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• The 9th day of April. 1658. A true report of the great number of poor children, and other poor people maintained in the severall hospitals by the pious care of the Lord Mayor, Commonalty and citizens of the city of Lonson. ([London : s.n., 1658]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

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• Londons charity inlarged, stilling the orphans cry. By the liberality of the Parliament, in granting two houses by Act, and giving a thousand pound towards the work for the imployment of the poor, and education of poor children, who many of them are destroyed in their youth for want of being under a good government and education, whereby they may be made serviceable for God, and the Commonwealth. Also this good work is much encouraged by the liberall contributions of many well-affected citizens of London, for the better carrying it on for the glory of God, the honor of the nation, and comfort of the helples poor. With a platform, how many officers needfull to govern 100 children in a work-house, with laws and orders for the schoolmaster to read to the children once a day for a time, afterwards twice a month, whereby they may be kept under a godly and civill government, to the great joy of good peopl. With other observations worthy the reading. / By S.H. a well-wisher to the nations prosperity, and the poors comfort. (London : Printed by Matth. Symmons, and Robert Ibbitson, 1650), by Samuel Hartlib (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Lists. 1687-1688. ([London : s.n., 1687-1688]), by England) Christ's Hospital (London (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• The most lamentable and deplorable history of the two children in the wood: containing the unhappy loves and lives of their parents, the treachery and barbarous villany of their unkle, the duel between the murdering ruffians, and the unhappy and deplorable death of the two innocent children. As also an account of the justice of God that overtook the unnatural unkle; and of the deserved death of the two murdering ruffians. To which is annex'd, the old song upon the same. (London : printed by and for W.O. and sold by the booksellers, [1700?]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• The Invisible Spy (4 volumes; London: Printed for T. Gardner, 1755), by Eliza Fowler Haywood
  • Volume I: multiple formats at archive.org
  • Volume II: multiple formats at Google
  • Volume III: multiple formats at archive.org
  • Volume IV: multiple formats at Google

• Certaine conceptions, or, Considerations of Sir Percy Herbert, upon the strange change of peoples dispositions and actions in these latter times directed to his sonne. (London : Printed by E. G. and are to be sold by Richard Tomlins ..., 1650), by Percy Herbert (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• The charge of the Governours of St. Thomas's Hospital ([London : s.n., 1700?]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• A new book for children to learn in. With many wholesome meditations for them to consider. With directions for true spelling. And the ground of true reading and writing of true English. / by S.C. ([London, : Printed and sold by A. Sowle ..., 1681]), by Stephen Crisp and George Fox (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Lectures on history, and general policy : to which is prefixed, An essay on a course of liberal education for civil and active life (Printed for J. Johnson ..., 1793), by Joseph Priestley and John Butterworth (page images at HathiTrust)
• Manners and meals in olden time (Published for the Early English Text Society, by N. Trübner & Co., 1868), by Frederick James Furnivall, active 1549-1563 F. S. (Francis Segar), John Russell, Hugh Rhodes, Wynkyn de Worde, and Richard West (page images at HathiTrust)
• To all fathers of noble families, and lovers of vertue. ([London : s.n., 1648]), by Balthazar Gerbier (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• To all fathers of noble families and lovers of vertue (London : Printed by Robert Ibbitson, [1649]), by Balthazar Gerbier (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• October the 22. 1649. The three-penny cooks fat in the fire, or rhe [sic] downefall of as-in-presentis; or the schoole-master under the black-rod. Or the brain-breakers breaker newly broke out againe. By Thomas Grantham, master in art of Peter-house in Cambridge, heretofore professor in Bowlane and Mug-well-street neere Barber Chyrurgions Hall: now over against Graies Inn Gate in Holborne, at Master Bulls. ([London] : Printed for Thomas Pabody, in Queenes-head-alley, in Pater-noster-row, 1650), by Thomas Grantham (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Of education, especially of young gentlemen in two parts, the second impression with additions. (Oxon. : [s.n.], 1673), by Obadiah Walker (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Considerations concerning free-schools as settled in England ([Oxford] : Printed at the Theater in Oxford and are to be had there, and in London at Mr. Simon Millers ..., 1678), by Christopher Wase (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The most natural and easie way of institution containing proposals for making a domestic education less chargeable to parents and more easie and beneficial to children : by which method, youth may not only make a very considerable progress in languages, but also in arts and sciences, in two years. (London : Printed for Christopher Hussey ..., 1698), by Robert Ainsworth (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A note of such arts and mysteries as an English gentleman, a souldier, and a traveller is able by Gods assistance to perform (he having means to perfect the same.) ([London : s.n., 1649]), by John Bulmer, Laurence Sarson, Ralph Cudworth, and William Dillingham (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Theses. 1649. (Edinburgi : excudebat Gideon Lithgo, Academiæ Edinburgenæ Typographus, 1649), by Duncan Forrester (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Nobiliss. Ampliss. Illustriss. dominis D. Gilberto Erroliæ comiti, D. Haio, magno stabuli magistro, &c. nec non D. Roberto D. Rossio, Barroni de Haket Melvin, &c. ... Julij an. Dom. 1648 horis & loco solitis prøeside D. Nevaio honoris obsequii & observantiæ ergo, D.N.Q. ... (Edinburgi : execudebat Gideon Lithgovv, anno Dom. 1648), by David Nevay (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Theses. 1687 (Edinburgi : excudebat hæres Andreæ Anderson, civitatis & Academiæ Typographus, anno Dom. 1687), by Andrew Massie (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Consultissimus clarissimisque viris D. Jacobo Flaminio antiquissimæ civitatis Edinburgi consuli honoratissimo. D.D. Thomæ Kennedo, Thomæ Robertsono, Magno Princio, Carolo Moravio prætoribus, ...theses hasce suas philosophicas Athenæi Edinburgensis, á Rege Jacobo sexto sundati, alumni hác vice, ductu, & præsidio Gilberti Macmordaci lauream meriti, ... Julij 1682 in auditorio publico prædicti Athenæi. (Edinburgi : excudebat hares Andrea Andersoni, typographus regius, anno Dom. M.DCLXXXII. [1682]), by Gilbert Macmordaci (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Youths instruction. Composed and written by William Martyn Esquire. Recorder of the honourable citie of Exeter. (London : Printed by Iohn Beale, 1612), by William Martyn (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A model of a college to be settled in the * University, for the education of some youths of the Greek Church. ([S.l. : s.n., 1689]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A seasonable discourse written by Mr. Iohn Dury upon the earnest requests of many, briefly shewing these particulars 1. What the grounds and method of our reformation ought to be in religion and learning. 2. How even in these times of distraction, the worke may be advanced. By the knowledge of Orientall tongues and Jewish mysteries. By an agency for advancement of universall learning. Published by Samuel Hartlib. Aprill 24. 1649. Imprimatur Joseph Caryl. (London : printed for R. Woodnothe, at the Starre under Peters Church in Corne-hill, 1649), by John Dury (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A publick and pious design for the preserving the generous youth, and consequently the nation from rvine. (London : printed for the author, 1676), by Edward Panton (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The rules of the schools at the Jesuits in Fanchurch-Street (London : Printed for F. W. and are to be sold by the Gushion-man at the Chappel in Lime-street, [168-?]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The rules of the schools at the Savoy (London : Printed by Henry Hills, printer to the Kings Most Excellent Majesty for his household and chappel, for him and Matthew Turner, at the Lamb in High Holborn, 1687) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• At the dravving-school near the Hand and Pen in St. Paul's church-yard, is taught the art of drawing: on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays in the morning from eight to eleven; for five shillings entrance and five shillings a month. Also on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in the evening from six to nine: at the said place on the same terms. Those that please may be taught at their respective habitations. By B. Lens, and J. Sturt. ([S.l. : s.n., 1697]), by Bernard Lens and John Sturt (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Resolved by the Parliament that all primers formerly used in the time of kingship in this nation be suppressed, and shall from henceforth be no further used in any school, either publique or private, within this commonwealth (London : Printed by John Field ..., 1651), by England and Wales (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Nine sermons heretofore preached upon severall occasions, and printed 1636. and now published. without any alteration 1641. By John Prideaux doctor of divinity regius professor, and rector of Exeter Colledge (Oxford : printed by Leonard Lichfield printer to the University, & are to be sold by Henry Cripps & Henry Curteyne, 1641), by John Prideaux (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Lectures on history, and general policy : to which is prefixed, An essay on a course of liberal education for civil and active life (Printed for J. Johnson ..., 1793), by Joseph Priestley and John Butterworth (page images at HathiTrust)

