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... centuries old and has no great resemblance to the older meanings of the word , may not have been derived , at least in ... century . Sydenham Hill . F. CHANCE . GEORGE DOWNING , COMEDIAN . - He was the author of " Temple of Taste , or a ...
... centuries old and has no great resemblance to the older meanings of the word , may not have been derived , at least in ... century . Sydenham Hill . F. CHANCE . GEORGE DOWNING , COMEDIAN . - He was the author of " Temple of Taste , or a ...
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... century , either in London or at St. Vine's , Scot- land . In what part of Scotland is St. Vine's ; and where is this institution ? BEAULIEU . YULE DOOS.- " In the north of England the common people still make a sort of little images at ...
... century , either in London or at St. Vine's , Scot- land . In what part of Scotland is St. Vine's ; and where is this institution ? BEAULIEU . YULE DOOS.- " In the north of England the common people still make a sort of little images at ...
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... CENTURY.- Where can I find particulars of the action between H.M.S. Rainbow and John Ward the pirate in ORCHID . the ... centuries , once in the possession of Stephen Apthorp , assistant master . Down to some time between the years 1837 ...
... CENTURY.- Where can I find particulars of the action between H.M.S. Rainbow and John Ward the pirate in ORCHID . the ... centuries , once in the possession of Stephen Apthorp , assistant master . Down to some time between the years 1837 ...
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... century . What was their origin ; and are they four parish seats paying fourpence each . How did found elsewhere ? In the same parish there were these come to the churchwardens ; and are they also to be found in ancient churchwardens ...
... century . What was their origin ; and are they four parish seats paying fourpence each . How did found elsewhere ? In the same parish there were these come to the churchwardens ; and are they also to be found in ancient churchwardens ...
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... century . A slight sketch of Havana is also readable . - Mr . W. J. Hardy sends to Belgravia a paper on Lord Melbourne , ' and Mr. Maclean one on ' Christina of Sweden .'- Canon Overton contributes to Longman's an account of ...
... century . A slight sketch of Havana is also readable . - Mr . W. J. Hardy sends to Belgravia a paper on Lord Melbourne , ' and Mr. Maclean one on ' Christina of Sweden .'- Canon Overton contributes to Longman's an account of ...
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