The Thames: Or Graphic Illustrations of Seats, Villas, Public Buildings, and Picturesque Scenery, on the Banks of that Noble RiverVernor, Hood and Sharpe, 1811 |
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... picture , has been erected to throw water from springs below , to supply the Canal above . This Engine throws up three hogsheads at a stroke , and gives sixteen strokes in a minute . The Spire in the distance , rises from the Church of ...
... picture , has been erected to throw water from springs below , to supply the Canal above . This Engine throws up three hogsheads at a stroke , and gives sixteen strokes in a minute . The Spire in the distance , rises from the Church of ...
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... extensive prospect in these distinct pictures , which contain the leading features , or character of the country , through which the Thames flows from its source to Faringdon . Drawn by S. Owen . 39 . Engraved by Worke.
... extensive prospect in these distinct pictures , which contain the leading features , or character of the country , through which the Thames flows from its source to Faringdon . Drawn by S. Owen . 39 . Engraved by Worke.
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... picture . A round tower as a dwelling- and wharf - house has been erected as a deposit for coals brought by the canal , in case the navigation should at any time or by any cause receive a temporary obstruction . Thus is the Severn ...
... picture . A round tower as a dwelling- and wharf - house has been erected as a deposit for coals brought by the canal , in case the navigation should at any time or by any cause receive a temporary obstruction . Thus is the Severn ...
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... picture of rustic scenery . These weirs , which are very frequent in the upper part of the Thames , and give a very pleasing variety to it , are artificial dams , or banks , carried across the river , in order to pen up the water to a ...
... picture of rustic scenery . These weirs , which are very frequent in the upper part of the Thames , and give a very pleasing variety to it , are artificial dams , or banks , carried across the river , in order to pen up the water to a ...
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... picture of Christ bearing his Cross : the principal figure is supposed to be by Guido ; the acces sory parts are evidently by a far inferior pencil . - The inte rior of the cloisters is decorated , or disgraced by hierogly- phics ...
... picture of Christ bearing his Cross : the principal figure is supposed to be by Guido ; the acces sory parts are evidently by a far inferior pencil . - The inte rior of the cloisters is decorated , or disgraced by hierogly- phics ...
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