London and Its Environs Described: Containing an Account of Whatever is Most Remarkable for Grandeur, Elegance, Curiosity Or Use, in the City and in the Country Twenty Miles Round It. Comprehending Also Whatever is Most Material in the History and Anitquities of this Great Metropolis, Volume 2R. & J. Dodsley, 1761 - London (England) |
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... those four months . III . That fuch ftudious and curious perfons , who are defirous to see the Mu- feum , be admitted by printed tickets , to be delivered by the porter upon their application in writing ; which writing fhall contain ...
... those four months . III . That fuch ftudious and curious perfons , who are defirous to see the Mu- feum , be admitted by printed tickets , to be delivered by the porter upon their application in writing ; which writing fhall contain ...
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... those days in which the Museum is to be open at that time : and that if application be made for a greater number of tickets , the perfons laft apply- ing be defired to name fome other day and hour , which will be most convenient to them ...
... those days in which the Museum is to be open at that time : and that if application be made for a greater number of tickets , the perfons laft apply- ing be defired to name fome other day and hour , which will be most convenient to them ...
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... those in the catalogues , be affixed both to the books , and other parts of the col- lection , as far as can conveniently be done . XV . That the coins and medals , ex- cept fuch as the ftanding Committee fhall order , from time to time ...
... those in the catalogues , be affixed both to the books , and other parts of the col- lection , as far as can conveniently be done . XV . That the coins and medals , ex- cept fuch as the ftanding Committee fhall order , from time to time ...
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... those above mentioned . XVII . That if any perfons are defi- rous of vifiting the Muieum more than once , they may apply for tickets in the - manner above mentioned , at any other times , and as often as they please pro- vided that no ...
... those above mentioned . XVII . That if any perfons are defi- rous of vifiting the Muieum more than once , they may apply for tickets in the - manner above mentioned , at any other times , and as often as they please pro- vided that no ...
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... those fine stairs called York ftairs . The street is thus called from John Villars Duke of Buckingham . See YORK BUILDINGS , and YORK STAIRS . BUCKLE Street , Red Lion street , White- chapel . BUCKLERSBURY , Cheapfide . Mr. Mait- land ...
... those fine stairs called York ftairs . The street is thus called from John Villars Duke of Buckingham . See YORK BUILDINGS , and YORK STAIRS . BUCKLE Street , Red Lion street , White- chapel . BUCKLERSBURY , Cheapfide . Mr. Mait- land ...
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