The National Review, Volume 118W.H. Allen, 1942 - English literature |
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... LONDON LORE " " WHAT is the origin and significance of London Stone ? Stow tells us that he had seen it mentioned at the end of a gospel book given by King Athelstan to Christ Church , Canterbury . Such an entry is not necessarily ...
... LONDON LORE " " WHAT is the origin and significance of London Stone ? Stow tells us that he had seen it mentioned at the end of a gospel book given by King Athelstan to Christ Church , Canterbury . Such an entry is not necessarily ...
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... London . The process had already begun , but in the orgy of rebuilding promised to us when peace returns the last of those roomy , gracious , gentlemanly because unobtrusive houses is likely to disappear . Tudor and Stuart London ...
... London . The process had already begun , but in the orgy of rebuilding promised to us when peace returns the last of those roomy , gracious , gentlemanly because unobtrusive houses is likely to disappear . Tudor and Stuart London ...
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... London . A stone bridge was built at Westminster , despite the furious opposition of the City Council and the Company of Watermen , the former saw their tolls over London Bridge threatened , the latter dreaded that their livelihood ...
... London . A stone bridge was built at Westminster , despite the furious opposition of the City Council and the Company of Watermen , the former saw their tolls over London Bridge threatened , the latter dreaded that their livelihood ...
Contents
EPISODES OF THE MONTH | 11 |
KIPLING THe Wisdom | 20 |
WAR IN THE PACIFIC | 23 |
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