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Old and New London
… Caen Wood. "But at that time, no doubt," says Mr. Howitt in his "Northern Heights," "the Chicken House had an … east, and leading direct to the high road. "But," says Mr. Howitt, "this is very doubtful. The celebrated Lord … was cut up in lots, and sold for building purposes. Mr. Howitt tells us that "when Lord Rosslyn purchased the place, …
Old and New London
… on this subject in the "Northern Heights of London," Mr. Howitt observes: "Recent times have seen Sunday dissipation … skin, Which to his ear had shrivelled up his chin." Mr. Howitt, in his "Northern Heights," says that "one of the … and pleasant. "In front of a row of cottages," writes Mr. Howitt, "and under the shade of willows, were set out long …
Old and New London
… along the broad footpaths in true boulevard fashion. Mr. Howitt, in his "Northern Heights," in writing on this … "The Independent congregation at Hampstead," says Mr. Howitt, "is supposed to owe its origin to the preaching of … so much in value as to become almost unsaleable. William Howitt, who knew her in her Hampstead home, calls her a …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… of Staveley, in 1818, for the benefit of the poor. William Howitt, the poet, was born here in 1792. Heanton-Puncharden …
Old and New London
… Highbury, an offshoot from the one at Homerton," says Mr. Howitt, "was built in 1825, and opened in September, 1826, …
Old and New London
… altogether an area of about six or seven acres. Mr. Howitt, in his "Northern Heights of London," published in … ministers Lauderdale was from first to last," says William Howitt, in his "Northern Heights of London." "Nay," he … was in Scotland on this devil's business," continues Mr. Howitt, "no doubt his indulgent master used to borrow his …
Old and New London
… This was occupied for many years by William and Mary Howitt, who wrote here many of the books by which their names … "real and original Hermitage." It is thus described by Mr. Howitt:"It consisted only of one small low room, with a … view, gave first thought to him of such a design." Mr. Howitt infers from the style, which is "almost insane," and …
Old and New London
… he was held in such esteem by all parties," writes Mr. Howitt in his "Northern Heights of London," "that on May 13, …
A History of the County of Middlesex
… with the Hermitage in West Hill, where William and Mary Howitt lived. 11 Work on the chapel for the free school … i. 654. Highgate Sch. rec., box 1, bdle. 1. pace W. Howitt, Northern Heights, 418. Governors' min. bk., f. 3. …
A History of the County of Middlesex
… 232-8 and Survey of Lond. xvii. 37. Ambulator (1820), 168. Howitt, Northern Heights, 398. Pigot's Com. Dir. (1832-4), …