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In 1380, a Catalan ship was wrecked on the coast of Somersetshire, on her voyage from Genoa to Sluys, the port of Bruges: her cargo consisted of green ginger, cured ginger, raisins, sulphur, writing paper, white sugar, prunes, cinnamon, &c. In 1401, a bank of exchange and deposit was established at Barcelona: the accommodation it afforded was extended to foreign as well as native merchants.
XV. Voyages of Nicolo and Antonio Zeno, in 1380 XVI. Travels of Schildtberger, in 1394 XVII. Travels of the Ambassadors of Shah Rokh, in 1419 XVIII. Voyage and Shipwreck of Quirini, in 1431 XIX. Travels of Josaphat Barbaro, in 1436 By error of the press, Sect, IV. has been numerically repeated. 51, 21, for phenomena read phenomenon 62, 41, after each insert of the
In addition to this general unpopularity of the poll tax there was a special reason for opposition in the circumstances of that imposed in 1380. As the returns began to come in they were extremely disappointing to the government.
The Camara Santa, or treasure-room, is an annex to the north of the cathedral, and dates from the ninth or tenth century; it is small, and was formerly used as a chapel in the old Romanesque building torn down in 1380.
Another had been observed seventy-six years earlier than 1456, viz., in 1380, and another seventy-five years before that, in 1305.
Prior to that it may be surmised that it belonged to a citizen of the name of Savage, probably the "William Savage of Fleet Street in the Parish of St. Bridget," upon whom, it is recorded in 1380, an attempt was made "to obtain by means of forged letter, twenty shillings."
For instance, in 1351, the Polese were allowed to build a wall 10 ft. high towards the sea, which was a sufficient defence against a sudden raid, but of little use in the case of a strong attack. As a matter of fact, the Genoese broke it down in 1380, sacked the city, and put all opponents to the sword.
From 1304 to 1380. Defeat of Georges and the Tartars Indignation of the Khan. Michel Summoned to the Horde. His Trial and Execution. Assassination of Georges. Execution of Dmitri. Repulse and Death of the Embassador of the Khan. Vengeance of the Khan. Increasing Prosperity of Russia. The Great Plague. Supremacy of Simon. Anarchy in the Horde. Plague and Conflagration. The Tartars Repulsed.
The funeral pall of Sir W. Walworth curiously embroidered with gold, is preserved amongst the relics, as well as a plan of the splendid show at his installation, 1380. The Fishmongers' Company is fourth upon the list of the city corporations, under the name and style of "the Wardens and Commonalty of the mystery of Fishmongers of the city of London."
Here were found, sculptured and inscribed in a new and peculiar style, the rock-cut tombs of the most distinguished inhabitants of Akhet-haten, the royal city built for himself about 1380 B.C. by Amenophis IV., and destroyed soon after his early death.
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