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Frederic Shoberl. found to be so full of springs , that it became necessary to drive piles for the foundation . The first stone was laid in 1739 ; and the edi- fice was finished , from the designs of Mr. George Dance , in 1753. Sir Crisp ...
Frederic Shoberl. found to be so full of springs , that it became necessary to drive piles for the foundation . The first stone was laid in 1739 ; and the edi- fice was finished , from the designs of Mr. George Dance , in 1753. Sir Crisp ...
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... timber contiguous to St. Botolph's Wharf . In 1091 , this structure was swept away by an inundation : that which succeeded it suffered greatly by fire , and became so ruin- ous , that in 1163 it became necessary to re- 89.
... timber contiguous to St. Botolph's Wharf . In 1091 , this structure was swept away by an inundation : that which succeeded it suffered greatly by fire , and became so ruin- ous , that in 1163 it became necessary to re- 89.
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Frederic Shoberl. ous , that in 1163 it became necessary to re- place it with a new one , still of timber . The instability of a wooden bridge over so wide a stream , and the necessity for frequent and ex- tensive repairs , led to the ...
Frederic Shoberl. ous , that in 1163 it became necessary to re- place it with a new one , still of timber . The instability of a wooden bridge over so wide a stream , and the necessity for frequent and ex- tensive repairs , led to the ...
Page 91
... became the scene of a dreadful catastrophe . In the night of the 10th of July 1212 , a great fire broke out in Southwark near the south end of the bridge ; and the flames , being driven by a strong south wind , set on fire the north end ...
... became the scene of a dreadful catastrophe . In the night of the 10th of July 1212 , a great fire broke out in Southwark near the south end of the bridge ; and the flames , being driven by a strong south wind , set on fire the north end ...
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... became the royal residence . No sooner had he obtained posses- sion of this mansion , than , for its accommoda- tion , and that of St. James's hospital , also just converted into a palace , he enclosed the park ; built a magnificent ...
... became the royal residence . No sooner had he obtained posses- sion of this mansion , than , for its accommoda- tion , and that of St. James's hospital , also just converted into a palace , he enclosed the park ; built a magnificent ...
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acres adorned afterwards Aldermen ancient apartments Archbishop arches architect Bank Banqueting House beautiful BETHLEM HOSPITAL Bishop bridge British building built called Cathedral centre chapel Charles Charles II Church Yard London collection College coloured columns consists contains Corporation of London court crown decorated designs Doric order Duke Earl edifice Edition Edward Edward the Confessor elegant eminent engravings entrance erected executed expense fire four front gallery garden George George III Guildhall half-bound hall handsome Henry VIII honour hospital House of Lords hundred James James's king king's Lambeth late Lollards Lord Mayor magnificent mansion ment metropolis minster monument north side numerous occupied offices original palace park parliament Paul's persons piers portico Portland stone Price principal Queen Elizabeth racter rebuilt reign residence river roof royal Sands sc Sir Thomas Gresham sovereigns spacious stone STORIES Street supported Thames theatre thousand tion Tower walls wards Westminster Whitehall William wings
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