• The petty-schoole Shewing a way to teach little children to read English with delight and profit, (especially) according to the new primar. By C. H. (London : printed by J.T. for Andrew Crook, at the Green Dragon in Pauls Church Yard, 1659), by Charles Hoole (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Libellus orthographicus: or, The diligent school-boy's directory Being certain plain and profitable dialogue-wise-placed rules and directions, for the better understanding of (especially) the English-orthography. By Thomas Hunt, Mr. of Arts of Pembroke Colledge in Oxford, and school-master at St. Dunstans in the East. (London : printed by T. Johnson, and are to be sold by John Hancock at the first shop of Popes-Head Alley in Cornhil, and Francis Cossinet at the Anchor and Mariner in Tower-street, 1661), by Thomas Hunt (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Early Religion: or, The Way for a Young Man to Remember His Creator Proposed in a Sermon Preach'd Upon the Death of Mr. Robert Linager, a Young Gentleman, Who Left This World, Octob. 26, 1682; With an Account of Some Passages of His Life and Death (London: Printed for J. Robinson and J. Dunton, 1683), by Timothy Rogers, contrib. by Edward Veel (HTML and EEBO TCP)
• Truth lifting up its head above scandals Wherein is declared what God Christ Father Son Holy Ghost Scriptures Gospel Prayer Ordinances of God are. By Gerrard Winstanly. (London : [s.n.], printed in the year 1649), by Gerrard Winstanley (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A model of a college to be settled in the * University, for the education of some youths of the Greek Church. ([S.l. : s.n., 1689]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The last sermon of Mr. Henry Smith sometime Master of Arts in Christ-Church College in Oxford, & late minister in Sallop. With his earnest invitations to the Sacrament of the Lords Supper. And directions to young beginners that they may be fitted for that Holy Communion, and receive it with profit. 2. His holy and pious sayings in general, necessary for all persons. 3. Instructions for young people, exhorting them to obedience, and duty towards their parents. 4. The sad effects of disobedience, in the examples of many wicked and unnatural children, who ame [sic] to untimely ends. With prayers suitable to divers occasions, by the same author. Published for the instruction and benefit of all Christian people. Licensed and entred according to order. ([London] : Printed for J. Blare at the Looking glass on London Bridge, 1686), by Henry Smith (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Instructions how to play at billiards, trucks, bowls, and chess. Together with all manner of games either on cards, or dice. To which is added the arts and mysteries of riding, racing, archery, and cock-fighting. (London : Printed by Charles Brome ..., 1687), by Charles Cotton (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The royal game of the ombre. Written at the request of divers honorable persons. (London : Printed for William Brook, dwelling in the Black Swan Inn-Yard in Holborn, 1660) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Orders enacted for orphans and for their portions within the citie of Excester with sundry other instructions incident to the same. Collected and set foorth by Iohn Vowell alias Hooker gentleman and chamberlaine of the same citie. (Imprinted at London : [By I. Allde, 1575?]), by John Hooker (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• To the honorable the knights, citizens and burgesses, in Parliament assembled. The humble petition of Robert Tayloe, Joseph Emerson, John Sawbridge and Edward Pearce on the behalf of themselves and other poor marriners, to the number of five hundred and upwards, who served the East-India Company in their late wars against the great mogul, and other heathen princes: and on the behalf of the widows and orphans of other marriners to the like number, that perished in the said wars. ([London? : s.n., 1685?]), by Robert Tayloe, Joseph Emerson, John Sawbridge, and Edward Pearce (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Orphans court. (London : Printed by A[nne] G[riffin] for M[ichael] S[parke] junior, 1636), by Michael Sparke (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Some account of the transactions of Mr. William Paterson in relation to the Bank of England, and the orphans fund. In a letter to a friend. (London : [s.n.], printed in the year MDCXCV. [1695]), by J. S. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Oratio habita in scholãa Christi orphano-trophii coram illustrissimo civitatis prætore, dignissimis præsidibus, fidissimis thesaurariis; et cæteris hospitiorum Londinensibus patronis benignissimis: Septembris xxjmo, 1675. (Londini : typis Gulielmi Godbid, 1675), by John Moore (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• The Parliaments reformation or A worke for presbyters, elders, and deacons to engage themselves, for the education of all poore children, and imployment of all sorts of poore, that no poore body young or old may be enforced to beg within their classes in city nor country. Published for the generall good of the kingdome. / By S.H. a friend of the common-wealth. (London, : Printed for Thomas Bates, at the Maidenhead on Snow-hill, neere Holborne Conduit., 1646), by Samuel Hartlib (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The great charity of instructing poor children A sermon preached at St. Botolph Aldgate; upon Lord's-day, Mar. 24. 1700. On the occasion of a charity-school newly erected in that parish. By Josiah Woodward, minister of Popler. (London : printed by K. Astwood, for Ra. Sympson, at the Harp in St. Paul's Church-Yard, 1700), by Josiah Woodward (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• True report of the poor, maintained and imployed in the work-house, Easter 1703 ([London] : [publisher not identified], [1703], 1703), by England) Governors for the Poor (London (page images at HathiTrust)

• Paidōn nosēmata· = or Childrens diseases both outward and inward. From the time of their birth to fourteen years of age. With their natures, causes, signs, presages and cures. In three books: 1. Of external 2. Universal 3. Inward diseases. Also, the resolutions of many profitable questions concerning children, and of nurses, and of nursing children. By J. S. physician. (London : printed by W.G. and are to be sold by J. Playford and Zach. Watkins at their shop in the Temple near the Church, 1664), by J. S. and William Vaughan (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• An humble reque[st to the honourable charitable gentry of] St. Pauls Covent-Garde[n], with other great and noble persons, ladies, gentry, and well-wishers to the numerous poor children in St. Martins, St. Giles's, and St. Clements Danes, in the [c]ounty of Middlesex ([London? : s.n., 1682?]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Proceedings. 1645-05-09 (London : printed for John Wright at the signe of the Kings-head in the Old-baily, May 9. 1645), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)

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