III. COLLECTANEA; OR, WHAT THE RECORDS SAY.-LANCASHIRE NOTES, BY EMILY S. HOLT 44 IV. A RELIC OF CLUB Our next PPLEMENTARY NOTES, BY A LOCAL CORRESPONDENT } 50 (To be concluded in issue)....... V. A COMPLETE LIST OF MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT FOR LANCASHIRE AND THE SEVERAL BOROUGHS WITHIN THE COUNTY FROM THE YEAR 1295 TO THE PRESENT TIME. 52 BY J. F. MATTHEWS. (Continued)... X. NOTICES TO READERS, CORRESPONDENTS, CONTRIBUTORS, AND ADVERTISERS............... 80 XI. OPINIONS OF THE PRESS (Wrapper). To SUBSCRIBERS. Annual Subscribers, who pay 7s. in advance, will be entitled to have early copies of the magazine forwarded monthly to any address within the United Kingdom, post free. Post-office orders (or value in postage stamps) to be made payable to Mr. J. F. MATTHEWS, Swinton, near Manchester. Early orders for single copies of future numbers are requested, as a limited number only will be printed monthly. Single copies supplied by post for 7 stamps. All communications to be addressed to Mr. J. F. MATTHEWS, 106, Manchester Road (near the Market Place), Swinton. Swinton, 31st January, 1880. ANOTHER STEP FORWARD. HE undoubted success which has attended our literary venture-especially THE in the Manchester and Bolton districts-induces us to make another move in a forward direction, namely, to reduce the price of our magazine to SIXPENCE. Some of our friends, we are well aware, became seriously alarmed a few days ago, on learning the boldness of the step contemplated to be taken by us, in this the second month of its existence-a step which, in their estimation, was wholly unnecessary and uncalled for, while others expressed grave fears as to the results. Our acquaintance with the growth of Lancashire intelligence inclines us, however, to hope that the footing of the second step will be quite as firm as that secured on the first essay, and that the present reduction will be rightly interpreted as a corroborative proof of the sincerity of the assertion made by us in our first number, that "no wish to make capital out of the magazine has yet entered our minds." The announcement upon last month's wrapper, entitled "Our Mission," has been reproduced in the body of the present number, with the view of again informing a widening circle of readers that "our main object is the popularisation of the study of the records, past events, and traditions of Lancashire, and especially of that part of the county which gives the name to our magazine." With pardonable pride we point to the encomiums of the press of Lancashire and Cheshire-a portion only of which we are able to reproduce upon the wrapper of the present issue, and remind our readers that these were all bestowed upon our first number as a shilling publication. In the estimation of those best competent to judge, the magazine at that figure was to all intents and purposes a satisfactory and creditable production." With such credentials we may confidently appeal to the people of Lancashire and Cheshire for support of 66 A SIXPENNY MEDIUM, devoted to local archæology, history, and genealogy. We need to explain, however, that the absence of illustrations in the present number is not incidental to the change in price. Oddly enough, it so happened that there was nothing in the nature of the contents of the present number which required cuts. In the ordinary course of business, engravings are being prepared for future articles. Besides, in a publication of this character, author's articles ought not to be made subordinate to engravings, nor shall we introduce the latter unnecessarily for the mere sake of show and sale. Unless accompanied with corresponding descriptive letterpress, illustrations would become mere pictures. When sketches accompany approved contributions they will be reproduced satisfactorily by our engraver in due course, as will be evidenced by the contents of our next issue. Original subscribers' terms of subscription have been proportionately lengthened. OME editors of the weekly newspaper press of Lancashire, Cheshire, Derbyshire, and Yorkshire-few in number, we regret to say-have in their own way done, and continue to do, much good service, as a sort of volunteer commissariat force, acting in the interest of the small but increasing band of antiquaries, archæologists, genealogists, and philologists, who, here and there, in and around those counties, are found linked together in confraternities, whose aims, objects, and interests are identical with