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Bibliotheca topographica Britannica. No V. Containing the history of the Royal Hospital and Collegiate Church of St. Katharine, near the Tower of London, from its foundation in the year 1273, to the present time.
Date: MDCCLXXXII. [1782]- Pictures
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St Katharine's Hospital, Regent's Park, London: seen from the road. Steel engraving by W. Tombleson, 1827, after T. H. Shepherd.
Shepherd, Thomas H. (Thomas Hosmer)Date: Dec. 8 1827Reference: 38640i- Books
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An historical description of the Tower of London, and its curiosities. Giving an Account 1. Of its Foundation, gradual Increase, and present State. 2. Of its Government, Customs, and Privileges. 3. Of its Antiquities, Records, and Curiosities. 4. Of the Lions, and other wild Beasts kept there; their Nature and Properties. 5. Of the Spoils of the Spanish Armada, with the History of the Spanish Invasion in 1588. 6. Of the small Armory; in which, at one view, may be seen Arms for 80,000 Men. 7. Of the Royal Train of Artillery; comprehending the various Engines of Destruction used in War. 8. Of the Horse Armory; with curious Anecdotes relating to the Kings that sit there on Horseback in full Armour, from William the Conqueror, to his late Majesty. 9. Of the Jewel-Office, and the Regalia, used at the Coronation of our Kings; and the Story of Col. Blood's attempting to steal away the Crown. 10. Of the Mint, and the Manner of stamping Money. Written chiefly to direct the Attention of Spectators to what is most curious in this Repository, and to enable them afterwards to relate what they have seen.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: [1774]- Books
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An historical description of the Tower of London, and its curiosities. Giving an Account 1. Of its Foundation, gradual Increase, and present State. 2. Of its Government, Customs, and Privileges. 3. Of its Antiquities, Records, and Curiosities. 4. Of the Lions, and other wild Beasts kept there; their Nature and Properties. 5. Of the Spoils of the Spanish Armada, with the History of the Spanish Invasion in 1588. 6. Of the small Armory; in which, at one view, may be seen Arms for 80,000 Men. 7. Of the Royal Train of Artillery; comprehending the various Engines of Destruction used in War. 8. Of the Horse Armory; with curious Anecdotes relating to the Kings that sit there on Horseback in full Armour, from William the Conqueror, to his late Majesty. 9. Of the Jewel - Office, and the Regalia, used at the Coronation of our Kings; and the Story of Col. Blood's attempting to steal away the Crown. 10. Of the Mint, and the Manner of stamping Money. Written chiefly to direct the Attention of Spectators to what is most curious in this Repository, and to enable them afterwards to relate what they have seen.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: [1778]- Books
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An historical description of the tower of London and its curiosities. Giving an account 1. Of its foundation, gradual encrease, and present state. 2. Of its government, customs, and privileges. 3. Of its antiquities, records, and curiosities. 4. Of the lions and other wild beasts kept there; their nature and properties. 5. Of the spoils of the Spanish armade; with the history of the Spanish invasion in 1588. 6. Of the small armory: in which at one view may be seen arms for 80,000 men. 7. Of the royal train of artillery; comprehending the various engines of destruction used in war. 8. Of the horse-armory; with curious anecdotes relating to the Kings that sit here on horseback in full armour, from William the conqueror, to the Late King George. 9. Of the Jewel-Office, and the regalia, used at the coronation of our Kings; and the story of Col. Blood's attempting to steal away the crown. 10. Of the mint, and the manner of stamping money. Written chiefly to direct the attention of spectators to what is most curious in this repository; and to enable them afterwards to relate what they have seen.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: M.DCC.LIV. [1754]- Books
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An historical description of the Tower of London and its curiosities. Giving an Account 1. Of its Foundation, gradual Encrease, and present State. 2. Of its Government, Customs, and Priviliges. 3. Of its Antiquities, Records, and Curiosities. 4. Of the Lions and other wild Beasts kept there; their Nature and Properties. 5 Of the Spoils of the Spanish Armada; with the History of the Spanish Invasion in 1588. 6. Of the Small Armory; in which at one View may be seen Arms for 80,000 Men. 7. Of the Royal Train of Artillery; comprehending the various Engines of Destruction used in War. 8. Of the Horse-Armory; with curious Anecdotes relating to the Kings that sit here on Horseback in full Armour, from William the Conqueror, to the late King George. 9. Of the Jewel-Office, and the Regalia, used at the Coronation of our Kings; and the Story of Col. Blood's attempting to steal away the Crown. 10. Of the Mint, and the Manner of stamping Money. Written chiefly to direct the Attention of Spectators to what is most curious in this Repository; and to enable them afterwards to relate what they have seen.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: M.DCC.LVII. [1757]- Books
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A national establishment, the True Foundation of Allegiance. A sermon Preach'd before the Right Honourable Sir Charles Peers Knight, Lord-Mayor, and the Aldermen & Citizens of London, at the Cathedral-Church of St. Paul, On Wednesday Aug. 1. 1716, Being the Anniversary of His Majesty's Happy Accession to the Throne. By John Turner, D. D. Vicar of Greenwich, and Chaplain to His Royal Highness the Prince. Publish'd by the special Direction of the Lord-Mayor.
