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We have omitted to mention that De Foe kept a hosier's shop in Cornhill; and that, on the site of the present Southampton-buildings, Chancery-lane, stood the mansion of the Wriothesleys, Earls of Southampton, one of whom was the celebrated friend of Shakspeare.
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 14, No. 393, October 10, 1829 Various
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The style of architecture of the principal front in Chancery-lane is purely Grecian.
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 19, No. 531, January 28, 1832 Various
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There are three entrances from Chancery-lane: that in the centre is exclusively for members, and leads to all parts of the building; that on the right for persons going to the Registry Office; and also for persons having to speak to members; that on the left leads down to the Office for the deposit of deeds, and to the strong rooms.
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 19, No. 531, January 28, 1832 Various
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At the Fleet-street corner of Chancery-lane, Cowley, we believe, was born.
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 14, No. 393, October 10, 1829 Various
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The principal light is obtained from a large lantern-light in the ceiling; but there is a range of windows (double sashed, and glazed with plate glass) towards Chancery-lane, which also admit light into the lower part.
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 19, No. 531, January 28, 1832 Various
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The first of these (that towards Chancery-lane) consists, on the ground floor, of a first and second vestibule, and staircase to the Library, the Secretary's Room, and
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 19, No. 531, January 28, 1832 Various
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Chancery-lane would be depopulated, and Cursitor-street be left to the fowls of the air; locks would fall 50 per cent, and Mr. Bramah might betake himself to Van
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 330, September 6, 1828 Various
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Mr. Vulliamy, the architect for the Institution, has thrown into this front the true spirit of the originals; and the effect which the harmonious proportions of the building produce on the spectator, when viewing it from Chancery-lane, must have been the result of much observation and experience in ancient and classic models.
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 19, No. 531, January 28, 1832 Various
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Chancery-lane, and which seems old enough to have some of his illustrious brick and mortar still remaining.
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 14, No. 393, October 10, 1829 Various
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Give the crossing-sweeper between this and Chancery-lane time enough, and he might develop into a Rothschild.
Birds of Prey 1875
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