An historical and topographical account of the town of Woburn, its abbey and vicinity; containing also a concise genealogy of the house of Russell [by S. Dodd].Published and sold by S. Dodd, 1818 - 140 من الصفحات |
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... north aisle this was formerly united to the church by an apart → ment supported by an arch , the residence of the parish clerk . This structure is very low , being scarcely 30 feet in height ; the angles are strengthened by large ...
... north aisle this was formerly united to the church by an apart → ment supported by an arch , the residence of the parish clerk . This structure is very low , being scarcely 30 feet in height ; the angles are strengthened by large ...
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... aisle is much larger than the north ; and , though modernized , is supposed by some to have been part of the more ancient chapel . From the second pillar , on the north side , tradition re- ports a subterraneous passage to have extended ...
... aisle is much larger than the north ; and , though modernized , is supposed by some to have been part of the more ancient chapel . From the second pillar , on the north side , tradition re- ports a subterraneous passage to have extended ...
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... north aisle , a chancel , and a clumsy ill - constructed tower , containing four bells and a clock . There are several ancient monuments . A large classical academy has been established in the village for upwards of a century . HUSBORN ...
... north aisle , a chancel , and a clumsy ill - constructed tower , containing four bells and a clock . There are several ancient monuments . A large classical academy has been established in the village for upwards of a century . HUSBORN ...
الصفحة 108
... aisles , and chancel ; at the west end rises a lofty embattled tower , containing six very large and musical bells , and ... north aisle , and chan- cel ; some of the pillars are octagonal , and others shafted . The steeple is of timber ...
... aisles , and chancel ; at the west end rises a lofty embattled tower , containing six very large and musical bells , and ... north aisle , and chan- cel ; some of the pillars are octagonal , and others shafted . The steeple is of timber ...
الصفحة 110
... north aisle , it is evident that the church formerly exceeded its present limits . CRANFIELD Is a large and populous village , situated on a hill , about two miles distant from Marston . The manor be- longed to the monks at Ramsey , in ...
... north aisle , it is evident that the church formerly exceeded its present limits . CRANFIELD Is a large and populous village , situated on a hill , about two miles distant from Marston . The manor be- longed to the monks at Ramsey , in ...
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2ft by 2ft 9 by 2ft abbot afterwards Ampthill ancient Aspley Battle of Albuera beautiful Birchmore Brickhill called centre chancel chapel charter clock consists containing five bells Countess Crawley daughter dedicated to St died Ditto Doric order Duchess Duchess of Bedford Duke of Bedford Dunstable Earl of Bedford east end Edward erected Eversholt feet Gothic Grace the Duke granted handsome height Henry hill Hockliffe honour Hugh de Bolebock inscription Lady land Landscape late Duke Leighton liberty Lidlington lofty London Lord Russell Lord William Russell marble Marquis of Tavistock married Mary miles from Woburn Miss monastery monks nave neat neighbourhood noble nobleman north aisle north side Orlebar park Patriot Portrait possess present Duke Reddall Ridgemount ROOM side aisles Sir Hugh Inglis situated south aisles SOUTH SIDE Teniers Thomas Toddington tower upwards Vandyke village Wavendon west end Woburn Abbey
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الصفحة 63 - Or view the Lord of the unerring bow, The god of life, and poesy, and light — The sun in human limbs array'd, and brow All radiant from his triumph in the fight ; The shaft hath just been shot — the arrow bright With an immortal's vengeance ; in his eye And nostril beautiful disdain, and might, And majesty, flash their full lightnings by, Developing in that one glance the deity.
الصفحة 70 - The rill runs o'er, and round, fern, flowers and ivy creep Fantastically tangled ; the green hills Are clothed with early blossoms; through the grass The quick-eyed lizard rustles, and the bills Of summer birds sing welcome as ye pass...
الصفحة 67 - Of blackening pines, aye waving to and fro, Sent forth a sleepy horror through the blood ; And where this valley winded out, below, The murmuring main was heard, and scarcely heard, to flow.
الصفحة 63 - The mind with in its most unearthly mood, When each conception was a heavenly guest A ray of immortality — and stood, Starlike, around, until they gathered to a god!
الصفحة 67 - Though restless still themselves, a lulling murmur made. Joined to the prattle of the purling rills Were heard the lowing herds along the vale, And flocks loud bleating from the distant hills, And vacant shepherds piping in the dale ; And, now and then, sweet Philomel would wail, Or stockdoves plain amid the forest deep, That drowsy rustled to the sighing gale ; And still a coil the grasshopper did keep ; Yet all these sounds yblent inclined all to sleep.
الصفحة 117 - Whose purely-tempered Clay was made So fine, that it the guest betray'd. Else the soule grew so fast within, It broke the outward shell of sinne, And so was hatch'da Cherubin.
الصفحة 65 - midst the friends he loved the man behold, In truth unshaken, and in virtue bold ; Whose patriot zeal and uncorrupted mind Dared to assert the freedom of mankind And, whilst extending desolation far, Ambition spread the baneful flames of war, Fearless of blame, and eloquent to save, 'Twas he, — 'twas Fox, the warning counsel gave ; 'Midst jarring conflicts stemm'd the tide of blood, And to the menaced world a landmark stood.
الصفحة vii - I came to the place of my birth, and cried, " The friends of my Youth, where are they ?" — And an echo answered, " Where are they ?
الصفحة 65 - Whose wisdom made the broils of nations cease, And taught the world humanity and peace. But though he fail'd, succeeding ages here, The vain yet pious effort shall revere ; Boast in their annals his illustrious name, Uphold his greatness, and confirm his fame.
الصفحة 61 - ... were found, to have occupied the same spot of that once extensive and magnificent emporium of art. It was then removed to the villa Lanti, near Rome, where for many years it attracted the notice, and excited the admiration, of both the traveller and the artist. This, and one at Warwick Castle, which is somewhat more decorated, are the only complete vases of the same dimensions and antiquity extant; and are, unquestionably, the most magnificent and noblesculptured specimens of antique decoration...