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Old and New London
… under our Tudor sovereigns the drama was not held in high honour, nor was the profession of a dramatist regarded as … the time of the performances. The Rose Theatre had the honour of numbering Ben Jonson, in his early days, as one of …
Old and New London
… day of Chaucer, and it was proposed annually to meet in honour of the venerable poet, whose works Spenser … of Aragon (queen to our Henry VIII.) in London in 1501. In honour of this queen the sign may occasionally have been put …
Old and New London
… the Haymarket." Smollett says, "It would be for the honour of the kingdom to improve the avenue to London by way …
Old and New London
… in Sussex, where a roadside monument is erected in his honour. It bears the following inscription: "Near this spot …
Old and New London
… suggest that the religious house was originally founded in honour of the popular Saxon saint Audrey, or Etheldreda, of … and also appointed dean of the royal chapel; and to his honour it is recorded of him, that these preferments were … was remarkably diligent and active. After a long life of honour and tranquillity, in which he enjoyed the esteem of …
Two Calvinistic Methodist Chapels, 1743-1811: The London Tabernacle and Spa Fields Chapel
Two Calvinistic Methodist Chapels, 1743-1811: The London Tabernacle and Spa Fields Chapel
… of the committee, whose respectful acknowledgment of the honour done him I am now to transmit to your Ladyship. …