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The country builder's estimator: or, the architect's companion. For estimating of new buildings, or repairing of old: In a concise and easy Method, entirely new; and of Use to Gentlemen, or their Stewards; Master-Workmen, Artificers, or any Person that undertakes or lets out work. Wherein The several Artificers Works concerned in Building, and every Article belonging to each of them are fully, distinctly, and separately considered; and the Prices thereof inserted, not only of the Workmanship, but of the Materials also, and what Quantity of Materials are required to the Performance thereof; with the Manner of taking Dimensions, Measuring and Valuing the same. Also a new method to show what light is proper for any room, and the Proportion that the Windows, Chimnies, and Funnels ought to have by a Universal Rule. To which is added, several new tables, (never before published) for the valuing of oak, or any other Timber that is squared and cut to any Scantling or size fit for Building. By William Salmon, jun. Of Colchester in Essex. The fourth edition. Carefully revised and corrected, with many large Additions and Alterations interspersed thoughout the Whole. By E. Hoppus, Surveyor.
Salmon, William, approximately 1703-1779.Date: 1752- Books
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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 complete English farmer, or, a practical system of husbandry, founded upon natural, certain, and obvious principles: in which is comprized, a general view of the whole art of agriculture, exhibiting the different effects of cultivating land, according to the usage of the old and new husbandry. The whole exemplified by a series of suitable management from the first apportionment of a farm from the waste; to the time of perfecting it by proper cultivation in every part. To which are added, particular directions for the culture of every species of grain in common use. And a new method of tillage recommended, partaking of the simplicity of the old husbandry, and of all the advantages of the new. Illustrated with plans of the necessary buildings belonging to a farm house; and an attempt to establish a rule for constructing barns, which may be applied to all dimensions; also, accurate delineations of some newly-invented farming instruments. By a practical farmer, and a friend of the late Mr. Jethro Tull, author of the Horse-Hoeing Husbandry.
Henry, David, 1710-1792.Date: MDCCLXXI. [1771]- Books
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An alphabetical index of the streets, squares, lanes, alleys, &c. contained in the plan of the cities of London and Westminster, and borough of Southwark, with the contiguous buildings; engraved by John Pine Bluemantle Pursuivant at Arms, and Chief Engraver of Seals, &c. to His Majesty; from an actual survey made by John Rocque; and printed on twenty-four sheets of imperial paper; With References for the easy finding the said Places. Adapted likewise to a contracted copy of the above mentioned plan, printed on eight Sheets of Paper. Note. Both these Plans have all the Additions and Alterations to the present Year.
Date: MDCCLV- Books
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Modern history: or, the present state of all nations. Describing their respective situations, persons, habits, and buildings; manners, laws and customs, religion, and policy; Arts and Sciences, Trades, Manufactures and Husbandry; plants, animals, and minerals. By Mr Salmon. Illustrated with cuts and maps, accurately drawn according to the Geographical Part of this Work, by Herman Moll. The third edition. With considerable additions and improvements, interspersed in the body of the work: Also the History and Revolutions of each Country, brought down to the present Time. In three volumes. ...
Salmon, Thomas, 1679-1767.Date: MDCCXLIV. [1744]-46- Books
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The country builder's estimator: Or, The architect's companion. For estimating of new buildings, or repairing of old: in a concise and easy method, entirely new; and of use to gentlemen or their stewards; master-workmen, artificers, or any person that undertakes or lets out work. Wherein the several artificer's works concerned in building, and every article belonging to each of them are fully, distinctly, and separately considered; and the prices thereof inserted, not only of the workmanship, but of the materials also, and what quantity of materials are required to the performance thereof; with the manner of taking dimensions, measuring and valuing the same. Also, a new method to shew what light is proper for any room, and the proportion that the windows, chimnies, and funnels ought to have by a universal rule. To which is added, several new tables, (never before published) for the valuing of Oak, or any other timber that is squared and cut to any scantling or size fit for building. By William Salmon, Jun. of Colchester in Essex. The seventh edition. Carefully revised and corrected, with many large additions and alterations interspersed throughout the whole. By E. Hoppus, surveyor.
