The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 17, No. 490, May 21, 1831 By: Various
This collection of literary works from 1831 offers a fascinating glimpse into the popular reading material of the time. The variety of topics covered in this volume is impressive, ranging from historical anecdotes to fictional stories and even scientific observations. The style of writing is typical of the era, with elaborate language and formal tone. While some pieces may seem dated to modern readers, there are still plenty of timeless gems to be found within these pages. Overall, this volume provides a valuable insight into the literary tastes and trends of the early 19th century. First Page: THE MIRROR OF LITERATURE, AMUSEMENT, AND INSTRUCTION. VOL. XVII, NO. 490.] SATURDAY, MAY 21, 1831. [PRICE 2d. [Illustration: OLD HOUSE IN SOUTHWARK.] This crazy, but not unpicturesque building, was taken down in the autumn of last year, in forming an approach to the New London Bridge. It stood on the eastern side of the High street, and is worthy of record among the pleasing relics of antiquity, which it has ever been the object of The Mirror to rescue from oblivion. Its style of architecture that of the seventh Henry is interesting: there is a florid picturesqueness in the carvings on the fronts of the first and second stories, and probably this ornament extended originally to the uppermost stories, which had subsequently been covered with plaster. We remember the house for the last twenty years, but cannot trace this or any other alteration in its front. The windows, it will be seen, are of different periods, those on the right hand second and the left hand third floor being of the oldest date. Apart from these attractions, and as a specimen of the olden domestic architecture of the metropolis, the annexed Cut bears an historic interest, in its having been the residence of the ill starred Anne Boleyn, queen of Henry the Eighth. The interior was in palatial style, having been elaborately finished; and in one of the apartments, we learn that the royal arms were very conspicuous... Continue reading book >>

The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 17, No. 490, May 21, 1831 By: Various

This collection of literary works from 1831 offers a fascinating glimpse into the popular reading material of the time. The variety of topics covered in this volume is impressive, ranging from historical anecdotes to fictional stories and even scientific observations. The style of writing is typical of the era, with elaborate language and formal tone. While some pieces may seem dated to modern readers, there are still plenty of timeless gems to be found within these pages. Overall, this volume provides a valuable insight into the literary tastes and trends of the early 19th century.

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THE MIRROR OF LITERATURE, AMUSEMENT, AND INSTRUCTION.

VOL. XVII, NO. 490.] SATURDAY, MAY 21, 1831. [PRICE 2d.

[Illustration: OLD HOUSE IN SOUTHWARK.]

This crazy, but not unpicturesque building, was taken down in the autumn of last year, in forming an approach to the New London Bridge. It stood on the eastern side of the High street, and is worthy of record among the pleasing relics of antiquity, which it has ever been the object of The Mirror to rescue from oblivion. Its style of architecture that of the seventh Henry is interesting: there is a florid picturesqueness in the carvings on the fronts of the first and second stories, and probably this ornament extended originally to the uppermost stories, which had subsequently been covered with plaster.

We remember the house for the last twenty years, but cannot trace this or any other alteration in its front. The windows, it will be seen, are of different periods, those on the right hand second and the left hand third floor being of the oldest date.

Apart from these attractions, and as a specimen of the olden domestic architecture of the metropolis, the annexed Cut bears an historic interest, in its having been the residence of the ill starred Anne Boleyn, queen of Henry the Eighth. The interior was in palatial style, having been elaborately finished; and in one of the apartments, we learn that the royal arms were very conspicuous... Continue reading book >>

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