Grinling Gibbons and the woodwork of his age (1648-1720) (1914)
Tipping, H. Avray (Henry Avray), 1855-1933 · London : "Country life" and George Newnes ; New York : C. Scribner's sons · leaf 192
as the reign ofElizabeth the principle that theState should look after disabledsoldiers was recognised, but verylittle was done practically in thematter until after the Restorationin 1660. The following year SirStephen Fox became Paymasterof the Forces, and actively urgedthe cause of the maimed… … NOW IN BRISTOL 176 GRINLING GIBBONS AND THE WOODWORK OF HIS AGE. obtaining land and erecting buildings for the housing of Army pensioners. The firstquestion was the site, and it was considered that Chelsea, then a country village convenientlynear to London, would be in every way suitable. Charles…
