ROAD BOOK t.:dr o^ (^ I Ja 'O^.. '*»,,<; r ,o r j; .'!.,<» <;„<» ;»„o loj; :,,: \\:2 .". :* !>„•! :)„i! um; v*,.:s •J ]()„0 Lf)„« 11 A 1l'.,<» 14.,(» :» :>.,<' .'V,:) T()„(; j|„;{ ii*„o li'„.') i;'.„« L'»„i) lo i(»„(» :ojM[i,..", vi.w i;{„4]i„L' i.'..,o 17„(; 1! i:„o nj! i:m()i:{„:) m^h i.-,,.7 k;j; is*,,.*; ^ U' i:'„o !:•.,(> M„() ].-,,(» ifi.o 17., la.o :m,,o Xyi '•' '•'•'" ;•'.•' '•^..- ^'V,::! 17„4 i«„o iDj: :?:?.,!) VOj c/^J)ii ! M ii./> I.'.,:' if;„4 i7„<; i.'!„« r.»„io:'i„o lm,/; ®m., | /|>K |; I.-, !.■;„() 1';,;; i7j; )«„!» :?(M) ::^i„:! :?:^,(; ?(;,.:? ^ /^V^ [ ^^i| jc. !f;„o ;:„i i,'!„,'{ :'(>„() :'i„-i :':^,.•{ :'4,(> mv.o' {|)r'' '' L/ ji i: 17. (» ].!„.'. uiiOL'i,,:; i':>,,;s I'lj :».',„(; :'M„f) ' ' ' ^'v^ ' i.'i .."„o ].'),(; I'l.o :':"„(; I'l :'.' c :'7 o 'U-(> ^y \ ^ j \u ;;>„<) :'()„< :>:',,:'• :':!„!» :v,„4 :'(;,u,:v.,,(; ;{.'},,.^. '^ :>o L'u„o ?i „« :*.•?„ I iv.„o l'(;„8 l'8,,4 |:J()„o .'i.>„o >■'..// /.!•//,// A' ////■)• Z/-^- /):\ll7ft',.lt ^-^ik^ LEIGH'S NEW POCKET ROAD-BOOK OF ENGLAND AND WALES: CONTAINING AN ACCOUNT Of ALL THE 3©trect, Crojg^, ant) mail laoatis'; A DESCRIPTION OF EVERY PRINCIPAL TOWN AND REMARKABLE PLACE; WaTH THB CURIOSITIES, MANUFACTURES, COMMERCE, POPULATIOX, INNS, &c. TO WHICH ARE ADDED PLEASURE TOURS TO THE MOST PICTURESQUE PARTS OF THE COUNTRY; WIJH A NEW AND CORRECT LIST OF MAIL-COACH R0LTE8. LONDON : LEIGH AND SON, 421, STRAND- 1839. Piii:e 9i. ; with 55 Cvunty Maps, 12s. 6d. Printed by C. Adlard, Bartholomew Close. PREFACE TO THE SIXTH AND SEVENTH EDITIONS. The rapid sale of Six Editions of this work, and the favorable notices with which it has been ho- noured, are the best evidence of its merits and utility. The Editor, whilst carefully revising the whole, has re-arranged the Cross Roads on an improved plan, introduced various Pleasure Tours to the most pic- turesque parts of the country; and also an account of the Railroads already completed, with those in progress. Several new features have been introduced, by giving the number of Members returned to Parlia- ment j and by specifying, where the populations are given, the nature of the places alluded to, signifying whether the amount be that of a single town, or of an entire parish comprising a variety of townships, hamlets, &c. iv PREFACE. A table of Mail-coach Routes, corrected to the present time, has been inserted (by permission of Messrs. C. Knight and Co.) The Editor has again endeavoured to keep pace with the spirit of improvement discernible in every part of the kingdom; yet, notwithstanding the nu- merous additions, it has been found possible, by typical arrangements, to present a greater portion of matter innearly the same compass. It has been his object to gild the monotony of mere topography with the more attractive qualities of delineation, and, whilst accurately laying down the groundwork of locality, to strew a few roses over the otherwise uninviting path. He is aware that, owing to the character of the work, the graces of poetical description are but ''few and far between," and that many objects have been dismissed with a notice far below their deserts. This is a defect necessarily re- sulting from the wish to accommodate the traveller with a Pocket Itinerary. Still, whilst a rhapsodical collection of wonders would be an insult to the traveller, a mere enume- ration of names and miles would be an injustice to the beauties of this kingdom; and as we guide with fidelity the vehicular, equestrian, or pedestrian progress of the traveller, we trust also that we shall be allowed to direct him to the contemplation of the varied beauties of England and