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A Topographical Dictionary of England
… the north is under a fine arch of red-sandstone, with a rich entablature, bearing the arms of the Lowther family. On … placed sloping over the quays. A quantity of a very rich iron-ore is sent from the mines here to the iron-works … moorland and waste. The soil is alluvial, and generally rich, the surface level, and well watered by the river Ouse, …
Old and New London
… TheatreDavenantKynastonDorset HouseThe Poet-Earl. So rich is London in legend and tradition, that even some of the … of the theatre actors, who are indeed grown very proud and rich. "1661.To White-fryars, and saw The Bondman acted; an … theatre in Dorset Gardens, the famous Kentish men, Wm. and Rich. Joy, design to show to the town before they leave it …
Survey of London
… hee was come neere to the King, hee kneeled downe on a rich Pillow or Cushion." The letters patent having been read, … about her; but that which engaged my curiosity was the rich and splendid furniture of this woman's apartment, now …
Survey of London
… the Lodgings and withdrawing rooms, you shall finde those rich and costly hangings of Persian Arras and Turky worke … ever shin'd, by the luster of Torches, the sparkling of rich Jewells now you may goe in without a Ticket or the … marriages of his daughters, Frances and Mary, to Robert Rich, grandson and heir of the Earl of Warwick, and Thomas …
Old and New London
… the Stuarts, that we are treading on ground which is most rich in historic memories. In fact, it may be said without … to be honoured with royal attentions, more likely to win a rich husband, than Jane Grey or Lucy Hutchinson would have … and prepared for him, and there new apparelled him with rich and princely garments. And in the time of the King's …
Old and New London
… acheivement, &c., by the heraulds in their coates; a rich compareason'd horse, embroider'd all over with gold; a … descendant of Oliver Cromwell through his daughter, Lady Rich." According to some authorities, the remains were …
Old and New London
… Portland. "Here," writes John Timbs, "Pennant was shown a rich pearl surmounted with a crown, which was taken out of … from the throne. The house No. 3 in Richmond Terrace is rich in some historical traditions of the last generation. On …
Old and New London
… bricks and stone dressings of this historical building, rich in two centuries of associations with our kings, from … sum of 26,000. Rubens's painted ceiling is divided by a rich framework of gilded mouldings into nine compartments, …
Old and New London
… Stairs to the Admiralty the coffin was surmounted by a rich canopy, supported by six admirals. Every necessary … of the empire. Consequently, therefore, it must always be rich in its former associations; and probably no street in …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… from four to five in breadth. The soil varies from a deep rich loam in the centre of the vale to a light sand on the … plantations, and extensive pleasure-grounds, give a rich appearance to the vale: Eslington House, seated on the … surrounding country, including the town of Preston, the rich lowlands of the entire hundred, and the river Ribble, …