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A fashionably dressed young man pays a visit to his friend in the Temple, but the friend claims he cannot receive him as has a male visitor, concealing the fact that has a woman in his chambers. Etching, 1803.
Date: Novr.1 1803Reference: 32951i- Books
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The law of real actions: in which is set forth, at large, the nature of such actions, and the practice therin; Containing The Writs, Counts, Pleadings, Judgments, and all Process, both Original and Judicial; in A Writ of Right Patent, - of Right Close, - of Right in London, - of Right of Dower, - of Right of Advowson, A Formedon, - in Descender, - in Remainder, - in Reverter, Dower unde nihil habet, A Writ of Entry in Nature of an Assise, Writ of Intrusion, Cui in Vita, Ad terminum qui praeteriit, Ayel, Besayel, Cozenage, Assise of mort D'Ancester, Assise of novel disseism, Juris utrum, Quare impedit, Quod permittat, Warrantia Chartae, Partitione facienda. With some records incerted, particularly relating to the court before the justice of the County Palatine of Chester, proving the antiquity of that court, an of some families there. By George Booth, Esq;
Booth, George, 1635-1719.Date: 1704- Pictures
St John's College, Cambridge: New Court from the backs. Line engraving by J. Le Keux, 1840, after F. Mackenzie.
Mackenzie, Frederick, 1787 or 1788-1854.Date: 1 October 1840Reference: 16122i- Ephemera
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Ne plus ultra. Now exhibiting : The Spanish Goliah! The celebrated Senor Joachim Eleizegui, from the basque provinces of Spain, twenty-three years of age - stands 7 feet 10 inches, weighs 450 pounds ... appearing at the Cosmorama Rooms, 290 Regent Street ...
Date: [1844 and 1850?]- Videos
Great Ormond Street. Part 2, Caught in the machine.
Date: 2010- Pictures
St John's College, Cambridge: part of New Court. Line engraving by J. Le Keux, 1840, after F. Mackenzie.
Mackenzie, Frederick, 1787 or 1788-1854.Date: 1 November 1840Reference: 16124i- Books
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Truth and matter of fact: or, a plain and impartial account of the nature and causes of some disputes among the Methodists in the city and circuit of Bristol; containing remarks On Mr. Mather's Circular Letter on that subject. By Jonathan Crowther, P. G. Love the Truth and Peace. - Zech. viii. 19.
Crowther, Jonathan, 1760-1824.Date: [1794]- Pictures
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King's College Hospital, London: resident medical officers, 1930. Photograph by Bassano, 1930.
Bassano Ltd.Date: 1930Reference: 723614i- Books
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By authority of the Lord chamberlain, Lyceum, Strand. Every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday Evening, during Lent only, Will be presented, (in Three Parts,) Mr. Reeve's new entertainment, with additions, called, Mirth's Museum, or The Country Club: Consisting of Introductory readings and recitals, With original songs. The music, entirely New, by Mr. Reeve. The recitals by Mr. J. Wewitzer: Vocal Parts by Mr. Gray, Mr. Masters, Mrs. Iliff, and Mrs. Reeve. In Part I. will be introduced, among others, the following Subjects: Exordium-Humanity-a Tar's Gratitude-Charity-a Seaman's Preface to heaving off a Stave-Hibernian Remarks on Bull-Making, &c. &c. - and the following new songs: Exordium Ingratitude, or the Captive The Lavender Girl The Vestry Dinner Messmates at Sea, and The Antiquity of Bulls, or Paddy's Origin Bonny Wully End of Part I. the Celebrated overture to Oscar and Malvina, In which Mr. Courtenay will perform on The Union Pipes, Accompanied on the Harp by Mr. Wieppart. Part II. A Digression-Theatrical Hint-Matrimonial Congratulations-Extraneous Conversation-Introduction of a Market Girl-Bacchanalian Apology, &c. and the following new songs: Knowing Joe, and the Shew-Folk Goddess of the Silver Stream The Pedlar The Market Lass and The Huntsman's Rhapsody End of the Second, and in the Course of the Third Part. Several favourite Airs by Messrs. Courtenay & Wieppart. Part III. Digressive Hints on Love and Affection-Nautic Friendship-Loyalty, &c. &c. and the following new songs: My Journey is Love I never will Marry Ben Block, or the Sailor's Friend The Knife Grinder Finale, Song, and Chorus May Loyalty Flourish for ever Boxes, 4s. - Pit, 2s. 6d. - Gallery, 1s. 6d. The Doors to be opened at Half past Six O'Clock, and the Performance to begin at Half past Seven, precisely. Places for the Boxes to be taken at the Lyceum, every Day. - Mr. Lingham, the Proprietor, begs Leave to assure the Public, that the Lyceum is elegantly fitted up for their Reception, with New Decorations, &c. &c. and, studious to please, every Endeavour will be exerted on his Part to merit Patronage and Support - Books of the songs to be had at the Lyceum.
Lyceum Theatre (Westminster, London, England)Date: [1794?]- Books
Victorian Turkish baths / Malcolm Shifrin.
Shifrin, MalcolmDate: 2015- Books
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The tapestry hangings of the House of Lords: representing the several engagments between the English and Spanish fleets in the ever memorable year MDLXXXVIII, With the Portraits of the Lord High - Admiral, and the other Noble Commanders, taken from the Life. To which are added, from a book entitled, Expeditionis Hispanorum in Angliam vera descriptio, A.D. 1588, done, as is supposed, for the said Tapestry to be work'd after. ten charts of the sea coasts of England, And a General One of England, Scotland, Ireland, France, Holland, &c. Shewing the Places of Action between the two Fleets; Ornamented with medals struck upon that Occasion, And other suitable Devices. Also an historical account of each day's action, Collected from the most Authentic Manuscripts and Writers. By John Pine, Engraver.