Turner, John, 1660-1720.Date: 1716- Books
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An historical description of the tower of London, and its curiosities. Giving an account 1. Of its foundation, gradual encrease, and present state. 2. Of its government, customs, and privileges. 3. Of its antiquities, records, and curiosities. 4. Of the lions, and other wild beasts kept there; their nature and properties. 5. Of the spoils of the Spanish Armada, with the history of the Spanish invasion in 1588. 6. Of the small armory; in which, at one view, may be seen arms for 80,000 men. 7. Of the royal train of Artillery; comprehending the various engines of destruction used in war. 8. Of the horse-armory; with curious anecdotes relating to the Kings that fit there on horseback in full armour, from William the conqueror, to the Late King George. 9. Of the jewel-office, and the regalia, used at the coronation of our Kings; and the story of Col. Blood's attempting to steal away the Crown. 10. Of the mint, and the manner of stamping money, written chiefly to direct the attention of spectators to what is most curious in this repository, and to enable them afterwards to relate what they have seen.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: MDCCLXVIII. [1768]- Books
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The history of the ancient and royal foundation, called the Abbey of St. Alban, in the county of Hertford, from the founding thereof, in 793, to its dissolution, in 1539. Exhibiting the life of each Abbot, and the principal events relating to the monastery, during his rule and government. Extracted from the most faithful authorities and records, both printed and manuscript. With plates; and a new map of the county. By the Reverend Peter Newcome, Rector of Shenley, Herts.
Newcome, Peter, 1727-1797.Date: M.DCC.XCV. [1795]- Books
Observations topographical, moral, and physiological; made in a journey through part of the Low-Countries, Germany, Italy, and France: with a catalogue of plants not native of England, found spontaneously growing in those parts, and their Virtues / By John Ray, Fellow of the Royal Society. Whereunto is added a brief account of Francis Willughby Esq; his voyage through a great part of Spain.
Ray, John, 1627-1705.Date: 1673- Books
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The Victoria Hospital, Cairo.
St. John Ambulance Association.Date: [1883]- Books
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A sett of new psalm tunes, in Four Parts: containing proper tunes to all the different measures of the psalms which are to be found in the old, or any of the new versions, or supplement: With variety of Tunes for the most common Measures; contrived within a moderate Compass for the Ease of the Voice, and may be sung in 1, 2, 3, or 4 Parts, with a Figured Bass for the Organ, and a Table shewing what Psalms are proper to each Tune. With Variety of Anthems, in four Parts, for the Delight and Improvement of all who are truly Lovers of Divine Music. Taught by Tho. Batten. Cantus. By John Bishop, Organist of the College at Winton. The Second Edition, with Additions.
Date: [1722?]- Books
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Antient funeral monuments, of Great-Britain, Ireland, and the islands adjacent. With the dissolved monasteries therein contained; Their Founders, and what eminent Persons have been therein interred. As also, the Death and Burial of certain of the Blood-Royal, nobility and gentry of these kingdoms, entombed in foreign nations. Intermixed and illustrated with variety of historical observations, annotations, and brief notes; Extracted out of Approved Authors, Infallible Records, Leidger Books, Charters, Rolls, Old Manuscripts, and the collections of judicious antiquaries. Whereunto is prefixed, A Discourse on Funeral Monuments, Containing an Account of the Foundation and Fall of Religious Houses-Of Religious Orders-Of the Ecclesiastical State of England-And of other Occurrences touched upon throughout the Work, By John Weever.
