The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 13, No. 360, March 14, 1829

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Various. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 13, No. 360, March 14, 1829

Grand Entrance to Hyde Park

GRAND ENTRANCE TO HYDE PARK

LINES

HAVER BREAD

EPITOME OF THE CRUSADES

SHAKSPEARE.—A FRAGMENT

RETROSPECTIVE GLEANINGS

REGAL TABLET

THE ANECDOTE GALLERY

ANECDOTES OF A DIANA MONKEY

NOTES OF A READER

COMPANION TO THE THEATRES

ORNITHOLOGY

CONVERSATIONS ON GEOLOGY

THE IDLER

THE BATTLE OF GIBEON

MAKING ACQUAINTANCE

GENTLEMEN'S FASHIONS

PICTURE OF LONDON

THE SELECTOR; AND LITERARY NOTICES OF NEW WORKS

RANK AND TALENT

SPIRIT OF THE PUBLIC JOURNALS

MAXIMS OF JOHN BULLISM

THE GATHERER

THE OPERA

CATS

SHERWOOD AND ROBIN HOOD

SUGAR MADE FROM RAGS

JOHN OF GAUNT

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The great Lord Burleigh says, "A realm gaineth more by one year's peace than by ten years' war;" and the architectural triumphs which are rising in every quarter of the metropolis are strong confirmation of this maxim.

One of these triumphs is represented in the annexed engraving, viz. the grand entrance to Hyde Park, erected from the designs of Decimus Burton, Esq. It consists of a screen of handsome fluted Ionic columns, with three carriage entrance archways, two foot entrances, a lodge, &c. The extent of the whole frontage is about 107 feet. The central entrance has a bold projection: the entablature is supported by four columns; and the volutes of the capitals of the outside column on each side of the gateway are formed in an angular direction, so as to exhibit two complete faces to view. The two side gateways, in their elevations, present two insulated Ionic columns, flanked by antae. All these entrances are finished by a blocking, the sides of the central one being decorated with a beautiful frieze, representing a naval and military triumphal procession, which our artist has copied and represented in distinct engravings. This frieze was designed by Mr. Henning, jun., son of Mr. Henning, so well known for his admirable models of the Elgin marbles. It possesses great classical merit, and the model was exhibited last season in the sculpture-room of the Suffolk-street Gallery.

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Robert II., 1370.

Robert III., 1390.

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