The Thames: Or Graphic Illustrations of Seats, Villas, Public Buildings, and Picturesque Scenery, on the Banks of that Noble RiverVernor, Hood and Sharpe, 1811 - Thames River (England) |
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... built from a design of Mr. Gwyn , who was a na- tive of the city and architect to the University , which is indebted to him for many judicious alterations and improve- ments . At the foot of this bridge is Magdalen College , whose lofty ...
... built from a design of Mr. Gwyn , who was a na- tive of the city and architect to the University , which is indebted to him for many judicious alterations and improve- ments . At the foot of this bridge is Magdalen College , whose lofty ...
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... the residences of the Deans and Canons . It was built by Cardinal Wolsey , and partakes of the magnificence of his taste . His statue , fine animated piece of sculpture , occupies a niche in the south - east corner . The Hall is a noble.
... the residences of the Deans and Canons . It was built by Cardinal Wolsey , and partakes of the magnificence of his taste . His statue , fine animated piece of sculpture , occupies a niche in the south - east corner . The Hall is a noble.
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... first libraries in Europe . - The Arundelian Marbles are placed to advantage in a large apartment on the north side of the building called Schools . - The Theatre where the OXFORD . great public acts are held , is built OXFORD .
... first libraries in Europe . - The Arundelian Marbles are placed to advantage in a large apartment on the north side of the building called Schools . - The Theatre where the OXFORD . great public acts are held , is built OXFORD .
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... built in imitation of the thea- tres of Greece , and is a work that would have done honour to an architect of Athens . It is the work of Sir Christopher Wren . - The Museum , which was also built under the direc- tion of the same ...
... built in imitation of the thea- tres of Greece , and is a work that would have done honour to an architect of Athens . It is the work of Sir Christopher Wren . - The Museum , which was also built under the direc- tion of the same ...
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... Lord High Chancellor of England . The present house was built by the father of the late and the present earl , after a design of Ledbeater ; but has been since much altered and enlarged under the direction of Mr. 43 NUNEHAM COURTENAY, ...
... Lord High Chancellor of England . The present house was built by the father of the late and the present earl , after a design of Ledbeater ; but has been since much altered and enlarged under the direction of Mr. 43 NUNEHAM COURTENAY, ...
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