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1397 – Kirkby Ravensworth Church, Richmond, Yorkshire

From The Architect, October 23, 1875: This fine old parish church stands upon elevated ground. From its tower, on a clear day, 1397 – Kirkby Ravensworth Church, Richmond, Yorkshire from Architecture @...

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1382 – The Gatehouse, St. Mary’s Abbey, Thornton, Lincolnshire

Almost continuous building work over a century from 1252 onwards included a new chapter house (1282–1308); enlargement of the cloister (1322–6); 1382 – The Gatehouse, St. Mary’s Abbey, Thornton,...

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1361 – All Saints’ Church, Edington, Wiltshire

The Priory Church of Saint Mary, Saint Katharine and All Saints built in the Decorated style and consecrated in 1361. The parish was part of the hundred of Whorwellsdown, 1361 – All Saints’ Church,...

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1335 – Church of Ottery St. Mary, Devon

Nikolaus Pevsner described the building as as “lying large and low like a tired beast”. It is 163 feet long, and the towers are 71 feet high. 1335 – Church of Ottery St. Mary, Devon from Architecture @...

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1238 – Peterborough Cathedral, Cambridgeshire

Rebuilt in its present form between 1118 and 1238. It became the Cathedral of the new Diocese of Peterborough in 1541 and it is now known as the Cathedral Church of St Peter, 1238 – Peterborough...

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Upcoming Fall Events at the Merchants

Seems like fall is just around the bend already – and we wanted to get our upcoming Fall and Holiday Events out there so everyone can save the dates! We’ll have more details about the events listed...

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The tarps are down – and the siding is up!

There’s been a lot of progress this week on the tavern yard side of the building! Check out how beautiful our old building looks with the new siding installed! Still lots of work to do, but we’re so...

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2021 Ghosts of the Past Cemetery Tours a Huge Success!

This year’s Ghosts of the Past Cemetery Tour program honoring first responders throughout Rahway’s history was a huge success!  Almost 200 guests attended the event, with 17 groups travelling through...

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Our 2021 Annual Fundraiser is underway!

Dear Friend: As 2021 draws to a close, I wanted to take a few moments during this busy season to send a brief update to all of our members, both to recap some of the past year’s highlights at the …...

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Check out the progress on the Tavern Yard Side!

Well, with only a few minor details left, the work on the Tavern Yard side of our exterior is completed! It’s been a long road, but we’re almost there – only one side left to go! Take a look at …...

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Your Elizabeth Resolutes win two victories at New Brunswick!

‘Twas an absolutely gorgeous day for base ball today at East Jersey Olde Towne Village! We were excited to see our old friends, Liberty Base Ball Club of New Brunswick back in action today, and we both...

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First Home Game of the 2022 Season!

For the Elizabeth Resolutes, Saturday, June 4 was our home opener for 2022. We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day, and a great team in The Providence Grays as our opponent. Our matches today...

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June 11, 2022 – A truly fantastic day of base ball.

A truly fantastic day of base ball. On June 11th, your Elizabeth Resolutes once again graciously accepted the invitation from The Neshanock Base Ball Club of Flemington to play at the beautiful grounds...

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Hearth Cooking Comes to the Merchants and Drovers!

Thanks to a 2022 grant from the Union County HEART (History, Education, and Arts Reaching Thousands) Grant Program, Hearth Cooking is returning to the Merchants and Drovers Tavern Museum! On a very...

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Autumn Events are almost upon us at the Merchants and Drovers

Summer days are still with us – but soon, you’ll feel a crispness in the air, and you’ll know: Autumn is on its way! Fall is a busy time at the Merchants and Drovers! Don’t miss any of the fun …...

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15thc. – St. Peter Mancroft Church, Norwich, Norfolk

The present St. Peter’s stands to the south of the provision market and was built in the mid 15th century. The dedication of the church is to St. 15thc. – St. Peter Mancroft Church, Norwich, Norfolk...

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15th C. – Huddington Court, Worcestershire

15th-century manor house, described by Sir Nikolaus Pevsner as ‘the most picturesque house in Worcestershire’. The plans of the Gunpowder Plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605 were conceived...

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1590s – Eastgate House, Rochester, Kent

Grade I Listed, Elizabethan townhouse was built in the late 1590s for Sir Peter Buck, who was Clerk of the Cheque at Chatham’s Royal Dockyard and Mayor of Medway. 1590s – Eastgate House, Rochester,...

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1590 – Borwick Hall, Borwick, Lancashire

Borwick Hall is a 16th century manor house at Borwick, Lancashire. It is a Grade I listed building and is now used as a residential outdoor education and conference centre by Lancashire County Council....

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1575 – Middle House, Mayfield, Sussex

Architect: William Houghton Perspective View including details of house built circa 1575 by William Houghton. Published in The Building News, 1575 – Middle House, Mayfield, Sussex from Architecture @...

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