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The polite correspondence: or, rational amusement; being a series of letters, philosophical, poetical, historical, critical, amorous, moral, and satyrical. Wherein Are introduc'd a great Variety of instructive and delightful Incidents, both in Prose and Verse. Among those of the Entertaining Kind, are, The Story of Alonzo and Elvira, - of Torquatus and Melissa - of Belinda and Adolphus. Remarkable Story of a Scottish Lady, - another of a Divine who married a Shrew. History of Sophronia, - of Phaon and Eliza - of Honoria and Myrtillo. - of Celadon. Adventures of a Foot-Boy. Pleasant Story of a Romish Monk, - of Pope Innocent XI. A strange Story of a Turkish Slave. An odd Story of a Criminal in the Inquisition, - Remarkable Accident in a Conclave. A short History of the Mounts of Piety, or legal Lumber Houses. Story of pretended Magician at Naples, - an Indian Tale, &c. &c. Poetry. A Birth-Day Ode, - Verses on the Power of Love. - The Bracelet, a Poem, - Life, an Elegiac Poem, - Verses on Hope, in the Manner of Spencer. - An Instance of British Poetry. 1200 Years old, - A Specimen of Saxon Poetry, - of Danish Poetry, - and several Specimens from various Nations - Verses by a Jesuit on the Death of his Cat, - A Poem in the Manner of Phaedrus, &c.
Campbell, John, 1708-1775.Date: 1750?]- 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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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 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-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 -Ranclagh 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-Conjuror Life and Death of a Wit Head of a well-known Methodist Parson, with a Tabernacle Harangue.
Stevens, George Alexander, 1710-1784.Date: MDCCLXV.[1765]- 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?]- Pictures
[Justin's poetry: In a cathedral - extended version]
Donaldson Walters, SheilaDate:- Books
Medieval bodies : life, death and art in the Middle Ages / Jack Hartnell.
Hartnell, JackDate: 2018- Archives and manuscripts
Corporate photography shoots C0007934 - C0010148
Date: 1999-c.2001Reference: WT/B/11/1/35Part of: Wellcome Trust Corporate Archive- Books
Say something back / Denise Riley.
Riley, Denise, 1948-Date: [2016]- Books
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A watch for a wise mans observation : in two parts. First, a divine poem on the three persons in the Holy Trinity, the four evangelists, the ten commandements, and the twelve apostles. The second, a preparation (by a holy life) for the hour of death, that we may be all fitted for our latter end, when we shall go hence, and be no more seen. By D.B.
Date: [1690]- Books
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Britain's hero: a poem on the death of his Grace John, Duke of Marlborough.
Giles, Jacob.Date: M.DCC.XXII. [1722]- Books
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Thoughts in prison. In five parts. Viz. the imprisonment - the retrospect - public punishment - the trial - futurity. By the Rev. William Dodd, LL.D. To which are added, his last prayer, Written in the Night before his Death: the convict's address to his unhappy brethren; and other miscellaneous pieces: wit some account of the author.
Dodd, William, 1729-1777.Date: 1795- Books
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Thoughts in prison. In five parts. Viz. The imprisonment - the retrospect - public punishment - the trial - futurity. By the Rev. William Dodd, LL.D. To which are added, his last prayer, written in the night before his death: the convict's address to his unhappy brethren; and other miscellaneous pieces: with some account of the author.
Dodd, William, 1729-1777.Date: 1796- Books
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A vvatch for a wise mans observation.
Date: 1677- Books
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Thoughts in prison, in five parts, viz. The imprisonment - The retrospect - Public punishment - The trial - Futurity; By the Rev. William Dodd, LL. D. To which are added, his last prayer, Written in the Night before his Death; the convict's address to his unhappy brethren; and other miscellaneous pieces: with an account of the author, and a list of his works.
Dodd, William, 1729-1777.Date: 1793- Books
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The distracted lover, a poem, supposed to have been addressed to an unfortunate lady, a few hours before her melancholy death.
Date: 1779- Archives and manuscripts
Holden, Henry (1662-1710)
Holden, Henry, 1662-1710Date: late 17th century - early 20th centuryReference: MSS.2863 & 8956- Books
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The tears of piety. An elegy On the much lamented Death of the Rev. John Fletcher, Late Vicar of Madely in Shropshire; Who died August 14th, 1785. By Way of Condolence to his afflicted Widow, and bereaved Flock. By Philagathos. Multis ille bonis flebilis occidit. Hor.
Philagathos, active 1751.Date: M,DCC,LXXXV. [1785]- Books
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Bath, - A Simile. Si Magna licet componere parvis. Virg. Geo. IV. Bath, - A Conversation-Piece. -Num quid Pomponius istis Audiret leviora? Hor. Sat. IV. Bath, - A Medley. Farrago Libelli. Juv. Utrum horum mavis accipe. Preceded by a Prologue to the Critics; succeeded by a Rhapsody, on the Death of Mr. Garrick.
Date: MDCCLXXIX. [1779]- Books
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An admonition to the watermen; Particularly to those who use the Rivers Severn and Wye, not to curse their Eyes and limbs - Tune, Death and the Lady. Wrote Nov. 5, 1786, by N. Withy. To which will be added, The Author's Fare-Well to Oxford, and a Letter to his wife.
Withy, N. (Nathan).Date: 1786?]- Books
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Court in Westminster-Hall, and trial of Warren Hastings, Esq. This Day was published, The lady's magazine; For April, 1788. 1. Illustrated with a beautiful large Engraving, exhibiting a perfect View of the Court Sitting on the Trial of Warren Hastings, esq. in Westminster Hall. 2. An Historical Print, entitled, The Explanation. 3. A beautiful Pattern for working a Cloak or Gown. And 4. A Song of Mr. Handel's. Containing A Continuation of the Trial of Warren Hastings, esq. - Letters from a Brother to a Sister, -Letter from an English Gentleman in France. - The Scribbler, No. IV. - Capt. Cook's Voyage. - Letters on Education. - The Unreserved Lady, a Comedy. - The Explanation, a Tale. - The Children's Friend. - The Matron. - Domestic Lessions for Young Ladies. -A Short Account of the Jews. - Solutions of Aenimatical Questions. - Aenigmatical Questions. - Poetry. - Foreign News, Home News, Births, Marriages, and Deaths. London, Printed for G. G. J. and J. Robinson, No. 25, Paternoster-Row. - Of whom may be had complete Sets, in Eighteen Volumes, Price 7s. 6d. each, half bound, or any single Number.
Date: 1788]- Archives and manuscripts
Radford, Drs Maitland and Muriel
Radford, Maitland (b.1885 - d.1944)Date: 1894-1986Reference: PP/RAD- Books
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An elegy: occasioned by the sudden and justly lamented death of Thomas Powys, esq. who slept in Christ, at his seat at Hardwick, near Shrewsbury, on Wednesday the 14th of September, 1774. To which is annexed, a poem, addressed to his surviving but disconsolate lady, unde the appellation of Narcissa.
Date: [1774]- Archives and manuscripts
Poems
Jenner, Edward, 1749-1823Date: 1794Reference: MSS.3016-3017Part of: Jenner family and associated individuals- Books
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An elegie upon the Earle of Essex's funerall.
Wild, JohnDate: [1646]