The English Metropolis, Or, London in the Year 1820: Containing Satirical Strictures on Public Manners, Morals, and Amusements ; a Young Gentleman's Adventures ; and Characteristic Anecdotes of Several Eminent Individuals who Now Figure in this Great Theatre of Temporary ExhibitionBarnard and Farley, 1820 - 320 страници |
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... England . The Abbey contains may superb monuments of kings , statesmen , heroes , poets , and other me- morable men who were distinguished for their patriotism , wisdom , genius , and learning . Many of the churches in the Metropolis ...
... England . The Abbey contains may superb monuments of kings , statesmen , heroes , poets , and other me- morable men who were distinguished for their patriotism , wisdom , genius , and learning . Many of the churches in the Metropolis ...
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... , is the only fortress in the city . It is situated on the northern bank of the Thames , eastward of London Bridge , and was inhabited by the sove- reigns of England till the reign of Queen Eliza- beth 22 THE ENGLISH METROPOLIS ;
... , is the only fortress in the city . It is situated on the northern bank of the Thames , eastward of London Bridge , and was inhabited by the sove- reigns of England till the reign of Queen Eliza- beth 22 THE ENGLISH METROPOLIS ;
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... England till the reign of Queen Eliza- beth . It is a place of considerable extent , and contains the Jewel Office , Mint , three armouries , and the royal train of artillery . The menage- rie , near the west entrance , has for ages ...
... England till the reign of Queen Eliza- beth . It is a place of considerable extent , and contains the Jewel Office , Mint , three armouries , and the royal train of artillery . The menage- rie , near the west entrance , has for ages ...
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... England is an extensive and strong edifice of stone , situated to the north - west of Cornhill . The front , is built in the Ionic order , and consists of a centre and two wings , adorned by a colonnade . The company of the Bank of England ...
... England is an extensive and strong edifice of stone , situated to the north - west of Cornhill . The front , is built in the Ionic order , and consists of a centre and two wings , adorned by a colonnade . The company of the Bank of England ...
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... Mayor of Lon- don ; the first Earl of Chatham ; and his son , the Right honourable William Pitt , and numerous portraits of Kings and Queens of England . THE RIVER THAMES AND ITS SIX MAGNIFI- CENT BRIDGES . 28 THE ENGLISH METROPOLIS ;
... Mayor of Lon- don ; the first Earl of Chatham ; and his son , the Right honourable William Pitt , and numerous portraits of Kings and Queens of England . THE RIVER THAMES AND ITS SIX MAGNIFI- CENT BRIDGES . 28 THE ENGLISH METROPOLIS ;
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