Bradshaw's illustrated hand-book to Switzerland and the Tyrol, Volume 231857 |
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Page 53 - Establishment possesses the advantage of a beautiful Garden, and is situated near the English and American Churches; the principal apartments facing the South, and the entire Hotel being- warmed by caloriferes, the whole arrangements and moderate prices give universal satisfaction.
Page 34 - To fetters, and the damp vault's dayless gloom Their country conquers with their martyrdom, And freedom's fame finds wings on every wind. Chillon ! thy prison is a holy place, And thy sad floor an altar— for 'twas trod Until his very steps have left a trace, Worn as if thy cold pavement were a sod, By Bonnivard ! — May none those marks efface ! For they appeal from tyranny to God.
Page 75 - IHP, and are among the finest running between England and the . Continent — having all been specially built for this service, and fitted with all the latest accommodations for passengers, including Ladies', Dining, and Smoking : Saloons, separate Sleeping-Cabins, Electric Light, &c.
Page 72 - Bad Legs, Bad Breasts, Old Wounds, Sores, and Ulcers. Possessed of these REMEDIES, every Mother has at once the means of curing most Complaints to which herself or family is liable.
Page 75 - Sheffield, .Lincoln ; and in London at The Continental Booking Office, Liverpool Street Station; West-End Booking Office, 44, Regent Street; City Offices, 48, Lime Street ; and Blossom's Inn, Laurence Lane, Cheapside.
Page 70 - Penzance stands unrivalled for the variety and quiet beauty of its scenery, whilst the mildness of its climate is admirably adapted to invalids. Apartments en suite. Ladies
Page 76 - F. & C. OSLER GLASS Dinner Services. GLASS Dessert Services. GLASS Table Decorations. GLASS Flower Vases. GLASS Table Lamps. GLASS Lustres and Wall Lights. GLASS and Brass Chandeliers. CHINA Dinner Services.
Page 25 - Spinola, was newly opened and entirely refurnished about two years ago. Its situation, opposite the celebrated Theatre
Page 7 - GRAND HOTEL DE ROME, under the Tilleuls, 39, corner of Charlotten Street. This great and beautiful Hotel, the largest and best situated of the capital, combines real English comfort with reasonable prices, and is kept in a very fashionable manner. Two hundred Rooms, Twenty-five Saloons, Three large Dining Rooms for more than 600 persons. Reading Rooms, supplied with all foreign Newspapers. Music Saloon, and conversation Room, Ac. Restaurant "ilia Francaise.
Page 35 - Salons de reunion ; an English chapel ; and one of the most beautiful Gardens in the country. The Hotel is very agreeably situated for the two seasons. During the winter the Hall and landings are warmed.