Salmon, William, approximately 1703-1779.Date: 1759- Books
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The practice of perspective: or, an easy method of representing natural objects according to the rules of art. Applied and exemplified in all the Variety of Cases; as landskapes, gardens, buildings of divers kinds, their appendages, parts, and furniture. With rules for the proportion and positio of figures, both in Draught and Relievo. Also the Manner of conducting the Shadows, produced either by natural or artificial Luminaries; and Practical Methods of Drawing after Nature, when the Process of Rules are not understood. A work highly necessary for painters, Engravers, Architects, Embroiderers, Statuaries, Jewellers, Tapestry-Workers, And others concerned in Designing. The whole illustrated with one hundred and fifty copper-plates. Written in French by a Jesuit of Paris. Translated by E. Chambers, Author of Cyclopaedia, or, An Universal Dictionary of Arts and Sciences.
Dubreuil, Jean, 1602-1670.Date: MDCCLXV. [1765]- Books
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The new Oxford guide. or, Companion through the University. Exhibiting every particular worthy the observation of the curious. In each of the public buildings, colleges, halls, &c. To which is added, a Tour to Blenhiem, Ditchley, Heythrop, Nuneham, and Stow, the seats of His Grace the Duke of Marlborough, the Late Earl of Litchfield, the Right Hon. the Earl of Shrewsbury, the Right Hon. Earl Harcourt, and the Right Hon. the Marquis of Buckingham. Containing, an accurate description of their tapestry, paintings, sculptures, temples, gardens, and other curiosities. By a Gentleman of Oxford. The eight edition, corrected and enlarged. Embellished with a new plan of Oxford, and other elegant engravings.
Gentleman of Oxford.Date: [1789?]- Books
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The new Oxford guide: or, Companion through the University. Exhibiting every particular worthy the observation of the curious in each of the public buildings, colleges, halls, &c. To which is added, a tour to Blenheim, Ditchley, Heythrop, Nuneham, and Stow, the seats of His Grace the Duke of Marlborough, the Late Earl of Litchfield, the Right Hon. the Earl of Shrewsbury, the Right Hon. Earl Harcourt, and the Right Hon. the Marquis of Buckingham. Containing, an accurate description of their tapestry, paintings, sculptures, temples, gardens, and other curiosities. By a Gentleman of Oxford. The seventh edition, corrected and enlarged. Embellished with a new paln of Oxford, and other elegant engravings.
Gentleman of Oxford.Date: 1785- Books
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Geometrical rules made easy for the use of mechanicks concern'd in buildings: Containing, New and Infallible Methods, for Striking out from proper Centers, the Groyns of Arches regular and irregular, the Angle Brackets of Coves, Crowns of Beaufets circular or elliptick. With many other useful Problems relating to all Curve Lines, introduc'd in Building. Also, an essay, on the nature and properties of arches in general, mechanically consider'd with Respect to their Shapes and Duration, exemplified by several Geometrical Figures, demonstrating their Property and Powers, interspersed with some Remarks on the intended Bridge at Westminster. With a Proposal for Building the Piers, by a Method practicable, so as to keep out the Water while erecting. The Whole design'd chiefly for the Information and Use of all Building Artificers, &c. By Isaac Gadsdon.
Gadsdon, Isaac.Date: 1739- Books
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A new Roman history, from the foundation of Rome to the end of the Commonwealth. Embellished with copper-plates. Designed for the use of young ladies and gentlemen.
Johnson, R. (Richard), 1733 or 1734-1793.Date: 1800- Books
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The new Oxford guide: or, companion through the University. Exhibiting every Particular worthy The Observation of the Curious In Each Of The the public buildings, colleges, halls, &c. To which is added, a tour to Blenheim, Ditchley, Heythorp, and Stow, The Seats of His Grace the Duke of Marlborough, The Right Hon. the Earl of Litchfield, The Right Hon. the Earl of Shrewsbury, And the Right Hon. the Earl Temple. Containing, An accurate Description of their Tapestry, Paintings, Sculptures, Temples, Gardens, and other Curiosities. By a gentleman of Oxford. The sixth edition, corrected and enlarged. Embellished with a new plan of Oxford, and other elegant engravings.
