The ambulator; or, The stranger's companion in a tour round London, collected by a gentleman [J. Bew?].1793 |
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... command of a conftable and lieutenant governor . - The Tower was a palace during 500 years , and only ceased to be so on the acceffion of Queen Elizabeth . " Here , " obferves Mr. Pennant , " fell the meek ufurper Henry VI , by the ...
... command of a conftable and lieutenant governor . - The Tower was a palace during 500 years , and only ceased to be so on the acceffion of Queen Elizabeth . " Here , " obferves Mr. Pennant , " fell the meek ufurper Henry VI , by the ...
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... commands a vast extent of country beyond the Thames , which is a mile and a half diftant . This river adds greatly to the beauty of the fcene , which exhibits a very pleafing landscape . The fhips employed in the trade of London are ...
... commands a vast extent of country beyond the Thames , which is a mile and a half diftant . This river adds greatly to the beauty of the fcene , which exhibits a very pleafing landscape . The fhips employed in the trade of London are ...
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... commands extensive views over Middle- fex and the neighbouring counties , was built from the de- figns of Mr. Soame ; but the beautiful plantations were laid out by the noble owner himself . Part of the estate belonging to this feat is ...
... commands extensive views over Middle- fex and the neighbouring counties , was built from the de- figns of Mr. Soame ; but the beautiful plantations were laid out by the noble owner himself . Part of the estate belonging to this feat is ...
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... commands fome no ble profpects ; particularly from that part called " The Point , " which is a delightful lawn , fituated behind a plea- fant grove , at the weft end of Chocolate Row . On this heath are the villas of Richard Hulfe , Efq ...
... commands fome no ble profpects ; particularly from that part called " The Point , " which is a delightful lawn , fituated behind a plea- fant grove , at the weft end of Chocolate Row . On this heath are the villas of Richard Hulfe , Efq ...
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... commands a beautiful profpect , and was famous for its encampments during the laft war . BROCKET HALL , the magnificent feat of Lord Melbourne , between Hatfield and Welwyn , in Herts , on the fite of an ancient edifice , which once ...
... commands a beautiful profpect , and was famous for its encampments during the laft war . BROCKET HALL , the magnificent feat of Lord Melbourne , between Hatfield and Welwyn , in Herts , on the fite of an ancient edifice , which once ...
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Página 5 - When I look upon the tombs of the great, every emotion of envy dies in me ; when I read the epitaphs of the beautiful, every inordinate desire goes out; when I meet with the grief of parents upon a tombstone, my heart melts with compassion: when I see the tomb of the parents themselves, I consider the vanity of grieving for those whom we must quickly follow...
Página 224 - Brings home to us, and makes both Indies ours; Finds wealth where 'tis, bestows it where it wants Cities in deserts, woods in cities plants. So that to us no thing, no place is strange, While his fair bosom is the world's exchange.
Página 105 - My Lord, I am a great deal older than your grace, and have, I believe, heard more arguments for atheism than ever your grace did ; but I have lived long enough to see there is nothing in them ; and so, I hope, your grace will.
Página 224 - Indies ours ; finds wealth where 'tis, bestows it where it wants, cities in deserts, woods in cities, plants : so that to us no thing, no place, is strange, while his fair bosom is the world's exchange.
Página 213 - His high-crown'd hat, and satin doublet, Moved the stout heart of England's queen, Though Pope and Spaniard could not trouble it.
Página 135 - With so many disadvantages, it was not easy to produce any thing even tolerable in gardening ; but princely munificence overcame all difficulties. What was once a desert is now an Eden.
Página 53 - Or gilded clouds in fair expanfion lie, And bring all Paradife before your eye. To reft, the Cufhion and foft Dean invite, Who never mentions Hell to ears polite.
Página 104 - ... condition. The honour, however, is great. But honours are often accompanied with inconveniences, and Fairlop has suffered from its honourable distinctions. In the feasting that attends a fair...
Página 138 - Solitude is situated very near the south front of the palace. " At the head of the lake, and near the- Temple of Eolus, stands a Chinese octagon building of two stories, built, many years ago, from the designs of Goupy.
Página 5 - When I see kings lying by those who deposed them, when I consider rival wits placed side by side, or the holy men that divided the world with their contests and disputes, I reflect with sorrow and astonishment on the little competitions, factions, and debates of mankind. When I read the several dates of the tombs, of some that died yesterday, and some six hundred years ago, I consider that great day when we shall all of us be contemporaries, and make our appearance together.