Wales. Though it has been impossible to expatiate on the charms PREFACE. V that have excited admiration at each step, it is to be hoped that the reader will not be disappointed with our cursory view of the splendid mansions and domains of the nobility and gentry, of the spots endeared by historical or poetical associations, and the thousand wonders resulting from the un- equalled spirit of industry, which has raised the giant fiibric of the United Kingdom. Those who may wish for a more detailed account of the immediate neighbourhood of the Metropolis than the plan of this work would allow, are referred to Leigh's New Picture of London, which contains, besides descriptions of the environs, a faithful map of the neighbouring counties. PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION. Although numerous Road-Books have from time to time appeared before the public, each pro- fessing to excel its predecessor, yet it was still a subject of complaint that there was not one compact in its form, and lucid in its arrangement, — that those hitherto published, were either too bulky or too con- fused, — that they either contained much more or much less than the traveller required. It has been the Editor's aim, in preparing this volume, to take a middle course; and while he has endeavoured, on the one hand, to avoid all prolix details respecting uninteresting objects, he trusts that on the other hand, he has not omitted to notice any town, village, or nobleman's seat, worthy the attention of the in- telligent traveller. In arranging the Roads, he has followed the plan PREFACE. vii pursued by M. Reichard, in his celebrated Itineraries of the Continent, by which method the inconvenience of frequent reference is in a great measure avoided, and the route rendered perfectly intelligible on the first inspection. The descriptions of many of the places have been written from the Editor's own ob- servations, and for the account of others he is in- debted to friends whose assistance he begs to ac- knowledge with gratitude. That his performance is faultless the Editor is not presumptuous enough to suppose; errors in such a work are unavoidable, and he will feel obliged by any corrections, addressed to him at the publisher's. ERRATA. Page 7 and 218 /or Wotton Basset, read. Wootton Basset. 21, last liue,yor Bewley, read Bewdley. 50, 2d line from the top, fnr Stather, read Strather. lZ,for Cobham, read Chobham. 104,/or\Vitley Court, r. 3826. Inn; George. Between South Molton and Barnstaple is Castle Hill, the splendid mansion of Earl Fortescue. BARNSTAPLE or BARUM (Devon). A neat town, situated on the Taw, which is not, however, navigable here • for vessels of above 200 tons. The stone bridge of ] 6 arches has been recently widened : the tine quay on its banks ter- minates with a handsome Doric piazza, surmounted by a statue of Queen Anne. The town carries on a trade of timber, baize, silk stockings, and waistcoats, though that of woollens, which it once possessed, has declined. It has a spacious Church, (St. Paul and St. Peter,) with a handsome spire 5 the Guildhall, (1826,) a handsome building; a neat Theatre ; Charitj', National, and Free Grammar Schools, where the poet Gay, who was born in the vicinity, was educated. The North Devon Infirmary is a modern struc- ture, near the town. Borough and Parish. Pop. 6840. No. 10. LONDON to BATH. 37 2 Membs. Inns; Fortescue Arms, Golileii Lion, Union Hotel, Exeter Inn. Continuations. Hartford Bridge to Odiham 5\ miles. Odiham to Alton* 8 131 ODIHAM (Hants), situated near the Basingstoke Canal, by means of which all kinds of goods are conveyed to and