Gentleman of Oxford.Date: [1770?]- Books
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The common prayer-book, the best companion to prepare communicants for a worthy receiving the Lord's Supper: being a preparatory office, collected out of the liturgy of the Church of England. Containing Every Thing necessary to be known or done on this solemn Occasion: To which are prefixed, three Discourses on the following Subjects: Discourse I. On the dignity of the Holy Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. - The method of receiving it in St. Paul's time. - The reason why so many in the present age neglect the Lord's Supper. - The great danger that those are in, who never come to the Holy Sacrament. Discourse II. Of the mercifulness of God to penitent sinners, evinced from the words of our Saviour. - The qualifications of such as are to receive this mercy and pardon. - The end for which God proposes to give us his pardon. Discourse III. Of the necessity of a due preparation for the Lord's Supper. - The scruple concerning Unworthiness removed. - How a man may be satisfied that he is prepared, according to what God requires of him. Revised and corrected by a clergyman of the Church of England. To the whole of which is added, the Book of Psalms, digested into prayers and Meditations, very useful in conducting us to those best adapted to our present Occasions; and necessary to be added to our other Devotions.
Date: [1750?]- Archives and manuscripts
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M0001939: Reproduction of three photographs of Trajan's Kiosk of Philae, Egypt; Church of the Savior on Blood, St Petersburg, Russia, and Pisa Baptistery of St. John, Pisa, Italy from an unknown publication
Date: June 1931Reference: WT/D/1/20/1/18/21Part of: Wellcome Trust Corporate Archive- Books
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The builder's chest-book; or, a complete key to the five orders in architecture. Wherein, by Way of Dialogue, the Etymology, Characters, Proportions, Profiles, Ornaments, Measures and Dispositions of the Members of their several Columns and Entablature are distinctly consider'd and explain'd with respect to the Practice of Palladio. Together With the Manner of drawing the Geometrical Elevation of the Five Orders of Columns, and to measure the several Parts of Buildings in general. By B. Langley. The second edition, much improv'd. To which is added, Geometrical rules made easy for the use of mechanicks concern'd in buildings : Containing, New and Infallible Methods, for Striking out from proper Centers, the Groyns of Arches regular and irregular, the Angle Brackets of Coves, Crowns of Beaufets circular or elliptick. With many other useful Problems relating to all Curve Lines introduc'd in Building Also, An Essay, on the Nature and Properties of Arches in general, mechanically consider'd; exemplified by several Geometrical Figures, demonstrating their Properties and Powers. With some remarks on the intended bridge at Westminster. The Whole design'd chiefly for the Information and Use of all Gentlemen, Builders, Artificers, &c. By Isaac Gadsdon.
Langley, Batty, 1696-1751.Date: 1739- Books
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A Compleat history of the famous city of Norwich. From the earliest account, to this present year 1728. Shewing, the situation, manufactures, churches, and other publick buildings; markets, fairs, Courts of Judicature, parishes, divisions into wards, &c. With the manner and times of chusing the magistrates; and a large chronology of the most remarkable occurrences which have happened in or near the city. Also, an exact list of all the bishops, mayors, and sheriffs, that have served in and for the said city; and a particular account of the present Court of Aldermen and Common-Council-Men last chosen, with the respective wards for which they serve. Likewise, a list of the posts and carriers going from this city; shewing the places and days where and when they go out, and the towns they go to. Also a list of the present bishops and deans in England; and of all the judges in the Courts of Chancery, King's-Bench, Common-Pleas, and Exchequer. To which is annex'd, an exact map of the city; wherein the several streets, lanes, river, churches, and other places of note, are perfectly described, in their proper situation. The whole being the most useful and authentick collection of any extant: published at the request of several ingenious gentlemen, citizens, and other curious persons.
