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The bacchanalian: or, Choice Spirits Feast. Containing all the most celebrated new songs, and favourite airs, duetts, cantatas, &c. sung at the theatres, Vauxhall, Ranelagh, the Musical Societies, and other Places of Public Resort, to this Day. With Many Droll English, Scotch, and Irish Songs, not to be found in any other Collection. To which is added The choice spirits feast; A Comic Ode, Written by George Alexander Stephens, and perform'd (with universal Applause) at Ranclagh House, by Mess. Skeggs, Rooker, and other Choice Spirits. With directions for singing, Whereby a Person, with an indifferent Voice, may be enabled to sing agreeably.
Date: [1758?]- Books
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The christian neighbour. A sermon preach'd in the church of St. Lawrence-Jewry, before the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor, The Aldermen, Sheriffs, and Commonalty of the City of London, Upon the Election of a Mayor for the Year ensuing, on the Feast of St. Michael, MDCCXI. By White Kennett. D. D. Dean of Peterborough, and Chaplain in Ordinary to Her Majesty.
Kennett, White, 1660-1728.Date: 1711- Books
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The christian neighbour. A sermon preach'd in the church of St. Lawrence-Jewry, before the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor, the aldermen, sheriffs, and commonalty of the City of London, Upon the Election of a Mayor for the Year ensuing, on the Feast of St. Michael, MDCCXI. By White Kennett. D. D. Dean of Peterborough, and Chaplain in Ordinary to Her Majesty.
Kennett, White, 1660-1728.Date: 1711- Books
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The glorious descent; or, the blessings of the Holy Ghost. Represented in Three Discourses on St. John XVI. 7. Lately Preach'd at Triploe near Cambridge. To which are added, Three other Sermons: Two on the Feast of Easter; And, One on the Nativity of our Lord. By Edmund Brome, B. D. and Fellow of St. John's College in Cambridge. Being improved with Notes and Enlargements.
Broome, Edmund.Date: 1709- Books
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The curate's advice to his country parishioners; or, the establish'd religion, in opposition to popery. A sermon preach'd at G. Gransden in Huntingdonshire, on the 30th of August 1719. The Sunday after the Feast of St. Bartholomew, Being the Anniversary for Commemorating The Dedication of the Parish Church. By John Jenings, M. A. Vicar of Gamlingay and G. Gransden, and late Fellow of Clare-Hall, Cambridge.
Jenings, John, 1670 or 1671-1743.Date: 1719- Books
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The right use of the manifold gifts of God. A sermon preach'd at the anniversary meeting of the gentlemen educated at St. Paul's School, In The Cathedral-Church of St. Paul; on Monday January 25. 1713/14, Being the Feast of St. Paul. By S. Dod, M. A. Lecturer of St. Kath. Coleman, and Fellow of Clare-Hall in Cambridge. Publish'd at the Request of the Stewards.
Dod, S. (Samuel), active 1697-1714.Date: 1714- Books
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A sermon preached at the synagogue, in Newport, Rhode-Island, called "The salvation of Israel:" on the day of Pentecost, or Feast of Weeks, the 6th day of the month Sivan, the year of the creation, 5533: or, May 28, 1773. Being the anniversary of giving the law at Mount Sinai: by the venerable Hocham, the learned Rabbi, Haijm Isaac Karigal, of the city of Hebron, near Jerusalem, in the Holy Land.
Karigal, Haijm Isaac, 1733-1777.Date: 1773- Books
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A sermon preached before His Grace Charles Duke of Marlborough, and the Rt. Rev. Isaac, Lord Bishop of Worcester, Presidents, the Vice-Presidents, Stewards of the Feast, and Governors, of the hospital for the small-pox, and for inoculation, at the Parish-Church of St. Andrew, Holborn, on Wednesday, April 12th, 1758. By Cutts Barton, D. D. Rector of St. Andrew's, Holborn, and Chaplain to Her Royal Highness the Princess Dowager of Wales.
Barton, Cutts, 1706 or 1707-1780.Date: [1758]- Books
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Love to God and man inseparable. A sermon preached before a respectable ancient and honourable Society of free and accepted masons, on the 27th day of December, 1764, (being the Feast of St. John the Evangelist) At St. John's Chapel Birmingham: And publish'd at the Request of the Brotherhood. By the Rev. Tho. Davenport. To which is added a charge delivered at the constitution of the lodge No130, at the Swan in Wolverhampton, an Tuesday the 30th of October, 1764. By the Right Worshipful Grand Master, pro tempore.
