Transactions of the London and Middlesex Archaeological Society, Volum 1

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Contains its Proceedings, Reports, List of members, etc.

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Pàgina 43 - This royal throne of kings, this scepter'd isle, This earth of majesty, this seat of Mars, This other Eden, demi-paradise, This fortress built by Nature for herself Against infection and the hand of war, This happy breed of men, this little world, This precious stone set in the silver sea...
Pàgina 43 - This England never did, (nor never shall,) Lie at the proud foot of a conqueror, But when it first did help to wound itself. Now these her princes are come home again, Come the three corners of the world in arms, And we shall shock them : Nought shall make us rue, If England to itself do rest but true.
Pàgina 352 - Guildhall, for the profit of the students there and those discoursing to the common people...
Pàgina 243 - George IV. At the back is a sapphire of smaller size, and six other sapphires (three on each side), between which are eight emeralds. Above and below the seven sapphires are fourteen diamonds, and around the eight emeralds 128 diamonds.
Pàgina 18 - The Council may at any time call a Special General Meeting, and they shall at all times be bound to do so on the written requisition of Ten Members, specifying the nature of the business to be transacted. Notice of the time and place of such Meeting shall be sent to the Members at least fourteen days previously, mentioning the subject to be brought forward ; and no other subject shall be discussed at such Meeting.
Pàgina 244 - ... after the eastern custom, the upper part of the piercing being filled up by a small ruby. Around this ruby, to form the cross, are seventy-five brilliant diamonds.
Pàgina 243 - George IV. At the back is a Sapphire of smaller size, and six other Sapphires, three on each side, between which are eight Emeralds. " Above and below the seven Sapphires are fourteen Diamonds, and around the eight Emeralds, 128 Diamonds.
Pàgina 243 - Above the band are eight sapphires, surmounted by eight diamonds, between which are eight festoons, consisting of 148 diamonds. " In the front of the crown, and in the centre of a diamond Maltese cross, is the famous ruby, said to have been given to Edward, Prince of Wales, son of...
Pàgina 243 - Bridge, with jewels taken from old crowns and others furnished by command of Her Majesty. It consists of Diamonds, Pearls, Rubies, Sapphires, and Emeralds set in silver and gold : it has a crimson velvet cap with ermine border, and is lined with white silk. Its gross weight is 39 oz.
Pàgina 244 - ... rose diamonds and one table diamond. The total number of diamonds in the arches and acorns is 108 brilliant, 116 table, and 559 rose diamonds.

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