The Antiquarian, Volume 1E.W. Allen, 1871 |
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... standing in East Smithfield about the year 1740 , and another opposite the new church in the Strand , in Queen Anne's reign , but was taken down in 1717 . Other sports and pastimes besides those of Maying were celebrated by our ...
... standing in East Smithfield about the year 1740 , and another opposite the new church in the Strand , in Queen Anne's reign , but was taken down in 1717 . Other sports and pastimes besides those of Maying were celebrated by our ...
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... standing on a scroll pedestal , with a child holding the North Briton , and the cap of liberty ; the pose of the figure and fold of the drapery are perfect , and in all probability the work of John Bacon - 167 . ( Read ) . : - Bristol ...
... standing on a scroll pedestal , with a child holding the North Briton , and the cap of liberty ; the pose of the figure and fold of the drapery are perfect , and in all probability the work of John Bacon - 167 . ( Read ) . : - Bristol ...
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... standing on a plinth of rock - work , with the Royal supporters ; most admirably modelled ; on the front is a portrait of the Prince of Wales , afterwards George IV . , surmounted with the feathers and motto , " Ich Dien ; " on the ...
... standing on a plinth of rock - work , with the Royal supporters ; most admirably modelled ; on the front is a portrait of the Prince of Wales , afterwards George IV . , surmounted with the feathers and motto , " Ich Dien ; " on the ...
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... standing on a heap of cannon - balls , dressed in his " costume de bataille . " The hat , the epaulettes , the boots , the " redingote a revers , ' the lorgnette , and the sword worn at Austerlitz were copied exactly . The statue was ...
... standing on a heap of cannon - balls , dressed in his " costume de bataille . " The hat , the epaulettes , the boots , the " redingote a revers , ' the lorgnette , and the sword worn at Austerlitz were copied exactly . The statue was ...
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... standing upon a spot where many successive periods of history were distinctly marked . There was this barrow , which probably existed be- fore the Romans set foot in this island . There were in the field called Wellow Hayes , on the ...
... standing upon a spot where many successive periods of history were distinctly marked . There was this barrow , which probably existed be- fore the Romans set foot in this island . There were in the field called Wellow Hayes , on the ...
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Página 30 - In my time my poor father was as diligent to teach me to shoot, as to learn me any other thing, and so I think other men did their children...
Página 47 - Full oft within the spacious walls, When he had fifty winters o'er him, My grave lord-keeper led the brawls ; The seal and maces danced before him. His bushy beard, and shoe-strings green, 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 26 - How sleep the brave, who sink to rest, By all their country's wishes blest ! When Spring, with dewy fingers cold, Returns to deck their hallowed mould, She there shall dress a sweeter sod Than Fancy's feet have ever trod.
Página 105 - Manoeuvres. 2s. Hand-book Dictionary for the Militia and Volunteer Services, Containing a variety of useful information, Alphabetically arranged. Pocket size, 3s.
Página 66 - Lofty and sour to them that loved him not, But to those men that sought him sweet as summer. And, though he were unsatisfied in getting (Which was a sin), yet in bestowing, madam, He was most princely. Ever witness for him Those twins of learning that he raised in you, Ipswich and Oxford...
Página 217 - There's gravel walks there For speculation And conversation In sweet solitude. 'Tis there the lover May hear the dove, or The gentle plover In the afternoon...
Página 41 - There is some soul of goodness in things evil, Would men observingly distil it out...
Página 26 - Sleep is a god too proud to wait in palaces, And yet so humble too, as not to scorn The meanest country cottages : His poppy grows among the corn. The halcyon sleep will never build his nest In any stormy breast. 'Tis not enough that he does find Clouds and darkness in the mind ; Darkness but half his work will do : 'Tis not enough ; he must find quiet too.
Página 87 - My prime of youth is but a frost of cares; My feast of joy is but a dish of pain; My crop of corn is but a field of tares; And all my good is but vain hope of gain. The day is fled, and yet I saw no sun; And now I live, and now my life is done.
Página 217 - Tis Lady Jeffers that owns this station ; Like Alexander, or Queen Helen fair, There's no commander in all the nation, For emulation, can with her compare. Such walls surround her, that no nine-pounder Could dare to plunder her place of strength ; But Oliver Cromwell her he did pommell, And made a breach in her battlement.