Davenport, Thomas.Date: MDCCLXV. [1765]- Books
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The life of the late Reverend John Johnson, A.M. Vicar of Cranbrook, in Kent. By the late Revd Thomas Brett, LL.D. Together with three of Mr. Johnson's posthumous tracts, Viz. I. The Primitive Communicant, with Devotions for the Altar. II. A Sermon preached at Canterbury School-Feast, on Numb. xi. 29. With a Preface, shewing that alphabetical Letters were never used before Moses, and he first learned an Alphabet from God. III. An Explanation of Daniel's Prophecy of the LXX Weeks. And an appendix, containing some letters written to him by the late Revd George Hickes, D. D. and by Robert Nelson, Esq; Also some Part of two Letters from Mr. Johnson to Dr. Brett.
Johnson, John, 1662-1725.Date: MDCCXLVIII. [1748]- Books
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A catalogue of a valuable collection of pictures, Amongst which are a very fine Portrait of Mrs. Abingdon, by Sir Joshua Reynolds; a capital Portrait, by Rembrandt; a noble Sketch of Belshazzar's Feast, by Rubens, and a Sea Storm, by W. V. de Velde: Capital High-Finished Drawings, Fine prints, bronzes, &c. the property of Sir John Eliot, dec. Brought from his late Residence in Cecil Street, Strand. Which will be sold by auction, (by order of the executors) By Mr. Christie, At his Great Room in Pall Mall, On Thursday, April 19th, 1787. To be View'd to the Sale, which will begin at Twelve O'Clock. Catalogues may be had as above. N. B. On Friday the 20th, and following Day, will be sold at the Room, Sir John Eliot's Select, well-chosen Library of Books.
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803.Date: 1787]- Books
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At the Theatre Royal in Drury-Lane, To-Morrow, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 1788, Will be performed Alexander's Feast. Set to Music by Mr. Handel. The Principal Vocal Parts by Mr. Reinhold, Mr. Dignum, Mrs. Crouch, Miss George and Madame Mara. Part the third Song - Madame Mara Concerto Bassoon - Mr Parkinson Song - Mr. Reinhold Concerto Hautboy - Mr. W. Parke Duetto-Mrs. Crouch, and Miss George. Grand Chorus-̀̀fix'd in His Everlasting Seat.'' Handel. First Violin by Mr. Shaw. Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr Fosbrook, at the Stage-Door of he the Theatre Boxes 10s 6d. Pit 5s. First Gallery 3s. 6d. Second Gallery 2s The Doors to be opened at Half past Five O'Clock. To begin at Half past Six. Vivant Rex & Regina.
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By command of Their Majesties. At the Theatre Royal in Drury-Lane, To-Morrow, Friday, March 1, 1782, Will be performed Alexander's Feast. To which will be added The Coronation Anthems. Set to Music by Mr. Handel. The Principal Vocal Parts by Miss Linley, Miss Draper, and Miss Prudom. Mr. Norris, and Mr. Reinhold. First Violin by Mr. Richards. End of the First Part, a Concerto on the Violoncello, By Mr. Crosdill. End of the Second Part, a Concerto on the Bassoon, By Mr. Schwartz, One of the Chamber Musicians to the Margrave of Anspach, (being the first Time of his performing in Public in England.) - Tickets to be had, and Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Fosbrook, at the Stage-Door of the Theatre, at Half a Guinea each. Pit 5s. First Gallery 3s. 6d. Second Gallery 2s. The Doors will be opened at Half an Hour after Five O'Clock, To begin at Half an Hour after Six. Vivant Rex & Regina.
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Vade mecum: or, the necessary pocket companion. Containing I. Sir Samuel Moreland's Perpetual Almanack; readily shewing the Day of the Month, and Moveable Feast's and Terms, for any Year past, present, or to come; with many useful Tables proper thereto, and Rules to sind them out for ever. II. Directions relating to the Purchasing and Measuring of Land. III. Remarkable Fairs in England, a Tide-Table, and a Table of Expence. IV. The Years of each King's Reign from the Norman Conquest to this Time, compared with the Years of Christ. V. Directions for every Month in the Year, what is to be done in the Orchard, Kitchen, and Flower-Gardens. VI. The Reduction of Weights, Measures, and Coins; wherein is a Table of the Assize of Bread. Vii. A Table wherein any Number of Farthings, Halfpence, Pence, or Shillings, are ready cast up; of great Use to all Traders. Viii. The Interest and Rebate of Money; the Forbearance, Discompt, and Purchase of Annuities. IX. The Rates of Post Letters, both In-Land and Out-Land, according to the New Establishment. X. An Account of the Penny-Post. XI. The Principal Roads in England. XII. The Names of the Counties, Cities, and Borough Towns in Great Britain, with the Number of Knights, Commissioners of Shires, Citizens, and Burgesses, chosen therein to serve in Parliament. XIII. The usual and authorized Rates or Fares of Coachmen, Carmen, and Watermen. XIV. Tables for casting up Nobles, Marks, and Guineas. To which is added, Interest in Epitome; or, Tables in a shorter Method, than any yet Published, from 1 Pound to 10 Millions, at 5, 6, 7, and 8 per Cent. by Israel Falgate, at the Bank of England.
