The Thames: Or, Graphic Illustrations of Seats, Villas, Public Buildings and Picturesque Scenery on the Banks of that Noble River, Volume 1Vernor, Hood & Sharpe and W.B. Cooke, 1811 - England |
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... 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 to be totally devoid of formality . To the right it sinks to rise again ...
... 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 to be totally devoid of formality . To the right it sinks to rise again ...
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... ground , at the distance of five miles , forms a pleasing boundary to the north , which falls gradually down to Ox ... grounds of Nune- ham , and in its grand sweep beneath the park.
... ground , at the distance of five miles , forms a pleasing boundary to the north , which falls gradually down to Ox ... grounds of Nune- ham , and in its grand sweep beneath the park.
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... ground over which it passes , as well as the direction of the garden boundary ; and keeping always above the slopes and declivities , main- tains throughout its course an elevated situation . It pro- ceeds from the northern side of the ...
... ground over which it passes , as well as the direction of the garden boundary ; and keeping always above the slopes and declivities , main- tains throughout its course an elevated situation . It pro- ceeds from the northern side of the ...
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... ground assumes such pleasing shapes , the foliage of the trees forms such grateful outlines , which correspond so happily with the undulating surface that descends to- wards them , while different clumps make out such various and ...
... ground assumes such pleasing shapes , the foliage of the trees forms such grateful outlines , which correspond so happily with the undulating surface that descends to- wards them , while different clumps make out such various and ...
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... . In the back- ground of the picture , and a most elegant decoration of it , is a Corinthian portico , adorned with all the enrichments of NUNEHAM COURTENAY . that splendid order . The accessory parts NUNEHAM COURTENAY .
... . In the back- ground of the picture , and a most elegant decoration of it , is a Corinthian portico , adorned with all the enrichments of NUNEHAM COURTENAY . that splendid order . The accessory parts NUNEHAM COURTENAY .
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