A Historical Description of Westminster AbbeyVergers in the Abbey, 1844 - 124 Seiten |
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... Ireland , was buried in front of Camden's monument , in the same grave with Mr. Gifford , his associate through life . * Several men intercept all persons as they approach Poet's- Corner to see the Abbey , and show them the Courts of ...
... Ireland , was buried in front of Camden's monument , in the same grave with Mr. Gifford , his associate through life . * Several men intercept all persons as they approach Poet's- Corner to see the Abbey , and show them the Courts of ...
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... Ireland ; and Dr. JOHN SPOTSWOOD , Lord Archbishop of St. Andrews , Primate and Lord Chancellor of Scotland , who died in 1640 . Opposite , and close to the gate of entrance , is the ancient mo- nument to SEBERT , King of the East ...
... Ireland ; and Dr. JOHN SPOTSWOOD , Lord Archbishop of St. Andrews , Primate and Lord Chancellor of Scotland , who died in 1640 . Opposite , and close to the gate of entrance , is the ancient mo- nument to SEBERT , King of the East ...
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... Ireland , in Ireland , who died Dec. 9 , 1678 , aged forty - six . On the right is the ancient monument of WILLIAM DE VALENCE , lying in a cumbent posture on a chest of wainscot , placed upon a tomb of freestone ; the figure is wood ...
... Ireland , in Ireland , who died Dec. 9 , 1678 , aged forty - six . On the right is the ancient monument of WILLIAM DE VALENCE , lying in a cumbent posture on a chest of wainscot , placed upon a tomb of freestone ; the figure is wood ...
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... Ireland , " almost lost by the secret contrivances of Spain , recovered ; the 66 revenues of both Universities improved , by a law of provisions , " and , in short , all England enriched : -that she was a most " prudent Governess ...
... Ireland , " almost lost by the secret contrivances of Spain , recovered ; the 66 revenues of both Universities improved , by a law of provisions , " and , in short , all England enriched : -that she was a most " prudent Governess ...
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... Ireland , and afterwards of Berwick - on - Tweed , in the Reign of King William III . He died December 16 , 1717 , aged sixty - nine . Bridget , wife of his only son , W. Belasyse , Esq . , died July 18 , 1735 , aged twenty . Near this ...
... Ireland , and afterwards of Berwick - on - Tweed , in the Reign of King William III . He died December 16 , 1717 , aged sixty - nine . Bridget , wife of his only son , W. Belasyse , Esq . , died July 18 , 1735 , aged twenty . Near this ...
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Abbey Abbot Admiral afterwards aged Anne arms Baron Bart beautiful beloved Bishop Bishop of Rochester born brass buried bust Captain chapel CHARLES BURNEY Church command Countess crown Dean death died April died August died December died February died July died March Duke Earl east Edward Edward the Confessor effigy eldest eminent England epitaph erected this monument esteem fame figure following inscription France gentleman George Henry Cheere Henry VII inscribed Ireland James II JOHN BALCHEN King Charles King James Knight lady Latin inscription lived Lord Majesty's marble married Mary Master medallion memory of Sir ment monu monument was erected noble ornamented pedestal Prebendary Prince Privy Privy Councillor Queen Elizabeth regiment of foot reign represented Richard Richard II Royal Sacred Samuel Morland Scotland sculptor side Sir John Sir THOMAS stone tablet THOMAS SPRAT tomb trophies virtues Viscount Westminster Westminster School wife William Davenant window
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Seite 77 - The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away, and blessed be the name of the Lord.
Seite 90 - Wide o'er this breathing world, a Garrick came. Though sunk in death the forms the Poet drew, The Actor's genius bade them breathe anew; Though, like the bard himself, in night they lay, Immortal Garrick call'd them back to day: And till ETERNITY with power sublime, Shall mark the mortal hour of hoary TIME, SHAKSPEARE and GARRICK like twin stars shall shine, And earth irradiate with a beam divine. It would be an insult to my readers' understandings to attempt any thing like a criticism on this farrago...
Seite 19 - THOSE WHO BEST DESERVE THEIR GRATITUDE THE KING HIS MINISTERS, AND MANY OF THE NOBLES AND COMMONERS OF THE REALM RAISED THIS MONUMENT TO JAMES WATT WHO DIRECTING THE FORCE OF AN ORIGINAL GENIUS EARLY EXERCISED IN PHILOSOPHIC RESEARCH TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE...
Seite 38 - Malcom, Land, rediv. INSCRIPTION ON A MONUMENT ALLUDED TO IN THE SKETCH Here lyes the Loyal Duke of Newcastle, and his Duchess his second wife, by whom he had no issue. Her name was Margaret Lucas, youngest sister to the Lord Lucas of Colchester, a noble family ; for all the brothers were valiant, and all the sisters virtuous.
Seite 90 - To paint fair Nature, by divine command, • Her magic pencil in his glowing hand, A Shakspeare rose: then, to expand his fame Wide o'er this breathing world, a Garrick came. Though sunk in death the forms the Poet drew, The Actor's genius bade them breathe anew; Though, like the bard himself, in night they lay, Immortal Garrick call'd them...
Seite 117 - For thee the hardy veteran drops a tear, And the gay courtier feels the sigh sincere. Withers, adieu! yet not with thee remove Thy martial spirit or thy social love! Amidst corruption, luxury, and rage, Still leave some ancient virtues to our age ; Nor let us say, those English glories gone, The last true Briton lies beneath this stone.
Seite 80 - Andre, who, raised by his merit, at an early period of life, to the rank of Adjutant-General of the British forces in America, and, employed in an important but hazardous enterprise, fell a sacrifice to his zeal for his King and Country, on the 2d...
Seite 54 - Here lies HENRY PURCELL, Esq., who left this life, and is gone to that blessed place where only his harmony can be exceeded.
Seite 80 - LIFE, TO THE RANK OF ADJUTANT-GENERAL OF THE BRITISH FORCES IN AMERICA, AND EMPLOYED IN AN IMPORTANT BUT HAZARDOUS ENTERPRISE, FELL A SACRIFICE TO HIS ZEAL FOR HIS KING AND COUNTRY, ON THE...