Some celebrated Irish beauties of the last century . ere given. HenriettaMaria, who likewise annexed it, banished all carnal amusements, andfilled it with Capuchin Friars, who, in their turn, were banished. Itwas said that the Pretender was secreted in Somerset House. Under theGeorges it was constantly occupied by royal guests. Christian of Den-mark and the Duke of Brunswick lodged there at the time of theirmarriages with the royal princesses. Under George III. it was de-molished, and rebuilt by Sir William Chambers, when the front wing,looking on the Strand, was devoted to the Royal Academy o
Some celebrated Irish beauties of the last century . ere given. HenriettaMaria, who likewise annexed it, banished all carnal amusements, andfilled it with Capuchin Friars, who, in their turn, were banished. Itwas said that the Pretender was secreted in Somerset House. Under theGeorges it was constantly occupied by royal guests. Christian of Den-mark and the Duke of Brunswick lodged there at the time of theirmarriages with the royal princesses. Under George III. it was de-molished, and rebuilt by Sir William Chambers, when the front wing,looking on the Strand, was devoted to the Royal Academy ofArts. The office of Housekeeper seems to have been almost hereditaryin the Gunning family. It was enjoyed by Lady Mayo (BridgetGunning) for many years after the death of Lord Mayo. 98 Some Celebrated Irish Beauties of Last Century. frame, side by side. On the left hand is Maria (afterCotess watch-paper miniature). Underneath is writtensome doggrel:— In other conflicts numbers may prevail,In Love alone youll find this maxim fail. r •/i=»S^_ .^.
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