… which may be considered one of those architectural paradoxes, bequeathed by our ancestors
to puzzle modern antiquaries. The character of the arches, columns, mouldings, &c. are …

The former four volumes were fortunately completed, not only within the prescribed time, but,
I believe, in every respect very superior in quality and quantity to first promises and early …

… accounts of the customs, with the domestic and chivalrous manners of our ancestors :--It
certainly presents a theme exceedingly attractive to a man who combines the feelings of the�…

… Using John Britton and his collections as a point of departure… Wyse also proposed that the
collections of John Britton (Fig. 1… of many other artists and antiquaries. He believed that in …

… given rise to antiquarian research, antiquarian research has … have served as pre-eminent
antiquarian resources. Indeed, … strictly intellectual) against antiquaries. The classic statement …

… examine the disputed opinions of antiquaries on the subject. … allowed by the impartial and
discriminating antiquary:-that it is … careful study of the architect and antiquary; and each has its …

… At the commencement of this work, it was intended to introduce representations of one, or
more, antiquarian objects from each of the English cities; but this intention has not been …

… designated, but the residence or see of the third prelate cannot be so easily inferred; nor
does it come within the scope of this work to examine the disputed opinions of antiquaries on …

… The writer of the present volume therefore trusts that the experienced critic, and the learned
antiquary, will exercise all their candour and charity in examining its contents; for he is fearful …

… talents of draftsmen and engravers the mass of information thus concentrated respecting
every class and variety of Ecclesiastical Architecture in this country and the antiquarian, …