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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... scenes of sylvan attraction , Hedsor and Clief- den appear in the near horizon , when the stream continues its course ... scene of contrasted interest and contrasted beauty . The stately towers of the former long continue to give ...
... scenes of sylvan attraction , Hedsor and Clief- den appear in the near horizon , when the stream continues its course ... scene of contrasted interest and contrasted beauty . The stately towers of the former long continue to give ...
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... scene ; and through which , though the water is not vi- sible , the early course of the Thames is marked by the meandering range of willows on its banks , by the misty ex- halation that floats above it , or by some other half distin ...
... scene ; and through which , though the water is not vi- sible , the early course of the Thames is marked by the meandering range of willows on its banks , by the misty ex- halation that floats above it , or by some other half distin ...
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... scene . When the river is high , the overfall of the water forms a large cascade ; but at all times the upper stream forces its way ; in some parts , spouting through the apertures of the flood gates ; in others , fretting through the ...
... scene . When the river is high , the overfall of the water forms a large cascade ; but at all times the upper stream forces its way ; in some parts , spouting through the apertures of the flood gates ; in others , fretting through the ...
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... 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 , and which bears the same name.- Radcot bridge presents an ...
... 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 , and which bears the same name.- Radcot bridge presents an ...
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... scene of many important transactions . The Castle was erected by Robert D'Oilie , at the command of William the Con- queror in the year 1071 ; a work of great strength and considerable extent , as appears by the massy ruins which still ...
... scene of many important transactions . The Castle was erected by Robert D'Oilie , at the command of William the Con- queror in the year 1071 ; a work of great strength and considerable extent , as appears by the massy ruins which still ...
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