The Beauties of Wiltshire: Displayed in Statistical, Historical, and Descriptive Sketches: Interspersed with Anecdotes of the Arts, Volumen 1J.D. Dewick, 1801 |
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... called in question ; but I have too good an opinion of my countrymen , to suppose them * I would engage to get these branches executed in three years , in a manner superior to any thing ever hitherto per- formed in a County History . b ...
... called in question ; but I have too good an opinion of my countrymen , to suppose them * I would engage to get these branches executed in three years , in a manner superior to any thing ever hitherto per- formed in a County History . b ...
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... called for the sake of perspicuity , the Lower Avon , has its source likewise in Gloucestershire , close upon the borders of this county . On its entrance into Wiltshire , it crosses the Fosse - way ( another Roman road , which leads ...
... called for the sake of perspicuity , the Lower Avon , has its source likewise in Gloucestershire , close upon the borders of this county . On its entrance into Wiltshire , it crosses the Fosse - way ( another Roman road , which leads ...
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... called , because it dives under ground ( like the Guardiana , in Spain , and the Mole , in Surry , which take their names from similar circumstances ) and rising a mile off , hastens to VERLUCIO , i . e . Warminster . Bishop Gibson ...
... called , because it dives under ground ( like the Guardiana , in Spain , and the Mole , in Surry , which take their names from similar circumstances ) and rising a mile off , hastens to VERLUCIO , i . e . Warminster . Bishop Gibson ...
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... called Sorbiodunum . That it was originally a British Post , or Strong- hold , we have no reason to doubt ; and that it was afterwards a principal station , or Castra Sta- tiva , of the Romans , the authority of the Itine- rary , and ...
... called Sorbiodunum . That it was originally a British Post , or Strong- hold , we have no reason to doubt ; and that it was afterwards a principal station , or Castra Sta- tiva , of the Romans , the authority of the Itine- rary , and ...
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... called a great council here in 960 , when several laws were enacted for the better government of Church and State . Sweno , or Sweyn , then King of Denmark , landing with great numbers of Danes , and meeting with but little opposition ...
... called a great council here in 960 , when several laws were enacted for the better government of Church and State . Sweno , or Sweyn , then King of Denmark , landing with great numbers of Danes , and meeting with but little opposition ...
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admirable Albert Durer ancient anecdotes antique appears artist asserts Avon BATTLE OF LANSDOWN Beauties of Wiltshire Beckford Bishop building bust Carlo Dolci castle celebrated chapel church Clarendon collection colouring constitutions of Clarendon copied curious daughter ditto Earl Edward effect elegant England engraved erected executed feet figures Fonthill genius Gilpin ground head Henry hill Honourable Hussey inches King Lady Landscape latter length LONGFORD CASTLE Lord Arundel Malmsbury marble master ment miles niches observed Old Sarum original ornamented painted painter palace Parian marble parliament particularly Pembroke pencil Peter Beckford picture piece portrait possession present principal relievo represented river Nadder road Roman Rome Salisbury cathedral Salisbury Plain Saresbyri Saxons scene sculpture SECT singular spire statue Stephen Duck stone taste tion tower town ture Virgin wall Wardour Wardour Castle whole Wilton Wiltshire wood Wyndham
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Página 230 - Permit me, sire, further to observe, that whoever has already dared, or shall hereafter endeavour, by false insinuations and suggestions, to alienate your Majesty's affections from your loyal subjects in general, and from the City of London in particular, and to withdraw your confidence...
Página 230 - We do, therefore, with the greatest humility and submission, most earnestly supplicate your Majesty, that you will not dismiss us from your presence, without expressing a more favourable opinion of your faithful citizens, and without some comfort, without some prospect at least of redress.
Página 212 - Its living hues where the warm pencil pours, And breathing forms from the rude marble start, How to life's humbler scene can I depart ? My breast all glowing from those gorgeous...
Página 230 - Majesty's person and family, or more ready to sacrifice their lives and fortunes in the maintenance of the true honour and dignity of your crown. We do therefore, with the greatest humility and submission, most earnestly supplicate your Majesty that you will not dismiss us from your presence without expressing a more...
Página 213 - In my low cell how cheat the sullen hours ? Vain the complaint ! For Fancy can impart (To Fate superior, and to Fortune's doom) Whate'er adorns the stately-storied hall : She, 'mid the dungeon's solitary gloom, Can dress the Graces in their Attic pall, Bid the green landscape's vernal beauty bloom, And in bright trophies clothe the twilight wall.
Página 300 - You, my dear brother! you live in a hovel ! You are a man ; you are an honour to the family. I am nothing. You shall take this house and the estate, and I will be your guest, if you please.
Página 229 - I should have been wanting to the public, as well as to myself, if I had not expressed my dissatisfaction at the late address. My sentiments on that subject continue the same; and I should ill deserve to be considered as the Father of my people, if I...
Página 308 - Why will the great, who can have no interest but in the glory of their country, why will they suffer any dirty, whispering medium to interfere between them and such characters as Mr. Hussey, who appears to have been no less amiable as a man, than he was admirable as an artist ? " The public are likely never to know the whole of what they have lost in Mr. Hussey.
Página 229 - No sooner had the King heard this than, facing Beckford in a way to show his natural obstinacy, he read the following answer :— " I should have been wanting to the public, as well as to myself, if I had not expressed my dissatisfaction at the late address. My sentiments on that subject continue the same; and I should ill deserve to be considered as the Father of my people, if I should suffer myself to be prevailed upon to make such an use of my prerogative as I cannot but think inconsistent with...
Página 94 - That the influence of the Crown had increased, was increasing, and ought to be diminished: