A visit to LondonDarton and Clark, 1830 - 192 Seiten |
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Seite 77 - For the employment of the boys (who are appropriately classed), buildings are erected, in which, under the direction of master workmen, various trades are carried on for the society's benefit ; while the girls are instructed to work at their needle, and in those household offices which' may render them serviceable to the community, and enable them to obtain an honest livelihood. The whole number of children of both sexes, that have been received by the society, amounts to upwards of one thousand...
Seite 193 - On the ground one and two pair stories, the communication between the wings and the centre is cut off by means of iron doors, which run on wheels in a chase in the centre of the walls, and are moved backward and forward by a windlass. These doors are closed every evening, and in case of alarm would effectually prevent the communication of fire beyond their boundaries.
Seite 158 - There is, sir, but one stage more, which though turbulent and troublesome, is yet a very short one. Consider, it will soon carry you a great way; it will carry you from earth to heaven; and there you shall find, to your great joy, the prize to which you hasten, a crown of glory.
Seite 191 - ... feet diameter, supported by two colossal figures, in a recumbent position, emblematical of Industry and Plenty. The ground floor of the centre part of this front presents a bold projection, which gives a suitable character to the entrance to the King's Warehouse, and forms an appropriate support to the Imperial Arms, upheld by the attributes of Ocean and Commerce.
Seite 186 - ... an enriched entablature and pediment. The frieze is sculptured with ornaments, imitative of the antique ; and the pediment contains several figures, emblematical of the commerce of the company, protected by George III , who is represented as extending a shield over them. On the apex of the pediment is a statue of Britannia ; at the east corner, a figure of Asia seated on a dromedary ; and at the west, another representing Europe.
Seite 189 - He was, in fact, empowered to fill any office of the customs vacated for any reason, but was required to submit the name of the appointee to the commissioners of the customs and the lords of the treasury. Since the matters brought to the attention of the court of viceadmiralty affected trade and revenue, the names of those appointed to the admiralty courts were referred to...
Seite 202 - In the left corner is the mourning dress of an Otaheitean lady, in which taste and barbarity are singularly blended ; and opposite, are the rich cloaks and helmets of feathers from the Sandwich Islands. Among these is one which, in elegance of form, vies even with the Grecian helmets.
Seite 98 - Henry, eldest son of James I. Others are extremely curious for their antiquity. Among...
Seite 202 - Sir Thomas More, King Charles I. and Oliver Cromwell, with his watch by the side of it. Two curious portraits of King William III. and Queen Mary, carved on two walnut shells.
Seite 117 - Proceedings of the Sessions of the Peace for the City of London, and the County of Middlesex, at the Old Bajley, from the first regular Publication in 4to.