Playford, John, approximately 1655-1685 or 1686.Date: 1739- Books
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The excellency and usefulness of wisdom, especially to persons of quality and estate. A sermon Preach'd at Bishop Starford Church, On Tuesday the 17th. of August. 1703. At A Feast of some of the Gentry and Clergy of Essex and Hartfordshire, for the Encouragement of the School there. By Sir William Dawes, Baronet, D. D. and Chaplain in Ordinary to her Majesty. Publish'd at the Request of the Stewards.
Dawes, William, Sir, 1671-1724.Date: 1704- Books
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The excellency of the duty of religious unity among brethren; in judgment and affections. A sermon Preach'd in the Church of St. Botolph without Aldgate, To the Gentlemen and Others, The natives of the said Parish, On August 28th, 1706. Being the day of their Anniversary Charity-Feast. By B. Pratt, Eccl. Angl. Presb. Chaplain to His Grace the Duke of Northumberland. &c. Published at the Request of the Stewards, and many others that Heard it.
Pratt, Benjamin, 1676 or 1677-1715.Date: 1706- Books
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The christian synagogue: or the original, use and benefit of parochial churches, set forth in a sermon preach'd at Byrmingham, Byrmingham, In the County of Warwick, On the Feast of St. Philip and St. James, Anno MDCC X. At a General Meeting of the Commissioners appointed for the Building an Additional Parochial Church in Byrmingham, which, by Virtue of a late Act of Parliament, is to be call'd St. Philip's-Church. Publish'd at the Desire of the Commissioners, and Inhabitants of the Place. By William Binckes, D. D. Dean of Lichfield.
Binckes, William, 1652 or 1653-1712.Date: MDCCX. [1710]- Books
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Sad and deplorable news from Oxford-sheir & Bark-sheir : Being a lamentable and true relation of the drowning of about sixty persons, men, women and children, in the lock, near Goring in Oxford sheir; as they were passing by water, from Goring Feast, to Stately in Barksheir. Readers, this story is both strange and true, and for your good (presented unto you:) be careful of your life, all sins to fly, lest you by death be taken suddenly. When he is sent, on you arrest to make, no fees nor bail, can purchase your escape.
Date: 1674- Archives and manuscripts
Volume 2
Date: c.1600Reference: MS.8961Part of: "The Newe Metamorphosis, or a Feast of Fancie, or Poeticall Legendes", by J.M- Archives and manuscripts
Volume 1
Date: c.1600Reference: MS.8960Part of: "The Newe Metamorphosis, or a Feast of Fancie, or Poeticall Legendes", by J.M- Archives and manuscripts
Volume 3
Date: c.1600Reference: MS.8962Part of: "The Newe Metamorphosis, or a Feast of Fancie, or Poeticall Legendes", by J.M- Books
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A short account of the establishment of the new See of Baltimore in Maryland, and of consecrating the Right Rev. Dr. John Carroll first bishop thereof On the Feast of the Assumption, 1790. With a discourse delivered on that occasion, And The Authority For Consecrating The Bishop, And Erecting And Administering The Said See. To which are added extracts from the different bills of right and constitution of the United States, - That Liberty of Conscience is the Birth-Right of every Man, and an Exclusion of any religious Test for ever.
Plowden, Charles, 1743-1821.Date: 1790- Archives and manuscripts
Southampton, Mayor's feast
Date: 1781Reference: MS.7675/1Part of: Sloane, Hans (later Sloane-Stanley Hans)(1739-1824), M.P. for Southampton, and his cousin Stanley, Hans (1720?-1780), politician- Books
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The feast of Bacchus / by Robert Bridges.
Bridges, Robert, 1844-1930.Date: 1889- Archives and manuscripts
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M0005507: "A Sea Dayak head feast"
Date: 4 August 1938Reference: WT/D/1/20/1/45/20Part of: Wellcome Trust Corporate Archive