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Westminster Young Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Project : sometimes it's easier to ask / City of Westminster, Westminster Youth Service.
Date: [2004?]- Books
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A form of prayer and thanksgiving to almighty God; to be used at morning and evening Service, after the general thanksgiving. Throughout the cities of London and Westminster, and elsewhere within the Bills of Mortality, on Sunday the thirty-first day of January, 1773; and in all Churches and Chapels throughout England and Wales, on the Sunday after the Ministers thereof receive the same; on the safe delivery of the Queen, and happy birth of a prince. By His Majesty's Special Command.
Church of England.Date: MDCCLXXIII. [1773]- Books
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Mr. Nelson's Companion for the festivals and fasts of the Church of England abridged. Together With a short Explanation of the Morning and Evening Service in the Common-Prayer. In twelve catechetical exercises. Written for the use of St. Bride's Charity-School, and publish'd for the Instruction of the Charity-Children of London and Westminster. In Which the Nature and Meaning of the Feasts and Fasts are explained, in a Method so easy and familiar, as will enable those of the meanest Capacity, to know and understand their Duty, and prevail with them to practise it in their Lives and Conversations. By a late eminent divine.
Nelson, Robert, 1656-1715.Date: M.DCC.XXXIX. [1739]- Books
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The youth service in England and Wales : report of the Committee appointed by the Minister of Education in Nov., 1958.
Great Britain. Ministry of Education.Date: 1960- Books
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The life and adventures of Gilbert Langley, formerly of Serle-Street near Lincoln's-Inn, Goldsmith. Containing particularly, His Family, Education, and Accidents in his tender Years. His being sent into Flanders, to the Convent of English Benedictines at Doway, with a curious Detail of their Method in bringing up Youth. His return to England, and his first Slips in point of Honesty and Virtue. His Amours with all Sorts of loose Women, and great variety of Accidents which happened in Consequence of them. His meeting with a Cheat, who had Address enough to bite him twice. His Marriage, and fraudulent Arts to support a broken Fortune. His Contrivance to amass a vast Quantity of Jewels, Watches, rich Toys, &c. to the Amount of 20,000 l. His Flight to Holland, and strange Adventures there, 'till detected by his Creditors, and best Part of his Effects taken from him. His return to England, Voyage to the West-Indies, Rogueries there, and miserable Condition when he came back. Imprisoned in the Counter, reduced to Want, hangs Himself at a Bailiffs House; escape from thence, and a new Trip to Sea. His Travels thro' Spain, Adventures in the Canaries, arrival in Italy, and return to London. His last Exploit, which brought him within Sight of a Halter. Written by himself, in Maidstone-Goal, when under condemnation, for a robbery committed on the highway.
Langley, Gilbert.Date: [1740]- Books
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The wolf stript of his Shepherd's cloathing, in answer to a late celebrated book intitul'd Moderation a virtue, wherein the designs of the dissenters against the church: and their behaviour towards Her Majesty both in England and Scotland are laid open. With the case of occasional conformity considered. Humbly offer'd to the consideration of Her Majesty, and her three estates of Parliament. The fourth edition. By one call'd an high-church-man. With my service to Dr. D'avenant.
Leslie, Charles, 1650-1722.Date: 1704- Pictures
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The funeral service of Lord Lister in 1912. Gouache by Cyrus Cuneo.
Cuneo, Cyrus, 1879-1916.Date: 1912Reference: 44344i- Books
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The works of the author of Whipping-Tom, wherein are contain'd all his treatises both serious and merry. His rod for a proud lady; In Two parts: Which touches the fair Sex to the quick, for taking Snuff, drinking Tea, wearing red Cloaks, and Hoop-Petticoats, and using Toilets; with Recipe's for curing the Womens Evil, and inoculating Youth and Beauty upon old disfigur'd Beaux and Ladies. II. Democritus, the laughing philosopher's trip into England; or seven Days Amusements, intermixt with uncommon Reflections on the Follies and Vices of both Sexes of all Religions, in London and Westminster. III. An essay in praises of knavery. IV. A general key to the writings of the poets of the Last Age. Wherein their Beauties and Excellencies, are display'd, and their Follies and Blunders, expos'd in the Rehearsal. The whole adorn'd with variety of new cuts. With an alphabetical key and index of persons, places, and other remarkable things in town.
