The Olio, Or, Museum of Entertainment, Volume 3Joseph Shackell, 1829 |
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... saint . He founded this chapel in the year 1141 ; it was rebuilt by Edward III , in 1347 , who placed in it a dean , twelve se- cular canons , thirteen vicars , four clerks , five choristers , a verger , and a keeper of the Chapel ; and ...
... saint . He founded this chapel in the year 1141 ; it was rebuilt by Edward III , in 1347 , who placed in it a dean , twelve se- cular canons , thirteen vicars , four clerks , five choristers , a verger , and a keeper of the Chapel ; and ...
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... saint , according to Butler , was a confectioner of Alexandria , who in the flower of his age spent sixty years in penance and mortification in the desarts . He died A. D. 304 . 1801. - Died on this day , in consequence of a wound ...
... saint , according to Butler , was a confectioner of Alexandria , who in the flower of his age spent sixty years in penance and mortification in the desarts . He died A. D. 304 . 1801. - Died on this day , in consequence of a wound ...
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... saint , who was a widow , and a native of Scot- land , was the mother of Felan , At Lochoumont , in the little Island of Inchelbroch , a church is dedicated to her . 1558. On this day Calais fell into the hands of the French , after ...
... saint , who was a widow , and a native of Scot- land , was the mother of Felan , At Lochoumont , in the little Island of Inchelbroch , a church is dedicated to her . 1558. On this day Calais fell into the hands of the French , after ...
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... saints in the calendar to relieve him ; of fering them , as a remuneration , wax tapers as long as his rapier ; but all in vain ! his prayers and entreaties , oaths and curses were alike unheeded ! The night air blew chilly , and Sir ...
... saints in the calendar to relieve him ; of fering them , as a remuneration , wax tapers as long as his rapier ; but all in vain ! his prayers and entreaties , oaths and curses were alike unheeded ! The night air blew chilly , and Sir ...
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... saint , until he's ta'en To realms above ; There , his righteous mead to gain , And Maker's love . Or , like the notes that softly swell From woman's lips ; which seem to quell Man's care to rest , whilst breathes the spell That fans ...
... saint , until he's ta'en To realms above ; There , his righteous mead to gain , And Maker's love . Or , like the notes that softly swell From woman's lips ; which seem to quell Man's care to rest , whilst breathes the spell That fans ...
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