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A History of the County of Essex
… board in 1904. 127 After 1850, when the town was growing fast, there were frequent complaints about the inadequacy and …
Old and New London
… The abbot sat at table with the guests, except on fast-days. He gave water to the guests for their hands, and, …
Old and New London
… is persuaded to believe himself her nephew, to break his fast in "Heaven" or "Hell," as not worthy of so distinguished …
Old and New London
… a writer in the Gentleman's Magazine, in the year 1739: "Fast by, an old but noble fabric stands, No vulgar work, but …
Old and New London
… than the old style, which, though still represented, is fast giving way to the new fashion sanctioned by authority. …
Old and New London
… make one a convert in favour of matrimony, even in these 'fast' times. The only pity is that these little people should …
Old and New London
… thread, and ended with their knife The fleeting course of fast declining life. Crooked-back'd he was, tooth-shaken, and …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… a good part of Elgin marbles. Very cold, snowing pretty fast in the morning. No particular news. The railway is … along with the Queen and Prince Albert and drove very fast (it is said because he was afraid of a stray shot …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… has declined. This is my birthday. I am 16. Time goes so fast, I never seem to be able to learn quick enough. And …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… It was on the North Kent line near the Lewisham Station. A fast train from Strood had pulled up there on account of …