Date: [1723]- Books
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The universal spelling-book; or, a new and easy guide to the English language. Containing I. Tables of Words in one, two, three, and four Syllables; with natural and Easy Lessons in each, adapted to the Capacity of Children from three Years old and upwards; and yet so full of Sense, that such as can already read, may receive very material Instruction from them: Comprehending a variety of Passages both on moral and divine Subjects, as also Fables and pleasant Stories, in order to improve the Mind and the Understanding. II. A very easy and rational Guide to English Grammar, by Way of Question and Answer, for the Use of Schools as well as private Persons, by which any one may very soon become acquainted with the English Tongue, with very little Trouble and Application. III. A Collection of near 5000 of the most useful Words of two, three, and four Syllables, viz. Nouns Substantive, Adjectives & Verbs (placed alphabetically under their respective Heads) which are accented and explained for the better Instruction of Youth, and the Information of such Persons as would know the Meaning of what they read and write: being an useful Instructor for the School, Shop, or Compting-House. IV. Many useful Things necessary to help the young Beginner, and inform the more grown-up Youth, with a Variety of Alphabetical copies and Writing-Pieces, both in Prose and Verse, &c. V. Chronological Tables, of the Succession of the Kings of England, and many of the most memorable Occurrences in sacred and prophane History; with some short Remarks upon the seven Stages of Life; which are not only improving to the Mind and Morals, but may be of great Service to prevent Youth from falling a Sacrifice to the common Temptations of Life, and their own unbridled Passions. A new edition. By Daniel Fenning. Late Schoolmaster of Bures, in Suffolk, and Author of the Use of the Globes, Practical Arithmetic, Guide to Algebra, Royal English Dictionary, Young Man's Book of Knowledge, and a New Grammar of the English Language.
Fenning, Daniel.Date: MDCCXCI. [1791]- Books
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Sanitary inquiry : - England. : Local reports on the sanitary condition of the labouring population of England, in consequence of an inquiry directed to be made by the Poor Law Commissioners. Presented to both Houses of Parliament, by command of Her Majesty, July, 1842.
Great Britain. Poor Law Commissioners.Date: 1842- Books
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The universal spelling-book; or, a new and easy guide to the English language. Containing I. Tables of words in one, two, three, and four Syllables; with natural and easy Lessons in each, adapted to the Capacity of Children from three Years old and upwards, and yet so full of Sense, that such as can already read, may receive very material Instruction from them: Comprehending a Variety of Passages both on moral and divine Subjects, as also Fables and pleasant Stories, in order to improve the Mind and the Understanding. II. A very easy and rational Guide to English Grammar, by Way of Question and Answer, for the Use of Schools as well as private Persons, by which any one may very soon become acquainted with the English Tongue, with very little Trouble and Application. III. A Collection of near 5000 of the most useful Words of two, three, and four Syllables, viz. Nouns Substantive, Adjectives, and Verbs (placed alphabetically under their respective Heads) which are accented and explained for the better Instruction of Youth, and the information of such Persons as would know the Meaning of what they read and write; being an useful Instructor for the School, Shop, or Compting-House. IV. Many useful Things necessary to help the young Beginner, and inform the more grown up Youth, &c. V. Chronological tables of the succession of the Kings of England, and many of the most memorable Occurrencies in sacred and profane History; with some short Remarks upon the seven Stages of Life, which are not only improving to the Mind and Morals, but may be of great Service to prevent Youth from falling a Sacrifice to the common Temptations of Life, and their own unbridled Passion. The fortieth edition, with additions. By Daniel Fenning, Late Schoolmaster of Bures, in Suffolk, and Author of the Use of the Globes, Practical Arithmetic, Guide to Algebra, Royal English Dictionary, Young Man's Book of Knowledge, and a New Grammar of the English Language.
