10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BLUE RIBBAND»
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blue ribband in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
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The
Ribband: Verses, Addressed to Three Young Ladies; with ...
Which is not only admitted, in endless profusion, into common life ; but, is
become a badge of Chivalry : The Knights of the Garter, in England, bearing a
Blue Ribband ; as those of the Thistle, in Scotland, doaG^en Ribband, etc. (a)
According ...
2
Memorials of the Order of the Garter, from Its Foundation to ...
Walker MS. of blue ribband, adopted that colour. Installations, &C. pp. 28. 33k. In
1623 it was decreed that the * It has been observed that the knights of the Garter
should use a medal or jewel (usually called the blue ribband and no other.
George Frederick Beltz, 1841
Spalding informs us that when the first army of Covenanters entered Aberdeen,
few or none ' wanted [1'. e. were without] a blue ribband; the Lord Gordon and
some others of the Marquis [of Huntley's]_ family had a ribband, when they were
...
4
The London Quarterly Review
On the 20th of April of the following year, being then not nineteen, he was elected
to a fellowship at Oriel — the blue ribband of the University. The late Archbishop
Whately was elected at the same time, and Coplcston and Davison were ...
Spalding informs us, that when the first army of Covenanters-entered Aberdeen,
few or none "wanted a blue ribband; the Lord Gordon, and some others of the
Marquis (of Hunlly's) family had a ribband, when they were dwelling in the town, ...
6
The Parliamentary Register; Or, History of the Proceedings ...
The only thing that he knew of was, the commission of accounts ; and that, though
he did not mean to detract from the merit of the present commissioners, had been
managed, by the noble Lord in the blue ribband, in a way that was liable to ...
Great Britain. Parliament, John Almon, John Debrett, 1793
7
The Parliamentary Register; Or, History of the Proceedings ...
OnOaw. particularly to that queftion put by Sir John Rous, if any •independent
member could lay his hand upon his heart, and fay that he believed the noble
Lord in the blue ribband wa> rot the author of the American war, and of the
prelcnt ...
Great Britain. Parliament, John Almon, John Debrett, 1782
8
History of the Proceedings and Debates of the House of Commons
A blue ribband was then vacant. It was pointed out for the noble Lord by public
expectation and public rumour. The noble Lord could certainly feel no desire for
such a distinction from any motive of personal vanity : but it was natural he should
...
Great Britain. Parliament, 1797
9
Memorials of the Order of the Garter: From Its Foundation to ...
The colour of the ribband was optional, commonly black, until the reign of
Elizabeth, when the earl of Essex, having noticed, whilst in France, that the jewel
of the Order of St. Michael was worn pendent from a blue ribband, ado ted that
colour.
George Frederick Beltz, 1841
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Memorials of the Order of the Garter, from Its Foundation to ...
In 1623 it was ecreed that the knights of the Garter should use a blue ribband and
no other. But the colour of it was light or cerulean CHAR-L38 Refusal to allow the
_ Star to be worn before installation. Ordinance to wear the Ribhand belt or ...
George-Frederick Beltz, 1841
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BLUE RIBBAND»
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Ashes 2015: Glamorgan ready to provide Welsh welcome for …
“This is one of the blue ribband event and everyone wants to be hosting an Ashes Test match. “We are fortunate to have it and are intent on ... «WalesOnline, Jul 15»
Fast cat anniversary
... new world record for the fastest crossing of the Atlantic Ocean for the coveted Hales trophy, more commonly referred to as the 'Blue Ribband'. «Maritime Journal, Jun 15»
Round 3 at Circuit Paul Ricard: More than a dress rehearsal
... that the new characteristics of the race also make it a better opportunity to prepare for the Blancpain Endurance Series blue ribband event, ... «Motorsport.com, Jun 15»
Australian Swimming Championships Releases Loaded Psych Sheet
In the corresponding women's event, the final of the women's blue ribband 100m freestyle could see the four members of Australia's world ... «Swimming World Magazine, Apr 15»
Royal's Bradby legend Fred Schoorman is no more
Schoorman was a part of the Bradby Shield Legend – the blue ribband of schools rugby between Royal and Trinity. Schoorman represented ... «nation.lk - The Nation Newspaper, Mar 15»
LIT's Fitzgibbon Cup breakthrough year recalled as team of 2005 …
... at the Savoy Hotel in Limerick city centre for a trip down a medal laden memory lane to the institute's first win in the blue ribband competition. «Limerick Post, Mar 15»
Three Queens Liverpool 2015: Cunard in popular culture
The Glasgow-built ship was the last ocean-going paddle steamer, having her maiden voyage in 1862, and winning the Blue Ribband the ... «Liverpool Echo, Feb 15»
Revamped V8 Supercars television coverage to start on Sunday
... White will host Ten's telecasts, joined by ex-F1 star Mark Webber at the season-opening Adelaide 500 and the blue ribband Bathurst 1000. «Sydney Morning Herald, Feb 15»
Siblings Emma, David McKeon Put On Show At Australian Short …
Triple Commonwealth Games gold medallist Emma started proceedings in the blue ribband 100m freestyle, then added the 50m butterfly ... «Swimming World Magazine, Nov 14»
Badminton: 32nd Duchy of Cornwall Open Championships
As in 2013, two junior internationals from Berkshire again dominated the women's and men's Blue Ribband Singles competitions, as well as the ... «West Briton, Sep 14»
