Sparrow, Walter Shaw, 1862-, Brangwyn, Frank, Sir, 1867-1956. illus · London, John Lane; New York, John Lane Company · leaf 98
ind adver-tised as a fortunate inspiration was a foolish little act ofcommonplace vandalism. It set a mason to chisel out ofexistence the trough worn in the lintel-stones by generations * I am quoting this approximate date from Sir Ray Lankester. THE STUDY OF BRIDGES AND ROADS 63 of clog-wearers! I… … IN THE VALLEY OF WYCOLLAR, LANCASHIRE: THE WEAVERS BRIDGE great-grandchildren will find in the lintel-stones not atrough but a vague hollow scarcely deep enough to holda few raindrops. Mr. Sargisson wrote to tell me thispathetic story of a crisis in antiquarianism. But it is fairto add that the…
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