Ground Floor Plan for New Grants House
- GB 2014 WS-02-PLA-GRA-185-5
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- 01/11/1944
Worthington, Herbert and Russell, A. L. N.
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Ground Floor Plan for New Grants House
Worthington, Herbert and Russell, A. L. N.
Henry Mordaunt Clavering to John Benn
Recalls his first meeting with JB 70 years ago in 1778 (actually 1779 according to the Record), when he entered Mother Clapham's house; describes his feelings of apprehension. The elm trees in Dean's yard have been cut down to widen the carriageway between the entrance and the Deanery; he does not approve. Likewise, the screens separating choir from aisles in the Abbey have been removed to enable a larger congregation to sit in Poets' Corner - pointless, since one can neither see nor hear from that position. The Irish rebellion is reviving in the wake of the potato famine. Wonders whether JB took up his living in 1786 or 1787 (1797 according to the Record). Commercial benefits of the railroads - but they have spoiled the countryside. The sale at Stowe (see 49) is raising large sums - but a drop in the ocean compared with the 2 million pounds the duke is said to owe. He borrowed £20,000 just to entertain the Queen. Suspects that at the upcoming trial of Smith O'Brien his counsel will plead insanity, which the government will accept to avoid further trouble.
Clavering, Henry Mordaunt, 1766-1850
This is a bound volume of all 'The Rigaudite Reviews' published between Election Term 1929 - Election Term 1930.
This edition is titled 'Aubrey Melissa' and marks the revival of the Rigaud's House magazine, as well as the magazine taking on a new form.
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