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Survey of London
… the reopening of the opera after Easter, and the first ball at Almack's there was a very large influx which marked … 'gave her farewell fte' in Grosvenor Square, the last ball at Almack's was held on the following night, and there …
Old and New London
… be seen down to a very recent period. The "Golden Ball" was a noted house for silk remnants in this street, and …
Survey of London
… In front of it we first saw the tilt-yard, besides a ball-house, where they play at featherballs." In Manningham's … that the Brake was sometimes used for the game of Balloon-ball. 17 A reference to the Balloon Court occurs in a letter … will be doon in it we know not yet." Tennis and Balloon Ball. The area of the Brake has already been mentioned. The …
Old and New London
… 5 and 6, forcing its way at the front, then at the back; Ball and Compton (the occupants) most active. About a quarter … with the water. It was with the utmost difficulty that Ball could keep anything against the opening. Fearing that … stage to encourage them, and to choose more shoring for Ball. Goodwin, who was engaged at No. 11, where indications …
Old and New London
… borne in his left on his return to Westminster Hall, is a ball of gold six inches in diameter, encompassed with a band … some of the intestines, was carried away by a cannon-ball, notwithstanding which, being put under the care of a …
The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent
… barrel pistol) at the breach, by putting the powder and ball into the chamber, and then closing it up. From the …
The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent
… figures and the arms of England; it carries a twelve-pound ball, and was made a present to the queen from the States of …