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Old and New London
… a play with so much power and expression, that Sir John Vanbrugh obtained for her an introduction to Rich, the … action." In 1704 a subscription was started by Sir John Vanbrugh to build a theatre for this special purpose, and … three times before a mere handful of spectators. Sir John Vanbrugh and his associate Congreve, the dramatist, were not …
Statutes of the Realm
… Carew John Sands John Thynne Daniell Shelden William Vanbrugh Edward Harvey Stephen Harvey George Chute Walter …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William and Mary
… to Gravesend and Holland [ Ibid. p. 374]; and for William Vanbrugh to go to Holland [ Ibid. 40, p. 73]. June 14. …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William and Mary
… Henry Tomlin. A private letter, mentioning Mr. Hobes, Mr. Vanbrugh, and Mr. William Raw. [ S.P. Dom. William and Mary …
A History of the County of Oxford
… the early 18th century tower-like blocks in the style of Vanbrugh were added in the eastern angles of the cross. It …
A History of the County of Oxford
… of the eastern section of Rectory Lane. In 1713 Sir John Vanbrugh expressed a wish to improve the town to accord with … to pave the town at the duke of Marlborough's expense. 11 Vanbrugh's plan to rebuild the guild hall at the same time … Blenheim Mun., box 128, espec. deed of 1658. Works of Vanbrugh, ed. G. Webb, iv. 53. Below, Parl. Rep. Below, Local …
A History of the County of Oxford
… hall also accomodated the fire engine. 97 In 1713 Sir John Vanbrugh and Henry Joynes discussed plans for rebuilding the …
A History of the County of Oxford
… Diston, a flamboyant Chadlington landowner. Sir John Vanbrugh lost his government post through being involved in … honorary freemen, including, in 1705, Cadogan, Travers, Vanbrugh, the duke's secretary Adam Cardonnel, and the … King's Works, ed. H. M. Colvin, v. 37; Complete Works of Vanbrugh, ed. G. Webb, iv. 53-5; L. Whistler, Imagination of …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… stone. Beyond this is the Brass-foundry, erected by Vanbrugh, a lofty building of red brick, ornamented with …