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An historical description of St. Paul's Cathedral. Containing 1. The History of the Old Cathedral from its first Foundation, in which many curious Particulars, concerning its ancient Customs, Privileges, and Solemnities are recited. 2. An Account of the Manner of Proceeding in taking down the vast Ruins of the Old Cathedral, with the Discoveries and Observations made upon the Spot by Sir Christopher Wren. 3. A full Description of the founding, building, ornamenting, and finishing the present Structure, with Observations on its Beauties and Defects. 4. A full View of every Thing curious in it shewn to Strangers. 5. A Comparison of its Dimensions with those of the Old Church; and of the Dimensions of both with those of St. Peter's at Rome. To which are added, A Description of the Monument, Some Conjectures concerning London-Stone and other Roman Relicks, And a Review of the Antient Wall and Gates about the City.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: 1753- Books
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The wreck of Westminster Abbey, Being a selectionfrom the monumental records of the most conspicuous personages, who flourished towards the latter end of the eighteenth century, and which, from their impartiality, have ever been considered a convincing testimony of the independance of the age; including, among many others, the following royal, noble, and leterary personages: the - the - the P- of W- D- of - P- W- H- D- of - L-y G-r J-s B-j, Esq. M-s of L- L-d T-w Mr. - Mr. F-x R-d B-y S-n, Esq. D- of D- D- of B- Lady A- Lady E-n M-s of B- A- of - B- of D- B- of L- Sir G- T- T- D- of R- D- of Q- E- of S-h Sir J-n H-s Mrs. P- Sir R-d W-y Mr. E-n Mrs. S-ns D- of N- L-d M-o Mr. k-e Peter Pindar Esq. Mrs. F-t Mr. G-n by the Author of Kilkhampton Abbey.
Croft, Herbert, Sir, 1751-1816.Date: [1788?]- Books
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The wreck of Westminster Abbey : being a selection from the monumental records of the most conspicuous personages, who flourished towards the latter end of the eighteenth century, and which, from their impartiality, have ever been considered a convincing testimony of the independance of the age; including, among many others, the following royal, noble, and literary personages ... / By the author of Kilkhampton Abbey [i.e. Sir Herbert Croft].
Croft, Herbert, Sir, 1751-1816.Date: 2001 [i.e. 1788?]- Pictures
Princess Charlotte Augusta. Stipple engraving by J.S. Agar after C. Jones, 1814.
Jones, Charlotte, 1768-1847.Date: March 21st 1814Reference: 2044924i- Pictures
Westminster Abbey: monuments on the west side of Poets' corner. Coloured aquatint by J. Bluck after F.H. Huet-Villiers, 1811.
Huet, François, 1772-1813.Date: June 1811Reference: 44347i- Books
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An enquiry into the time of the first foundation of Westminster Abbey. As discoverable from the best authorities now remaining, both printed and manuscript. To which is added An account of the writers of the history of the church. By Richard Widmore, M. A. Librarian to the Dean and Chapter of Westminster.
Widmore, Richard, 1680 or 1681-1764.Date: 1743- Books
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The antiquities of St. Peters, or the abbey church of Westminster: containing all the inscriptions, epitaphs, &c. upon the Tombs and Grave-Stones; with the Lives, Marriages, and Issue, of the most Eminent Personages therein reposited; and their Coats of Arms truly Emblazon'd. By J. C M. D. Fellow of the Royal Society. Adorn'd with draughts of the tombs, curiously engraven.
Crull, Jodocus, -1713?Date: MDCCXI. [1711]- Pictures
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Funeral of David Livingstone at Westminster Abbey; his coffin is carried by some of his former servants. Wood engraving by C.R.
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An historical description of the Tower of London and its curiosities. Giving an account I. Of its foundation, gradual encrease, and present state. II. Of its government, customs, and privileges. III. Of its antiquities, records, and curiosities. IV. Of the lions and other wild beasts kept there; their nature and properties. V. Of the spoils of the Spanish Armada; with the history of the Spanish invasion in 1588. VI. Of the small armory; in which at one view may by [sic] seen arms for 80,000 men. VII. Of the royal train of artillery; comprehending the various engines of destruction used in war. VIII. 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 K. George. IX. Of the jewel-office, and the regalia, used at the coronation of our kings; and the story at large of Col. Blood's attempting to steal away the crown. X. 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 afterward to relate what they have seen.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: MDCCLIII [1753]- Books
Living and dying in England, 1100-1540 : the monastic experience / by Barbara Harvey.
Harvey, Barbara F.Date: 1993- Books
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The wreck of Westminster Abbey, being a selection from the monumental records of the most conspicuous personages, who flourished towards the latter end of the eighteenth century, and which, from their Impartiality, have ever been considered a convincing Testimony of the Independance of the Age; includinng, among many others, the following Royal, Noble, and Literary Personages: The - The - The P- of W- D- of - P- W- H- D- of - L-y G-r J-s B-l, Esq. M-s of L- L-d T-w Mr. - Mr. F-x R-d B-y S-n, Esq. D- of D- D- of B- Lady A-r Lady E-n M-s of B- A- of - B- of D- B- of L- Sir G- P- T- D- of R- D- of Q- E- of S-h Sir J-n H-s Mrs. P-i Sir R-d W-y Mr. E-n Mrs. S-ns D- of N-k L-d M-o Mr. K-e Peter Pindar, Esq. Mrs. F-t Mr. G-n By the author of Kilkhampton Abbey.