Morant, Philip, 1700-1770.Date: [1739]- Books
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A 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 Wards and 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 London, Ecclesiastical, Civil, and Military; of all Charters, Liberties, Privileges and Customs; and of all Livery and other Companies, with their Coats of Arms. IV. Lists of all the officers of His Majesty's revenues, and houshold; and those of the rest of the Royal Family; together with the Salaries thereunto belonging. By Robert Seymour, Esq; The whole being an improvement of Mr Stow's, and other surveys, by adding whatever Alterations have happened in the said Cities, &c. to the present Year; and retrenching many Superfluities, and correcting many Errors in the former Writers. Illustrated with several copper plates. ...
Mottley, John, 1692-1750.Date: M,DCC,XXX,IV. [1733]-35- Pictures
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St Bartholomew the Great, Smithfield, London: four views. Wood engravings by T. Gilks and J. S. Heaviside after W.A. Delamotte, 1847.
Delamotte, W. A.Date: 1847Reference: 24234i- Archives and manuscripts
SAINT LUKE'S HOSPITAL {WOODSIDE HOSPITAL}
Date: 1750 - 2001Reference: H64- Books
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Introductory lecture to a course on the theory and practice of medicine : delivered at the Medical School Park Street Dublin / by William Stokes.
Stokes, William, 1804-1878.Date: [between 1830 and 1839?]- Books
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An apology for the brute creation, or abuse of animals censured; in a sermon on Proverbs xii. 10. Preached in the parish church of Shiplake, in Oxfordshire, October 18, 1772, by James Granger, Vicar. - This Discourse is not only intended for such as have the care of horses, and other useful beasts; but also for children, and those that are concerned in forming their hearts. Dedicated to T. B. Drayman.
Granger, James, 1723-1776.Date: M.DCC.LXXIV. [1774]- Books
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A candid historical account of the Hospital for the reception of exposed and deserted young children; representing The present Plan of it as productive of many Evils, and not adapted to the Genius and Happiness of this Nation. Shewing, on the other hand, The great Importance of the Establishment, if put under proper Regulations, as the most effectual Means of preserving the Lives of a great Number of such Infants as have usually perished within the Bills of Mortality. With a proposal for carrying a new design into execution. To which is added, a letter from a country gentleman to a governor of the Hospital: Containing Many Observations relating to Foundlings born, educated, or employed, in the Country; collected from real Facts: With his Opinion concerning the Amendments necessary.
Hanway, Jonas, 1712-1786.Date: [1760]- Books
Street food : hawkers and the history of London / Charlie Taverner.
Taverner, CharlieDate: 2023- Books
The seventy-fourth annual report of the committee of the Victoria Hospital for Children ... Tite Street, Chelsea, S.W.3. (adjoining the Royal Hospital) : established 1866, incorporated 1911 together with the annual report on the convalescent home (established - Margate, 1876, removed to Broadstairs, 1892) for the year 1940 (issued May 1941).
Victoria Hospital for Children (London, England)Date: 1941- Pictures
Manchester & Salford Hospital for Diseases of the Skin: facade. Photolithograph, 1903.
Date: 22 August 1903Reference: 25274i- Pictures
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Manchester & Salford Hospital for Diseases of the Skin: facade of administration block. Photolithograph, 1903.
Date: 22 August 1903Reference: 25273i- Books
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The black box broke open. The Roguery's Discovered and Robin will be hang'd at last. In a letter from -P. - T. Esq; to his Friend in the Country.
P. T., Esq.Date: MDCCXXIX [i.e.1729]- Pictures
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Kelsey's shop in St James's London, where fruit, jellies and sweets are served; a man and a boy are enjoying its wares. as another stands by the door. Process print after James Gillray.
Gillray, James, 1756-1815.Reference: 31717i- Books
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Some considerations upon street-walkers. With A Proposal for lessening the present Number of them. In Two Letters to a Member of Parliament. To which is added, A letter from One of those unhappy Persons, when in Newgate, and who was afterwards executed, for picking a Gentleman's Pocket, to Mrs. - in Great P-Ney Street.
Date: [1726]- Books
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A genuine, impartial, and authentick account of the life of William Parsons, Esq; executed at Tyburn, Monday, Feb. 11, 1751, for returning from transportation. Containing, the particulars of his whole life, from his Birth to his Death; taken from memoirs of his own hand-writing, and communicated by him to a person who attended him during the whole time of his confinement in Newgate. Wherein is a True Account of his Amours, his Forgeries, and other Villanies - his Behaviour bothhere and Abroad - a particular Account of the Robberies he committed while in America, as well as the Particulars of those he committed in England since his Return from Transportation (which he revealed but the Night before his Execution) - his Behaviour in Newgate, and other remarkable Matters, well worthy the Perusal of the Publick. To which is added, by Way of Appendix, Exact Copies of many remarkable Letters that pass'd between him and several Persons while he was in Newgate; particularly to and from his Father, his Wife, his Brother and Sister, Mr. Fuller, to a noble Earl, &c. &c. the Originals of which are in the Hands of C. Corbett, in Fleet-Street.
Parsons, William, 1717-1751.Date: [1751]