Fenning, Daniel.Date: [1800?]- Books
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A form of prayer and thanksgiving to almighty God; to be used at morning and evening service, after the general thanksgiving, throughout the cities of London and Westminster, and elsewhere within the Bills of mortality, on Sunday the first day of March, 1789; and in all churches and chapels throughout England and Wales, ...
Church of England.Date: 1789]- Books
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A farther account of the dispensaries at the College of Physicians, and in St. Martins Lane, Westminster : and others to be erected in and about London, for the service of the publick.
Royal College of Physicians of LondonDate: [1698?]- Books
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Report on the state of small-pox and vaccination in England and Wales and other countries, and on compulsory vaccination, with tables and appendices, presented to the President and Council of the Epidemiological Society by the Small-Pox and Vaccination Committee, 26th March 1853.
Epidemiological Society of London. Small-pox and Vaccination Committee.Date: 1853- Books
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The universal spelling-book; or, a new and easy guide to the English language. Containing, I. Tables of words in one, two, three, and four Syllables; with natural and easy Lessons in each, adapted to the Capacity of Children from three Years old and upwards, and yet so full of Sense, that such as can already read, may receive very material Instruction: Comprehending a Variety of Passages both on moral and divine Subjects, as also Fables and pleasant Stories, in order to improve the Mind and the Understanding. II. A very easy and rational Guide to English Grammar, by Way of Question and Answer, for the Use of Schools as well as private Persons, by which any one may very soon become acquainted with the English Tongue, with very little Trouble and Application. III. A Collection of near 5000 of the most useful Words of two, three, and four Syllables, viz. Noun Substantives, Adjectives, and Verbs (placed alphabetically under their respective Heads) which are accented and explained for the better Instruction of Youth, and Information of such Persons as would know the Meaning of what they read and write; being a useful Instructor for the School, Shop, or Compting-House. IV. Many useful Things necessary to help the young Beginner, and inform the more grown up Youth, with a Variety of Alphabetical Copies, and Writing-Pieces, both in Prose and Verse, &c. V. Chronological tables of the succession of the kings of England, and many of the most memorable Occurrences in sacred and prophane History; with some short Remakrs upon the seven Stages of Life, which are not only improving to the Mind and Morals; but may be of great Service to prevent Youth from falling a Sacrifice to the common Temptations of Life and their own unbridled Passions. The twenty-second edition, with additions. By Daniel Fenning, Late Schoolmaster of Bures, in Suffolk, and Author of the Use of the Globes, Practical Arithmetic, Guide to Algebra, Royal English Dictionary, Young Man's Book of Knowledge, and a New Grammar of the English Language.
Fenning, Daniel.Date: M,DCC,LXXVI. [1776]- Books
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The universal spelling-book: or, a new and easy guide to the English language. Containing, I. Tables of Words in one, two, three, and four Syllables; with natural and easy Lessons in each, adapted to the Capacity of Children from three Years old and upwards, and yet so, that such as can already read, may receive sensible Instruction thereby: Being diversify'd with a Variety of Lessons both moral and divine, as also Fables and pleasant Stories, in order to improve the Mind and the Understanding. II. A very easy and approved Guide to English Grammar, by Way of Question and Answer, for the Use of Schools as well as private Persons, and by which they may very soon become acquainted with the Knowledge of the English Tongue, with very little Trouble and Application. III. A Collection of near 5000 of the most useful Words of two, three, and four Syllables, viz. Noun Substantives, Adjectives and Verbs (placed alphabetically under their respective Heads) which are accented and explained for the better instructing of Youth, and Information of such Persons as would know the Meaning of what they read and write; being a useful Instructor for the School, Shop, or Compting-House. IV. Many useful Things necessary to help the young Beginner, and inform the more grown up Youth, with a Variety of Alphabetical Copies, and Writing-Pieces, both in Prose and Verse, &c. V. Chronological Tables of the Monarchs and Kings of England, and other the most remarkable Occurrences in sacred and prophane History; with some short Remarks upon the seven Stages of Life, which are not only improving to the Mind and Morals; but may be of great Service to prevent Youth from falling a Sacrifice to the common Temptations of Life and their own unguarded Passions. The thirteenth edition, with additions. By Daniel Fenning, Late School-Master of Bures, in Suffolk, and Author of the Use of the Globes. Practical Arithmetic, Guide to Algebra, Royal English Dictionary and Young Man's Book of Knowledge.
