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Old and New London
… with the king, queen, and princesses at the Cockpit all night, where General Monk treated them, and after supper a … retired from the stage, fixing the 13th as his benefit-night at the Haymarket Theatre, then newly built. He died … said in 1874, when Madame Christine Nilsson received 200 a night at Drury Lane, and Madame Patti demanded and was paid …
A History of the County of Cambridge and the Isle of Ely
… c. 1400 flee the manor with their families, sometimes by night, leaving their standing crops and farm gear. 43From the … were attacked in 1847 and 1849, 45three fired at night in 1850, 46and two more in 1852-3. 47In the mid 19th …
A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland
… and the house in which Prince Charles Edward slept on the night previous to the battle is still remaining. The parish … dominions, and, passing through Dumfries, remained for one night in the town. He was received with every demonstration …
A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland
… the highest part of the Head are the remains of an ancient watch-tower, whence is a prospect the most noble and …
A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland
… of Langside, arrived at this place, where she spent the night previous to her embarkation for England, for which she … language "the castle on the winding stream," or "the watch-tower upon the stream," from the erection of a castle …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… age of 94 years. It is said that Dr. Young composed his Night Thoughts in an embowered and retired walk in the …