from London. It has a church (All Saints), IMeeting-hou^es, Free and National Schools. Many of the inhabitants are employed in spinning worsted and winding silk. The keep of an ancient castle, in which David of Scotland was con- fined, is still to be seen about a mile n.w. of the town. The royal residence, now a farm, is called Palace-gate. Parish, Pop. 2^1. Inn; George. Continuations. Hindon to Kilmington 7| miles. Kilmington to Bruton* 6| 14i KILMINGTON, in Somersetshire. About 2 miles dis- tant is Alfred's Toiver, a stately fabric, erected by H.'Hoare, Esq., to the memory of that illustrious monarch, who here raised his standard against the Danes. Parish. Pop. 580. No. 9. From London to BATH. First Road. Through Maidenhead, Reading, and Chippenham. London to Bath, as at No. 32 105| miles. Continuation. Bath to Pensford (Somerset) 10 miles. No. 10. From London to BATH. Second Road. Through Reading and Devizes. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Marlborough, as at No. 32. . 74i Devizes 88^ Fifield 77 Melksham Spa 94J Silbury Hill 80J Mellisham 9^ Beckhampton Inn 81 Bath* 106,^ (commonly called) , . 108 E 38 No. 10. LONDON TO BATH. Continuation. Melksham to Bradford* On the side of a chalk hill just beyond Marlborough is the figure of a horse cut out of the turf. It is of smaller dimensions than that near Oldbury Camp. FIFIELD, in Wiltshire. Here is a curious Cromlech, called the Devil's Den. SILBURY HILL, in Wiltshire, is an immense barrow close to the high road, and near it is Avebicry or Ahuryy famous for the remains of a Druidical temple. DEVIZES is a populous town, on an elevated situation, in^the centre of Wiltshire. Its principal trade is in silk, ale, and snufF. It has two churches, St. Mary's and St. John's ; the latter an interesting study to antiquaries, on account of its various styles of architecture ; the Town-ball, a hand- some modern structure ; the new County Court, erected by Wyatt, in which are held the Summer Assizes ; the New Gaol (1810) out of the town ; the Free Grammar, Boar Club and National Schools ; the Union Workhouse ; the Chapel of Ease and Meeting-houses ; and the Market-cross erected( 1 8 1 5), by Mr, B. Wyatt, at the expense of Lord Sidmouth. In the Market-place is an inscription recording the sudden death of an unhappy woman, who imprecated the Divine vengeance if she had not paid for some corn, although the money was afterwards found in her hand. The Kennet and Avon canal is raised to the town of Devizes by twenty-nine locks, within the space of three quarters of a mile. Borough. Pop. 4562. 2 Memhs. Jmis ; Black Bear, Castle, Crown. Half a mile from Devizes is New Park, the seat of T. H. S. B. Estcourt, Esq., M.P. Sloperton, at a short distance from Devizes, is the seat of Thomas Moore, Esq. the poet. MELKSHAM SPA, in Wiltshire, consists of a few neatly-built and detached houses arranged in the form of a crescent, in the centre of which is the Spa House. The waters are said to resemble those of Cheltenham. MELKSHAM, Wiltshire, on the Avon, which is crossed by a bridge of four arches. It has considerable woollen manufactures. The Church (St. Michael) contains some curious monuments, and there are several Meeting-houses, and a Lancasterian School. Parish. Pop. 5S6d. Inns; King's Arms, George. No. 12. LONDON to BECKENHAM. 39 From Melksham a new road has been cut to Box by which a steep hill is avoided. No. 11. From London to BATH. Third Road. Through Basingstoke, Andover, and Devizes. Hyde Piirk Corner to miles. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Andover, as at No. 8 63j Devizes* 89J Ludgershall 70J Melksham Spa* 95| East Everly 75^ Melksham * 96| Uphaven 8o| Bath* 108 LUDGERSHALL, or LUGGERSHALL, pleasantly situated on the borders of Chute Forest (Wilts). The only objects of interest are the ruins of a Castle ; the Market- cross, on which are represented Scriptural subjects, though much defaced ; and the ancient Church (St. James), con- taining a handsome monument in memory of Sir. R. Brj'dges. It has a Meeting-houise and Schools. Near Ludgershall, on the summit of a hill, is Chidbury Camp, of considerable extent. Borough and Parish. Pop. 535. Between Ludgershall and Uphaven is Everly, or Ever- leigh, the seat of Sir J. D. Astley. EAST EVERLY. It has an elegant modern Church, erected at the expense of F. D. Astley, Esq. J mi ; Crown. UPHAVEN, or UP AVON (Wilts), is so called from its situation on that river. It has a Church (St. Mary) and Meeting-house. Parish. Pop. 498. No. 12. From London to BECKENHAM. London Bridge to miles. London Bridge to milks. Camberwell 3 Beckenham 9 Dulwich 5 CAMBERWELL (Surrey) is a pleasant ancient village with two Churches (St. Giles and St. George), a Chapel of Ease (St Matthew), and an Episcopal Chapel. Free Gram- mar, Green Coat, and Camden Chapel Schools, Literary In- stitution, Workhouse. A Fair is held on the Green in August. Near it is the camp of Ladland's Hill, and the Oak of Honour. The Grove is a delightful promenade. Parish. Pop. 2S,231. DULWICH (Surrey), remarkable for its College (God's Gift), founded 1639, by E. AUeyn, Esq., for the gratuitous 40 No. 14. LONDON to BEDFORD. instruction of the inhabitants. It must be presided over by a master of tbe same name. It contains an altar-piece of the ascension and the tomb of the founder. The Picture Gallery, was erected 1813, by Soane, in pursuance of the will of Mr. Desenfants, who left his collection of paintings to the British nation, at the death of Sir F. Bourgeois. Tickets of admission may be procured gratis of Mr. Colnaghi, Pall Mall East, Messrs. Graves and Co., Pall Mall, and most other publishers. {CamberwellVar.) BECKENHAM, Kent, is surrounded by numerous beau- tiful seats. Parish. Fop, J288. No. 13. From London to BEDFORD. First Road. Through H.atfield and Hitchin. London to Bedford, as at No 107 50 miles. No. 14. From London to BEDFORD. Second Road. Through St. Alban's. Hick 8^ Hall to MILES. Hicks' Hall to miles. Islington* IJ St. Alban's* 21 Highgate* 4^ Gibraltar Inn 29 Whetstone 9 Luton 31^ Barnet* 11 Silsoe 40| South Mims 14^ Bedford* 51a GIBRALTAR INN, in Bedfordshire. In the vicinity is Luton Hoo Park, the seat of the Marquis of Bute, a noble mansion, almost rebuilt by Adams ; adorned with a chapel with carving, a good library, some cork models, and a fine collection of paintings. Here, according to some historians, Ann Boleyn was born. LUTON (Bedford). This town was injured by inunda- tion in 1828. The Church (St. Marj') contains a curious ancient font, a singular representation of the defence of Re- ligion by Baptism against the attacks of the Devil ; a hand- some Chapel founded in the reign of Henry VI. ; and numerous monuments. Meeting and Almshouses. Pom- fret, the poet, was a native of Luton. Manufacture, straw plait. Town. Pop. 3961. hin; George. SILSOE (Bedford). Inn ; George. St. James' Chapel has an altar-piece by Mrs. Lloyd. Near Silsoe is fVrest, the noble seat of Earl de Grey, adorned with some good No. 15. LONDON to BERWICK. 