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English hospitals, 1660-1948 : a survey of their architecture and design / edited by Harriet Richardson ; contributors, Ian Goodall [and others].
Date: 1998- Books
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The continuation of Mr. Rapin's History of England; from the revolution to the present times. By N. Tindal, M. A. Rector of Alverstoke, in Hampshire, and Chaplain of the Royal Hospital at Greenwich. Illustrated with Maps, Genealogical Tables, and the Heads and Monuments of the Kings. Vol. XX. Viiith of Continuation.
Tindal, N. (Nicholas), 1687-1774.Date: MDCCLIX. [1759]- Books
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An historical description of Westminster Abbey, its monuments 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 Monuments erected there in; with an abstract of their Inscriptions. 4. Copies of the best English Epitaphs, and translations 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 Moreland's two Wives, never before attempted. Designed Chiefly AS A Guide To Strangers.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: [1788]- Books
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The history of England. Written in French by M. Rapin de Thoyras. Translated into English, with additional notes, by N. Tindal, M. A. Rector of Alverstoke, in Hampshire, and Chaplain of the Royal Hospital at Greenwich. Illustrated with maps, genealogical tables, and the Heads and Monuments of the Kings. The fourth edition, corrected. Vol. X.
Rapin de Thoyras, M. (Paul), 1661-1725.Date: MDCCLVII. [1757]- Books
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The analysis of nobility, in its origin; as military, mercantile, and literary; proofs, privileges, duties, acquisition, and forfeiture thereof, interspersed with several curious Monuments of History, relating to Laws of Chivalry, Creations, Degradations, Justs, Tournaments, Combats, &c. Translated from the original German of Baron von Lowhen. With Notes collected from the best English Antiquarians, and other Authors.
Lowhen, Baron von.Date: MDCCLIV. [1754]- Books
The workhouse : a study of poor-law buildings in England / by Kathryn Morrison.
Morrison, Kathryn A.Date: [1999], ©1999- Books
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The bristol and Hotwell guide: containing an historical account of the ancient and present state of that opulent city; also of the Hotwell; The Nature, Properties and Effects of its Medicinal Water. To which is Added A Description of Clifton, Monuments of Antiquity, principal Seats, Natural and other Curiosities in the adjacent Country. The second edition, corrected and enlarged to the present time. By E. Shiercliff.
Shiercliff, Edward, 1727-1798.Date: 1793- Books
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The history and antiquities of St. Saviour's Southwark; containing annals from the first founding, to the present time; List of the Priors and Benefactors; A particular Description of the Building, Ornaments, Monuments, Remarkable Places, &c. with Notes. In the Preface is an Account of the First Priory and Nunnery in England: of the order of Canons, Knights-Templars, &c. &c. &c. By Arthur Tiler.
Tiler, Arthur.Date: 1765- Journals
Bulletin monumental.
Date: 1834-- 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 Latin. 5. Characters, Anecdotes, and Memoirs of the Lives of the Kings and principal Personages interred in the enclosed 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 the 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: 1754- 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]- 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 Latin. 5. Characters, Anecdotes, and Memoirs of the Lives of the Kings and principal Personages interred in the enclosed 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 the Viith's Chapel, with the Ornaments belonging to it. 8. A general View of the Cloisters; 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: 1761- Journals
Anzeiger für elsässische Altertumskunde.
Date: 1912-1917- Books
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The history and antiquities of the cathedral church of Rochester. Containing I. The local statutes of that Church. II. The Inscriptions upon the Monuments, Tombs, and Grave-Stones. III. An Account of the Bishops, Priors, Deans, and Arch-Deacons. IV. An appendix of monumental inscriptions in the cathedral church of Canterbury, Supplementary to Mr. Somner's and Mr. Batteley's Accounts of that Church. V. Some Original Papers, relating to the Church and Diocese of Rochester.
Rawlinson, Richard, 1690-1755.Date: MDCCXXIII. [1723]- Books
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The history and antiquities of the cathedral church of Rochester. Containing I. The local statutes of that Church. II. The Inscriptions upon the Monuments, Tombs, and Grave-Stones. III. An Account of the Bishops, Priors, Deans, and Arch-Deacons. IV. An appendix of monumental inscriptions in the cathedral church of Canterbury, Supplementary to Mr. Somner's and Mr. Batteley's Accounts of that Church. V. Some Original Papers, relating to the Church and Diocese of Rochester.
Rawlinson, Richard, 1690-1755.Date: [1717]- Books
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The history and antiquities of the abbey and church of Favresham in Kent; of the Adjoining Priory of Davington, and Maison - Dieu of Ospringe, and Parish of Bocton subtus le Bleyne. To which is added a collection of papers relating to the abbey, &c. and of the Funeral Monuments and other ancient Inscriptions in the several Churches of Fauresham, Shelwich, Bacton under le Bleyne, Ospringe, Graveney & Throwley, with the charitable Benefactions thereto given.
