Alden's Oxford Guide Volume 25 (Paperback)


This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1899 Excerpt: ...here by recent restorations: notably the Bell Tower, the parapet and pinnacles surmounting the Hall, and the arches and rib-mouldings indicative of the original design for a grand cloister. The eastern terrace-walk leads us past the Deanery to a Tower gateway at the opposite angle. On its S. side is a statue of Bp. Fell; and on the N. side one of the late eminent Dean, Dr. Liddell, by Mr. Dressier, 1893. His portrait (by Mr. G. F. Watts, R.A.) is in the Hall. Beyond this.gateway is Peckwater Quadrangle, on the site of a certain Peckwater's Inn. The present buildings were erected about 1705, in the revived "classic" style, from designs by Dean Aldrich. Pursuing our course up St. Aldate's-street, we pass on our left the On the right is the.Library, a massive edifice (built 1716-1761); open in Term time from II to I and from 2 to 4; and during the summer vacation a other hours. (fee d.) THE GREAT QUADRANGLE, CHRIST CHURCH. It contains on its lower floor a choice collection of paintings, rich in specimens of the early Italian schools. A catalogue may be procuied at the library. In the lobby are marble busts of the four Georges, with statues of Bp. Jackson and others. On the upper floor is a fine collection of books, the donations of Abp. Wake, Dean Aldrich, and other benefactors, with oriental coins, MSS. of great historic interest, and other valuable cuiiosities. The smaller court beyond is Canterbury Quadrangle, its gateway opening into Merton-street, close to Corpus Christi College (p. 56). Here are the rooms occupied by Gladstone when a student. Christ Church has been the foster-mother of many of the most celebrated Englishmen. To quote from Mr. Arnold's work, Oxford and Cambridge: --"Look at our recent history: Lords Elgin and Dalhousie, Sir ...

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1899 Excerpt: ...here by recent restorations: notably the Bell Tower, the parapet and pinnacles surmounting the Hall, and the arches and rib-mouldings indicative of the original design for a grand cloister. The eastern terrace-walk leads us past the Deanery to a Tower gateway at the opposite angle. On its S. side is a statue of Bp. Fell; and on the N. side one of the late eminent Dean, Dr. Liddell, by Mr. Dressier, 1893. His portrait (by Mr. G. F. Watts, R.A.) is in the Hall. Beyond this.gateway is Peckwater Quadrangle, on the site of a certain Peckwater's Inn. The present buildings were erected about 1705, in the revived "classic" style, from designs by Dean Aldrich. Pursuing our course up St. Aldate's-street, we pass on our left the On the right is the.Library, a massive edifice (built 1716-1761); open in Term time from II to I and from 2 to 4; and during the summer vacation a other hours. (fee d.) THE GREAT QUADRANGLE, CHRIST CHURCH. It contains on its lower floor a choice collection of paintings, rich in specimens of the early Italian schools. A catalogue may be procuied at the library. In the lobby are marble busts of the four Georges, with statues of Bp. Jackson and others. On the upper floor is a fine collection of books, the donations of Abp. Wake, Dean Aldrich, and other benefactors, with oriental coins, MSS. of great historic interest, and other valuable cuiiosities. The smaller court beyond is Canterbury Quadrangle, its gateway opening into Merton-street, close to Corpus Christi College (p. 56). Here are the rooms occupied by Gladstone when a student. Christ Church has been the foster-mother of many of the most celebrated Englishmen. To quote from Mr. Arnold's work, Oxford and Cambridge: --"Look at our recent history: Lords Elgin and Dalhousie, Sir ...

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March 2012

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246 x 189 x 3mm (L x W x T)

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50

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978-1-130-69050-7

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9781130690507

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