Weever, John, 1576-1632.Date: M.DCC.LXVII. [1767]- Books
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A new and accurate history and survey of London, Westminster, Southwark, and places adjacent; containing whatever is most worthy of notice in their ancient and present state: In which are Described. Their Civil, Ecclesiastical, and Military Government, Original Constitution, Antiquities, Manufactories, Trade, Commerce, and Navigation; And The several Wards, Liberties, Precincts, Districts, Parishes, Churches, Religious and Charitable Foundations, and other Public Edifices: Particularly The Curiosities of the Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, the Royal Exchange, Sir Hans Sloan's Museum, &c. and whatever is remarkable for Elegance, Grandeur, Use, Entertainment or Curiosity. With The Charters, Laws, Customs, Rights, Liberties and Privileges, Of This Great Metropolis. Illustrated With A Variety of Heads, Views, Plans, and Maps, neatly Engraved. ... . By the Rev. John Entick, M.A.
Entick, John, 1703?-1773.Date: MDCCLXVI. [1766]- Books
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This day (Monday, March 2, 1795) is published, in 410; to be continued weekly, price two shillings, embellished with a capital plate, No. 1. of the history of the county of Middlesex: Containing a general description of it, its rivers, and of the churches from their foundation, with the patrons and incumbents of each: the ancient epitaphs and mounmental inscriptions now to be found in the respective churches and the endowments of the several vicarages: also of St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster-Abbey: with a history of the Bishops of London, from the original institnting that see; the archdeacons, deans prebendaries, &c. And in the course of the work will be an account of the roya palaces, principal seats, royal chaces, and manors. By Luke Pope, gent.
Pope, Luke.Date: [1795]- Books
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The modern fanatick. Part II. Containing what is necessary to clear all the matters of fact in the first part; and to confute what has been printed in the pretended vindication of Dr. Sacheverell, relating to myself. Being the first book that ever was answer'd before it was made. With a postscript on that account. By William Bisset, eldest brother of the Collegiate-Church of St. Katherine, and rector of Whiston in Northamptonshire.
Bisset, William, 1669?-1747.Date: 1710 [1711]- Books
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The history of the county of Middlesex: Containing a General Description of it, its Rivers, and of the Churches from their Foundation, with the Patrons and Incumbents of Each: the Ancient Epitaphs and Monumental Inscriptions, How to be Found in the Respective Churches and the Endowments of the Several Vicarages: also of St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster-Abbey: with a History of the Bishops of London, from the Original Instituting that see, The Archdeacons, Deans, Prebendaries, &c. And in the Course of the Work will be an Account of the Royal Palaces, Principal Seats, Royal Chaces, and Manors: By Luke Pope. Vol. I.
Pope, Luke.Date: M.DCC.XCV. [1795]- Ephemera
Hospitals ephemera. Box 8.
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A new and compleat history and survey of the cities of London and Westminster, the Borough of Southwark, and Parts adjacent; from the earliest accounts, to the begining of the year 1770. Containing I. An Account of the original Foundation, and modern State of those Places. II. Their Laws, Charters, Customs, Privileges, Immunities, Government, Trade and Navigation. III. A Description of the several Wards, Parishes, Liberties, Precincts, Churches, Palaces, Noblemen's Houses, Hospitals, and other public Buildings. IV. An Account of the Curiosities of the Tower of London, the Royal Exchange, St. Paul's Cathedral, the British Museum, Westminster-Abbey, &c. V. A general History of the memorable Actions of the Citizens, and the Revolutions that have happened, from the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the present Time. By a Society of gentlemen; revised, corrected, and improved, by Henry Chamberlain of Hatton-Garden, Esq;
Date: [1770]- Books
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Drunken Barnaby's four journeys to the north of England. In Latin and English verse. Wittily and Merrily (tho' near One Hundred Years ago) compos'd; found among some old musty Books, that had a long time lain by in a Corner; and now at last made publick. To which is added, Bessy Bell.
Brathwaite, Richard, 1588?-1673.Date: 1716- Books
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The history and survey of the cities of London and Westminster, Borough of Southwark, and parts adjacent. Containing, I. The Original Foundation, and the Antient and Modern State thereof. II. An exact Description of all the Wards, Parishes, Parish-Churches, Palaces, Halls, Hospitals, Publick Offices, Edifices, and Monuments, of any Account, throughout the said Cities, Borough, &c. III. A particular Account of the Government of the said Cities, &c. Ecclesiastical, Civil and Military; of all the Charters, Liberties, Privileges, and Customs; and of all the Livery and other Companies, with their Coats of Arms. IV. Lists of all Offices and Officers of His Majesty's Revenues and Household, and those of the rest of the Royal Family; together with the Salaries thereunto belonging. V. The Antiquities of Westminster-Abbey, with a Description of the Monuments, Tombs, &c. VI. A View and Description of the Mansion-House, and Westminster-Bridge. In which is introduced Sir William Dugdale's History of St. Paul's Cathedral from its Foundation: Beautified with various Prospects of the Old Fabrick, which was destroyed by the Fire of London, 1666. As also the Figures of the Tombs and Monuments therein, as they stood in September, 1641, with their Epitaphs neatly imitated, which were defaced in the Grand Rebellion; with an Account of the Foundation and Structure of the New Church till finished. To which is prefixed the Effigies of Sir William Dugdale. The whole being an improvement of Mr. Stow's, and other historical writers and surveys. Dedicated to Sir Crisp Gascoyne, Knt. By a gentleman of the Inner-Temple.
