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... statue crowns the apex , having that of St. Peter on his right , and St. James on his left . Two stately towers flank the portico . The north and south en- trances are also adorned by porticoes , each con- sisting of a demi - cupola ...
... statue crowns the apex , having that of St. Peter on his right , and St. James on his left . Two stately towers flank the portico . The north and south en- trances are also adorned by porticoes , each con- sisting of a demi - cupola ...
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... statue of Queen Anne , during whose reign the edifice was completed . It was executed by Bird ; but the emblematic figures which adorned it were many years ago much mutilated by a negro maniac . TH.Shepherd del . DOMING DIRIGNO ...
... statue of Queen Anne , during whose reign the edifice was completed . It was executed by Bird ; but the emblematic figures which adorned it were many years ago much mutilated by a negro maniac . TH.Shepherd del . DOMING DIRIGNO ...
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... statue in white marble of George III , executed by Chantrey , at a cost to the City of more than 30007. Above it is an immense picture by Copley , to commemo- rate the gallant defence of Gibraltar by Gene- ral Elliott , afterwards Lord ...
... statue in white marble of George III , executed by Chantrey , at a cost to the City of more than 30007. Above it is an immense picture by Copley , to commemo- rate the gallant defence of Gibraltar by Gene- ral Elliott , afterwards Lord ...
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... centre of the south front , and consisted of a projecting por- tico , adorned with emblematical figures and statues of the two Charleses . From the roof E of the portico rose the tower , one hundred and ROYAL EXCHANGE . 49.
... centre of the south front , and consisted of a projecting por- tico , adorned with emblematical figures and statues of the two Charleses . From the roof E of the portico rose the tower , one hundred and ROYAL EXCHANGE . 49.
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... statue of whom was placed in a niche in the lower part . The lateral façade walls were decorated with alto- relievos , by Bubb . The second story contain- ed an excellent clock and four dials . The inner area of the quadrangle , paved ...
... statue of whom was placed in a niche in the lower part . The lateral façade walls were decorated with alto- relievos , by Bubb . The second story contain- ed an excellent clock and four dials . The inner area of the quadrangle , paved ...
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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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