Somner, William 1598-1669.

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The antiquities of Canterbury . In two parts. The first part. The antiquities of Canterbury; or a survey of that ancient city, with the Suburbs and Cathedral, &c. Sought out and published by the Industry and Good Will of William Somner. The second edition, revised and enlarged by Nicolas Battely, M. A. also Mr. Somner's Discourse called Chartham-News: Or a Relation of some Strange Bones found at Chartham in Kent. To which are added some Observations concerning the Roman Antiquities of Canterbury. And a Preface, giving an Account of the Works and Remains of the Learned Antiquary Mr. William Somner, by N. B. The second part. Cantuaria sacra: or the antiquities I. Of the Cathedral and Metropolitical Church. II. Of the Archbishoprick. III. Of the late Priory of Christ-Church; and of the present Collegiate Church, founded by K. Hen. Viii. With a Catalogue of all the Deans and Canons thereof. IV. Of the Archdeaconry of Canterbury. V. Of the monastery of St. Augustin; of the Parish-Churches, Hospitals, and other Religious Places, that are or have been in or near that City; Enquired into, by Nicolas Battely, Vicar of Beaksborn. Illustrated and Adorned with several Useful and Fair Sculptures.
Somner, William 1598-1669.Date: 1703
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A treatise of gavelkind , both name and thing. Shewing The True Etymologie and Derivation of the One, the Nature, Antiquity, and Original of the Other. With sundry emergent Observations, both pleasant and profitable to be known of Kentish-Men and others, especially such as are studious, either of the ancient Custome, or the Common Law of this Kingdome. By (a well-willer to both) William Somner. The second edition corrected from the many errors of the former impression. To which is added, the life of the author, Written, newly revis'd, and much enlarged by the present Lord Bishop of Peterborough.
Somner, William 1598-1669.Date: 1726