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A Topographical Dictionary of England
… Mary was much visited here before the Reformation, and a well called Our Lady's Well is still in repute for its medicinal properties. Wools … appearance, occasionally interspersed with substantial and well-built dwellings; the other streets consist of modern …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in London
… and Eltham. The principal monuments are Eltham Palace, Well Hall and Eltham Lodge. Ecclesiastical a(1) Parish Church … and of brick above. The N. face has a stretch of fairly well preserved stone wall towards the W. with brick capping. … The Great Staircase (Plates 1834) is of the square well-type with a short flight leading from the second landing …
The Environs of London
… in the warren. All ordnance, for the use of Government, as well the iron cannon made by contractors at various places, …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… comprises 3400 acres. The soil is chiefly a strong clay, well adapted for wheat; the surface is varied, but in no part … Wootton House is a neat mansion, built in 1800, with well-wooded grounds; the village occupies a pleasant site, … larger part in grass; and is picturesquely situated, and well wooded. The living is a vicarage, valued in the king's …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… the Foregate is a stately and lengthened avenue of well-built houses, terminating with a fine view of St. … the surrounding country is distinguished. The streets are well paved, lighted with gas, and supplied with river water … first in 1796, and the other, to which an extensive and well-assorted library is attached, in 1815; there is also a …