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819.—Bridge at Evesham. “ “About two miles and a half from Evesham is an elevated point near the village of Twyford, where the Alcester Road is crossed by another track. The [River] Avon is not more than a mile distant on either hand, for, flowing from Offenham to Evesham (Fig. 819), a distance of about three miles it encircles that town, returning in nearly a parallel [...] [more...] |
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820.—Edward I from a Statue in the Choir of York Minster. King Edward I (pronounced “Edward the First”). |
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Edward I. King Edward I (“Longshanks”) of England lived from 1239 – 1307. He was crowned in 1272 but was away on Crusade and did not rule until 1274. [more...] |
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822.—View of Kenilworth Castle from the Gate-House. sheep graze in the foreground; a group of ladies in bonnets and gowns admire the view; the towers of the ruined castle stand topped with trees. This is a very romanticised view: there is a lot more [...] [more...] |
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823.—Great Hall, Kenilworth pending |
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824.—Queen Eleanor pending |
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Waltham Cross On the death of Eleanor, wife of King Edward I: [more...] |
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826.—Charing Cross. This is a picture of an engraving of a reproduction of a cross originally built for King Edward I to commemorate his late wife, Queen Eleanor. For more details see Fig. 825. [more...] |
