London and Its Environs Described: Containing an Account of Whatever is Most Remarkable for Grandeur, Elegance, Curiosity Or Use, in the City and in the Country Twenty Miles Round It. Comprehending Also Whatever is Most Material in the History and Anitquities of this Great Metropolis, Volume 1R. and J. Dodsley, 1761 |
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... marble , each compofed of clusters of very flender ones , and covered with ornaments . The moment you enter the weft door the whole body of the church opens itself at once to your view , the pillars dividing the nave from the fide ifles ...
... marble , each compofed of clusters of very flender ones , and covered with ornaments . The moment you enter the weft door the whole body of the church opens itself at once to your view , the pillars dividing the nave from the fide ifles ...
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... marble . The ancient ftalls are covered with Gothic acute arches , supported by small iron pillars , and are painted purple ; but what is moft worthy of obfervation , is an ancient portrait near the pulpit , of Richard II . fitting in a ...
... marble . The ancient ftalls are covered with Gothic acute arches , supported by small iron pillars , and are painted purple ; but what is moft worthy of obfervation , is an ancient portrait near the pulpit , of Richard II . fitting in a ...
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... marble , removed from Whitehall , and presented to this church by order of her majefty Queen Anne . On each fide of the altar are doors , opening into St. Edward's chapel . Of the feveral Chapels in Weftminster Abbey . Befides that of ...
... marble , removed from Whitehall , and presented to this church by order of her majefty Queen Anne . On each fide of the altar are doors , opening into St. Edward's chapel . Of the feveral Chapels in Weftminster Abbey . Befides that of ...
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... marble , compofed of feven stones , four of which form the fides , two the ends , and one the cover . This rough unpolished tomb encloses the body of the glorious King Edward I. juft mentioned , who was born on the 17th of June 1239. He ...
... marble , compofed of feven stones , four of which form the fides , two the ends , and one the cover . This rough unpolished tomb encloses the body of the glorious King Edward I. juft mentioned , who was born on the 17th of June 1239. He ...
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... marble , compofed of feven stones , four of which form the fides , two the ends , and one the cover . This rough unpolished tomb encloses the body of the glorious King Edward I. juft mentioned , who was born on the 17th of June 1239. He ...
... marble , compofed of feven stones , four of which form the fides , two the ends , and one the cover . This rough unpolished tomb encloses the body of the glorious King Edward I. juft mentioned , who was born on the 17th of June 1239. He ...
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