Whalley warned by a modern Guy Fawkes echoing fears
A speech warns of covert invasion by Cardinal Wiseman and Jesuits, likening Louis Napoleon to gunpowder and urging Whalley to lead a committee to address alleged Papal threats. The piece presses for political action and crown-support, suggesting Whalley as prime minister and Pope defeat as the aim.
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Cardinal-Wiseman
Louis Napoleon
Guy Fawkes
Mr. Whalley
Cardinal Wiseman
Peterborough
Whalley
Exeter-hull
Her
Pontifical Empire
British Nation Life Assurance records 1864 premium surge
At the annual meeting on the 30th al t, British Nation Life Assurance reported new annual premium income of £31,143 7s 7d and total revenue from policies in force over £173,000. Manager Henry Lake had forecast higher figures years earlier, and the five year table shows a dramatic advance, with 1864’s excess over 1863 reaching £9,446.
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Henry Lake
Lake
Insurance Surplus Signals Strong Future for Life Office
After all claims and expenses are paid a surplus of £35 250 12s 2d remains from the year. The prospect of continued progress is confident with 1500 agents to be worked up and premiums totaling £31,000 already collected, suggesting a remarkable next year for policyholders and shareholders.
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Lake
Alliance National Land Building and Investment Company
The first six months of 1846 show 8 000 shares subscribed totaling £80 000 and 1 300 debenture holders. Advances requested total £134 000 with £27 000 already completed. 200 agents placed across England and Ireland. capital extended from £100 000 to £500 000 to support growth and expansion to Ireland. directors to be reinforced by larger holdings.
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Whittington Club
England
Ireland
Boyce
First Turnpike in England Recalled in 1864 Chronicle
A Cornhill Magazine summary recounts five centuries since a hermit on Highgate Hill began paving Hollow Way by tolling the route to Islington. William Phelippe funded gravel improvements, earning royal approval to collect tolls and maintain the road, inaugurating England’s first road bar and line of turnpike keepers.
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England
St. Anthony’s Chapel
Highgate-hill
Whittington
Islington
St. Anthony’s
William Phelippe
Heghgate
Smethfelde
London
Cornhill Magazine
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Alliance National Land, Building and Investment Company (Limited
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