The churches of London, by G. Godwin assisted by J. Britton, Volume 2C. Tilt, 1839 - Church buildings |
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... altar - piece may be called magnificent of its class : it consists of four Corinthian columns , carved in oak with entablature and pediment of the same material , surmounted by urns , and profusely decorated with cherubim , palm ...
... altar - piece may be called magnificent of its class : it consists of four Corinthian columns , carved in oak with entablature and pediment of the same material , surmounted by urns , and profusely decorated with cherubim , palm ...
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... altar - piece , over which is a third , ) are covered by transparent blinds painted to represent the delivery of Peter from prison , and the Transfigura- tion ; and we will take the occasion to remark , that the very available means of ...
... altar - piece , over which is a third , ) are covered by transparent blinds painted to represent the delivery of Peter from prison , and the Transfigura- tion ; and we will take the occasion to remark , that the very available means of ...
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... altar - piece , is filled with a painted blind , and the wall around it is coarsely painted , to repre- sent drapery , with Moses and Aaron on either side . A carved oak pulpit is attached to the south wall of the church , and a small ...
... altar - piece , is filled with a painted blind , and the wall around it is coarsely painted , to repre- sent drapery , with Moses and Aaron on either side . A carved oak pulpit is attached to the south wall of the church , and a small ...
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... altar piece , and pewing , are of oak , and display carvings worthy of notice . 1 There are several modern monumental tablets on the walls the one last erected is , " Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth Ann , wife of Mr. Nicholas Maugham ...
... altar piece , and pewing , are of oak , and display carvings worthy of notice . 1 There are several modern monumental tablets on the walls the one last erected is , " Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth Ann , wife of Mr. Nicholas Maugham ...
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... altar - piece , is a large square - headed window , the upper portion of which is formed by stone mullions into a Catherine wheel , shewn in the accompany- ing engraving , and is filled with stained glass of brilliant colours , but ...
... altar - piece , is a large square - headed window , the upper portion of which is formed by stone mullions into a Catherine wheel , shewn in the accompany- ing engraving , and is filled with stained glass of brilliant colours , but ...
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advowson afterwards Allhallows altar-piece Andrew's angle annexed engraving appears Archbishop of Canterbury arches architect architecture Bishop of London building built buried carved ceiling century chancel Cheapside church of St commenced communion table containing Corinthian columns cornice crown curate Dean and Chapter destroyed died east end edifice England entablature erected exterior feet fire Fleet Street formerly gallery height Henry VIII inscribed inscription interior John King Lane Londinium Londinium Redivivum Lord Mayor Mary memory mentioned by Newcourt monument nave north side north wall old church ornamented painted panels parish parish of St parishioners patronage Paul's pediment pilasters present rector pulpit Queen rebuilt rector repaired right of presentation Saffron Hill sculptured shew Sir Christopher Wren south aile south side south wall spire stained glass steeple stone Stow Strype supported surmounted tablet Thomas tion tower united parishes vestry-room west end William
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Page 4 - ... 1512. The arches or bowes thereupon, with the lanthorns, five in number, to wit, one at each corner, and one on the top in the middle upon the arches, were also afterward finished of stone, brought from Caen in Normandy, delivered at the Customers key for 45.
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