Some may conceive it called Wellingborough, from a sovereign Well therein anci∣ently known, afterwards obstructed with obscurity, and re-discovered in our days. But Master Camden doth marr their mart, avouching the ancient name thereof Wed∣lingburough. However thirty years since a water herein grew very famous, insomuch that Queen Mary lay many weeks thereat. What benefit her Majesty received by the Spring here, I know not, this I know, that the Spring received benefit from her Majesty, and the Town got credit and profit thereby. But it seems all waters of this kind have (though far from the Sea) their ebbing and flowing, I mean in esteem. It was then full tide with Wellingburough-well, which ever since hath abated, and now I believe is at low water in its reputation.
The history of the worthies of England who for parts and learning have been eminent in the several counties : together with an historical narrative of the native commodities and rarities in each county / endeavoured by Thomas Fuller.
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- The history of the worthies of England who for parts and learning have been eminent in the several counties : together with an historical narrative of the native commodities and rarities in each county / endeavoured by Thomas Fuller.
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Wellingborough-well.