swannery

Of the swans, we may observe that not only did this bird, in its wild state, frequent the Witham and the Fen waters, but the swannery was a valuable possession.

Records of Woodhall Spa and Neighbourhood Historical, Anecdotal, Physiographical, and Archaeological, with Other Matter James Conway Walter

The first of these is master of the famous swannery or nursery of swans, the like of which, I believe, is not in Europe.

From London to Land's End 2003

The first of these is master of the famous swannery or nursery of swans, the like of which, I believe, is not in Europe.

From London to Land's End 2003

The first of these is master of the famous swannery or nursery of swans, the like of which, I believe, is not in Europe.

From London to Land's End 2003

Gyllyngvase bathing-beach, there is a pleasant little lake known as the Swanpool, which was once a swannery of the Killigrews.

The Cornwall Coast

Some pedigree Herefords for his 'home farm' was another commission, and a dozen and a half swans for a swannery.

When William Came 1870-1916 Saki 1893

The swannery, I may say, was my idea; I said once in his hearing that it gave

When William Came 1870-1916 Saki 1893

I had heard so much about the swannery that it had but little interest for me.

Afoot in England 1881

Every one has heard of the Fleet in connection with the famous swannery of Abbotsbury, the largest in the land.

Afoot in England 1881

At the outer reaches of the swannery, close to the water's edge, Mr Wheeler has put radios that play BBC Radio 4 at full volume.

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