The Town: Its Memorable Characters and EventsOxford University Press, 1907 - 527 pages |
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Page 189
... Pennant says , that when his body was taken home bleeding ( to his house in Gerrard Street ) , Lady Mohun was very angry at its being flung upon the best bed'.1 " In front of the spot now occupied by St. Mary - le- Strand , commonly ...
... Pennant says , that when his body was taken home bleeding ( to his house in Gerrard Street ) , Lady Mohun was very angry at its being flung upon the best bed'.1 " In front of the spot now occupied by St. Mary - le- Strand , commonly ...
Page 207
... Pennant , speaking of the word " place ' , as applied to great mansions , and interpreted by him to mean palace , that the word is only applicable to the habitation of princes , or princely persons , and that it is with all the impro ...
... Pennant , speaking of the word " place ' , as applied to great mansions , and interpreted by him to mean palace , that the word is only applicable to the habitation of princes , or princely persons , and that it is with all the impro ...
Page 208
... Pennant , ' stood the New Exchange , which was built under the auspices of our monarch in 1608 , out of the rubbish of the old stables of Durham House . The King , Queen , and Royal Family , honoured the opening with their presence ...
... Pennant , ' stood the New Exchange , which was built under the auspices of our monarch in 1608 , out of the rubbish of the old stables of Durham House . The King , Queen , and Royal Family , honoured the opening with their presence ...
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