The Beauties of England and Wales, Or, Delineations, Topographical, Historical, and Descriptive, of Each County: Middlesex |
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... handsome bridges , in the vicinity of this town , combine to enrich and dignify the scenery . A little west of this place , the Ribble forms a spacious estuary , which is enlarged by the mouth of the river Douglas . This has its source ...
... handsome bridges , in the vicinity of this town , combine to enrich and dignify the scenery . A little west of this place , the Ribble forms a spacious estuary , which is enlarged by the mouth of the river Douglas . This has its source ...
Page 63
... handsome tower at the west end . The ailes are divided from the nave by eight pointed arches on each side , the mouldings of which spring from clustered columns , and at the east end is a wood - screen of elegant carving . This is ...
... handsome tower at the west end . The ailes are divided from the nave by eight pointed arches on each side , the mouldings of which spring from clustered columns , and at the east end is a wood - screen of elegant carving . This is ...
Page 64
... II . p . 25 . + For the annexed View of the Town , from a painting by Ibbetson , I am in- debted and obliged to John Dent , Esq . M. P. for Lancaster . several handsome mansions , the residence of men of independent 64 LANCASHIRE .
... II . p . 25 . + For the annexed View of the Town , from a painting by Ibbetson , I am in- debted and obliged to John Dent , Esq . M. P. for Lancaster . several handsome mansions , the residence of men of independent 64 LANCASHIRE .
Page 65
... handsome mansions , the residence of men of independent fortune . An extensive quay , large warehouses , and many neat houses , have recently been erected ; and some of the streets are well paved . Indeed the town of Lancaster is at ...
... handsome mansions , the residence of men of independent fortune . An extensive quay , large warehouses , and many neat houses , have recently been erected ; and some of the streets are well paved . Indeed the town of Lancaster is at ...
Page 68
... handsome cornice , and every part of it is designed with strict regard to strength , durability , and elegance . The total height from the surface of the river to that of the canal is fifty - one feet : and barges of sixty is 68 ...
... handsome cornice , and every part of it is designed with strict regard to strength , durability , and elegance . The total height from the surface of the river to that of the canal is fifty - one feet : and barges of sixty is 68 ...
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