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Palaces and other buildings on the Palatine, Rome: plan. Drawing.
Date: [between 1700 and 1799]Reference: 566664iPart of: Ancient bridges and buildings of Rome and Peru. Drawings, etching and manuscripts.- Books
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A compendious gazetteer; or, pocket companion to the Royal Palaces, Towns, Villages, Villas, and Remarkable Places, within sixteen miles of windsor. Pointing out Whatever is most Remarkable for Antiquity, Grandeur, or Rural Beauty; With Historical and Biograghical Remarks. Illustrated with a map.
Date: [1794]- Books
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A new display of the beauties of England; or, a description of the most elegant or magnificent public edifices, Royal Palaces, Noblemen's and Gentlemen's Seats, and other curiosities, natural or artificial, in different parts of the Kingdom. Adorned with a variety of copper-plate arts, Cuts, neatly engraved. ...
Date: M.DCC.LXXXVII. [1787]- Books
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England described: or, the traveller's companion. Containing Whatever is curious in the several Counties, Cities, Boroughs, Market Towns and Villages of Note, in the Kingdom. Including Churches, Palaces, Seats of the Nobility and Gentry, British, Roman and Saxon Antiquities, Markets, Fairs, Members of Parliament for each County, City and Borough, &c. To which is added, as an appendix, a brief account of Wales.
Date: MDCCLXXXVIII. [1788]- Books
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Travels through Germany. Containing observations on customs, manners, religion, government, commerce, arts, and antiquities. With a particular account of the courts of Mecklenburg. In a series of letters to a friend, by Thomas Nugent, LL. D. Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries. Embellished with elegant cuts of the Palaces and Gardens of the Dukes of Mecklenburg. In two volumes. ...
Nugent, Thomas, 1700?-1772.Date: MDCCLXVIII. [1768]- Books
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The norfolk tour: or, traveller's pocket comanion. Being a concise description of all the noblemans and gentlemens seats, as well as of the principal towns, And other Remarkable Places. in the county of Norfolk. Compiled from the most authentic Historians and modern Travellers, and corrected to the present Time. To which is added, A List of the Palaces and chief Seats in England.
Beatniffe, Richard, 1740-1818.Date: 1777- Books
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A concise view of England; describing the situation, extent, boundaries, circumference, soil, product, chief rivers, hundreds, boroughs, and parishes, of the several Counties of England and Wales: together with a descriptive catalogue of their most remarkable Antiquities, Remains of Palaces, Monasteries, Castles, Houses, Parks, Plantations, Scenes, and delightful Situations, worthy a traveller's notice, Pointing out the Curiosities both of Art and Nature.
Date: MDCCLXXV. [1775]- Books
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The norfolk tour: or, traveller's pocket companion. Being a concise description of all the principal towns, as well as of the noblemens and gentlemens seats And other Remarkable Places. in the county of Norfolk. Compiled from the most authentic Histbrians and modern Travellers, and corrected to the present Time. To which are added, An Index Villaris for the County, and a List of the Palaces and chief Seats in England.
Beatniffe, Richard, 1740-1818.Date: MDCCLXXXVI. [1786]- Books
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Authentic memoirs of Tippo Sultaun. Including his cruel treatment of English prisoners; Account of his Campaigns with the Mahrattas, Rajahs, Warren Hastings, Esq. Lord Cornwallis, and Lord Mornington; Plunders, Captures, Intrigues, and Secret Correspondence with France, as laid before the House of Commons. Also, Descriptions of Eastern Countries Hitherto unknown, Palaces, Gardens, Zenanna, &c. &c. With a preliminary sketch of the life and character of Hyder Aly Cawn. By an officier in the East India Service.
Officer in the East India Service.Date: 1799- 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
Pauper palaces / Anne Digby.
Digby, Anne.Date: 1978- Books
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A new description of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgshire, Cheshire, Cornwal, Cumberland, The Isle of Man, Derbyshire, Devonshire, Dorsetshire, Durham, Essex. Containing, I. A particular survey, both geographical and historical of each county. II. An ample and accurate Account of all the Boroughs, Market-Towns, Villages, Rivers, Royal-Palaces, Noblemen's and Gentlemen's Seats. III. The Fairs, Trade, Commerce, and Product of each County. IV. Of the Rarieties both Natural and Artificial. V. Of the eminent Persons Born, or who have resided in them, and of the extraordinary Events that have happen'd in the same.
Date: 1749- 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, Manuscripts, Statues, Paintings, Monuments, Tombs, Inscriptions, Epitaphs, Temples, Monasteries, Churches, 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 M.DCC.II. Made English from the Paris edition. Adorn'd with Cuts.
Montfaucon, Bernard de, 1655-1741.Date: M.DCC.XII. [1712]- Books
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Historical remarks and observations upon the ancient and present state of London and Westminster; Shewing The Foundation, Walls, Gates, Towers, Bridges, Churches, Rivers, Wards, Palaces, Halls, Companies, Inns of Court and Chancery, Hospitals, Schools, Government, Charters, Courts and Privileges thereof. With an Account of the most Remarkable Accidents, as to Wars, Fires, Plagues, and other Occurrences which have happened therein for above Nine Hundred Years past, till this Time. illustrated with pictures of the most considerable Passages, and the Arms of the Companies of London, with the time of their Incorporating. By R.B.
R. B., approximately 1632-approximately 1725.Date: 1703- Books
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A tour through the island of Great Britain. Divided into circuits or journies. Containing, I. A description of the principal cities and towns, their Situation, Government, and Commerce. II. The Customs, Manners, Exercises, Diversions, and Employments of the People. III. The Nature and Virtue of the many Medicinal Springs with which both Parts of the United Kingdom abound. IV. An ample Description of London, including Westminster and Southwark, their Bridges, Squares, Hospitals, Churches, Palaces, Markets, Schools, Libraries, Shipping in the Thames, and Trade, by means of that noble River, &c. V. The Produce and Improvement of the Lands, the Trade, and Manufactures. VI. The Sea Ports and Fortifications, the Course of Rivers, and the Inland Navigation. Vii. The Public Edifices, Seats, and Palaces of the Nobility and Gentry. Viii. The Isles of Wight, Scilly, Portland, Jersey, Guernsey, and the other English and Scotish Isles of most Note. Interspersed with Useful Observations. Particularly fitted for the Perusal of such as desire to Travel over the Island. Originally begun by the celebrated Daniel De Foe, continued by the late Mr. Richardson, Author of Clarissa, &c. and brought down to the present time by gentlemen of eminence in the literary world. ...
Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731.Date: 1778- Books
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A tour thro' the whole island of Great Britain. Divided into circuits or journies. Containing, I. A description of the principal cities and Towns, their Situation, Government, and Commerce. II. The Customs, Manners, Exercises, Diversions, and Employments of the People. III. The Nature and Virtue of the many Medicinal Springs with which both Parts of the united Kingdom abound; particularly those of Bath, Tunbridge, Bristol, Cheltenham, Moffat, &c. IV. An ample Description of London, including Westminster and Southwark, their Bridges, Squares, Hospitals, Churches, Palaces, Markets, Schools, Libraries, Shipping in the Thames, and Trade, by means of that noble River, &c. V. The Produce and Improvement of the Lands, the Trade and Manufactures. VI. The Sea Ports and Fortifications, the Course of Rivers, and the Inland Navigation. Vii. The Public Edifices, Seats, and Palaces of the Nobility and Gentry. Viii. The Isles of Wight, Scilly, Portland, Jersey, Guernsey, and the other English and Scotish Isles of most Note. Interspersed with Useful Observations. Particularly fitted for the Perusal of such as desire to Travel over the Island. By a gentleman. In Four Volumes. With an Index to each Volume. ...
Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731.Date: M.DCC.LXI. [1761]-62- Books
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A new tour thro' England, perform'd in the summers of 1765, 1766, and 1767, by George Beaumont, Esq; and Capt. Henry Disney. Describing whatever is curious, in the several Counties, Cities, Boroughs, Market Towns, and Villages of Note, in the Kingdom: Including All the Cathedral, Collegiate, and Parochial Churches; Palaces antient and modern; Seats of the Nobility and Gentry; Remains of British, Roman and Saxon Antiquities, worthy the Inspection of Gentlemen or Others, who travel for Amusement, Instruction, or Business. With a new map of England, by Kitchen, Accurately engraved, and finely coloured. With the exact Distances by the Mile-Stones.
Beaumont, George, traveller.Date: [1768?]- Books
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A five weeks tour to Paris, Versailles, Marli, &c. shewing The different Charge attending One, Two, or Four Persons through this Tour; and the most reasonable and pleasant Method of performing it. With an accurate Description of Paris, and The neighbouring Palaces, Gardens, Water-Works, Paintings, &c. The proper Days and Times for seeing them. And also An Account and Description of the Coins; the Charge of Post-Chaise from Calais to Paris; the best Inns to Bait and Lodge at; and the Monies to be paid at every Stage; and all other necessary and useful Precautions and Instructions for this pleasant Tour.
Lucas, William, -1773.Date: 1765- Books
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The history of the county of Middlesex: Containing a General Description of it, its Rivers, and of the Churches from their Foundation, with the Patrons and Incumbents of Each: the Ancient Epitaphs and Monumental Inscriptions, How to be Found in the Respective Churches and the Endowments of the Several Vicarages: also of St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster-Abbey: with a History of the Bishops of London, from the Original Instituting that see, The Archdeacons, Deans, Prebendaries, &c. And in the Course of the Work will be an Account of the Royal Palaces, Principal Seats, Royal Chaces, and Manors: By Luke Pope. Vol. I.
Pope, Luke.Date: M.DCC.XCV. [1795]- Books
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A five weeks tour to Paris, Versailles, Marli, &c. shewing The different Charge attending One, Two, or Four Persons through this Tour; and the most reasonable and pleasurable Method of performing it. With an accurate Description of Paris, and The neighbouring Palaces, Gardens, Water-Works, Paintings, &c. The proper Days and Times for seeing them. And also An Account and Description of the Coins; the Charge of Post-Chaise from Calais to Paris; the best Inns to Bait and Lodge at; and the Monies to be paid at every Stage; and all other necessary and useful Precautions, and Instructions for this present Tour.
Lucas, William, -1773.Date: MDCCLII. [1752]- Books
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A five weeks tour to Paris, Versailles, Marli, &c. Shewing The different Charge attending One, Two, or Four Persons through this Tour; and the most reasonable and pleasurable Method of performing it. With an accurate Description of Paris, and The neighbouring Palaces, Gardens, Water-Works, Paintings, &c. The proper Days and Times for seeing them. And also An Account and Description of the Coins; the Charge of Post-Chaise from Calais to Paris; the best Inns to Bait and Lodge at; and the Monies to be paid at every Stage; and all other necessary and useful Precautions and Instructions for this present Tour.
Lucas, William, -1773.Date: MDCCLIV. [1754]- Journals
Annual review / Lambeth Palace Library.
Lambeth Palace Library.Date: 1992-- Ephemera
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Palace : delicious Chinese food to take away : 18 Loampit Hill, Lewisham, London SE13.
Palace (Restaurant)Date: 2000- Books
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The grand tour, or, a journey through the Netherlands, Germany, Italy and France. Containing I. A Description of the principal Cities and Towns, their Situation, Origin, and antient Monuments. II. The public Edifices, the Seats and Palaces of the Princes and Nobility, their Libraries, Cabinets, Paintings, and Statues. III. The Produce of the Countries, the Customs and Manne's of the People, the different Coins, their Commerce, Manufactures, Learning, and present Government. IV. An exact List of the Post-Routes, and of the different Carriages by Water and Land, with their settled Prices. By Mr. Nugent. The second edition, corrected, and considerably improved. To which is now added, the European itinerary. ...
Nugent, Thomas, 1700?-1772.Date: 1756- Books
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A history of the whole realm of Scotland, civil, natural, and ecclesiastical: comprehending an account of all its kings, and remarkable events, with a description of its situation, commodities, distances of towns, &c. Also, Of Cities, Royal Borroughs, Abbeys, Palaces, Forts, Castles, Towns, Roads and Rivers; Together With a List of the Shires, Synods, Presbyteries, Parishes, Royal Family, Nobility, Officers of State, Court of Session, Admiralty, &c. &c. And Likewise, A Description of the Orkneys, and the other Isles, with the Genealogy of the Saxons, Danes, and Normans. With a variety of other curious and interesting particulars, proper to be known and perused by every Scotsman.
Date: 1760