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The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 335, October 11, 1828   By:

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This collection of various works published in The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 335, October 11, 1828 offers a fascinating glimpse into the literary world of the early 19th century. With a mix of essays, poems, and historical anecdotes, this volume provides readers with a rich tapestry of knowledge and entertainment.

The writing style varies greatly throughout the collection, reflecting the diverse range of contributors. Some pieces are eloquent and flowing, while others are more direct and concise. This variety keeps the reader engaged and ensures that there is something for everyone within these pages.

One of the standout features of this volume is the historical content, which offers valuable insights into the time period in which it was written. From accounts of momentous events to descriptions of everyday life, these pieces paint a vivid picture of 19th-century society and culture.

Overall, The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 335, October 11, 1828 is a valuable addition to any library, offering a mix of entertainment and enlightenment that will captivate readers of all interests.

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THE MIRROR OF LITERATURE, AMUSEMENT, AND INSTRUCTION.

VOL. 12, No. 335.] SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1828. [PRICE 2d.

LAVENHAM CHURCH.

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Lavenham, or Lanham , a small town north of Sudbury, was once eminent for its manufactures, when there were eight or nine cloth halls in the place, inhabited by rich clothiers. The De Veres, Earls of Oxford, whose names are blazoned in our history, held the manor from the reign of Henry I. till that of Elizabeth, and one of the noble family obtained a charter from Edward III. authorizing his tenants at this place to pass toll free throughout all England, which grant was confirmed by Elizabeth. But the manufacturing celebrity of Lavenham has dwindled to spinning woollen yarn, and making calimancoes and hempen cloth; the opulent clothiers have shuffled off their mortal coil, and proved that "the web of our life is of a mingled yarn, good and ill together."

The church of Lavenham is, however, a venerable wreck of antiquity, and is accounted the most beautiful fabric of the kind in Suffolk. It is chiefly built of freestone, the rest being of curious flintwork; its total length is 150 feet, and its breadth 68. From concurrent antiquarian authorities we learn that the church was built by the De Veres, in conjunction with the Springs, wealthy clothiers at Lavenham... Continue reading book >>


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