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Old and New London
… Sanctuary Gate at Westminster," and on the other by "the water of the Thames." At this time it consisted of "a mansion … in one of the fronts of a keeper's lodge, near Virginia Water. A similar medallion, part of it also, is in another …
Old and New London
… day in St. Paul's. It had been brought from Greenwich by water to Whitehall, and thence carried to the Admiralty. The … others as engine-rooms in connection with the hot-water apparatus for heating the building, and also with the …
Magna Britannia
… northwards (200 yards in breadth) between high and low water mark. Sir John having thus laid the foundation of the … it has been lately purchased by John Marshall, Esq. of Water-Millock. The chapel was augmented by lot in 1723. Mrs. …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… are fairs on the Thursday before Whitsuntide, near the water side; on Midsummer-day, at Church-street; and on St. …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… a mile north-by-west from Ovingham, upon a stream the water of which, being peculiarly soft and clear, is excellent … at a depth of 75 yards, on the estate of Mr. Heys. The water contains carbonate of soda and carbonic acid, and is … but in the county of Huntingdon, is an expanse of water termed Whittlesey Mere, abounding with a variety of …
A History of the County of Cambridge and the Isle of Ely
… industries developed, based originally on the river whose water-power had in the Middle Ages turned more than ten …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… the glebe comprises 54 acres. The church is ancient. The water of the place is slightly impregnated with iron. …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… to Mr Read's. He was not fortunate in getting into the Old Water Colour Society, but he says he will try again. Very … and whited it, and cut out some overlays. Rainy day. Our water pipes thawed today and burst in several places. No news … Shaving brush and went to the new Society of Painters in Water colours. They have a capital exhibition; it is well …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… Bedford had built into the roof, a tank holding 40 tons of water with pipes from it leading all over the upper part of … miles down the river, so that at the end of my life the water may be seen clear again. 26. Touched up map, cut up … etc. No news. I went to the Exhibition of the Painters in Water colours today and was disappointed. There were too many …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… getting up a lot of painting to try and get in the Old Water Colour Society (for the 7 or 8 th time), principally of … at Marlboro House, (free of course) about 100 of the Water Colour and sepia drawings of the late J.M. Turner R.A. … our apprentice, was yesterday elected member of the Old Water Colour Society. 11. Whited wood, etc, went on with …