Bradshaw's illustrated hand-book for travellers in Belgium, on the Rhine, and through portions of Rhenish Prussia, Volume 161853 |
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... picture of Rubens confers eminence , we cannot hesitate to place him in the first rank of illustrious painters . " In the present ege , Belgium possesses a School of Living Artists , whose pro- ductions , especially those historical ...
... picture of Rubens confers eminence , we cannot hesitate to place him in the first rank of illustrious painters . " In the present ege , Belgium possesses a School of Living Artists , whose pro- ductions , especially those historical ...
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... picture , is worth a short inspection . The Hôtel de Guise will also interest the English traveller , as having been the place where Henry VIII . lodged , and as the original building where was established the guild hall of the mayor ...
... picture , is worth a short inspection . The Hôtel de Guise will also interest the English traveller , as having been the place where Henry VIII . lodged , and as the original building where was established the guild hall of the mayor ...
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... picture , is worth a short inspection . The Hôtel de Guise will also interest the English traveller , as having been the place where Henry VIII . lodged , and as the original building where was established the guild hall of the mayor ...
... picture , is worth a short inspection . The Hôtel de Guise will also interest the English traveller , as having been the place where Henry VIII . lodged , and as the original building where was established the guild hall of the mayor ...
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... picture by Vleirick , a painter of the 16th century , representing the " Descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles , " and on the two wings , " The Sleep of Adam in Paradise , " and " The Baptism of Christ , " " There is another picture ...
... picture by Vleirick , a painter of the 16th century , representing the " Descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles , " and on the two wings , " The Sleep of Adam in Paradise , " and " The Baptism of Christ , " " There is another picture ...
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... picture , attributed to Jordaens , representing the Birth of Christ . Rail to Thielt , and coach to Audenarde or Oudenarde . Thielt is the chief place of a canton in the district of Bruges . It is the birth - place of Oliver le Daim ...
... picture , attributed to Jordaens , representing the Birth of Christ . Rail to Thielt , and coach to Audenarde or Oudenarde . Thielt is the chief place of a canton in the district of Bruges . It is the birth - place of Oliver le Daim ...
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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.