Mottley, John, 1692-1750.Date: MDCCLIII. [1753]- Archives and manuscripts
Explorers Cuttings Book 4
The Wellcome Foundation LtdDate: 1924 - 1930Reference: WF/M/GB/35/03Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Books
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Short statement of the proceedings of a drawing-room meeting : held at 4, St. James' Square, by the kind permission of Earl and Countess Cowper, on Thursday, March 27th, 1884, called for the purpose of considering a proposal to found a Convalescent Hospital and Home of Rest for the poor and working classes of London.
Date: [1884]- Books
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An account of the circumstances attending the imprisonment and death of the late William Millard, formerly superintendent of the Theatre of Anatomy of St. Thomas's Hospital, Southwark.
Date: 1825- Books
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A new and universal history, description and survey of the Cities of London and Westminster, the Borough of Southwark, And their adjacent parts. Including not only all the Parishes within the Bills of Mortality, but the Towns, Villages, Palaces, Seats, and Country, to the extent of Twenty Miles round, comprizing a circle of near one hundred and fifty miles. Containing An accurate and circumstantial Account of the Origin of London; with a View of its progressive improvement, from its first foundation to its present flourishing state, and amazing extent. A Description of the Antiquities, from the most remote periods of authentic intelligence. A particular Account of its constitution and government, ecclesiastical, civil and military; its charters, laws, customs, privileges, immunities, commerce, trade, manufactures, its astonishing power and influence, foreign and domestic. A Survey and Description of the several wards, parishes, precincts, liberties, squares, streets, avenues, churches, chapels, palaces, parliament-house, courts of law, inns of court, noblemen's houses, halls, hospitals, colleges, alms-houses, schools, museums, gates, and other remarkable buildings, public and private. History of the several incorporated companies of merchants and traders; their origin, institution, constitution, peculiar laws, rights, privileges, and coats of arms. An Account of the several charitable foundations, and benevolent institutions in the Metropolis and its environs; which, to the immortal credit of the humane inhabitants, are much greater in number, more liberally supported, and decently conducted, than in any other place in the universe. A variety of instructive and entertaining anecdotes relative to the transactions of such persons who have more particularly distinguished themselves in a political, magisterial, military, marine, commercial, ecclesiastical, or literary capacity. A comprehensive view of the progress of the learned and ingenious, the gradual improvement of literature, the ancient and present state of the arts, sciences, and belles letters, the encouragement given to painting, music, history, oratory, and the fine arts in general; survey of the public amusements, and most remarkable places of entertainment, with critical remarks on their beauties, blemishes and tendencies. The ancient and present state and curiosities of St. Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, the Monument, British Museum, Royal Exchange, Account of the Bank, Adelphi Buildings, Bridges, &c. Curious calculations respecting the number of inhabitants; comparisons between this metropolis and the principal cities in the universe; inferences concerning births and burials. An account of the mineral waters, springs, vegetables, fossils, &c. found in London and its vicinity. A description of the most remarkable towns, villages, palaces, noblemen and gentlemen's seats, and other buildings public and private, and the country in general, &c. which surround and ornament this opulent and superb metropolis for the space of twenty miles. Comprizing, in the most accurate and comprehensive Manner, A full and impartial account of all that relates to this important Metropolis, and the surrounding country, which can improve the understanding, excite the attention, gratify the curiosity, or captivate the imagination. By Walter Harrison, Esq. Enriched with upwards of one hundred elegant copper-plate engravings, exhibiting architectral, perspective antique, and rural views of churches, chapels, palaces, gates, antiquities, ruins, hospitals, bridges, and other buildings, public and private; delightful landscapes, beautiful prospects, and captivating situations; besides plans, maps, surveys, &c.
Harrison, Walter, Esq.Date: MDCCLXXVI [1776]