Bradshaw's illustrated hand-book for travellers in Belgium, on the Rhine, and through portions of Rhenish Prussia, Volume 171853 |
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... Close to it , the English , under the Duke of York , suffered a severe defeat from the French , commanded by Pichegru , on May 18th , 1794. They lost in that sanguinary affray , 1,000 killed , 2,000 prisoners , and 60 cannon . Tourcoing ...
... Close to it , the English , under the Duke of York , suffered a severe defeat from the French , commanded by Pichegru , on May 18th , 1794. They lost in that sanguinary affray , 1,000 killed , 2,000 prisoners , and 60 cannon . Tourcoing ...
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... close to the Marché , is called Du dulle Griete , alias Mad Mar- gery , is the most enormous ever cast , measuring 10 feet in length and 10 feet in circumference . It is made of hammered iron , and was used in 1382 at the siege of ...
... close to the Marché , is called Du dulle Griete , alias Mad Mar- gery , is the most enormous ever cast , measuring 10 feet in length and 10 feet in circumference . It is made of hammered iron , and was used in 1382 at the siege of ...
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... close to the harbour , and open daily at 5 a.m in summer , so that tourists wishing to proceed o their route need not be delayed . A Commissionai will be always found at hand to attend to one ! passport and secure places , for whose ...
... close to the harbour , and open daily at 5 a.m in summer , so that tourists wishing to proceed o their route need not be delayed . A Commissionai will be always found at hand to attend to one ! passport and secure places , for whose ...
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... close to the church of Nôtre Dame . The period of its foundation is unknown . It is only known that in 1188 the governor prescribed many rules to the religious brothers and sisters of the house . It originally only received Magdalenes ...
... close to the church of Nôtre Dame . The period of its foundation is unknown . It is only known that in 1188 the governor prescribed many rules to the religious brothers and sisters of the house . It originally only received Magdalenes ...
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... close to the Hôtel de Ville , and was formerly the residence of the Counts of Flanders , and was anciently called Palais du Franc de Bruges - the Palace of the Liberty of Bruges- a large district independent of the city . The interior ...
... close to the Hôtel de Ville , and was formerly the residence of the Counts of Flanders , and was anciently called Palais du Franc de Bruges - the Palace of the Liberty of Bruges- a large district independent of the city . The interior ...
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Page 34 - Ere evening to be trodden like the grass Which now beneath them, but above shall grow In its next verdure, when this fiery mass Of living valour, rolling on the foe And burning with high hope shall moulder cold and low.
Page 89 - Drachenfels Frowns o'er the wide and winding Rhine, Whose breast of waters broadly swells Between the banks which bear the vine, And hills all rich with...
Page 176 - Dependance consist of One Hundred and Sixty Sleeping Apartments, elegant Sitting-rooms, and a Garden for the use of visitors. Extensive and airy Dining-room, and a comfortable Public Sitting-room, with Piano and Library. It is conducted under the Immediate superintendence of the Proprietor...
Page 37 - 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.