Black's Picturesque Guide to YorkshireAdam and Charles Black, 1858 - 276 páginas |
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... interesting physical features . Not to refer to its geology , which presents a vast field for the sci- entific inquirer , its scenery , whether sea coast or inland , is of the most diversified description . From the lofty summits of ...
... interesting physical features . Not to refer to its geology , which presents a vast field for the sci- entific inquirer , its scenery , whether sea coast or inland , is of the most diversified description . From the lofty summits of ...
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... interesting . Norman remains are more numerous , and are to be found in much purity and perfection in various castles and ecclesiastical edifices . There are many old for- tresses in this county , which are interesting alike for the ...
... interesting . Norman remains are more numerous , and are to be found in much purity and perfection in various castles and ecclesiastical edifices . There are many old for- tresses in this county , which are interesting alike for the ...
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... interesting relics . It is recorded by Roman historians that the emperor Severus died here . This was in 210. In 304 , Constantius Chlorus took up his residence at York . Some historians are of opinion that his son Constantine the Great ...
... interesting relics . It is recorded by Roman historians that the emperor Severus died here . This was in 210. In 304 , Constantius Chlorus took up his residence at York . Some historians are of opinion that his son Constantine the Great ...
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... interesting sculpture in the capitals of the columns , and in the ceiling . The west window , which is 54 feet high and 30 broad , is reckoned one of the finest , in the decorated style , existing in this country . The figures in the ...
... interesting sculpture in the capitals of the columns , and in the ceiling . The west window , which is 54 feet high and 30 broad , is reckoned one of the finest , in the decorated style , existing in this country . The figures in the ...
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... interesting as indicating to some extent the notions prevalent at the time ( 1400 ) as to the interpreta- tion of that book . There are several fine monuments in the Lady Chapel to Archbishops of York and other persons . The monument of ...
... interesting as indicating to some extent the notions prevalent at the time ( 1400 ) as to the interpreta- tion of that book . There are several fine monuments in the Lady Chapel to Archbishops of York and other persons . The monument of ...
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abbey adorned aisles ancient antiquity Archbishop Archbishop of York arches architecture Author Barnard Castle beautiful Ben Rhydding Bolton Castle born Bridge Bridlington building built Carbonate castle cave centre chancel chapel choir church cliff Conisborough Castle contains Crown died Earl early English east window edifice Edition Edward elegant England entrance erected feet high feet long Fountains Abbey Hall handsome Harrogate Henry Henry VI Hotel Hull Inhabited houses inscription interesting interior JAMES King Knaresborough Leeds LL.D Lord mansion ment miles distant monks monuments nave neighbourhood Norman notice numerous parish Parliament picturesque Population in 1851 possesses present principal priory Professor remains Richard Richard II Richmond Ripon rock Roman ruins Saxon Scarborough scene scenery sculpture Sheffield situated stone storey structure style Thomas tion tomb tourist tower town trace transept University of Edinburgh village visitors walls Whitby William wood York Yorkshire
Pasajes populares
Página 132 - In that pleasant district of merry England which is watered by the river Don, there extended in ancient times a large forest, covering the greater part of the beautiful hills and valleys which lie between Sheffield and the pleasant town of Doncaster.
Página xxv - Edited by JAMES C. WILSON, MD, Professor of the Practice of Medicine and of Clinical Medicine in the Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia.
Página 207 - My gentle lad, what is't you read- Romance or fairy fable? Or is it some historic page, Of kings and crowns unstable?" The young boy gave an upward glance, — 'It is "The Death of Abel.
Página 207 - One that had never done me wrong, A feeble man and old: I led him to a lonely field; The moon shone clear and cold: Now here...
Página 251 - Ah ! sweetly they slumber, nor hope, love, nor fear, — Peace, peace is the watchword, the only one here ! Unto Death, to whom monarchs must bow ? Ah, no ! for his empire is known, And here there are trophies enow ! Beneath — the cold dead, and around — the dark stone, Are the signs of a scepter that none may disown.
Página 36 - So went to bed : where eagerly his sickness Pursued him still ; and, three nights after this, About the hour of eight, (which he himself Foretold should be his last,) full of repentance, Continual meditations, tears, and sorrows, He gave his honours to the world again, His blessed part to heaven, and slept in peace.
Página 132 - The sun was setting upon one of the rich grassy glades of that forest, which we have mentioned in the beginning of the chapter.
Página 207 - Then down I cast me on my face, And first began to weep, For I knew my secret then was one That earth refused to keep : Or land or sea, though he should be Ten thousand fathoms deep.
Página 191 - He sprang in glee, — for what cared he That the river was strong, and the rocks were steep ?-— But the greyhound in the leash hung back, And checked him in his leap. The Boy is in the arms of Wharf, And strangled by a merciless force ; For never more was young Romilly seen Till he rose a lifeless corse.
Página 250 - METHINKS it is good to be here : If thou wilt, let us build — but for whom ? Nor Elias nor Moses appear ; But the shadows of eve that encompass with gloom The abode of the dead and the place of the tomb.