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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... length of the town , but under different names : the High Street , beginning at Magdalen Bridge , includes at least two - thirds of the whole : the remainder is called Castle Street . The former , when its length , breadth , and the ...
... length of the town , but under different names : the High Street , beginning at Magdalen Bridge , includes at least two - thirds of the whole : the remainder is called Castle Street . The former , when its length , breadth , and the ...
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... length , terminated at each end with two corresponding turrets . The central gate forms a noble entrance , and over it has a beautiful Gothic tower with a dome , which was added to the structure by Sir Christopher , is most happily ...
... length , terminated at each end with two corresponding turrets . The central gate forms a noble entrance , and over it has a beautiful Gothic tower with a dome , which was added to the structure by Sir Christopher , is most happily ...
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... length . The upper part is fitted up with book - cases , columns , & c . of oak , and for beauty of effect , as well as appropriate accommodation , can scarce be ex- ceeded . The rooms below contain the collection of pic- tures ...
... length . The upper part is fitted up with book - cases , columns , & c . of oak , and for beauty of effect , as well as appropriate accommodation , can scarce be ex- ceeded . The rooms below contain the collection of pic- tures ...
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... length . From this central point we shall begin our description . The fore ground , from the house , is a small lawn , or rather large knoll , of a triangular form , which , however , softens off into the glades on either side , so as ...
... length . From this central point we shall begin our description . The fore ground , from the house , is a small lawn , or rather large knoll , of a triangular form , which , however , softens off into the glades on either side , so as ...
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... length lost in the azure of a very distant horizon . Faringdon Hill , with the tuft of trees that crowns it , is distinctly seen at the distance of eighteen miles ; and the eye , returning over the rich intermediate level , is relieved ...
... length lost in the azure of a very distant horizon . Faringdon Hill , with the tuft of trees that crowns it , is distinctly seen at the distance of eighteen miles ; and the eye , returning over the rich intermediate level , is relieved ...
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