The history and antiquities of Reading / by the Rev. Charles Coates, LL.B. Vicar of Osmington, and Preston, in the County of Dorset, F.A.S. and Chaplain to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales.
Published / Created:
London : Printed for the author by J. Nichols and Son; and sold by J. Robson, New Bond Street; F. and C. Rivington, St. Paul's Church Yard; and Smart and Cowslade, Reading, MDCCCII [1802]
Physical Description:
xv, [1], 464, [96] p., [8] leaves of plates ([2] folded) : ill., port, plans ; 30 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Aquatint engravings drawn and engraved by Charles Tomkins.
Contents:
Contents of plates: Plan of Reading -- Plan of Reading Abbey -- View of Reading from the River Kennet -- St. Mary's Church in Reading -- St. Lawrence's Church in Reading -- Abbey Seal -- Saxon Arches in Mrs. Clements Garden -- The arms and portrait of Hugh Farringdon -- St. Giles's Church in Reading.
Subject Terms:
Reading (England) -- History. | Reading (England) -- Antiquities. | Reading ( England) -- Description and travel. | Church architecture -- England -- Reading. | J. Nichols and son -- Printer.