Bradshaw's illustrated hand-book for travellers in Belgium, on the Rhine, and through portions of Rhenish Prussia, Volume 181853 |
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... ancient Belgae , a tribe conquered by Cæsar , B.C. 51 , some of whom emigrated to Britain . As part of the Netherlands , it came , in A.D. 877 , under the Dukes of Burgundy , the last of whom was Charles the Bold , who reigned 1467-77 ...
... ancient Belgae , a tribe conquered by Cæsar , B.C. 51 , some of whom emigrated to Britain . As part of the Netherlands , it came , in A.D. 877 , under the Dukes of Burgundy , the last of whom was Charles the Bold , who reigned 1467-77 ...
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... ancient simplicity in the centre of the town ; the front of the building is adorned by five elegant turrets . There was formerly a high tower in the centre of the structure , in which the celebrated clock pre- viously mentioned was ...
... ancient simplicity in the centre of the town ; the front of the building is adorned by five elegant turrets . There was formerly a high tower in the centre of the structure , in which the celebrated clock pre- viously mentioned was ...
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... ancient in Ghent . It was burned in 1120 , but re - built on the same plan . This edifice suffered much in the religious wars . The church of St. Pierre is a building of the seventeenth century . It is approached through a beautiful ...
... ancient in Ghent . It was burned in 1120 , but re - built on the same plan . This edifice suffered much in the religious wars . The church of St. Pierre is a building of the seventeenth century . It is approached through a beautiful ...
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... ancient gates erected in the 14th century . The greater portion of these gates have been re - constructed , after a style of beautiful architecture . The Casino . Situated near the canal , cut in 1750 , to unite the Lys and Bruges canal ...
... ancient gates erected in the 14th century . The greater portion of these gates have been re - constructed , after a style of beautiful architecture . The Casino . Situated near the canal , cut in 1750 , to unite the Lys and Bruges canal ...
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... ancient town , said to be earlier than the time of Charlemagne . It is situated at the mouth of the river Dendre , at its confluence with the Scheldt . The inhabitants have a taste for the fine arts , and the traveller may readily ...
... ancient town , said to be earlier than the time of Charlemagne . It is situated at the mouth of the river Dendre , at its confluence with the Scheldt . The inhabitants have a taste for the fine arts , and the traveller may readily ...
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Page 52 - A most refreshing preparation for the Complexion, dispelling the cloud of languor and relaxation, allaying all heat and irritability, and immediately affording the pleasing sensation attending restored elasticity and healthful state of the Skin. Freckles, Tan, Spots, Pimples, Flushes, and Discoloration, fly before its application, and give place to a healthy clearness, with the glow of beauty and of bloom.
Page 52 - ROWLANDS' ODONTO, OR PEARL DENTIFRICE, A White Powder, compounded of the choicest and most fragrant exotics. It bestows on the Teeth a Pearl-like Whiteness, frees them from Tartar, and imparts. to the Gums a healthy firmness, and to the breath a pleasing fragrance. Price 2s. 9d. per Box. Sold by all Chemists and Perfumers anywhere on the Continent.
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Page 12 - Salons de reunion ; an English chapel ; and one of the most beautiful Gardens in the country. The Hotel is very agreeably situated for the two seasons. During the winter the Hall and landings are warmed.
Page 81 - And there they stand, as stands a lofty mind, Worn, but unstooping to the baser crowd, All tenantless, save to the crannying Wind, Or holding dark communion with the Cloud. There was a day when they were young and proud ; Banners on high, and battles passed below ; But they who fought are in a bloody shroud, And those which waved are shredless dust ere now, And the bleak battlements shall bear no future blow.
Page 50 - CHLORODYNE is the best remedy known for Coughs, Consumption, Bronchitis, Asthma. CHLORODYNE effectually checks and arrests those too often fatal diseases known as Diphtheria, Fever, Croup, Ague.
Page 2 - VICTORIA" HOTEL. THIS First-rate Establishment, situated near the great public Promenade, and five minutes from the Central Station for Prague, Vienna, Berlin, Munich, Frankfort, combines comfort with elegance, and has the advantage of possessing a spacious and beautiful Garden. TWO SUPERIOR TABLES D'HOTE DAILY.
Page 52 - KALYDOR A most refreshing preparation for the complexion, dispelling the cloud of languor and relaxation, allaying all heat and irritability, and immediately affording the pleasing sensation attending restored elasticity and healthful state of the Skin. Freckles, Tan Spots, Pimples...
Page 12 - IMPERIAL, AND PLACE DE LA BOURSE, LYONS. TWO HUNDRED BED-ROOMS, AND TWENTY SALOONS, in every Variety ; Large and small Apartments for families, elegantly furnished ; Saloons for Official receptions; Conversational and Reading Rooms; Coffee and Smoking Divan; Baths; Private Carriages; Omnibuses; Restaurant; Service in the Apartments, a la Carte, or at fixed prices. ALL LANGUAGES SPOKEN. The GRAND HOTEL DE LYON is too important and too well...
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