The Beauties of Wiltshire: Displayed in Statistical, Historical, and Descriptive Sketches: Interspersed with Anecdotes of the Arts, Volumul 1J.D. Dewick, 1801 |
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... stone ; the joints were so accurately closed : they yielded to none , and even exceeded most reli- gious structures in England . " The munificence and zeal of this bishop , who had fortified and embellished the castles of Sher- borne ...
... stone ; the joints were so accurately closed : they yielded to none , and even exceeded most reli- gious structures in England . " The munificence and zeal of this bishop , who had fortified and embellished the castles of Sher- borne ...
Pagina 27
... stones and rubbish of Old Sarum were " by degrees conveyed ; as the remains of Baby- " lon were to Bagdad , and those of Memphis to " Cairo . " The Pope's mandate being obtained , a wooden chapel was begun at New Sarum , on the Monday ...
... stones and rubbish of Old Sarum were " by degrees conveyed ; as the remains of Baby- " lon were to Bagdad , and those of Memphis to " Cairo . " The Pope's mandate being obtained , a wooden chapel was begun at New Sarum , on the Monday ...
Pagina 32
... stone , with holes quite through " at equal spaces . Many wells have been filled " up , and no doubt with noble reliques of anti- quity ; they must have been very deep , and especially that in the castle . A good deal of " huge ...
... stone , with holes quite through " at equal spaces . Many wells have been filled " up , and no doubt with noble reliques of anti- quity ; they must have been very deep , and especially that in the castle . A good deal of " huge ...
Pagina 33
... stone and mortar remain , and within , the foundations of many buildings . " This account seems to correspond so exactly with Alesia in Gaul , as described by Cæsar , that both places may be considered as built upon the same model ; and ...
... stone and mortar remain , and within , the foundations of many buildings . " This account seems to correspond so exactly with Alesia in Gaul , as described by Cæsar , that both places may be considered as built upon the same model ; and ...
Pagina 34
... stone , " and also on the inside , as may be seen by a part still remaining towards the north . " It had two entrances ; the principal towards " the south - east , guarded by a mole without , " but so near it as to admit but a very ...
... stone , " and also on the inside , as may be seen by a part still remaining towards the north . " It had two entrances ; the principal towards " the south - east , guarded by a mole without , " but so near it as to admit but a very ...
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The Beauties of Wiltshire: Displayed in Statistical, Historical ..., Volumul 1 John Britton Vizualizare completă - 1801 |
The Beauties of Wiltshire: Displayed in Statistical, Historical ..., Volumul 1 John Britton Vizualizare completă - 1801 |
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Pagina 230 - Permit me, sire, further to observe, that whoever has already dared, or shall hereafter endeavour, by false insinuations and suggestions, to alienate your Majesty's affections from your loyal subjects in general, and from the City of London in particular, and to withdraw your confidence...
Pagina 230 - We do, therefore, with the greatest humility and submission, most earnestly supplicate your Majesty, that you will not dismiss us from your presence, without expressing a more favourable opinion of your faithful citizens, and without some comfort, without some prospect at least of redress.
Pagina 212 - Its living hues where the warm pencil pours, And breathing forms from the rude marble start, How to life's humbler scene can I depart ? My breast all glowing from those gorgeous...
Pagina 230 - Majesty's person and family, or more ready to sacrifice their lives and fortunes in the maintenance of the true honour and dignity of your crown. We do therefore, with the greatest humility and submission, most earnestly supplicate your Majesty that you will not dismiss us from your presence without expressing a more...
Pagina 213 - In my low cell how cheat the sullen hours ? Vain the complaint ! For Fancy can impart (To Fate superior, and to Fortune's doom) Whate'er adorns the stately-storied hall : She, 'mid the dungeon's solitary gloom, Can dress the Graces in their Attic pall, Bid the green landscape's vernal beauty bloom, And in bright trophies clothe the twilight wall.
Pagina 300 - You, my dear brother! you live in a hovel ! You are a man ; you are an honour to the family. I am nothing. You shall take this house and the estate, and I will be your guest, if you please.
Pagina 229 - I should have been wanting to the public, as well as to myself, if I had not expressed my dissatisfaction at the late address. My sentiments on that subject continue the same; and I should ill deserve to be considered as the Father of my people, if I...
Pagina 308 - Why will the great, who can have no interest but in the glory of their country, why will they suffer any dirty, whispering medium to interfere between them and such characters as Mr. Hussey, who appears to have been no less amiable as a man, than he was admirable as an artist ? " The public are likely never to know the whole of what they have lost in Mr. Hussey.
Pagina 229 - No sooner had the King heard this than, facing Beckford in a way to show his natural obstinacy, he read the following answer :— " I should have been wanting to the public, as well as to myself, if I had not expressed my dissatisfaction at the late address. My sentiments on that subject continue the same; and I should ill deserve to be considered as the Father of my people, if I should suffer myself to be prevailed upon to make such an use of my prerogative as I cannot but think inconsistent with...
Pagina 94 - That the influence of the Crown had increased, was increasing, and ought to be diminished: