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An account of the sepulchers of the antients, and a description of their monuments, from the creation of the world, to the building of the pyramids, and from thence to the destruction of Jerusalem; in two parts: The first comprehending those that are in Asia, and the second those in Africa; with a continuation, comprehending some in both these continents, and in Europe: The whole containing several geographical and historical remarks, upon the places and persons in those countries and times, very useful and necessary to be known, and so much the more curious, because not to be found any where else; and being a treatise, that makes the fore-runner of a work, entituled, The Geography and History of Turkey, in Europe, Asia, and Africa, or, A description of what is to be seen, and, An Account of what passes, in Hungary, Greece, Turkey proper, the lesser Asia, Syria, Mesopotamia, Palestine, Arabia, Egypt, &c. to be published afterwards by subscription, provided a sufficient number of subscribers do come in: with a preface, giving an account of the whole design, and proposals for printing the same. By John Mack Gregory, LL.L. Professor of geography and history.
MacGregory, John.Date: 1712- Pictures
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Cairo: tomb of Sultan Barsbai (Barsbāy). Colour lithograph by G. Seitz, ca. 1878, after Carl Werner, 1871.
Werner, Karl Friedrich Heinrich, 1808-1894.Date: [1878]Reference: 40352iPart of: Werner, Karl Friedrich Heinrich- Pictures
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The tomb of Sultan Mehmed I in his mausoleum (the Green tomb) at Brusa, Turkey. Engraving by G. Presbury after W.H. Leitch after T. Allom, ca. 1836.
Allom, Thomas, 1804-1872.Date: [1836?]Reference: 579329i- Books
Collectanea chymica: a collection of ten several treatises in chymistry, concerning the liquor Alkahest, the mercury of philosophers, and other curiosities worthy of perusal ... / Written by Eir. Philaletha, Anonymus, Joh. Bapt. Van-Helmont, Dr. Fr. Antonie, Bernhard Earl of Trevisan, Sir. Geor. Ripley, Rog. Bacon, Geo. Starkey, Sir Hugh Platt, and the Tomb of Semiramis. [Edited by W.C.B., i.e. W. Cooper, Bookseller].
Date: 1684- Pictures
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Joseph of Arimathea watches as Roman soldiers roll a stone in front of Christ's tomb. Mezzotint by I. Jehner, 1794, after W. Hogarth.
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764.Date: Jan 1. 1794Reference: 674058i- Books
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A new historical catechism; containing witty answers to several questions, of many wonderful matters in ancient history. Shewing, 1. The light of the Heathen world. 2. The confession and decease of oracles. 3. The miracles that happened at our Saviour's birth. 4. The usurpation of Herod to the kingdom of Judea by treachery. 5. The many great and cruel murders committed by him, together with the way and manner of murdering the children of Bethlehem. 6. An account of his miserable death, and of his successors. 7. The death of Herodias and her dancing daughter. 8. The death of Pontius Pilate, and Nero the Roman Emperor. 9. The destruction of Jerusalem, with the number of those that died in the siege, as likewise the number of those that were sent to be put to death, as the Emperor pleased for his own diversion. 10. Josephus and the Roman account of our Saviour. To which is added, a remarkable story of the Great Mogul and a divining ape, with a wonderful apparition that happened at Mahomet's tomb; And other Things very worthy of Observation.
Date: 1791- Pictures
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Bani Suef, Egypt: tomb of Sheikh Husein el-Gharbaivi. Photograph by W.S. Blackman, 192-.
Blackman, Winifred S. (Winifred Susan), 1872-1950.Date: [between 1920 and 1929?]Reference: 24660i- Pictures
Seleucia, Turkey: a ruined tomb. Steel engraving by T. Dixon, 1843, after W.H. Bartlett.
Bartlett, W. H. (William Henry), 1809-1854.Date: 1843Reference: 2124966i- Pictures
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Bani Suef, Egypt: tomb of Sheikh Abu Hashīma near El Shantur. Photograph by W.S. Blackman, 192-.
Blackman, Winifred S. (Winifred Susan), 1872-1950.Date: [between 1920 and 1929?]Reference: 24448i- Pictures
Bani Suef, Egypt: tomb of Sheikh 'Abdel-Wahab Kom en Nur. Photograph by W.S. Blackman, 192-.
Blackman, Winifred S. (Winifred Susan), 1872-1950.Date: [between 1920 and 1929?]Reference: 45037i- Books
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A short account of the life and conversion of the Rev. John Berridge, M.A. late Vicar of Everton, Bedfordshire. In a letter from himself to a clergyman. In which is given, a relation of that great work of God among Mr. Berridge's people. First published in the year 1760. To which is added, an elegy written and published at his death: and an Epitaph inscribed on his Tomb-Stone, written by himself.
Berridge, John, 1716-1793.Date: MDCCXCIV. [1794]- Pictures
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Christ raises Lazarus from his tomb. Etching by R.W. Sievier, 1830, after S. del Piombo.
Sebastiano, del Piombo, 1485-1547.Date: January 1830Reference: 23787i- Pictures
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The tomb of Rahere, Saint Bartholomew's Church, London. Wood engraving by T. Gilks after W.A. Delamotte, ca. 1847.
Delamotte, W. A.Date: [1847?]Reference: 571725i- Pictures
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Bani Suef, Egypt: sacred trees near tomb of Sheikh Abu Hashīma, near El Shantur. Photograph by W.S. Blackman, 192-.
Blackman, Winifred S. (Winifred Susan), 1872-1950.Date: [between 1920 and 1929?]Reference: 24861i- Pictures
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The Virgin Mary and Mary Magdalene sit outside the tomb of Christ. Mezzotint by T.W. Huffam after Ph. Veit.
Veit, Philipp, 1793-1877.Reference: 24621i- Pictures
A Roman tomb at Igel, Luxemburg; people in the foreground, a church in the background. Engraving by E. Rooker after W. Pars, 1774.
Pars, William, 1742-1782.Date: 1 June 1774Reference: 577910i- Pictures
Thisbe kills herself on seeing Pyramus lying dead in front of the tomb of Ninus. Engraving by W. Walker, 1775, after C. Monnet.
Monnet, Charles, 1732-1809?Date: March 1 1775Reference: 3020914i- Pictures
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Young children scattering flowers around the tomb of F.A. Gallisch. Line engraving with etching by C.W. Griessmann after A.F. Oeser, 1789.
Oeser, Adam Friedrich, 1717-1799.Date: 1789Reference: 44549i- Pictures
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Tomb for a young child showing its body on a raft steered by an angel. Line engraving with stipple by W. Roffe after F.M. Miller.
Miller, Felix Martin, active 1842-1880.Reference: 45260i- Books
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Posthumous works of the learned Sir Thomas Browne, Kt. M. D. Late of Norwich. : Printed from his original manuscripts, viz. I. Repertorium: Or, The antiquities of the Cathedral Church of Norwich. II. An account of some urns, &c. found at Brampton in Norfolk, Anno 1667. III. Letters between Sir William Dugdale and Sir Thomas Browne. IV. Miscellanies. To which is prefix'd his life. There is also added, Antiquitates Capellæ D. Johannis Evangelistæ; hodie Scholae Regiae Norwicensis. / Authore Johanne Burton, A. M. ejusdem Ludimagistro. Illustrated with prospects, portraitures, draughts of tombs, monuments, &c.
Browne, Thomas, Sir, 1605-1682Date: MDCCXXII [1722]- Books
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Posthumous works of the learned Sir Thomas Browne, Kt. M. D. Late of Norwich. Printed from his original manuscripts, viz. I. Repertorium: Or, The Antiquities of the Cathedral Church of Norwich. II. An account of some urns, &c. found at Brampton in Norfolk, Anno 1667. III. Letters between Sir William Dugdale and Sir Thomas Browne. IV. Miscellanies. To which is prefix'd his life. Ther is also added, Antiquitates Capell? D. Johannis Evanglelist?; bodie Scholae Regiae Norwicensis. Authore Johanne Burton, A. M. ejusdem Ludimagistro. Illustrated with Prospects, Portraitures, Draughts of Tombs, Monuments, &c.
Browne, Thomas, Sir, 1605-1682.Date: MDCCXXIII. [1723]- Books
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Posthumous works of the learned Sir Thomas Browne, Kt. M. D. Late of Norwich. Printed from his original manuscripts, viz. I. Repertorium: Or, The Antiquities of the Cathedral Church of Norwich. II. An account of some urns, &c. found at Brampton in Norfolk, Anno 1667. III. Letters between Sir William Dugdale and Sir Thomas Browne. IV. Miscellanies. To which is prefix'd his life. Ther is also added, Antiquitates Capellæ D. Johannis Evangelistæ; hodie Scholae Regiae Norwicensis. Authore Johanne Burton, A. M. ejusdem Ludimagistro. Illustrated with Prospects, Portraitures, Draughts of Tombs, Monuments, &c.
Browne, Thomas, Sir, 1605-1682.Date: MDCCXXII [1722]- Pictures
Jesus Christ raises Lazarus from his tomb. Coloured woodcut, ca. 1510.
Date: [1510?]Reference: 642064i- Books
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Meditations and contemplations. In two volumes. Containing, Vol. I. Meditations among the tombs. Reflections on a flower-garden; and, A descant on creation. Vol. II. Contemplations on the night. Contemplations on the starry heavens; and, A winter-piece. By James Hervey, A.B. late of Lincoln-College, Oxford. Vol. I[-II].
Hervey, James, 1714-1758.Date: 1750- Archives and manuscripts
Chairman of Medical Committee - Dr R.J.W. Rees
Date: May 1972-December 1973Reference: WTI/LEP/A/4/5Part of: LEPRA (formerly The British Leprosy Relief Association, now LEPRA Health in Action)