The Gentleman's Magazine, Volume 201F. Jefferies, 1856 - Early English newspapers |
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... object in viewing the cathedral from the north . Even in its present complete state of ruin it is easy to recog- nise traces of high architectural excellence . There is a small but very plain tower standing at the north - western corner ...
... object in viewing the cathedral from the north . Even in its present complete state of ruin it is easy to recog- nise traces of high architectural excellence . There is a small but very plain tower standing at the north - western corner ...
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... object in viewing the cathedral from the north . Even in its present complete state of ruin it is easy to recog- nise traces of high architectural excellence . There is a small but very plain tower standing at the north - western corner ...
... object in viewing the cathedral from the north . Even in its present complete state of ruin it is easy to recog- nise traces of high architectural excellence . There is a small but very plain tower standing at the north - western corner ...
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... object of the present work is to remedy to some extent these inconveni- ences , and , by supplying a succinct but popular account of all the principal build- ings of the world , to condense within the compass of two small volumes the ...
... object of the present work is to remedy to some extent these inconveni- ences , and , by supplying a succinct but popular account of all the principal build- ings of the world , to condense within the compass of two small volumes the ...
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... object , and not as a part of the design of the church . In consequence of this , the façades of their churches are frequently the least happy parts of the composition , notwith- standing the pains and amount of ornament lavished upon ...
... object , and not as a part of the design of the church . In consequence of this , the façades of their churches are frequently the least happy parts of the composition , notwith- standing the pains and amount of ornament lavished upon ...
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... object it is , if not the finest , certainly one of the very best which France possesses . " The style of Anjou is passed over much more rapidly and slightly than it deserves . It was in this district that the styles of the north and of ...
... object it is , if not the finest , certainly one of the very best which France possesses . " The style of Anjou is passed over much more rapidly and slightly than it deserves . It was in this district that the styles of the north and of ...
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