Youth’s Instruction (page 1/3)

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Missionary Premises at Gnadenthal.

This is probably the village now called Baviaanskloof. We see some buildings and an arch in which a bell hangs. [more...]

Ely Cathedral

“The first mention of a religious foundation at Ely occurs shortly after the introduction of Christianity into Britain, and especially into that part of the island called East Anglia, where Ethelbert, the principal Saxon King, founded a church.” (p. 217, July 1830)

Although the quoted text might be right about the founding of Ely cathedral, the present building was begun in 1081. I should also note that [more...] [$]

Farley Castle

“The venerable remains of Farley Castle, the renowned baronial residence of the Hungerfords, is situated about six miles south-east from bath, in the county of [...]fairness of its leys, or meadows; being situated in a rich and beautiful tract of country. Farley is of great antiquity, having been in the possession of some of the Saxon Thanes; and it was for many ages distinguished as the seat of men of great power and eminence. At the time of the Norman Conquest [A.D. 1066] it was possessed by one of the Conqueror’s powerful barons, Roger de Curcelle; at whose death, William Rufus granted it to Hugh de Montfort, son to Thurstan de Bastenbergh, another Norman of distinction.” (p. 361) [more...]

Boscobel House

This is the house that sheltered King Charles II after the battle of Worcester. [more...]

New Post Office, London

“March 1830. The New Post-Office, London. (With an Engraving) [more...]