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Σελίδα 18
Here , in the middle of the last century , was established an Oratorical Society
called the Robin Hood Club , “ chiefly composed ” ( says The Connoisseur ,
March 28 , 1754 ) “ of lawyers ' clerks , petty tradesmen , and the lowest
mechanics ...
Here , in the middle of the last century , was established an Oratorical Society
called the Robin Hood Club , “ chiefly composed ” ( says The Connoisseur ,
March 28 , 1754 ) “ of lawyers ' clerks , petty tradesmen , and the lowest
mechanics ...
Σελίδα 19
Boswell has printed the rules , drawn up by Johnson , for the regulation of this
club , 1 The Young Pretender when in London , for the first and last time , was
lodged in the house of Lady Primrose in this street . That this unfortunate man
was in ...
Boswell has printed the rules , drawn up by Johnson , for the regulation of this
club , 1 The Young Pretender when in London , for the first and last time , was
lodged in the house of Lady Primrose in this street . That this unfortunate man
was in ...
Σελίδα 21
The house is now occupied by the New Club . [ See Covent Garden . ] Evans's
Row , leading from Hay Hill and Dover Street to Bond Street , called , since 1775 ,
GRAFTON STREET . Evelina Hospital , SOUTHWARK BRIDGE ROAD , for Sick ...
The house is now occupied by the New Club . [ See Covent Garden . ] Evans's
Row , leading from Hay Hill and Dover Street to Bond Street , called , since 1775 ,
GRAFTON STREET . Evelina Hospital , SOUTHWARK BRIDGE ROAD , for Sick ...
Σελίδα 36
... a sort of parish club scene , in which certain unpopular officials were somewhat
coarsely caricatured . A view of the humours of Harlow Bush Fair and some
figures were in another room , These paintings were traditionally accounted for
by a ...
... a sort of parish club scene , in which certain unpopular officials were somewhat
coarsely caricatured . A view of the humours of Harlow Bush Fair and some
figures were in another room , These paintings were traditionally accounted for
by a ...
Σελίδα 74
Fountain Court , in the STRAND , was so called from the Fountain Tavern , ” at
the corner , which gave its name to the Fountain Club , a political association
opposed to Sir Robert Walpole . 2 November 28 , 1710. — Two hundred
members ...
Fountain Court , in the STRAND , was so called from the Fountain Tavern , ” at
the corner , which gave its name to the Fountain Club , a political association
opposed to Sir Robert Walpole . 2 November 28 , 1710. — Two hundred
members ...
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Σελίδα 527 - What things have we seen Done at the Mermaid! Heard words that have been So nimble and so full of subtle flame As if that every one from whence they came Had meant to put his whole wit in a jest, And had resolved to live a fool the rest Of his dull life.
Σελίδα 116 - The King's players had a new play, called All is True, representing some principal pieces of the reign of Henry the Eighth, which was set forth with many extraordinary circumstances of pomp and majesty, even to the matting of the stage; the Knights of the Order with their Georges and Garters, the guards with their embroidered coats, and the like— sufficient in truth within a while to make greatness very familiar if not ridiculous.
Σελίδα 89 - Stone walls do not a prison make, Nor iron bars a cage ; Minds innocent and quiet take That for a hermitage : If I have freedom in my love, And in my soul am free, — Angels alone that soar above Enjoy such liberty.
Σελίδα 508 - JOHN NEWTON, CLERK, Once an infidel and libertine, A servant of slaves in Africa, Was. by the rich mercy of our Lord and Saviour, JESUS CHRIST, Preserved, restored, pardoned, And appointed to preach the faith He had long laboured to destroy, Near sixteen years at Olney, in Bucks, And . . years in this church.
Σελίδα 442 - This night I'll change All that is metal, in my house, to gold : And early in the morning will I send To all the plumbers and the pewterers, And buy their tin and lead up ; and to Lothbury For all the copper.
Σελίδα 550 - Sunday shines no Sabbath-day to me: Then from the Mint walks forth the man of rhyme, Happy! to catch me, just at dinner-time.
Σελίδα 197 - Cross, hard by the way, Where we (thou know'st) do sell our hay, There is a house with stairs; And there did I see coming down Such folk as are not in our town, Forty at least, in pairs.
Σελίδα 226 - They will remember the singular character which belonged to that circle, in which every talent and accomplish'ment, every art and science, had its place. They will remember how the last debate was discussed in one corner, and the last comedy of Scribe in another ; while Wilkie gazed with modest admiration on Reynolds...
Σελίδα 330 - Midst greens and sweets, a regal fabric, stands, And sees each spring, luxuriant in her bowers, A snow of blossoms, and a wild of flowers, The dames of Britain oft in crowds repair To gravel walks, and unpolluted air.
Σελίδα 77 - He is a middle-sized, spare man, about forty years old. of a brown complexion, and darkbrown colored hair, but wears a wig; a hooked nose, a sharp chin, grey eyes, and a large mole near his mouth...
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| Τίτλος | London, Past and Present: Its History, Associations, and Traditions, Τόμος 2 Τόμος 2 του London past and present: its history, associations and traditions, based upon The handbook of London by P. Cunningham, Henry Benjamin Wheatley London, Past and Present: Its History, Associations, and Traditions, Henry Benjamin Wheatley |
| Συγγραφέας | Henry Benjamin Wheatley |
| Συνεισφέροντες | John Murray (Firm), Scribner & Welford |
| Εκδότης | J. Murray, 1891 |
| Πρωτότυπο από | η Δημόσια Βιβλιοθήκη της Νέας Υόρκης |
| Ψηφιοποιήθηκε στις | 17 Μαρ. 2007 |
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