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An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in London
… is modern and the existing floor is about 3 ft. above the Norman floor-level. The E. wall (Plate 174) has two modern … was rebuilt by Barry. Westminster Hall. Reconstruction of Norman Arrangement. The oak roof (Plates 176, 178) is of …
Old and New London
… and if not before, at all events soon after, the Norman Conquest, the chief and wealthiest abbeys in our … to every child who has read the history of our Saxon and Norman kings. "Though above seven hundred years old," wrote … to the chamber within. That chamber, which belongs to the Norman substructions beneath the dormitory, is no less than …
Old and New London
… chosen as the place for the coronation of the first of our Norman kings, William the Conqueror. The suburbs, the streets … of York asked the English if they would have William the Norman for their king. The reply on either side was given by …
Old and New London
… the old abbey of Edward the Confessor. They are of early Norman character, and, from their position, it is presumed …
Old and New London
… may be of interest here. It appears that under our Norman kings this privilege was of a twofold character, …
Old and New London
… Conqueror's followers was Robert de Marmyon, on whom the Norman king, among other gifts, conferred the castle of …
Old and New London
… of the monks of London and its suburbs soon after the Norman ConquestSt. Paul's in the City, St. Mary Overy in …
Old and New London
… continued to be the usual town residence of our Norman kings, and St. Peter's Abbey the usual place of their …