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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... landscape effect which has just been described : it is a scene where the eye , satiated with the glare of extensive prospect , may de- light to repose . We cannot quit this spot without a slight mention of the bridge in its vicinity ...
... landscape effect which has just been described : it is a scene where the eye , satiated with the glare of extensive prospect , may de- light to repose . We cannot quit this spot without a slight mention of the bridge in its vicinity ...
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... landscape gardener . Its character is grandeur , but the grandeur is twofold ; beneath clouds it is solemn , and in sunshine it is splendid . The walk now reskirts the glade , repasses the Portico , and gradually descends towards the ...
... landscape gardener . Its character is grandeur , but the grandeur is twofold ; beneath clouds it is solemn , and in sunshine it is splendid . The walk now reskirts the glade , repasses the Portico , and gradually descends towards the ...
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... landscape which surrounds it . This pleasing retreat derives its name from a grotto which was the offspring of the late Lady Fane's taste and elegant industry , when this spot was the place of her residence . Though it remains a proof ...
... landscape which surrounds it . This pleasing retreat derives its name from a grotto which was the offspring of the late Lady Fane's taste and elegant industry , when this spot was the place of her residence . Though it remains a proof ...
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... to the direction of Mr. Repton , the first landscape gardener of his own , and perhaps any other day . -When , therefore , we add to intrinsic beauties the charm 51 PURLEY . of the river which flows before it , PURLEY. ...
... to the direction of Mr. Repton , the first landscape gardener of his own , and perhaps any other day . -When , therefore , we add to intrinsic beauties the charm 51 PURLEY . of the river which flows before it , PURLEY. ...
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... landscape charm , provincial position , interior accommodation , and domestic convenience , has few rivals anywhere , and certainly may be classed among the first ornaments of the river which washes and reflects it . Park Place was ...
... landscape charm , provincial position , interior accommodation , and domestic convenience , has few rivals anywhere , and certainly may be classed among the first ornaments of the river which washes and reflects it . Park Place was ...
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