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The method of cultivating madder, As it is now practised by the Dutch in Zealand: (where the best Madder is produced) With their Manner of Drying, Stamping, and Manufacturing it for Use. Embellished with draughts of their buildings and kilns erected for that Purpose. To which is added, The Method of cultivating Madder in England, from many Experiments made in the Course of Thirty Years on the Culture of that useful Plant. By Philip Miller, F. R. S. Member of the Academy at Florence, and Gardener to the Worshipful Company of Apothecaries at Chelsea.
Miller, Philip, 1691-1771.Date: M.DCC.LVIII. [1758]- Books
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The abridgement of The gardeners dictionary: containing the best and newest methods of cultivating and improving the kitchen, fruit, flower garden, and nursery; As also for Performing the Practical Parts of husbandry: Together with The Management of vineyards, and the methods of making wine in England. In which likewise are included, directions for propagating and improving, From real Practice and Experience, pasture lands and all Sorts of timber trees. By Philip Miller, F.R.S. Gardener to the Worshipful Company of Apothecaries, at their Botanic Garden at Chelsea, and Member of the Botanic Academy at Florence.
Miller, Philip, 1691-1771.Date: M.DCC.LXXI. [1771]- Books
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An apology for the Church of Christ and the Church of England; with a vindication of the doctrines of the late Hon. and Rev. W. Bromley Cadogan, A. M. Rector of St. Luke's, Chelsea; Vicar of St. Giles's, Reading; and Chaplain to the Right Hon. Lord Cadogan. Proving them to have been conformable to the Articles, Homilies, Liturgy, and most approved Theologists of our Ecclesiastical Establishment. Addressed, in a Series of Letters, to the Rev. Joseph Eyre, A. M. now Vicar of St. Giles's, Reading, and Ambroseden, Oxfordshire; and occasioned by a Sermon preached by him in the Parish Church of St. Mary, Reading, at the Visitation of the Right Reverend John Lord Bishop of Salisbury. By Thomas Willats, Esq. To which is added, An essay on enthusiasm, by a minister of the Church of England; An Address to a Clergyman; and The World's Estimate of Conversion.
Willats, Thomas Cadogan, -1826.Date: 1798- Pictures
Sir James Edward Smith: portrait (above) and vignette (below) of his ship escaping from Sweden loaded with the Linnaean collections. Stipple and line engraving by W. Ridley, 1800, after J. Russell.
Russell, John, 1745-1806.Date: 1800Reference: 8822i- Books
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A Brief narrative of the life, of the celebrated Miss Catley, containing the adventures of that lady in her public character of a singer, and private one of a courtezan, in England, Ireland, &c. The birth and education of our heroine-her childish amusements.-Is bound apprentice to an organist. Commences public singer.-Taken into keeping by Sir. F.B.D. her adventures with Mr. Fernades;-Mr. S-t a silk merchant, on Ludgate-Hill;-Colonel L*ss**s,-Earl H. capt. D-n- a councellor at law.-Mr. P-, Lord B-t.-Mr. D-b-my.-Mr. C-n.-Mr. Th-l-w. The S-l-ter general. The celebrated gambler, known by the name of Duck. Mr. B-ll-r, brother to the L-d, C-l--lor, Earl of D-. A wine merchant near Seething Lane. Sir William S-- and several more of the nobility and gentry of distinction. With a journey to Epsom; and adventures there.-A matrimonial expedition.-An Oxford scholar.-A disappointment, and return to London.-A whimsical story about roasting and basting,-a journey to London, with some adventures in consequece. A ramble to Ireland.-Engagement at Crow-street. The theatre.-Cleanly lover.-Some theatrical performances. Return to England.-The benefit.-The loss.-The silk mercer's clerk.-The bagnio waiter.-The bawdy house, and method of training young ladies to business. The lovers quarrel. The handsome footman.-Jealousy.-Journey to Kensington.-Several billet deux, &c. Also some of the most remarkable occurrencies in the High Court of Gallantry, on the stage, in the Public Gardens, and in the polite world, or court-end of the town. With many curious anecdotes. Never before published.
Date: 1780?]- Pictures
A memoir, with twenty-two standing figures. Pencil script and drawing by P. Mayes.
Mayes, Phyllis Overy, 1894-1969.Date: 1900-1999Reference: 3001132iPart of: Adamson Collection- Books
Opening doors in central London : monthly newsletter for older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people : come out and play! : older LGBT Pride, Saturday 4th July, 2009.
Date: 2009- Pictures
Sir John Richard Somers Vine. Colour lithograph by L. Ward (Spy), 1893.
Ward, Leslie, Sir, 1851-1922.Date: July 27, 1893Reference: 821965iPart of: Vanity fair (London, England : 1868)- Books
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Proceedings respecting the appointment of, and reports from, the Sanitary Committee, 1866.
Saint Luke (Chelsea, London, England : Parish)Date: 1866- Ephemera
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A community adult placement scheme for people living with HIV/AIDS : HOMElife / The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
Date: [between 1985 and 1990?]- Ephemera
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Positive choices for people affected by HIV & AIDS / The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Social Services.
Date: [between 1985 and 1990?]- Ephemera
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Positive choices for people affected by HIV & AIDS / The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Social Services.
Date: [between 1990 and 1995?]- Books
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[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kensington & Chelsea Borough].
Kensington & Chelsea (London, England). Royal Borough.Date: [1967]- Books
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[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kensington & Chelsea Borough].
Kensington & Chelsea (London, England). Royal Borough.Date: [1973]- Books
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[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kensington & Chelsea Borough].
Kensington & Chelsea (London, England). Royal Borough.Date: [1970]- Books
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[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kensington & Chelsea Borough].
Kensington & Chelsea (London, England). Royal Borough.Date: [1972]- Books
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[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kensington & Chelsea Borough].
Kensington & Chelsea (London, England). Royal Borough.Date: [1966]- Books
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[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kensington & Chelsea Borough].
Kensington & Chelsea (London, England). Royal Borough.Date: [1969]- Books
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[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kensington & Chelsea Borough].
Kensington & Chelsea (London, England). Royal Borough.Date: [1968]- Books
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[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kensington & Chelsea Borough].
Kensington & Chelsea (London, England). Royal Borough.Date: [1971]- Pictures
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West Park Mental Hospital, Epsom: a view of the recreation hall. Process print, 1926.
Date: 1926Reference: 552152iPart of: Architecture illustrated.- Journals
[Report] / Medical Officer of Health, Kensington & Chelsea Royal Borough.
Kensington and Chelsea (London, England). Borough Council.- Pictures
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John Dee performing an experiment before Queen Elizabeth I. Oil painting by Henry Gillard Glindoni.
Glindoni, Henry Gillard, 1852-1913.Date: 1800-1899Reference: 47369i- Journals
Report / Chelsea & Kensington Hospital Management Committee.
Chelsea & Kensington Hospital Management Committee.Date: 1961-- Pictures
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Two women comforting a boy while a monk sits beside in despair. Wood engraving after Jessie MacGregor, 1872.
MacGregor, Jessie, -1919.Date: 1872Reference: 17558i