those which "OLD SOUTH-EAST LANCASHIRE" has been established to promote. Through no better sort of drill could disciples in these departments pass than the probationary exercises which these friendly editors frankly permit in columns devoted specially to the purpose. Nor are space and opportunities denied to veterans who, for the common good, exhibit in the same columns the lengthy results of their individual labours. On such occasions, however, the ephemeral character of the newspaper sheet becomes apparent, especially when the utility of the scrap-book is suggested. Almost unannounced, and comparatively unknown, we have ventured to produce and submit a literary medium which we trustingly hope shall accomplish the twofold purpose of promoting local research and inquiry, and of permanently preserving, along with our own, the contributions of those kindred spirits whom we, induced by an indefinable fellow-feeling, denominate "Our friends." Our main object is the popularisation of the study of the records, past events, and traditions of Lancashire, and especially of that section of the county which gives the name to our magazine. By a departure from the main track, in which the general writer ever was and is compelled to move, we hope to localise our publication, while by entering into those details which past and contemporaneous writers of the general class were and are obliged to reject, we hope to arrive at a clearer comprehension of the myriads of local facts, circumstances, and traditions, the general tenor of which is seldom more than superficially, or it may be imperfectly, understood by those beyond their immediate locale. To enable us to investigate local subjects successfully, we desire the co-operation of at least one zealous correspondent in each township within our titular district. The names of such townships appear upon the border of the front page of our wrapper. Through the instrumentality of an organisation of this sympathetic character, hidden materials may be brought to light, scanty facts augmented, discoveries investigated, inquiries prosecuted, documents inspected, and veracities tested; while the weaving together of facts thus elicited may be performed broadly, under the full assurance that the value and utility of the web were mainly regulated by the proportion of truth used in the texture of its warp, and the discrimination exercised in the manipulation of its weft. The first step of the ablest historians-general or local-is one of investigation. Humbly following this standard example, we announce publicly that equitable acknowledgments will be given for approved literary contributions. Original pencil or ink sketches or photographs illustrative of accompanying manuscripts will be similarly recognised; if rejected they will be returned. Those of the "Notes and Queries" class, readers' "Suggestions," " Answers," and " Gleanings," if of local character, will be specially welcomed. Information as to "finds" or discoveries should be communicated to the editor, in order that prompt examination and investigation may follow. We have made arrangements for the occasional reproduction of pedigrees of noted Lancashire families, brought down to the present time. It will, however be observed that the genealogical department of the magazine will not be confined to special articles or detailed pedigrees. Every opportunity afforded by the mere mention in any article of the name of any local worthy or family will, as a rule, be embraced for the purpose of adding a brief genealogical comment or footnote with respect to such individual or family. An attempt having been made to render the permanent illustrations on the wrapper and title-page self-explanatory of the present and future contents of the magazine, and of the general aim of the promoter, we cannot do better than permit them to fulfil their purpose, without further comment. No wish to make capital out of the magazine has yet entered our minds. On the contrary, we shall be highly pleased indeed should it become self-supporting, and instrumental in reducing our largely accumulated store of historical materials and gleanings, and increasing in a corresponding degree-the historical knowledge of the readers of South-East Lancashire. Any profit derived from the publication of the magazine will be devoted to the increase in number of its pages and illustrations, and improvement of the general contents. COLLECTANEA; OR WHAT THE RECORDS SAY. LANCASHIRE NOTES. BY MISS EMILY S. HOLT. I. FROM THE ISSUE ROLLS. 