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Survey of London
… [See plates 6 and 7] The immediate approach to Waterloo Bridge was formed on a piece of ground which had for many … he built an orchestra in which was installed an organ by Bridge. 64 Evants died in 1740, 65 but the gardens continued … these, is an avenue of lesser vessels c In 1813 the Strand Bridge Company purchased the three acres belonging to Jesus …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… is bounded on the west by the Great Ouse, over which is a bridge of wood; and comprises 1709 a. 32 p., of which 823 …
A History of the County of Hertford
… Watford were ascertained in 1605. Beginning at Townesend Bridge, or the Great Bridge of Watford, and thence by the lane called Carpenters' … by estimation one mile, and thence to Rickmansworth More Bridge, called Highe Bridge, by estimation one mile; and …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… is situated on the river Axe, here crossed by an ancient bridge, and on the road between Bristol and Exeter. It … in which is also a newsroom. The Mechanics' Institute in Bridge-street was established in 1836; attached to it is a … the most important is the construction of a cast-iron bridge across the Wear, connecting the town with …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in the County of Northamptonshire
… same shape as now, and the present house already there. A bridge is depicted crossing the ditch at the S. end of the W. …
A History of the County of Leicestershire
… in fact part of Thorpe Langton field. 3 The first known bridge across the river at Welham was erected in 1678 4 at … was obliged to use the ford on the west side of the bridge, except in times of frost and flood; in the middle of the century the ford became choked with mud and the bridge was opened. The bridge was used so frequently by heavy …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… a venerable gateway tower on the north side leads over a bridge into the outer court, on the east side of which is the …
Thoroton's History of Nottinghamshire
… to be their own demesne, and from bridges, except the town bridge of Nottingham was broken. 14 The composition between … 60. About the year 1764, the duke of Portland built a fine bridge over this water, partly for ornament and partly for … fine oaks from the park for support and scaffolding. The bridge was of three arches, the centre 90 and the side ones …