The Beauties of England and Wales, or, Delineations, topographical, historical, and descriptive, of each county (1801)
Britton, John, 1771-1857, Brayley, E. W. (Edward Wedlake), 1773-1854, Nightingale, Joseph, 1775-1824, Brewer, J. N. (James Norris), Evans, J. (John), fl. 1812, Hodgson, John, 1779-1845, Laird, Francis Charles, Shoberl, Frederic, 1775-1853, Bigland, John, 1750-1832, Rees, Thomas, 1777-1864, Hood, Thomas, d. 1811, Harris, John, 1756-1846 · London : Printed by Thomas Maiden, for Vernor and Hood [and 6 others] · leaf 96
e; the public conduits being charged with this royalliquid. While Shrewsbury ranks high among our ancient provincialcapitals from the eventful importance of its history, it is no lesseminent in the beauties of its situation and prospects. Beingseated on a circular peninsula of considerable… … 5 I n i | 1 B ^- K2 | SHROPSHIRE. ?5 scene. Hence it might deserve the simile applied by Shakespeareto England, a precious stone set in silver. The exterior rangeof houses which front from the town, in many places, command, toa fine exte^*. the rich and beautiful landscapes of the…
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