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Old and New London
… acheivement, &c., by the heraulds in their coates; a rich compareason'd horse, embroider'd all over with gold; a … descendant of Oliver Cromwell through his daughter, Lady Rich." According to some authorities, the remains were …
Old and New London
… Portland. "Here," writes John Timbs, "Pennant was shown a rich pearl surmounted with a crown, which was taken out of … from the throne. The house No. 3 in Richmond Terrace is rich in some historical traditions of the last generation. On …
Old and New London
… bricks and stone dressings of this historical building, rich in two centuries of associations with our kings, from … sum of 26,000. Rubens's painted ceiling is divided by a rich framework of gilded mouldings into nine compartments, …
Old and New London
… Stairs to the Admiralty the coffin was surmounted by a rich canopy, supported by six admirals. Every necessary … of the empire. Consequently, therefore, it must always be rich in its former associations; and probably no street in …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… from four to five in breadth. The soil varies from a deep rich loam in the centre of the vale to a light sand on the … plantations, and extensive pleasure-grounds, give a rich appearance to the vale: Eslington House, seated on the … surrounding country, including the town of Preston, the rich lowlands of the entire hundred, and the river Ribble, …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… Whixley Hospital; the surface is undulated, and the soil rich, producing fine crops of wheat, barley, oats, and … and other interesting scenery. The soil near the river is rich and fertile, in other parts a strong clay; limestone of …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… history going about regarding a young man, son of a rich merchant, who wished to become a painter, but his family …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… by their writing (like Dr Cumming) or did they flatter the rich and preach up the poor for the sake of popularity etc.' …