Lewis, John, 1675-1747.Date: M.D.CCXXVII. [1727]- Books
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Lucius Annæus Florus, his Epitome of Roman history, from Romulus to Augustus Cæsar. Made English from the best editions and Corrections of Learned Men. Illustrated with cxxvi cuts, the Heads of the Roman Kings, Generals and other famous Persons. Collected from Authentick Monuments, by the late Excellent Graevius; and copied from his Edition by a Curious Hand. With a good Chronology and Directions to find the several Heads of History in all the best Authors.
Florus, Lucius Annaeus.Date: MDCCXXV. [1725]- Books
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Lucius Annæus Florus, his Epitome of Roman History, from Romulus to Augustus Cæsar. Made English from the best editions and Corrections of Learned Men. Illustrated with cxxvi cuts, the Heads of the Roman Kings, Generals, and other Famous Persons: Collected from Authentick Monuments, by the late Excellent Graevius; and copied from his Edition by a Curious Hand. With A Good Chronology and Directions to find the several Heads of History in all the best Authors.
Florus, Lucius Annaeus.Date: 1714- Books
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A new critical review of the publick buildings, statues and ornaments, In and about London and Westminster. With some Reflections on the Use of Sepulchral Monuments; as also a scheme Shewing the Dimensions of St. Peter's Church at Rome and St. Paul's Cathedral at London; and a preface, being an Essay on Taste. To all which is added, an appendix, containing A Dispute between the Weekly Miscellany and the Author; and a compleat Alphabetical Index.
Ralph, James, -1762.Date: 1736- Books
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Remarks on several parts of Europe, relating chiefly to their antiquities and history. Collected upon the spot in several tours since the year 1723; and illustrated by Upwards of Forty copper plates, from Original Drawings Among which are The Ruins of several Temples, Theatres, Amphitheatres, Triumphal Arches, and other Unpublish'd Monuments of the Greek and Roman Times, in Sicily, and the South of France. ... . By John Breval, Esq; Author of the former Remarks.
Breval, John, 1680?-1738.Date: M.DCC.XXXVIII. [1738]- Books
Quelques monuments égyptiens du Musée d'Athènes / par D. Mallet.
Mallet, Dominique.Date: [s.d.]- Books
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The history and 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 the Wards, 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 the said Cities, &c. Ecclesiastical, Civil and Military; of all the Charters, Liberties, Privileges, and Customs; and of all the Livery and other Companies, with their Coats of Arms. IV. Lists of all Offices and Officers of His Majesty's Revenues and Household, and those of the rest of the Royal Family; together with the Salaries thereunto belonging. V. The Antiquities of Westminster-Abbey, with a Description of the Monuments, Tombs, &c. VI. A View and Description of the Mansion-House, and Westminster-Bridge. In which is introduced Sir William Dugdale's History of St. Paul's Cathedral from its Foundation: Beautified with various Prospects of the Old Fabrick, which was destroyed by the Fire of London, 1666. As also the Figures of the Tombs and Monuments therein, as they stood in September, 1641, with their Epitaphs neatly imitated, which were defaced in the Grand Rebellion; with an Account of the Foundation and Structure of the New Church till finished. To which is prefixed the Effigies of Sir William Dugdale. The whole being an improvement of Mr. Stow's, and other historical writers and surveys. Dedicated to Sir Crisp Gascoyne, Knt. By a gentleman of the Inner-Temple.
Mottley, John, 1692-1750.Date: MDCCLIII. [1753]- Books
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The travels of the learned Father Montfaucon from Paris thro' Italy. Containing I. An Account of many Antiquities at Vienne, Arles, Nismes, and Marseilles in France. II. The Delights of Italy, viz. Libraries, Statues, Paintings, Churches, Monuments, Tombs, Inscriptions, Epitaphs, Temples, Monasteries, Palaces, and other Curious Structures. III. Collections of Rarities, wonderful Subterraneous Passages and Burial-Places, old Roads, Gates, &c. with the Description of a Noble Monument found under Ground at Rome Anno 1702. Made English from the Paris edition. Adorn'd With Cuts.
Montfaucon, Bernard de, 1655-1741.Date: [1712]- Books
An inventory of the historical monuments in the city of Cambridge.
Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England)Date: 1959- Books
The feeding habits of Tsetse flies in Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia) and their relevance to some Tsetse control measures / by A.G. Robertson.
Robertson, A. G.Date: 1983