'The Root China' mb-code 1193021 Remains of two Roman statues

Remains of two Roman statues and an inscription on stone

9th February 1974

The almshouses were founded by the Reverend Abraham Colfe in the 17th century

generally considered among the greatest heavyweights in the sport's history

View of the west end of the church

'The Root China' mb-code 1193021 Remains of two Roman statuesBotanical study of 'The Root China' (Ginseng), with mountains and a settlement visible in the background. The accompanying text states that the plant is used in the treatment of 'Spanish pox' and gout. Plate from the book An embassy from the East India Company of the United Provinces to the Grand Tartar Cham, Emperour of China., by John Nieuhoff (London, 1669). John Nieuhoff (1618 1672), Dutch traveller, was appointed steward of the mission to China