The Beauties of England and Wales, Or, Delineations, Topographical, Historical, and Descriptive, of Each County, 12. kötet,2. kiadás |
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8. oldal
... used by the Saxons to ex- press a place erected on the site or remains of a Roman fortifica- tion . That the Romans formerly resided here in considerable strength strength would seem to be evident , from the great 8 OXFORDSHIRE .
... used by the Saxons to ex- press a place erected on the site or remains of a Roman fortifica- tion . That the Romans formerly resided here in considerable strength strength would seem to be evident , from the great 8 OXFORDSHIRE .
13. oldal
... considerable difference of opinion , it is merely noticed here as the work of one or other of the early nations . When it comes under local examination the chief arguments advanced by each party will be adduced ; and , after a statement ...
... considerable difference of opinion , it is merely noticed here as the work of one or other of the early nations . When it comes under local examination the chief arguments advanced by each party will be adduced ; and , after a statement ...
15. oldal
... considerable quantity of flints , mostly brown , rough , crusty , and honey- combed , many to perforation , and many also with a sparry in- crustation . " The remainder of the county , combining 166,400 acres , can only be allotted to ...
... considerable quantity of flints , mostly brown , rough , crusty , and honey- combed , many to perforation , and many also with a sparry in- crustation . " The remainder of the county , combining 166,400 acres , can only be allotted to ...
18. oldal
... considerable extent ; and , where no prejudice exists , with much success . In the vicinity of Burford almost every farmer uses oxen , and finds that they are capable of as much labour as horses , and cost much less in keep- ing . Of ...
... considerable extent ; and , where no prejudice exists , with much success . In the vicinity of Burford almost every farmer uses oxen , and finds that they are capable of as much labour as horses , and cost much less in keep- ing . Of ...
29. oldal
... considerable extent . The inclosures in the first forty years of his present majesty's reign amounted in number to forty - one , and in quantity of land to 68,480 acres ↑ . Since which • An instance is mentioned in Young's Agricultural ...
... considerable extent . The inclosures in the first forty years of his present majesty's reign amounted in number to forty - one , and in quantity of land to 68,480 acres ↑ . Since which • An instance is mentioned in Young's Agricultural ...
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abbey acres afterwards Alchester ancient antiquity appears Archbishop arches Banbury bestowed Bishop of Lincoln building built Camden carucates castle century chancel chapel character Charles chiefly church College contains court Crown curious Deddington Duke Earl early east edifice Edward III Elizabeth eminent erected Ewelm feet fellows formed formerly foundation founder Gothic hall handsome Henry VIII honour hundred inscription John King Lady land likewise Lord manor mansion Market Overton Martinsley miles monument neighbourhood Norman Survey notice Oakham ornamented Oseney Abbey Oxford Oxfordshire painted parish park Parliament period portraits possessed pounds present principal quadrangle Queen reign of Edward reign of Henry remains residence Richard river river Thame Roman Rutland Saxon scholars seat shillings side Sir Thomas society stone supposed Thame tion tower town University University of Oxford village villeins wall Watlington whole William wood Woodstock
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448. oldal - ... college situated in a purer air ; so that his house was a university in a less volume ; whither they came not so much for repose as study ; and to examine and refine those grosser propositions, which laziness and consent made current in vulgar conversation.
269. oldal - And wisdom's self Oft seeks to sweet retired solitude, Where, with her best nurse, contemplation, She plumes her feathers, and lets grow her wings, That in the various bustle of resort Were all too ruffled, and sometimes impaired. He that has light within his own clear breast May sit i...
272. oldal - My love, my life, said I, explain This change of humour : pr'ythee, tell : That falling tear — What does it mean ? She sigh'd ; she smil'd : and to the flowers Pointing, the lovely moralist said : See, friend, in some few fleeting hours, See yonder, what a change is made. Ah me! the blooming pride of May, And that of beauty are but one: At morn both flourish bright and gay, Both fade at evening, pale, and gone; At dawn poor Stella...
126. oldal - English, surrendered to the use of himself for life, and after to the use of his eldest son and his...
46. oldal - The king started a little, and said : ' By my faith, my lord, I thank you for your good cheer, but I may not endure to have my laws broken in my sight. My attorney must speak with you.
434. oldal - Immediately there was heard so loud a crack, as if heaven had split asunder; every one was now solicitous for the safety of his neighbour, and called to one another throughout the field : No answer being...
348. oldal - And one of the prisoners who had been taken in the action said, 'that he was confident Mr. Hambden was hurt, for he saw him ride off the field before the action was done, which he never used to do, and with his head hanging down, and resting his hands upon the neck of his horse;' by which he concluded he was hurt.
180. oldal - The Master, Fellows, and Scholars of the College of Pembroke, in the University of Oxford, of the foundation of king James, at the cost and charges of Thomas Tesdale and Richard Wightwick...
434. oldal - ... safety, called to one another: those that were nearest our lovers, hearing no answer, stepped to the place where they lay: they first saw a little smoke, and after, this faithful pair - John with one arm about his Sarah's neck, and the other held over her face, as if to screen her from the lightning. They were struck dead, and already grown stiff and cold in this tender posture. There was no mark or discolouring on their bodies, only that Sarah's eyebrow was a little singed, and a small spot...
89. oldal - Westminster, forming a new catechism, and scheme of religion,) ever ventured to make any answer to it; nor is it indeed to be answered, but must remain to the world's end, as a monument of the learning, courage, and loyalty, of that excellent place, against the highest malice and tyranny that was ever exercised in or over any nation...