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Water supply of the city of Aberdeen : general report on the water supply of large towns, as compared with Aberdeen : and financial memorandum on the Aberdeen Water Works : with analyses of the Aberdeen water by Professor Brazier, of the Aberdeen University.
Date: 1869- Pictures
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Three episodes about horticultural abnormalities and one episode about a young doctor on a visit. Letterpress and wood engraving after G. Du Maurier, 1865.
Du Maurier, George, 1834-1896.Date: 1865Reference: 15683i- Books
Greater London plan 1944 / by Patrick Abercrombie ... A report prepared on behalf of the Standing Conference on London Regional Planning by Professor Abercrombie at the request of the Minister of Town and Country Planning.
Abercrombie, Patrick, 1879-1957.Date: 1945- Books
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For one night only. At the theatre, Wisbech: Mr. Scriven presents his most respectful Compliments to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Wisbech-Begs Leave to inform them he has at a great Expence purchased a Correct Copy of that truly admirable and entertaining Poetic and Prosaic Composition, called Collins's Evening Brush, Exhibited by the Author, in London and several of the Principal Cities and Towns in this Kingdom, to the most elegant and crowded Audiences-A Piece, allowed by all who have honoured it by their Attention to be replete with Wit, Humour, Satire, and Food for Laughter. On Friday Evening August 27th. 1790, will be presented a pasticcio, call'd Collins's Evening Brush. For Rubbing off the Rust of Care: Divided into four parts. Part I. An Exordium to the Audience, wherein the Author shews his wish to please, with a particular Attention to avoid giving Offence to any Individual, by a Sacrifice to the Shrine of Ill Nature, or the slightest Stab to moral Virtue Then follows as an Introduction to the Piece itself. The Brush Song. After which A Dissertation on Actors and Acting. The humorous contrast between Jack Sly and John Bull, the late David Garrick and Snip the Taylor. Hamlet and the Scot's Pedlar. The Tragedy Belwether, and Tragedy Bantam Cock. Concluding with a Comic Song, called Shakespear's seven Ages, In which will be Introduced The Infant, The Schoolboy, The Lover, The Soldier, The Justice, The Old Man, And Second Childhood. Part II. A Humorous Description of Parish Clerks. A critical dispute, Whether a Hedge Hog is an Animal, or a Vegetable; an Artifical or a Natural Curiosity. The Political Barber. The Learned Irish School-Master, teaching the Little Puny Whipsters their Cris-Cross-Row. Darby Logan, the Irish Bull-Maker. Concluding with an Irish Song. in which he gives a humorous Description of his Voyage from Dublin to London. End of Act II. - The Lass of Richmond Hill, by Mrs. Scriven: Part III. The Imperfect Norwich Actor, Dryden's Pegasus, The English Aristophanes The One armed Tragedian. And the Raw-Boned Actresses. Concluding with the Comic Song of, Ancient Rome contrasted with Modern London. A Hunting Song, by Mrs. Scriven. Part IV. A song, called the disgraced Roman General Bellisarius. The Puny Richard the Third. Concluding with a new comic song. During the evening The New Four & Twenty Fidlers. The Whole to Conclude with A Hornpipe by Mr. Sriven. Doors to be open'd at Six, and begin precisely at Seven O'Clock. - Pit 2s. Gallery 1s. Tickets to be had at the Inns, Printing-Office, and of Mr. Scriven at Mr. Friend's in Deadman's-Lane.
Scriven, Mr.Date: 1790]- Books
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The unhealthiness of Irish towns : and the want of sanitary legislation / by E.D. Mapother.
Mapother, E. D. (Edward Dillon), 1835-1908.Date: 1866- Books
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Sotheran's York guide; including a description of the public buildings, antiquities, &c. &c. in and about that ancient city. Illustrated with nine copperplates.
Sotheran, Henry.Date: [1799]- Books
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A collection of hymns for the nativity of our Lord: and for New Year's-Day. By John Wesley, M. A. Late Fellow of Lincoln-College, Oxford.
Wesley, John, 1703-1791.Date: [1795]- Books
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A defence of the Methodists, in five letters, addressed to the Rev. Dr. Tatham, containing sundry remarks on a late discourse, preached by that gentleman at four of the churches in Oxford, and entitled "A sermon suitable to the times." By Joseph Benson.
Benson, Joseph, 1749-1821.Date: [1794]- Books
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The celebrated lecture on heads; which has been exhibited upwards of one hundred successive nights, to crowded audiences, and met with the most universal applause. Part I. Introduction. Alexander the Great-Cherokeechief-Quackdoctor-Cuck-Old-Lawyer-Humourous Oration in praise of the Law-Horse Jockies-Nobody-Lottery of Life-Nobody's, Somebody's, Anybody's, and Everybody's Coats of Arms-Family of Nobody-Vanity Wit Judgment Genius-Architecture Painting - Poetry-Astronomy-Music-Statues of Honesty and Flattery. Part II. Ladies Heads-Riding Hood-Ranelagh Hood-Billingsgate-Laughing and Crying Philosophers-Venus's Girdle-Cleopatra-French Night Cap-Face Painting - Old Maid - Young Married Lady-Old Batchelor-Lass of the Spirit-Quaker-2 Hats contrasted-and 2 Heads contrasted. Part III. Phisical Wig-Dissertation on Sneezing and Snuff-Taking-Life of a Blood-Woman of the Town-Tea Table Critic-Learned Critic-City Politician humorously described - Gambler's 3 Faces-Gambler's Funeral and Monument-Life and Death of a Wit-Head of a well-known Methodist Parson, with a Tabernacle Harangue.
Stevens, George Alexander, 1710-1784.Date: [1770?]- Books
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A narrative of the lives of James Falconer, Peter Bruce, and James Dick, now under sentence of death in the Tolbooth of Edinburgh, for breaking open and robbing the banking office of Dundee, on the night of the 17th February 1788. To which is added, a solemn attestation of their innocence, As Signed by themselves in the Presence of an Eminent and Reverend Divine of this City.
Date: [1788]- Books
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On the comparative prevalence of filth-diseases in town and country / by James B. Russell.
Russell, James Burn, 1837-1904.Date: [1877]- Books
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Report on the sanitary condition of the City of London, for the year 1848-9 / by John Simon.
Simon, Sir John, 1816-1904.Date: 1849- Archives and manuscripts
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Loose papers 1950-1953
Date: 1950-1953Reference: SA/EPU/G/5/4Part of: Environmental Protection UK- Books
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The celebrated lecture on heads; which has been exhibited upwards of one hundred successive nights, to crouded audiences, and met with the most universal applause. Part I. Introduction. Alexander the Great-Cherokee Chief-Quack Doctor-Cuckold-Lawyer-Humourous Oration in praise of the Law-Horse Jockies-No Body-Lottery of Life-Nobody's, Somebody's, Anybody's, and Everybody's Coats of Arms - Family of Nobody - Vanity - Wit - Judgment - Genius - Architecture - Painting - Poetry - Astronomy - Music - Statues of Honesty and Flattery. Part II. Ladies Heads - Riding Hood - Ranelagh Hood - Billingsgate - Laughing and Crying Philosophers - Venus's Girdle - Cleopatra - French Night Cap - Face Painting - Old Maid - Young Married Lady - Old Batchelor - Lass of the Spirit - Quaker - Two Hats contrasted - and Two Heads contrasted. Part III. Physical Wig-Dissertation on Sneezing and snuff-Taking-Life of a Blood-Woman of the Town-Tea Table Critic-Learned Critic-City Politician humourously Described-Gambler's Three Faces-Gambler's Funeral and Monument-Life and Death of a Wit-Head of a well-known Methodist Parson, with a tabernacle Harangue.