Fenning, Daniel.Date: MDCCLXX. [1770]- Books
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The universal spelling-book; or, a new and easy guide to the English language. Containing, I. Tables of Words in one, two, three, and four Syllables; with natural and easy Lessons in each, adapted to the Capacity of Children from three Years old and upwards, and yet so, that such as can already read, may receive sensible Instruction thereby: Being diversify'd with a Variety of Lessons both moral and divine, as also Fables and pleasant Stories, in order to improve the Mind and the Understanding. II. A very easy and approved Guide to English Grammar, by Way of Question and Answer, for the Use of Schools as well as private Persons, and by which they may very soon become acquainted with the Knowledge of the English Tongue, with very little Trouble and Application. III. A Collection of near 1000 of the most useful Words of two, three, and four Syllables, viz. Noun Substantives, Adjectives and Verbs (placed alphabetically under their respective Heads) which are accented and explained for the better instructing of Youth, and Information of such Persons as would know the Meaning of what they read and write; being a useful Instructor for the Shool, Shop, or Compting-House. IV. Many useful Things necessary to help the young Beginner, and inform the more grown up Youth, with a Variety of Alphabetical Copies, and Writing-Pieces, both in Prose and Verse, &c. V. Chronological Tables of the Monarchs and Kings of England, and other the most remarkable Occurrences in sacred and prophane History; with some short Remarks upon the seven Stages of Life, which are not only improving to the Mind and Morals; but may be of great Service to prevent Youth from falling a Sacritice to the common Temptations of Life and their own unguarded Passions. The sixteenth edition, with additions. By Daniel Fenning, Late School-Master of Bures, in Suffolk, and Author of the Use of the Globes, Practical Arithmetic, Guide to Algebra, Royal English Dictionary and Young Man's Book of Knowledge.
Fenning, Daniel.Date: MDCCLXXI. [1771]- Books
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The universal spelling book; or, a new and easy guide to the English language. Containing, I. Tables of words in one, two, three, and four Syllables; with natural and easy Lessons in each, adapted to the Capacity of Children from three Years old and upwards, and yet so, that such as can already read, may receive sensible Instruction thereby: being diversified with a Variety of Lessons both moral and divine, as also Fables and pleasant Stories, in order to improve the Mind and the Understanding. II. A very easy and approved Guide to English Grammar, by Way of Question and Answer, for the Use of Schools, as well as private Persons, and by which they may very soon become acquainted with the Knowledge of the English Tongue, with very little Trouble and Application. III. A Collection of near 5000 of the most useful Words of two, three, and four Syllables, viz. Noun Substantives, Adjectives, and Verbs, (placed alphabetically under their respective Heads), which are accented and explained, for the better instructing of Youth, and Information of such Persons as would know the Meaning of what they read and write; being a useful Instructor for the School, Shop, or Compting-House IV. Many useful Things necessary to help the young Beginner, and inform the more grown-up Youth, with a Variety of Alphabetical Copies, and Writing-Pieces, both in Prose and Verse, &c. V. Chronological tables of the monarchs and kings of England, and other the most remarkable Occurrences in sacred and profane History; with some short Remarks upon the seven Stages of Life, which are not only improving to the Mind and Morals, but may be of great Service to prevent Youth from falling a Sacrifice to the common Temptations of life, and their own unguarded Passions. The twenty-first edition, with additions. By Daniel Fenning, Late Schoolmaster of Bures, in Suffolk, and Author of the Use of the Globes, Practical Arithmetic, Guide to Algebra, Royal English Dictionary, and Young Man's Book of Knowledge.
