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From his early years he had a marked taste for historical and antiquarian studies, and all the time that he could spare from his avocation was occupied with archaeological investigations, especially with respect to the ecclesiastical and feudal history of his native county. His study of the records
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History of the
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Genealogical
Account of the Lords of Studley Royal,
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Memorials of the Abbey of St. Mary of Fountains
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Memorials of the Abbey of St. Mary of Fountains
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