Date: MDCCXXVIII. [1728]- Books
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The new Oxford guide: or, companion through the University. Exhibiting every particular worthy the observation of the curious in each of the public buildings, colleges, halls, &c. To which is added, a tour to Blenheim, Ditchley, Heythrop, Nuneham, and Stow, the Seats of His Grace the Duke of Marlborough, The Right Hon. the Earl of Litchfield, The Right Hon. the Earl of Shrewsbury, The Right Hon. the Earl Harcourt, And the Right Hon. the Earl Temple. Containing, An accurate Description of their Tapestry, Paintings, Sculptures, Temples, Gardens, and other Curiosities. By a gentleman of Oxford. The sixth edition, corrected and enlarged. Embellished with a new plan of Oxford, and other elegant engravings.
Gentleman of Oxford.Date: [1784?]- Archives and manuscripts
Land and Property Transactions, late 19th century
Date: Late 19th-Early 20th CenturyReference: RET/2/1/21Part of: The Retreat Archive- Pictures
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The Church of St. Bartholomew the Great and surrounding area; a view of Duke Street in West Smithfield, where a woman walks using crutches, a man on a ladder alters a street lamp and two dogs fight. Etching by J.T. Smith, July 1806.
Smith, John Thomas, 1766-1833.Date: 10th November 1813Reference: 38198i- Books
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A sermon occasioned by the death of the Reverend and learned William King, D.D. preached at Hare Court, Aldersgate-Street, March 12, 1769, by J. Watson, A. M. Published at the Request of the Church.
Watson, James, 1713-1783.Date: M,DCC,LXIX. [1769]- Books
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An inquiry into the state of the legal and judicial polity of Scotland. By John Martin, of Richmond Buildings, Soho: Attorney of the Courts of England, and Solicitor of the Courts of Scotland. Part I.
Martin, John (Attorney)Date: 1792- Books
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Causidicus. A poetic lash: in three parts. Containing: a real picture of the times; the study at the temple; with a visit to a certain judge; and a most extraordinary trial.
Date: MDCCLXXIX. [1779]- Books
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Ingenii fructus: or, the Cambridge jests, being youth's recreation. I. Containing Delightful, Choice, and Uncommon Novels. II. Merry with Witty Jests, and Pleasant Tales and Bulls. III. The Cambridge Punns, and Drollery, suitable to Mirthful Entertainment. IV. The Original of the Word Cockney, put upon Citizens. The throwing at Cocks on Shrove-Tuesday. The Original and Reason of Horn Fair, and Cuckolds-Point. V. The whole Art and Mystery of Love, in Courting Maids and Widows with Sucess, Nicking the Critical Minute to Crown your Love Passion, with an happy Issue. VI. New Jests, which may serve for the Witty Man's Companion, the Bune Man's Diversion, and the Melancholly Man's Physick and Recreation. Calculated for the Meridian of Cambridgshire, and may serve elsewhere, for the Innocent spending of Winter Evenings. If these Grand Truths don't every Humour fic, Let Pops like me, ne'er nibble more at Wit The sixth edition with new additions. By W. B.
W. B.Date: [1710?]- Books
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English liberty: being a collection of interesting tracts, from the year 1762 to 1769. Containing the private correspondence, public letters, speeches and addresses, of John Wilkes, Esq. Humbly dedicated to the King.
Wilkes, John, 1727-1797.Date: [1769?]- Books
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The new Bath guide; or, useful pocket companion. Necessary for all persons residing at, or resorting to, this antient and opulent city. Giving an account of it's antiquity, and First Discovery of it's Medicinal Waters; The Reality and Eminence of King Bladud, the first Founder of the Baths; Also a Description of the City and it's Buildings down to the present Time; With a much more correct Account than any yet published of the Going out and Coming in of the Post, (according to the late Alterations) Machines, Waggons, Carriers, &c. &c. &c. And every other Particular worthy Observation. To which is added, The life, character, &c. of the late Richard Nash, Esq; who was Master of the Ceremonics at Bath and Tunbridge upwards of Fifty Years.
Date: [1775?]