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Old and New London
… "New View of London," published in 1708, we read, "This Palace being in the beginning of January, 1697, demolished by … been no reception of the Court in town but St. James's Palace, and Whitehall will doubtless be rebuilt in a short … the royal family removed from Whitehall to St. James's Palace, which thenceforward became known as the head-quarters …
Old and New London
… PostCurious House Signs. The gardens adjoining Whitehall Palace on the south and south-west were laid out in terraces, … as far as the reign of Henry VIII. The site of the old palace of Whitehall, which was made extra-parochial at an … before Lord Denman, in December, 1833, that when the Palace of Whitehall was seized upon by Henry VIII., he added …
Old and New London
… of the Tudors, yet we know from history that there was a palace standing on this spot as early as the reign of Henry … one of the most sumptuous palaces in England. The ancient palace of Whitehall, if we include its precincts, was of … and the "Vane Room." Some idea of the extent of the palace early in the sixteenth century may be formed from the …
Old and New London
… Soane, on the site of the Cock-pit, a portion of Whitehall Palace occupied by the Princess Anne, whence she set off to … and diplomatic correspondence are dated "from our Palace at St. James's," yet for nearly the last two centuries …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… last sortie and the French 600 by it. 14. Began the Winter Palace of the Emperor of Russia. Fine day. Next Monday is my … we have now 746 votes. 16. Went on with 'winter palace' and went to Mr MacKewan's and Mr Dare's. A splendid … in London, in the evening. 17. Went on with 'Winter Palace', cut up some wood, cleaned some pictures, went …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… have the British Museum, National Gallery, and the Crystal Palace open on the Sunday, in order to improve the national … Mr Gilbert expected to see Prince Albert today at the Palace about his picture, but I have not heard if he has. The … to Mr Gibson's. No news. Mr Gilbert saw the Prince at the palace the other day and he appears to have been very …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… of Parliament is now lying, so that it may be seen, in Palace Yard. That astonishing pile of buildings is now nearly … 'Map' etc, and had a half day holiday, went to Crystal Palace with my uncle Woods. It looks in a very miserable … Rainy. My mother's birthday. She went to the Crystal Palace. 17. Finished 'music' and went to Mrs Gould's etc. …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… a much better one than usual. A large picture of the new Palace of Westminster by Mr Dawson is attracting considerable … in in the evening. 7. Touched up Peterboro Cathedral and Palace at Lucknow, cut up wood, finished plan no.6 and began …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… a Burns Commemoration Festival was held at the Crystal Palace. The directors have given a prize of 50 guineas to the … prize poem was read by Mr Phelps yesterday at the Crystal Palace. The successful competitor is a lady. The proceedings … chapel. The name of the lady who has gained the Crystal Palace prize for her ode is Ida Craig. She is already known …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… timber merchant and saw mills, near the Archbishop's Palace. It was burning 6 hours. A good deal of damage done, … about her friends. My mother went to the Crystal Palace and was charmed with the fountains, which now play in … weather. Fine day. 15. Went out etc. No news. The Crystal Palace Company are in a great rage as it is not succeeding, …