The Thames: Or, Graphic Illustrations of Seats, Villas, Public Buildings and Picturesque Scenery on the Banks of that Noble River, Volume 1 |
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The Thames now continues its course to Henley , and after washing the foot of that brow , which acknowledges the fine improvements of Park Place , it flows through the arches of Henley Bridge , one of the most elegant of the many ...
The Thames now continues its course to Henley , and after washing the foot of that brow , which acknowledges the fine improvements of Park Place , it flows through the arches of Henley Bridge , one of the most elegant of the many ...
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It is in the direct road from Burford to Faringdon ; but , from a late improvement of the navigation , the stream , which flows lazily beneath it , is now entirely deserted , but by the fisherman , who , perchance , pursues his sport ...
It is in the direct road from Burford to Faringdon ; but , from a late improvement of the navigation , the stream , which flows lazily beneath it , is now entirely deserted , but by the fisherman , who , perchance , pursues his sport ...
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It is a handsome structure , built from a design of Mr. Gwyn , who was a native of the city and architect to the University , which is indebted to him for many judicious alterations and improvements . At the foot of this bridge is ...
It is a handsome structure , built from a design of Mr. Gwyn , who was a native of the city and architect to the University , which is indebted to him for many judicious alterations and improvements . At the foot of this bridge is ...
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At Nuneham , his country residence , and whose native beauties his taste had so embellished and improved , he was a blessing to all who lived within the sphere of his protection ; while to its neighbourhood it is well known , that the ...
At Nuneham , his country residence , and whose native beauties his taste had so embellished and improved , he was a blessing to all who lived within the sphere of his protection ; while to its neighbourhood it is well known , that the ...
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... effect is equally pleasing ; but the shell - room , whether above or below the earth , has long been disowned by an improved and purer taste , which , disdaining works merely artificial , professes alone to copy or improve nature .
... effect is equally pleasing ; but the shell - room , whether above or below the earth , has long been disowned by an improved and purer taste , which , disdaining works merely artificial , professes alone to copy or improve nature .
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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 The Thames: Or, Graphic Illustrations of Seats, Villas, Public Buildings and Picturesque Scenery on the Banks of that Noble River, William Bernard Cooke |
| Author | William Bernard Cooke |
| Publisher | Vernor, Hood & Sharpe and W.B. Cooke, 1811 |
| Original from | the New York Public Library |
| Digitized | Mar 28, 2007 |
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