Bradshaw's illustrated hand-book for travellers in Belgium, on the Rhine, and through portions of Rhenish Prussia, Volume 161853 |
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... grounds . The flax is steeped in the waters of the Lys , esteemed peculiarly favourable for bleaching purposes . In a plain near Courtray was fought , in 1302 , the sanguinary battle of the Golden Spurs , between the French troops ...
... grounds . The flax is steeped in the waters of the Lys , esteemed peculiarly favourable for bleaching purposes . In a plain near Courtray was fought , in 1302 , the sanguinary battle of the Golden Spurs , between the French troops ...
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... ground for a convent , by Paelinck , a modern artist ; the third , the Bap- tism of our Saviour , by Crauwer ; the fourth , a dead Christ , by Abraham Janssens ; the sixth , Christ disputing with the Doctors , by Pourbus , all the ...
... ground for a convent , by Paelinck , a modern artist ; the third , the Bap- tism of our Saviour , by Crauwer ; the fourth , a dead Christ , by Abraham Janssens ; the sixth , Christ disputing with the Doctors , by Pourbus , all the ...
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... ground floor is used as the Exchange , and the upper chamber as Courts of Justice . Palace de l'Université . - Founded by William I. , King of Holland , in 1826. It is a beautiful and modern edifice , having a splendid Corinthian ...
... ground floor is used as the Exchange , and the upper chamber as Courts of Justice . Palace de l'Université . - Founded by William I. , King of Holland , in 1826. It is a beautiful and modern edifice , having a splendid Corinthian ...
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... grounds . Bruges also contains a museum , with a tolerable collection of pictures ; a public library , and a botanic ... ground to the left , at the other side of the Scheldt , is the new citadel . The church of St. Pierre , with its ...
... grounds . Bruges also contains a museum , with a tolerable collection of pictures ; a public library , and a botanic ... ground to the left , at the other side of the Scheldt , is the new citadel . The church of St. Pierre , with its ...
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... ground , first , or second floor , over- looking the Palace Royale and Park . Hotel de Flandre , in the Place Royale , has been considerably enlarged . Hotel de Belle Vue , a large establishment , kept by Mr. Dremel , of Dresden . Hotel ...
... ground , first , or second floor , over- looking the Palace Royale and Park . Hotel de Flandre , in the Place Royale , has been considerably enlarged . Hotel de Belle Vue , a large establishment , kept by Mr. Dremel , of Dresden . Hotel ...
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Page 35 - There have been tears and breaking hearts for thee, And mine were nothing, had I such to give ; But when I stood beneath the fresh green tree, Which living waves where thou didst cease to live, And saw around me the wide field revive With fruits and fertile promise, and the Spring Come forth her work of gladness to contrive, With all her reckless birds upon the wing, I turn'd from all she brought to those she could not bring.
Page 182 - Hotel is the nearest to the Railway Station, the Cathedral, and the Public Garden Saloons. Apartments and Rooms for Families. Table d'llute. Private Carriages for Hire by the hour. English Newspapers. Omnibuses to convey Passengers to and from each Train. English spoken. The greatest attention is paid to English Visitors.
Page 33 - And Ardennes waves above them her green leaves, Dewy with nature's tear-drops as they pass, Grieving, if aught inanimate e'er grieves, Over the unreturning brave, - alas!
Page 188 - It has been patronised by his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales and several other royal personages. The Proprietor, who has been for years in first-class hotels In London, offers visitors the advantages of good and comfortable accommodation.
Page 2 - Rubens stands in the esteem of the world is alone a sufficient reason for some examination of his pretensions. His fame is extended over a great part of the Continent, without a rival: and it may be justly said that he has enriched his...
Page 35 - Was it a soothing or a mournful thought, Amid this scene of slaughter as we stood, Where armies had with recent fury fought, To mark how gentle Nature still pursued Her quiet course, as if she took no care For what her noblest work had suffer'd there.