A New Pocket Companion for Oxford: Or, Guide Through the University. Containing an Accurate Description of the Public Edifices, the Buildings in Each of the Colleges; the Gardens, ... To which are Added, Descriptions of the Buildings, ... at Blenheim, Ditchley, Heythrop, Nuneham and Stow, ... A New Edition, Corrected, Much Enlarged, and Adorned with a Plan of the University and City, and Six Other Plates |
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... in Experimental Philofophy , where the Profeffor reads his Courses of Lectures
; underneath is the grand Apparatus for the present extensive Lectures in
Chemistry now established in the University . City . CLARENDON PRINTING -
HOUSE .
... in Experimental Philofophy , where the Profeffor reads his Courses of Lectures
; underneath is the grand Apparatus for the present extensive Lectures in
Chemistry now established in the University . City . CLARENDON PRINTING -
HOUSE .
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The remaining parts of this grand design consist of groups of Shepherds and
other persons who are approaching the Stable to pay their devotions to the new -
born Saviour . Among these , the compartment next to the great picture on the
south ...
The remaining parts of this grand design consist of groups of Shepherds and
other persons who are approaching the Stable to pay their devotions to the new -
born Saviour . Among these , the compartment next to the great picture on the
south ...
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The Hall is elegant , being wellproportioned , and handsomely wainscotted , with
a beautiful arched roof , a screen of Portland Stone , and a grand variegated
marble chimney - piece , containing a picture of St. John the Baptist , by Titian .
The Hall is elegant , being wellproportioned , and handsomely wainscotted , with
a beautiful arched roof , a screen of Portland Stone , and a grand variegated
marble chimney - piece , containing a picture of St. John the Baptist , by Titian .
Page 80
In the year 1638 , the north side of the grand Quadrangle was begun . On the
Restoration , this part of the building was resumed , by the direction and
encouragement of Dr. Fell , then L : an of the College ; and finished anno 1665 ,
when the ...
In the year 1638 , the north side of the grand Quadrangle was begun . On the
Restoration , this part of the building was resumed , by the direction and
encouragement of Dr. Fell , then L : an of the College ; and finished anno 1665 ,
when the ...
Page 100
From hence we pals into the grand area . Through the superb portico elevated on
masly columns we enter THE H A L L. This magnificent room is of the height of
the house , and of a proportionable breadth . It is supported by Corinthian pillars .
From hence we pals into the grand area . Through the superb portico elevated on
masly columns we enter THE H A L L. This magnificent room is of the height of
the house , and of a proportionable breadth . It is supported by Corinthian pillars .
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