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... effigy of St. Barbara , to whom they were dedicated . 6. A petard for the bursting open city or caftle gates . 7. A large train of fine brafs battering cannon , 24 pounders , never yet used . 8. A parcel of cannon of a new invention ...
... effigy of St. Barbara , to whom they were dedicated . 6. A petard for the bursting open city or caftle gates . 7. A large train of fine brafs battering cannon , 24 pounders , never yet used . 8. A parcel of cannon of a new invention ...
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... Effigy of the Countess of Richmond . The Side - Ifles open to the Nave at the East End , on each Side the Founder's Tomb ; and at the Eaft End of the South Ifle is the Royal Vault ; and of the other , the Mo- numents of the Princes ...
... Effigy of the Countess of Richmond . The Side - Ifles open to the Nave at the East End , on each Side the Founder's Tomb ; and at the Eaft End of the South Ifle is the Royal Vault ; and of the other , the Mo- numents of the Princes ...
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... Effigy of Lady Frances Dutchefs of Suffolk , in her proper Robes . She was Daughter of the fa- mous Charles Brandon , ( of whose gallant Actions fee a more particular Account in the Hiftory of the Tower , lately published ) by Mary the ...
... Effigy of Lady Frances Dutchefs of Suffolk , in her proper Robes . She was Daughter of the fa- mous Charles Brandon , ( of whose gallant Actions fee a more particular Account in the Hiftory of the Tower , lately published ) by Mary the ...
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... Effigies in their Robes lie on a black Marble Table , fupported by a Pedestal of Alabaster , This Monument is finely ornamented , and the Carving on the various coloured Marble is exquifite . The Infcription contains nothing more than ...
... Effigies in their Robes lie on a black Marble Table , fupported by a Pedestal of Alabaster , This Monument is finely ornamented , and the Carving on the various coloured Marble is exquifite . The Infcription contains nothing more than ...
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... Effigy of a Lady in Robes very antique . This Lady , by the Infcription , appears to be Philippa , fecond Daughter and Coheir to John Lord Mohun , of Dunftar ; first married to Edward Plantagenet , Duke of York ; and afterwards to Sir ...
... Effigy of a Lady in Robes very antique . This Lady , by the Infcription , appears to be Philippa , fecond Daughter and Coheir to John Lord Mohun , of Dunftar ; first married to Edward Plantagenet , Duke of York ; and afterwards to Sir ...
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