A 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, Correct Descriptions of ... Blenheim, Ditchley, and Stow, ...Daniel Prince; John Rivington, and R. Baldwin, London, 1766 - 132 pages |
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... middle Ifle , on a kind of Throne elevated fome few Steps ; a little below fits the two Proctors ; on either Hand , defcending , the Heads of Houses and Doctors ; be- low thefe , the young Noblemen ; and in the Area , on Benches , the ...
... middle Ifle , on a kind of Throne elevated fome few Steps ; a little below fits the two Proctors ; on either Hand , defcending , the Heads of Houses and Doctors ; be- low thefe , the young Noblemen ; and in the Area , on Benches , the ...
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... Middle , a crofs Walk , and one all round . Near the Entrance , one on the Right , the other on the Left , are two elegant and useful Green - houses , built by the University for Exotics ; of which there is a confiderable Collection ...
... Middle , a crofs Walk , and one all round . Near the Entrance , one on the Right , the other on the Left , are two elegant and useful Green - houses , built by the University for Exotics ; of which there is a confiderable Collection ...
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... Middle , St .. Mary Magdalene , to whom the College is dedi- cated ; the next , in a kneeling Pofture King Hen- ry III . who founded the Hofpital which was con- verted into this College ; and that on the Left , St. John the Baptift , to ...
... Middle , St .. Mary Magdalene , to whom the College is dedi- cated ; the next , in a kneeling Pofture King Hen- ry III . who founded the Hofpital which was con- verted into this College ; and that on the Left , St. John the Baptift , to ...
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... middle Story ; the Rooms in the upper Story here are exactly of the fame Dimenfion with thofe below ; and command a better Profpect . Three other Sides were intended to be added ; but probably fince the Effect of that beautiful Opening ...
... middle Story ; the Rooms in the upper Story here are exactly of the fame Dimenfion with thofe below ; and command a better Profpect . Three other Sides were intended to be added ; but probably fince the Effect of that beautiful Opening ...
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... Middle whereof is a magnificent Gate , and over it the Statue of Queen Caroline , under a Cupola fupported by Pillars ; the reft of the Front being adorned with Niches ; but no Chambers on this Side ; except at each End . The firft , or ...
... Middle whereof is a magnificent Gate , and over it the Statue of Queen Caroline , under a Cupola fupported by Pillars ; the reft of the Front being adorned with Niches ; but no Chambers on this Side ; except at each End . The firft , or ...
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