Esq., whose son devised it to Edward Milward, Esq., and, in 1785, was sold to the Earl of Thanet, whose tenants pay fines arbitrary. |
 | | Owing to the trustees having neglected to appoint successors, this charity was for many years withheld, but was ultimately recovered by a suit in chancery, with an arrear of £123, which was settled, upon the school. |
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