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Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France: west facade. Photograph by Achille Quinet, ca. 1870.
Quinet, Achille, 1831-1900.Date: 1870Reference: 575991i- Pictures
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A cathedral tower, advertising an AIDS benefit performance of T.S. Eliot's 'Murder in the cathedral' in Hong Kong. Colour lithograph by Ulrikka S. Gernes and Dermat Tatlow, ca. 1995, for AIDS Concern.
Date: [1995?]Reference: 678353i- Books
Travels over England, Scotland and Wales : giving a true and exact description of the chiefest cities, towns and corporations : together with the antiquities of divers other places, the most famous cathedrals, and other eminent structures, of several remarkable caves and wells, with many other diverting passages never before published / by James Brome, M.A. Rector of Cheriton in Kent ; the design of the said travels, being for the information of the two eldest sons of that eminent merchant Mr. Van-Ackar ; useful for all persons before they travel into foreign countries, and for all those who desire to be made acquainted with the situation and curiosities of these parts.
Brome, James, -1719.Date: 1707- Books
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The history and antiquities of the cathedral church of Winchester. Containing, all the inscriptions upon the tombs and monuments: With an Account of the Bishops, Priors, Deans, and Prebendaries; also, The History of Hyde-Abbey. Begun by the Right Honourable Henry late Earl of Clarendon, and continued to this time, by Samuel Gale, Gent. Adorn'd with Sculptures.
Clarendon, Henry Hyde, Earl of, 1638-1709.Date: M.DCC.XV. [1715]- Books
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The history and antiquities of the cathedral church of Winchester. Containing, all the inscriptions upon the tombs and monuments: With an Account of the Bishops, Priors, Deans, and Prebendaries; also, The History of Hyde-Abbey. Begun by the Right Honourable Henry late Earl of Clarendon, and continued to this time, by Samuel Gale, Gent. Adorn'd with Sculptures.
Clarendon, Henry Hyde, Earl of, 1638-1709.Date: MDCCXXIII. [1723]- Books
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An historical description of St. Paul's Cathedral. Containing 1. The History of the Old Cathedral from it's first Foundation, in which many curious Particulars concerning it's 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 it's Beauties and Defects. 4. A full View of every Thing curious in it shewn to Strengers. 5. A Comparison of it's 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 Relics, And a Review of the Ancient Wall and Gates about the City.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: [1770]- Books
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A survey of the Cathedral-Church of Landaff; Containing an account of all the inscriptions on the monuments and grave-stones; the history of the bishops, and other dignitaries belonging to the same; their several preferments, times of decease, burial and epitaphs. With a large appendix of records and other curious matters, relating to Landaff Church and bishoprick. To which is subjoin'd an exact list of all the churches and chapels in this diocese; distinguished under their proper archdeacouries and deanaries; to what saints dedicated, who patrons of them, and to what Religious Houses appropriated: and illustrated with a draught of the ichnography and upright of Landaff Cathedral. By Browne Willis, Esq;
Willis, Browne, 1682-1760.Date: [1719?]- Books
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An historical description of St. Paul's Cathedral, Containing, 1. The History of the Old Cathedral from it's Foundation; in which many curious Particulars concerning it's 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 it's Beauties and Defects. 4. An Explanation of the Entablature, Sculpture, and all the Decorations and Paintings both within and without the Church. 5. A concise Account of every Thing curious that is shewn in it to Strangers. 6. A Comparison of it's 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, with an Explanation of its Sculpture, and a Translation of the Latin Inscriptions round it; Also some Conjectures concerning London-Stone and other Roman Remains; And a Review of the Ancient Walls and Gates about the City.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: MDCCLXXXIV. [1784]- Pictures
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The Cathedral, Royal Infirmary, Glasgow: from File Mills. Line engraving by J. Swan after himself.
Swan, Joseph, 1796-1872.Reference: 17815i- Books
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A guide to the Cathedral Church of Salisbury. With a particular account of the late great improvements made therin, under the direction of James Wyatt, Esq. The fifth edition. By William Dodsworth,
Dodsworth, William, active 1792-1814.Date: 1798- Pictures
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Norwich Cathedral, Norwich, Norfolk: from the river. Etching by E. Slocombe.
Slocombe, Edward, 1850-Reference: 20019i- Books
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An historical description of the metropolitical church of Christ, Canterbury: containing an account of its antiquities, and of its accidents and improvements, since the first establishment. With an English translation of the epitaphs, and a south prospect of the Cathedral.
Burnby, John.Date: 1783- Books
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The history and antiquities of the Cathedral Church of Canterbury, and the once-adjoining monastery: Containing, an account of its first establishment, building, reedifications, repairs, endowments, benefactions, chapels, altars, shrines, reliques, chauntries, obiits, ornaments, books, jewels, plate, vestments; before the dissolution of the monastery: and the manner of its dissolution. A survey of the present church and cloysters, monuments and inscriptions; with other things remarkable: which, with the several prospects of the church, are engraven by the best hands. The lives of the archbishops, priors, &c. of Christ-Church: with an account of learned men there flourishing in their several times. An appendix of ancient charters and writings relating to the church and monastery. A catalogue of the church-wealth in prior Estrey's time. An ancient Saxon obituary, and a large one continu'd thence downward. By the Reverend Mr. J. Dart.
Dart, John, -1730.Date: MDCCXXVI. [1726]- Books
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The history and antiquities of the cathedral church of Canterbury, and the once-adjoining monastery: containing, an account of its first establishment, Building, Re-Edifications, Repairs, Endowments, Benefactions, Chapels, Altars, Shrines, Reliques, Chauntries, Obiits, Ornaments, Books, Jewels, Plate, Vestments; before the Dissolution of the Monastery: And the Manner of its Dissolution. A survey of the present church and cloysters, Monuments and Inscriptions; with other Things remarkable: Which, with the several Prospects of the Church, are Engraven by the best Hands. The lives of the Archbishops, Priors, &c. of Christ-Church: With an Account of Learned Men there flourishing in their several Times. An appendix of ancient charters and writings relating to the Church and Monastery. A Catalogue of the Church-Wealth in Prior Estrey's Time. An Ancient Saxon Obituary, and a Large One continu'd Thence downward. By the Reverend Mr. J. Dart.
Dart, John, -1730.Date: MDCCXXVII. [1727]- Pictures
Saint Asaph Cathedral, Wales (4) and ancient Greece or Italy (1). Coloured magic lantern slides.
Date: [between 1800 and 1899?]Reference: 748224i- Books
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An accurate description and history of the metropolitan and cathedral churches of Canterbury and York, from their first foundation to the present year. Illustrated with one hundred and seventeen copper-plates, Consisting of Different views, plans, monuments, antiquities, arms, &c.
Date: MDCCLV. [1755]- Pictures
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Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France: the Portal of St. Anne (west facade, right door). Photograph by Achille Quinet, ca. 1870.
Quinet, Achille, 1831-1900.Date: 1870Reference: 575948i- Books
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Observations on the burning of the steeple of St. Paul's cathedral, London. By the Rev. S. Denne. In a letter to Mr. Gough. Read at the Society of Antiquaries May 17, 1792.
Denne, Samuel, 1730-1799.Date: 1792]- Books
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A continuation of the case of the Dean and Chapter of Christ-Church, Dublin; setting forth the farther innovations made by His Grace the Archbishop of Dublin, in regard of the said dean and chapter.
Holy Trinity Cathedral (Dublin, Ireland)Date: 1704?]- Books
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A short state of the case of the Dean and Chapter of Christ-Church, Dublin; setting forth the innovations made by the Archbishop of Dublin; both in respect of his entrance upon the archbishoprick, and in regard of the Dean and Chapter of Christ-Church.
Holy Trinity Cathedral (Dublin, Ireland)Date: 1704?]- Books
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An account of the discovery of the body of King John, in the Cathedral Church of Worcester, July 17th, 1797. From authentic communications; with illustrations and remarks / [Valentine Green].
Green, Valentine, 1739-1813.Date: 1797- Books
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Saint Cuthbert: with an account of the state in which his remains were found upon the opening of his tomb in Durham Cathedral, in the year MDCCCXXVII ... / [James Raine].
Raine, James, 1791-1858.Date: 1828- Books
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An account of the cathedral church of Norwich, and its precincts, from its foundation to the present time. By P. Browne.
Browne, Philip, of Norwich.Date: [1785]- Pictures
Old Saint Paul's cathedral, London: the church of Saint Faith in the crypt of the cathedral. Drawing by or after W. Hollar.
Hollar, Wenceslaus, 1607-1677.Reference: 2816735i- Books
A descriptive catalogue of the manuscripts in the Hereford cathedral library / comp. by Arthur Thomas Bannister, with an introduction by Montague Rhodes James.
Hereford Cathedral. Library.Date: 1927