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Old and New London
… so ruinous, the greater part having been destroyed by fire in 1619, that it was determined to rebuild it. Dr. …
Old and New London
… of this building, in a place by no means secure against fire, called the "Record Office," is a most valuable library …
Ancient and Historical Monuments in the County of Gloucester
… 13 was part of 'a large residential building destroyed by fire'; apsidal pitched stone foundations projected on its E. … that period. Only two rooms, Nos. 3 and 10, suffered from fire and the collapse of timbers. Charred wheat on the floor …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… Thames quite chocked up with ice. Last night an enormous fire took place near Blackfriars Bridge, which burnt down a … know of what), besides a number of private houses. The fire continued burning all night and today. Mr Braidwood the … 19. Drew 'Spear' again and finished 'Type.' No news. The fire is estimated to have done 150000 's worth of damage. …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… The following is the best account I can obtain of the fire. At a to five the company had dwindled down to about 200 … be said that after the theatre was burnt in 1808, the fire officer refused to insure it again, so in case of fire the Duke of Bedford had built into the roof, a tank …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… come out alive. The explosion resulted from the taking fire of fire damp (which the mine was subject to) from the flame of a … severe for a few hours. In the evening about 8 o'clock a fire broke out in our friend Henry Doulton's pottery, which …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… a pear wood diagram. Rainy. On Sunday last there was a fire in Bloomsbury, in which 14 persons were burnt and one … have been exceedingly careless or unfortunate in losses by fire. Mr Millard has accepted the offer made to him to come … ship 'James Baines' was almost totally destroyed by fire at Liverpool. 24. Went to Mappin's to sketch tea and …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… Taganrog in the Sea of Azov has also been destroyed. A fire took place last night at the straw division of … rain for the turnips so they will make them dear! A large fire broke out at 2 o'clock this morning at the works of Mr … that the places for the Russians to retreat into when our fire became too hot for them at Sebastopol, are very …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… of Gosse's blocks, cut up wood etc. No news. I saw a large fire tonight, but I do not know its whereabouts. Fine. My … curve. At the instant of the collision the carriages took fire and those who were not smashed were roasted without the … went errands etc. No news. Showery. There was a very large fire on the other side of the water this evening, which I did …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… On Saturday night and Sunday morning there was a large fire burning in Suffolk St, Boro, some very large workshops … night I went to see, (although I did not put it down) a fire which broke out on the top floor of the left hand wing … were able (which is very seldom the case) to confine the fire to a small spot. The paupers were looking out of the …