Fenning, Daniel.Date: M,DCC,LXXVI. [1776]- Books
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Rules for our more devout behaviour in the time of divine service in the Church of England. Together with an account of the several places and hours of daily prayers, both morning and evening, in and about the city of London and Westminster.
Date: 1704- Pictures
A tally stick used to record a financial transaction between the British Exchequer and Barbados. Lithograph, 1835.
Date: April 1835Reference: 3042887i- Books
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A form of prayer and thanksgiving to Almighty God; To be used at morning and evening service, after the general thanksgiving, throughout the cities of London and Westminster, and elsewhere within the Bills of Mortality, on Sunday the fifteenth of August, 1762; and in all churches and chapels throughout England and Wales, on the Sunday after the ministers thereof receive the same; on the safe delivery of the Queen, and happy birth of the young Prince. By His Majesty's special command.
Church of England.Date: 1762]- Books
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A form of prayer and thanksgiving to almighty God; to be used at morning and evening service, after the general thanksgiving, throughout the cities of London and Westminster, and elsewhere within the Bills of mortality, on Sunday the first day of March 1789; and in all churches and chapels throughout England and Wales, as soon as the Ministers thereof receive the same.
Church of England.Date: 1789- Journals
Water statistics.
Date: 1964-- Books
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The man of manners: or, plebian polish'd. Being plain and familiar rules for a modest and genteel behaviour, on most of the ordinary occasions of life. Whereby the many Vanities, Weaknesses and Impertinences incident to Human Nature, (which expose Persons to Contempt and Ridicule) may be easily avoided. Written chiefly for the Use and Benefit of Persons of Mean Births and Education, who have unaccountably plung'd themselves into Wealth and Power. The Manner of walking the Streets and other Publick Places. The usual Salutations and Greetings, down from the Complaisant Grin and Sneer of Quality, to the honest Porterly How-D'ye; or the more homely Civility, How fares your best Body? The Manner of a City Family's sitting at Dinner. Wholesale Traders, great Money-Jobbers and other rich Plodders, their Sentiments of Breeding and Good Manners. Common Conversation a meer Comedy. Rules recommended to Preachers for a modest and courtly Behaviour towards the Beau Monde. Scandalous Indecencies at Churches in Time of Divine Service; a Misfortune to the Church of England, that Farinelli and Senesino were not bred Protestants. Rudeness of the Cockaded Gentry to modest Tradesmen. Blazing Beaus of the Towns, indebted for every Article of their wearing Apparel, from the Crowns of their Head, to the Soles of their Feet, except the Bath Metal Buttons at their Shirt-Sleeves. The Irishman's Caution and Modesty, in refusing to look at the Corpse of his dead Countryman, on Account of his having a Stinking Breath when living. Street Hunchers, Jostlers, and Coach-Splashers, taken Notice of. A notable Verbal Encounter between two Ladies, that deal in Fresh Cod and Live Lobsters. With variety of other Matters, Moral, Serious and Comical.
Jones, Erasmus, -1740.Date: [1737?]- Books
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A form of prayer and thanksgiving to almighty God, to be used at morning and evening service, after the general thanksgiving, throughout the cities of London and Westminster, and elsewhere within the bills of mortality, on Sunday the ninth of December, 1759; and in all Churches and Chapels throughout England, Wales, and the Town of Berwick upon Tweed, on the Sunday after the Ministers thereof receive the same: for the victory gained by His Majesty's fleet under the command of Sir Edward Hawke, on the 20th November last. By His Majesty's Special Command.
Church of England.Date: 1759