The churches of London: a history and description of the ecclesiastical edifices of the metropolis . columns, thinly set, supporting an ugly enta-blature, divide it into three ailes. The ceiling is came-rated, and formed into panels, having also openings oneach side for light to the church. In each of the sideailes there are windows, and at the east end above thealtar-piece, was formerly a very large window now stoppedup. Against the west wall behind the organ, is a largecoat of arms in high relief. Among various monumentaltablets, is one on the south side of the east wall, ver
The churches of London: a history and description of the ecclesiastical edifices of the metropolis . columns, thinly set, supporting an ugly enta-blature, divide it into three ailes. The ceiling is came-rated, and formed into panels, having also openings oneach side for light to the church. In each of the sideailes there are windows, and at the east end above thealtar-piece, was formerly a very large window now stoppedup. Against the west wall behind the organ, is a largecoat of arms in high relief. Among various monumentaltablets, is one on the south side of the east wall, verybeautifully sculptured, to Thomas Wharton, M. D. whodistinguished himself by his exertions during the greatplague which depopulated London in 1665. He died in1673. On the north side of the same wall, is an inscrip-tion to the memory of James Rivington Wheeler, Esq. 1 He was buried in a chapel on the north side of the choir, built by him-self specially for the purpose. 2 Hushsons London. Vol. III. 3 ST. MICHAELS, BASSISHAW. deputy registrar of the high court of Chancery, who diedApril 26, The exterior of the church with its square tower andugly belfery, is represented by the above engraving. 1 In this church rest the remains of Alderman Kirkman, who was Sheriffelect in the year 1780 ; and exerted himself greatly during that disturbedperiod, to preserve the peace of the city. A violent cold, caught in theperformance of his duties, led to his dissolution at the age of 39, soon afterhis election to serve as member of parliament. ST. MARYS, ALDERMARY. BOW LANE. The principle of the Gothic architecture is infinity made imaginable. Coleridge. The history of Architecture from the earliest times up tothe present moment, is a relation of gradual changes, forthe most part springing out of each other. The mysterioustemples of India and Mexico, carved out of the living rockby the patient labour of ignorant thousands ; the giantarchitecture of Egypt, enormous in proportions, over-po
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