[209] The Stranger in Shrewsbury.
[210] Ibid. p. 24.
[211] Ibid. On p. 28 they are described as being 16 in number. They appear to have varied considerably in number at different periods.
[212] The Stranger in Shrewsbury, p. 24.
[213] Ibid. p. 97.
[214] Ibid. p. 97.
[215] In 1637.
[216] Though a few patriotic members kept the arbours etc. in repair a few years longer.
[217] “1822. Thomas Frances Dukes made a Combrother free of all expense, for his handsome conduct in giving up the Charter.” (Mercers’ Records.)
[218] Cf. The Stranger in Shrewsbury, p. 28.