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A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland
… and iron-work, and leaving only the shattered walls, a heap of ruins. That part of the town which is called the …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… other splendid monuments of Roman grandeur reduced to a heap of ruins. How long it continued in this desolate state …
Old and New London
… spear, that both man and steed came rolling in a clashing heap to the ground. Never was spear better broken; and when … name?' says the lawyer. My father was struck all of a heap. 'Blessed if I know,' says he. 'Not know!' says the …
Old and New London
… He will see, perhaps, in one corner of the premises, a heap of ox and cow-horns, just removed from the hide, and … and other manufacturers. He will see in another corner a heap of refuse matter about to be consigned to the … glue-manufacturer. In a covered building he will find a heap of hides exposed to the action of lime, for loosening …
A History of the County of Middlesex
… Twist (1838). Nova Scotia Gardens was probably the dust heap described in Our Mutual Friend (1864-5); when bought by …
A History of the County of Leicestershire
… in 1861. 92 It was then held for a short time by the Heap family of King's Norton, 93 but about 1890 was purchased …