The Thames: Or, Graphic Illustrations of Seats, Villas, Public Buildings and Picturesque Scenery on the Banks of that Noble River, Volume 1Vernor, Hood & Sharpe and W.B. Cooke, 1811 |
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... feet in length , stretching over two distinct branches of the Cherwell and the land that divides them . It is a handsome structure , built from a design of Mr. Gwyn , who was a na- tive of the city and architect to the University ...
... feet in length , stretching over two distinct branches of the Cherwell and the land that divides them . It is a handsome structure , built from a design of Mr. Gwyn , who was a na- tive of the city and architect to the University ...
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... feet , replete with ancient and simple grandeur . The altar win- dow of the Chapel was given by : Dr. Radcliffe , the cele- brated physician , of whom there is a statue over the north gate . In other parts of the College there are ...
... feet , replete with ancient and simple grandeur . The altar win- dow of the Chapel was given by : Dr. Radcliffe , the cele- brated physician , of whom there is a statue over the north gate . In other parts of the College there are ...
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... feet high , and very much enriched with Gothic ornaments . We now proceed to the College of Christ Church , which may be considered as the chief glory of Oxford . The stately west front of the great Quadrangle is a mag- nificent Gothic ...
... feet high , and very much enriched with Gothic ornaments . We now proceed to the College of Christ Church , which may be considered as the chief glory of Oxford . The stately west front of the great Quadrangle is a mag- nificent Gothic ...
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... feet in length . The upper part is fitted up with book - cases , columns , & c . of oak , and for beauty of effect , as well as appropriate accommodation , can scarce be ex- ceeded . The rooms below contain the collection of pic- tures ...
... feet in length . The upper part is fitted up with book - cases , columns , & c . of oak , and for beauty of effect , as well as appropriate accommodation , can scarce be ex- ceeded . The rooms below contain the collection of pic- tures ...
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... feet above the river , but is so happily sheltered by woods and plantations , that it has every advantage , and none of the inconveniences of an elevated situation , or , at least , such as are very frequently connected with it . The ...
... feet above the river , but is so happily sheltered by woods and plantations , that it has every advantage , and none of the inconveniences of an elevated situation , or , at least , such as are very frequently connected with it . The ...
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