(c. 1080–1211) is the most eminent example of Spanish Romanesque architecture. The narthex holds the Portico de la Gloria; the exterior was rebuilt in the baroque style in the 17th and 18th centuries. Also of note is the royal hospital, with its plateresque portal (1501–11; architect A...
No, senor, not for the world; for once alone with me, he would ray me like a Saint Bartholomew." View in context Arthur Clennam turned; and walking beside the litter, and saying an encouraging word now and then, accompanied it to the neighbouring hospital of Saint Bartholomew. None of ...
#19 of 32 B&Bs / Inns in Saint John "Fabulous heritage place with complete suites. I appreciate repurposing these beautiful old homes into a wonderful place to stay. The decor with the old fireplaces, high ceilings, enchanting hallways and spectacular..." "stayed again due to hospital visit...
Hospital or clinic 120 m Shiv Shopping 2.62 km Camden Market Convenience store 740 m Tesco Express Cash withdrawal 0 m Show more Hotel policies at Saint Georges Hotel Luggage storage service is available at the property. Children and extra beds ...
The Beast.She was there on harder terms than any one; she was there as a consequence of things suffered, one way and another, in the interval of years, and she remembered him very much as she was remembered—only a good deal better.So says John Marcher of May Bartram in Henry James’...
First settled in 1623, Kittery features some of the oldest architecture in Maine, including the John Bray House, built back in 1662. Nearby Fort McClary has been guarding the entrance to the Piscataqua River for over 275 years, having been manned through five wars. Another nearby attracti...
The ultimate wolf in sheep’s clothing, Mitchum’s preacher/lady killer is truly horrifying. When little John Harper defiantly declares, “He ain’t my dad!” we feel it. “I got something trapped in my barn.” Yup. Powell’s an animal through and through. ...
Saint John (detail), from Saint Mary’s Altar Like the representation of Saint James, the figure of Saint Matthias is also centrally located in the scene, although he is arranged even closer to the center of the composition. His position serves as a visual link between Mary and the saints...
Near Abbotswalls there was a chapel and burial-place, the ruins of which are recorded as visible towards the end of the 17th century, while the old name of the burn, which enters the Dee opposite Duthie Park, "the Spital Burn," suggests the hospital or lodging for pilgrims, which once...
New monasticorders established themselves in Norway during the twelfth century, such as theCistercians and Premonstratensians, and around 1200, even one of the military or-ders, the Hospitallers (after the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem), established ahouse in the eastern parts of the ...