Hydraulia: An Historical and Descriptive Account of the Waterworks of London and the Contrivances for Supplying Other Great CitiesSimpkin, 1835 - 454 pages |
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... constructed . This subject did not elude the consideration of the sagacious Dr. Benjamin Franklin , who constantly ... constructing other works to effect the same purpose . This remark particu- larly applies to Paris ; but from the ...
... constructed . This subject did not elude the consideration of the sagacious Dr. Benjamin Franklin , who constantly ... constructing other works to effect the same purpose . This remark particu- larly applies to Paris ; but from the ...
Page xv
... constructed by Appius Claudius . Roman cus- tom of bathing on different occasions . Gymnastic exercises connected ... constructing them . Titus's Baths on the site previously occupied by the house and gardens of Mæcenas , and near the ...
... constructed by Appius Claudius . Roman cus- tom of bathing on different occasions . Gymnastic exercises connected ... constructing them . Titus's Baths on the site previously occupied by the house and gardens of Mæcenas , and near the ...
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... constructed " by Stocke's Market , and at London Wall , in 1500 ; at Bishopsgate in 1513 ; and at Eoldgate , against Coleman - street , in 1528 . " * In 1535 , the Common Council granted a sum of money for the purpose of conveying water ...
... constructed " by Stocke's Market , and at London Wall , in 1500 ; at Bishopsgate in 1513 ; and at Eoldgate , against Coleman - street , in 1528 . " * In 1535 , the Common Council granted a sum of money for the purpose of conveying water ...
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... constructed in Coleman Street , near year to the church . The scheme of Mr. William Lambe entitles him to particular notice : and he is stated to have been a gentleman belonging to the Chapel Royal of Henry VIII . Lambe's Conduit ...
... constructed in Coleman Street , near year to the church . The scheme of Mr. William Lambe entitles him to particular notice : and he is stated to have been a gentleman belonging to the Chapel Royal of Henry VIII . Lambe's Conduit ...
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... constructed , still exists , though probably not in its original form ; but at a recent period it afforded a plenti- ful supply to some houses in Oxford - street . The conduit- head , or spring , is situate in a garden about half a mile ...
... constructed , still exists , though probably not in its original form ; but at a recent period it afforded a plenti- ful supply to some houses in Oxford - street . The conduit- head , or spring , is situate in a garden about half a mile ...
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