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Old and New London
… Selwyn, "that insatiable amateur of executions," told the story of King Charles's execution from information which he … Mr. Timbs, in his "Romance of London," relates a strange story of the ill-fated bust of Charles I. carved by Bernini, … was not dropped out till the reign of George I. A capital story is told about "Archy," the king's fool, and Archbishop …
Old and New London
… and relates the affair just as it happened:"Concerning the story of the fiddle, this, I suppose, might be the rise of … A strong corroboration of the main incidents of this story is to be found in the "Fifty Years' Recollections, …
Old and New London
… bon mots of its mistress. Lady Lepel Hervey tells a good story of her and two Sir Thomas Robinsons, who had both …
Old and New London
… the caparisons adorned with armorial bearings. A capital story in connection with the Admiralty is told by Mr. Cyrus … similar requests. He merely mistook the way. Another good story is told about Downing Street by Mr. T. Raikes, in his …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… on the spot by Mr. Edward Whymper.' Samuel Smiles, The story of the life of George Stephenson, railway engineer …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… certain conditions. I am at present trying to concoct a story, getting material, etc. 17. Went to Museum, traced some …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… and came to the conclusion that it was a cock and bull story. Shortest day. Drizzly and dull. 22. Went on with …
A History of the County of Northampton
… Passenham and Deanshanger as well as Wicken. 59 The story and commemoration of the unification of the benefice …
A History of the County of Middlesex
… 173-87; see also L. & P. Hen. VIII, x. 189; Potter, Story of Willesden, 73-4. P.N. Mdx. (E.P.N.S.), 160. Black … (1849), 96-9. Grange Mus., Wood F 24, pp. 9 sqq. Potter, Story of Willesden, 158; Grange Mus., 1 B 16 (church rates …