Croft, Herbert, Sir, 1751-1816.Date: Mmi [1788]- Books
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An elegy written among the tombs in Westminster Abbey.
Heber, Reginald, 1728-1804.Date: MDCCLXII. [1762]- Pictures
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Bust of Abraham Cowley in Poets' Corner, Westminster Abbey, London. Etching with engraving.
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The second part of The Abbey of Kilkhampton; or, monumental records for the year 1980. Faithfully transcribed from the original inscriptions, Which are still perfect, and appear to be drawn up in a Stile devoid of fulsome Panegyric, or unmerited Detraction.
Croft, Herbert, Sir, 1751-1816.Date: MDCCLXXX. [1780]- Pictures
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The funeral ceremony of Charles Darwin at Westminster Abbey, 26 April 1882. Wood engraving.
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The tomb of Queen Elizabeth I of England in Westminster Abbey. Engraving with etching by Claude du Bosc after H.F. Gravelot.
Gravelot, Hubert François, 1699-1773.Date: [1743]Reference: 44480i- Pictures
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Entrance to Poets' Corner Westminster Abbey showing the busts of John Dryden, Ben Johnson, Abraham Cowley and others. Coloured aquatint by J. Bluck after A. Pugin, 1811.
Pugin, Augustus, 1762-1832.Date: Nov.r 1 1811Reference: 555394i- Pictures
Princess Charlotte Augusta. Stipple engraving by J.S. Agar after C. Jones, 1814.
Jones, Charlotte, 1768-1847.Date: March 21st 1814Reference: 2044923i- Pictures
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Westminster Abbey: interior of east end. Etching by A. Haig, 1909.
Hägg, Axel Herman, 1835-1921.Date: [1909]Reference: 2016073i- Pictures
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Monuments to Jonas Hanway and others in Westminster Abbey. Coloured aquatint by J. Hamble, 1812, after A. Pugin.
Pugin, Augustus, 1762-1832.Date: 1812Reference: 3982i- Books
The antiquities of St. Peter's, or the abbey church of Westminster: containing all the inscriptions, epitaphs, etc. upon the tombs and grave-stones; with the lives, marriages and issue, of the most eminent personages therein reposited; and their coats of arms truly emblazon'd / By J[odocus] C[rull].
Crull, Jodocus, -1713?Date: 1711- Books
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Westminster Abbey. May 1st 1790. It is earnestly requested that all persons who purchase tickets of admission to Westminster Abbey ... will strictly observe the following regulations ...
Westminster Abbey.Date: 1790?]- Books
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A supplement to The antiquities of St. Peter's, or the Abbey-Church of Westminster.
Crull, Jodocus, -1713?Date: [1713]- Books
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An historical description of Westminster Abbey, its mounments and curiosities. Containing, 1. An account of its foundation and consecration. 2. The various changes it has undergone. 3. A general view of all the mouments erected therein; with an abstract of their inscriptions. 4. Copies of the best English epitaphs, and translarions of the Latin. 5. Characters, anecdotes,and memoirs of the lives of the Kings, &c. interred in the Abbey. 6. Observations on the beauty and propriety of the respective monuments. 7. A particular description of Henry the VIIth's Chapel, with its ornaments. 8. A general view of the cloisters; with copies of several inscriptions there. 9. Translations of the Hebrew, Ethiopic, and Greek epitaphs on the tombs of Sir Samuel Morcland's two wives, never before attempted. Designed chiefly as a guide to strangers.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: MDCCLXXVIII. [1778]- Books
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An historical description of Westminster-Abbey, its monuments and curiosities. Containing 1. An Account of its Foundation, and miraculous Consecration by St. Peter. 2. The various Changes it has undergone, from its first Establishment as a Christian Church, to the present Time. 3. A general View of all the Monuments erected therein; with an Abstract of their Inscriptions, so far as they tend to illustrate the History of the Persons for whom they were written. 4. Exact Copies of the best English Epitaphs, and Translations of the Latia. 5. Characters, Anecdotes, and Memoirs of the Lives of the Kings and principal Person-Ages interred in the inclosed Chapels or open Parts of this Abbey. 6. Observations on the Beauty and Propriety of the respective Monuments. 7. A particular Description of the building, beautifying, and endowing Henry Viith's Chapel, with the Ornaments belonging to it. 8. A general View of the Cloysters; with Copies of two remarkable Inscriptions there. 9. Translations of the Hebrew, Ethiopic and Greek Epitaphs in this Church, particularly those on the Tombs of Sir Samuel Morland's two Wives, never before attempted. Designed as a Guide to Strangers in viewing this venerable Pile, and to point out to them the most valuable Remains of Antiquity contained therein, as well as the Beauties of modern Statuaries. Note, This is the only perfect Account of the Monuments in Westminster-Abbey hitherto published.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: [1753]