Stevens, George Alexander, 1710-1784.Date: 1765- Books
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Annual report on the health of the city for the year 1871 / W.T. Gairdner. and on the Operations of the Sanitary Department, for the year ending 30th April 1872 / by Kenneth M. Macleod.
Gairdner, W. T. (William Tennant), Sir, 1824-1907.Date: 1872- Archives and manuscripts
Explorers Cuttings Book 7
The Wellcome Foundation LtdDate: 1935 - 1940Reference: WF/M/GB/35/04Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Books
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Lectures, reports, letters, and papers on sanitary questions / by Robert Rawlinson.
Rawlinson, Robert, 1810-1898.Date: 1876- Books
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Address to the town council of Edinburgh; by Thomas Smith, Esq. One of the Present Old Bailies; delivered in his place at the council table, on Friday, Sept. 27. 1799, at choosing the leets for new magistrates; containing some account of the city's affairs - its debt, revenue, expenditure, &c.
Smith, Thomas, baillie of Edinburgh.Date: 1799- Books
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The celebrated lecture on heads; which has been exhibited upwards of two hundred successive nights, to crowded Audiences, and met with the most universal Applause. Part I. Introduction. Alexander the Great - Cherokeechief-Quackdoctor-Cuckold-Lawyer-Humourous Oration in praise of the Law - Horse Jockies - Nobody-Lottery of Life - Nobody's, Somebody's, Anybody's, and Everybody's Coats of Arms - Family of Nobody Vanity - Wit - Judgment-Genius Architecture - Painting - Poetry - Astronomy-Music-Statues of Honesty and Flattery. Part II. Ladies Heads-Riding Hood-Ranelagh Hood-Billingsgate - Laughing and Crying Philosophers-Venus's Girdle-Cleopatra - French Night Cap - Face Painting - Old Maid - Young Married Lady-Old Batchelor-Lass of the Spirit-Quaker 2 Hats contrasted -and 2 Heads contrasted. Part III. Physical Wig-Dissertation on Sneering and Snuff-Taking - Life of a Blood -a Woman of the Town - Tea Table Critic-Learned Critic-City Politician humorously described - Gambler's 3 Faces-Gambler's Funeral and Monument-Life and Death of a Wit-Head of a well-known Methodist Parson, with a Tabernacle Harangue. The sixth edition. With an entire new frontispiece, representing all the various heads, &c.
Stevens, George Alexander, 1710-1784.Date: 1766- Books
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The musical law-bird. On the following subject[s] 1. The Poet-Laureat's Address to the House of Lords. 2. The Declaration of a bright Luminary of the Law. 3. The Royal Stag-Hunt on Windsor-Forest. 4. A Squeeze in Guildhall: 5. Cut and come again; or, The generous City Landlord. 6. The Easter Hunt on Epping-Forest. 7. The Rival Charms of Vauxhall. N. B. - Sung last season with great applause in select Companies. By Harry Helicon, Esq. Poet-Laureat to the House of Lords, near Lombard-Street.
West, Joshua.Date: [1790]- Books
An underground guide to sewers, or, Down, through & out in Paris, London, New York, &c. / Stephen Halliday ; foreword by Peter Bazalgette.
Halliday, StephenDate: [2019]- Archives and manuscripts
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Burroughs Wellcome & Co, Private Letter Book 12
Date: January - March 1903Reference: WF/E/03/12Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Archives and manuscripts
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Burroughs Wellcome & Co, Private Letter Book 20
Date: May - December 1905Reference: WF/E/03/20Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Archives and manuscripts
Burroughs Wellcome & Co, Private Letter Book 20
Date: May - December 1905Reference: WF/E/03/20 (copy, part 1)Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Archives and manuscripts
Burroughs Wellcome & Co, Private Letter Book 20
Date: May - December 1905Reference: WF/E/03/20 (copy, part 3)Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd