The Thames: Or Graphic Illustrations of Seats, Villas, Public Buildings, and Picturesque Scenery, on the Banks of that Noble River |
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A large state apartment in the house yet retains the name of the Queen's Council Chamber . The late Sir Joseph Ayloffe was in possession of a masque , printed by Caxton , which was presented to Henry the Eighth , on his approach to the ...
A large state apartment in the house yet retains the name of the Queen's Council Chamber . The late Sir Joseph Ayloffe was in possession of a masque , printed by Caxton , which was presented to Henry the Eighth , on his approach to the ...
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The Guard Chamber contains a small magazine of arms , curiously disposed . The pillars of the door , opening into the dining - room , are composed of pikes , on the top of which are two coats of mail , said to be those of John , King of ...
The Guard Chamber contains a small magazine of arms , curiously disposed . The pillars of the door , opening into the dining - room , are composed of pikes , on the top of which are two coats of mail , said to be those of John , King of ...
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The Queen's Presence Chamber . - The same illustrious personage is made to dignify the ceiling , attended by Religion , the Cardinal Virtues , & c . Three of the Cartoons of Raphael , lately removed to Hampton Court , occupied the wall ...
The Queen's Presence Chamber . - The same illustrious personage is made to dignify the ceiling , attended by Religion , the Cardinal Virtues , & c . Three of the Cartoons of Raphael , lately removed to Hampton Court , occupied the wall ...
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The Queen's Audience Chamber . - The ceiling represents Britannia in the person of Queen Catherine again , with another selection of attributes , & c . and richly - gilded decorations . The chandeliers and glasses are very magnificent .
The Queen's Audience Chamber . - The ceiling represents Britannia in the person of Queen Catherine again , with another selection of attributes , & c . and richly - gilded decorations . The chandeliers and glasses are very magnificent .
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The King's Audience Chamber . — The subject of the ceiling is an allegorical representation of the re - establishment of WINDSOR CASTLE . the Church , by the restoration of WINDSOR CASTLE .
The King's Audience Chamber . — The subject of the ceiling is an allegorical representation of the re - establishment of WINDSOR CASTLE . the Church , by the restoration of WINDSOR CASTLE .
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| Title | The Thames: Or Graphic Illustrations of Seats, Villas, Public Buildings, and Picturesque Scenery, on the Banks of that Noble River Volume 1 of The Thames; Or, Graphic Illustrations of Seats, Villas, Public Buildings, and Picturesque Scenery, on the Banks of that Noble River, William Bernard Cooke |
| Author | Samuel Owen |
| Illustrated by | William Bernard Cooke, Samuel Owen |
| Publisher | Vernor, Hood and Sharpe, 1811 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | Oct 20, 2007 |
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