The Beauties of England and Wales: Or, Delineations, Topographical, Historical, and Descriptive, of Each County, Volume 17,Parte 2Verner & Hood, 1813 |
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... towers of the University , in the descent of the Isis . A little lower it is joined by the Charwell , flowing from the north of Banbury , and passing on the eastern side of Oxford through the arches of the magnificent Bridge of Magdalen ...
... towers of the University , in the descent of the Isis . A little lower it is joined by the Charwell , flowing from the north of Banbury , and passing on the eastern side of Oxford through the arches of the magnificent Bridge of Magdalen ...
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... tower , and elegant stone bridge , form distinguished ob- jects , from which ever side they are viewed . ” * In general character , though the Thames is by no means a rapid stream , it is far from being sluggish in its course , but pro ...
... tower , and elegant stone bridge , form distinguished ob- jects , from which ever side they are viewed . ” * In general character , though the Thames is by no means a rapid stream , it is far from being sluggish in its course , but pro ...
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... Tower - hill , in the year 1462. John , the second son of the decapitated peer , now suc- ceeded to the title , but found his coronet a barren and comfort- less trophy . His estates were confiscated , himself imprisoned for twelve years ...
... Tower - hill , in the year 1462. John , the second son of the decapitated peer , now suc- ceeded to the title , but found his coronet a barren and comfort- less trophy . His estates were confiscated , himself imprisoned for twelve years ...
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... tower , tripled - towered , proper . Through succeeding generations the fa- mily remained conspicuous for bravery and patriotism , and became , by various marriages , allied to some of the oldest and most noble blood in the kingdom . In ...
... tower , tripled - towered , proper . Through succeeding generations the fa- mily remained conspicuous for bravery and patriotism , and became , by various marriages , allied to some of the oldest and most noble blood in the kingdom . In ...
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... Tower , and suffered confinement for nearly two years . A trial then took place , the result of which was an honourable acquittal by his Peers . His Lordship died in the 64th year of his age , A. D. 1724. We are compelled to wave all ...
... Tower , and suffered confinement for nearly two years . A trial then took place , the result of which was an honourable acquittal by his Peers . His Lordship died in the 64th year of his age , A. D. 1724. We are compelled to wave all ...
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Página 460 - ... college situated in a purer air ; so that his house was a university in a less volume ; whither they came not so much for repose as study ; and to examine and refine those grosser propositions, which laziness and consent made current in vulgar conversation.
Página 281 - And wisdom's self Oft seeks to sweet retired solitude, Where, with her best nurse, contemplation, She plumes her feathers, and lets grow her wings, That in the various bustle of resort Were all too ruffled, and sometimes impaired. He that has light within his own clear breast May sit i...
Página 446 - ... of life were found in either. Attended by their melancholy companions, they were conveyed to the town, and the next day were interred in Stanton-Harcourt church-yard.
Página 522 - Such flames as high in patriots burn, Yet stoop to bless a child or wife ; And such as wicked kings may mourn, When freedom is more dear than life. THE CHALLENGE. A COURT BALLAD. To the Tune of " To all you Ladies now at Land,
Página 301 - He was a man of profound knowledge of the laws of his country, and as just an observer of them in his own person: he considered justice as a cardinal virtue, not as a trade for maintenance. Wherever he was judge, he never forgot that he was also counsel.
Página 419 - INGOLSTADT was carried on: with the other, the Duke gave Battle to the united strength of FRANCE and BAVARIA. On the second day of August,1 one thousand seven hundred and four.
Página 446 - Immediately there was heard so loud a crack, as if heaven had split asunder; every one was now solicitous for the safety of his neighbour, and called to one another throughout the field : No answer being...
Página 282 - Universal Pan, Knit with the graces, and the hours in dance, Leads on the eternal spring.
Página 129 - College to the praise and honour of God Almighty, the most holy body of Christ...