Smith. RAKE IN WITLEYj ETC. 31 According to the same inquisition from which HenryBells deed of settlement has been quoted, the marriagebetween Anthony Smith and Joan Hore was dulysolemnised at Witley on 20th October, 1629. The twoprobably took up their residence at Rake shortly after-wards, a fact… … CAST IRON FIRE-BACK AT RAKE. and date are shown reversed, whilst the initials H Bfor Henry Bell at the head are in their right order.The fire-back which is of iron was no doubt cast atBells own works at Thursley, and the pattern with hisinitials was probably a stock one, as Mr. Ralph Nevillnotes…
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