1327. William de Tatham, custodian of Clitheroe Castle. (Michs. 1 Ed. III.) 1415. John Sotherun de Mitton, co. Lanc., sent as secret agent into Wales for the King's business; paid £20. (Michs. 3 Hen. V.) [Probably to capture Lord Cobham.] 1439. Dec. 5. Thomas Banastre, clerk, Treasurer of Household to [Humphrey] Duke of Gloucester. (Michs. 18 Hen. VI.) II. FROM THE PATENT ROLLS. 1292. Sep. 28. Letter Patent dat. at Skipton in Crauen. [This is not quite certainly, but very nearly so, equivalent to a statement that the King was at that place on that day.] (20 Ed. I.) 1295. Oct. 10. Letter Patent dat. Chetham. (23 Ed. I.) 1340. Feb. 10. Order to disforest certain forests of our Lord the King in co. Lanc., namely, Vluesweyt, Hulnesty, and Preston, at the request of our well-beloved Katherine de Lathum. (14 Ed. III., Part 1.) Aug. 25. John de Gristwayt, Vicar of Blakeburn; Geoffrey le Hayward de Rachedale; John and Adam de Radeclif. (14 Ed. III., Part 3.) 1343. John de Gristhwait, Vicar of Blackburn; Thomas Bolton, Vicar of Rochdale; . . the town of Spotland. (17 Ed. III., Part 1.) 1345. John de Holt and Roger his son, of co. Lanc. Lands in Houereffeld. (19 Ed. III., Part 1.) 1346. Sept. 15. John de Radeclyf, Robt. Gilstones, Robt. de Henclif, forester, Robt. de Catlowe, forester, Alan, son of Adam Greyeieson of Staytburn, and others, perturbators of the Abbot of Whalley, at Castleton, Blakebourn, and Brendewod in Rossendale.-Oct. 3. John de Gristwhayt, Vicar of Blakeburn; John de Toppeclif, Vicar of Whallaye. (20 Ed. III., Part 3.) 1352. At the request of [Elizabeth] Countess of Ulster, our dearest daughter [wife of the King's son Lionel], we pardon William, son of Thomas de Thornton, of Burton in Lonsdale, the death of William Bateson, Hugh de Holme, and Richard Perseyson; also for breaking prison from our Castle of Cliderhou, and from our prison of the Marshalsea, before ourself, in our great hall at Westminster, where he stands indicted and outlawed. (26 Ed. III., Part 1.) 1361. July 6. [Assignment and partition of lands of deceased Duke of Lan : caster between his daughters and co-heirs, Maud, wife of Duke William of Holland, and Blanche, wife of John of Gaunt.] Maud's share :Hertelegh, Langestok, Weston, Berewyk, Staunden, furnu' in villa de Leycest'r; Bedellariam de Sombourn; manor of Herdewyk, Wales; Ebbeth, Hungerford Mill; manor of Rye. Blanche's share:-Manors of Coggeshull, Cridelyng, Barley, Kilbourn, Toresholm, Marchesden, Swanyngton, Passenham, Vggelee; lands in Dauentre and Hinkele ; Lylleborn Mill. [Each sister gives her consent to the share of the other.] 1363. Dec. 12. We have been supplicated by our dearest children John [of Gaunt], Duke of Lancaster and Blanche his wife that Henry, late Earl of Lancaster, at the suit of the Abbot of Whalley, who claimed a right to the chapel of St. Michael in the Castle of Clyderhowe [yielded the chapel to the Abbot] . . . the advowson whereof is parcel of the lordship of Blakeburnshire, which is of the heritage of the said Blanche . . the said John and Blanche shall hold the said advowson, as if it had not been alienated by the said Earl. (37 Ed. III., Part 2.) 1364. July 5. For 24 ships, strong and sufficient, of 50 tons and more, com ing from Southampton . . and divers places either in Severn Water or in Wales, to Fourneux [Furness] . . and bringing ships to Liuerpoll [for the voyage of Lionel Duke of Clarence to Ireland]; 80 ships sent to Ireland. (38 Ed. III., Part 1.) 1365. Oct. 30. Pardon granted to John Holand and Godfrey de Foliaumbe for felonies and transgressions in co. Lanc. (39 Ed. III., Part 2.) 1421. Aug. 8. Letter Patent of Regent, John Duke of Bedford, dated Manchester-13. Ib., dated Skipton. (9 Hen. V., Part 2.) 1426. May 20. Richard de Twyftfeld, Vicar of Rachedale. Part 2.) (4 Hen. VI., 1429-30. Geoffrey Banastre, Vicar of Blakburn; Henry de Merlond, Vicar of Rachedale. (8 Hen. VI., Part 3.) Letter Patent of Henry Duke of Lancaster, dat. Preston, Sept. 10, anno Indenture between John of Gaunt and Henry de Hoghton, dat. Win- III. FROM THE REGISTER OF JOHN OF GAUNT. Charter of Edmund Duke of Lancaster, dated Tinkhale, Nov. 4, 1285. Charters of Henry Duke of Lancaster, dated :— Savoie, April 28, 1353. Leicester, April 3, 1358. Tuttebury, June 24, 1358. Liuerpole Castle, July 20, 1358. London, Feb. 1, 1359. Cowyk, Wednesday after St. Lawrence [Aug. 12]. 1360. 1368. Sept. 14. Grant of £10 per annum to John de Benyngton, late con |