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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... situation , crowned with its taper spire , an object that en- livens the surrounding country . The stream now acquires the breadth of about twelve yards , over which there is a foot - bridge formed by large stones laid on piles , which ...
... situation , crowned with its taper spire , an object that en- livens the surrounding country . The stream now acquires the breadth of about twelve yards , over which there is a foot - bridge formed by large stones laid on piles , which ...
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... situation of the place , removed , and there taught the liberal sciences . Thus , the learned author of the additions to Camden's Britannia is completely justified , in deriving the name of Cricklade from the British word Cerigwâld ...
... situation of the place , removed , and there taught the liberal sciences . Thus , the learned author of the additions to Camden's Britannia is completely justified , in deriving the name of Cricklade from the British word Cerigwâld ...
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... situation . The roof of the Chapel , which is arched , is painted by Sir James Thornhill . The windows are of stained glass , the subjects of which are scriptural , and display an uncommon brilliancy in the colours . University College ...
... situation . The roof of the Chapel , which is arched , is painted by Sir James Thornhill . The windows are of stained glass , the subjects of which are scriptural , and display an uncommon brilliancy in the colours . University College ...
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... situation . It pro- ceeds from the northern side of the house ; when the eye passing over a glade rich in verdure , penetrates a long arch of foliage up to the west end of the church , which appears on an elevated situation , and the ...
... situation . It pro- ceeds from the northern side of the house ; when the eye passing over a glade rich in verdure , penetrates a long arch of foliage up to the west end of the church , which appears on an elevated situation , and the ...
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... situation of the Temple of Victory and Con- cord , in Stow gardens , which has been so much admired by the landscape gardener . Its character is grandeur , but the grandeur is twofold ; beneath clouds it is solemn , and in sunshine it ...
... situation of the Temple of Victory and Con- cord , in Stow gardens , which has been so much admired by the landscape gardener . Its character is grandeur , but the grandeur is twofold ; beneath clouds it is solemn , and in sunshine it ...
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