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... standing in London Wall ; and the minute fidelity with which he has ex- ecuted the task will be instantaneously felt and ... stand nearly at the S.W. corner of Moorfields ; and they who wish to prove the accuracy of our print , should ...
... standing in London Wall ; and the minute fidelity with which he has ex- ecuted the task will be instantaneously felt and ... stand nearly at the S.W. corner of Moorfields ; and they who wish to prove the accuracy of our print , should ...
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... stands one of the Telegraphs which communicate between Dover and London ; and on the top of the hill is a mineral spring , some account of the virtues of which was published by a Wm . Godbid , in 1673. Shooter's Hill was formerly a ...
... stands one of the Telegraphs which communicate between Dover and London ; and on the top of the hill is a mineral spring , some account of the virtues of which was published by a Wm . Godbid , in 1673. Shooter's Hill was formerly a ...
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... stand by and support her Majestie at this critical juncture with their lives and fortunes , when her invaluable life , the true Protestant religion , and all the priviledges of free - born Englishmen , are threatened by an open attack ...
... stand by and support her Majestie at this critical juncture with their lives and fortunes , when her invaluable life , the true Protestant religion , and all the priviledges of free - born Englishmen , are threatened by an open attack ...
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... standing . It is situated in Monteagle Close , in the Borough , and is occupied by a cooper , who has converted what ground re- mains attached to it , to the purpose of his business . COCK LANE . - The house in this lane , rendered ...
... standing . It is situated in Monteagle Close , in the Borough , and is occupied by a cooper , who has converted what ground re- mains attached to it , to the purpose of his business . COCK LANE . - The house in this lane , rendered ...
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... standing on London Bridge , all of which have long since been pulled down . DECREASE OF POPULATION . - From the circumstance just noticed , and various other concurring causes , that part of London called the City contains fewer ...
... standing on London Bridge , all of which have long since been pulled down . DECREASE OF POPULATION . - From the circumstance just noticed , and various other concurring causes , that part of London called the City contains fewer ...
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Página 48 - There was a day when they were young and proud, Banners on high, and battles pass'd below ; But they who fought are in a bloody shroud, And those which waved are shredless dust ere now, And the bleak battlements shall bear no future blow.
Página 7 - ... or else by blind harpers, or such like taverne Minstrels, that give a. fit of mirth for a groat, . . . their matter being for the most part stories of old time, as the tale of Sir Topas, the reportes of Bevis of Southampton, Guy of Warwicke, Adam Bell and Clymme of the Clough, and such other old romances or historical rimes, made purposely for recreation of the common people at Christmasse dinners and brideales, and in tavernes and alehouses, and such other places of base resorte.
Página 112 - Soon shall thy arm, unconquered steam, afar Drag the slow barge or drive the rapid car ; Or, on wide-waving wings expanded, bear The flying chariot through the fields of air ; — Fair crews triumphant, leaning from above, Shall wave their fluttering kerchiefs as they move, Or warrior bands alarm the gaping crowd, And armies shrink beneath the shadowy cloud.
Página 98 - Wycherley from that instant entertained hopes. He did not fail waiting on her the next morning : and with a very melancholy tone begged to know, how it was possible for him to have so much disobliged her Grace? They were very good friends from that time; yet, after all, what did he get by her?
Página 3 - Tower, pretending only curiosity of seeing the regalia there, when, stabbing the keeper, though not mortally, he boldly went away with it through all the guards, taken only by the accident of his horse falling down. How he came to be pardoned, and even received into favour, not only after this, but several other exploits almost as daring both in Ireland and here, I could never come to understand. Some believed he became a spy of several parties, being well with the sectaries and enthusiasts, and...
Página 129 - Master Field, the player, riding up Fleet-street a great ' pace, a gentleman called him, and asked him what play was played ' that day ? He (being angry to be stayed upon so frivolous a demand) * answered, that he might see what play was to be played upon every