41 pictures and fine gardens; and in the churchyard of FUtton, one mile distant, is the Mausoleum of the Grey family. Continuation. Silsoe to Ampthill 4^ miles. AMPTHILL (Bedford). A small town, pleasantly situated between two hills, has a handsome new Market- house, an ancient Moot-house, a Church (St. Andrew), containing a curious monument to the memory of R. NicoUs, Esq., who was killed in the celebrated engagement with the Dutch, May 28, 1672, by a cannon-ball, which is here preserved inlaid in the pediment. Ampthill Park, in the vicinity, belonging to Lord Hol- land, is a superb edifice, containing a valuable collection of paintings, a library, and a museum. The Park aftbrds agreeable prospects, and is remarkable for its ancient oaks. In the old castle of Ampthill Park, which stood on higher ground than the present mansion, Queen Catherine resided during the time her divorce was in agitation ; and in refer- ence to this circumstance, an octagonal monument with an inscription was erected (1770) in the park, by the late Earl of Ossory. The Alameda is a beautiful grove of linden trees planted by Lord Holland for the recreation of the inhabitants of Ampthill. It is entered by a stone gate, over which are sculptured the arms of Castile and Arragon, in allusion to the residence of Catherine. Parish. Pop. 16SS. Inns; White Hart, King's Arms. No. 15. From London to BERWICK. Through Ware, TuxFORD, and Boroughbridge. Shoreditch Church to miles. Ware 20| Wade's Mill ,,. 22| Puckeridge 26| Buntingford 31^ Royston 37j Arrington 44^ Caxton 49A Huntingdon 58| Alconbury Hill 64 £2 Shoreditch Church to Stoke Newington .... Stamford-hill MILES. 3 Tottenham High Cross Edmonton 7 Enfield Highway .... Waltham Cross . . Hi 13.1 . . 17 Amwsll .. 191 42 No. 15. LONDON to BERWICK. Shoreditch Church to miles. Shoreditch Chwch to miles. Stilton 71 Wetherby 190 Norman Cross (a) 72 Boroughbridge 202 Wandsford 79^ Dishforth 206 Stamford 85^ North Allerton 220 Greetham (6) 92J Smeaton 227 Stoke Cottages 98 Croft 232^ Grantham (t) 1061 Darlington (d) 236| Foston or Benningtonf . . 112 Aycliffe 242 Newark 120J Rushy Ford 245| Carlton 126J Butcher Race 250J Scarthing Moor Inn ISIJ Durham 255^ Tuxford 133| Chester-le-Street 261 J Retford (East) 140| Gateshead 269^ Barnby Moor Inn 143| Newcastle-upon-Tynet(e) 269| Bawtry 149J Morpeth (/) 285 Doncaster 158 Alnwick 304 Ferrybridge 173^ Belford 318| Abberford 182J Berwick 334 Continuations. MILES. («) Norman Cross to Yaxley (Hunt.) J (6) Greetham to Corby (Line.) 9J (c) Grantham to Bingham (Notts.) 14 (d) Darlington to Bishop's Auckland (Durham) 13 (e) Newcastle-upon-Tyne to Blythe (Northum.) .... 14 (/) Morpeth to Rothbury (Northum.) 15 TOTTENHAM HIGH CROSS is so called from a cross which has stood here from time immemorial, but re- cently renewed. In an old building near here, called Bruce Castle, a large school is kept. All Saints' Church (repaired 1816), with stained glass, a curious font and monuments, Meeting-houses, Grammar, Blue, Green, and Lancasterian Schools. The trees called the Seven Sisters by Page Green. The Lady's Well for the eyes. A handsome Gothic Church has been lately erected. EDMONTON, an ancient village in Middlesex. The Bell Inn is immortalized by Cowper as the scene of John Gilpin's exploits. In the Church (All Saints) is a monu- t Bennington 8 miles from Grantham, 6 from Newark, htn ; Royal Oak. Far. Pop. 1100. 4: From Durham to Newcastle, posting charge 15 miles. No. 15. LONDON to BERWICK. 43 mejit in memory of Lady Myddleton. Two Chapels and Schools. At Southgate, in the vicinity, is Arm's Grove, a handsome seat, containing a painted staircase, several pic- tures, a collection of vases from Herculaneum and Pompeii, and a cabinet of minerals. Parish. Pop. 8192. Inns; Angel, Bell. Bury Hall was the seat of President Bradshaw. Bush Hill Encampment. ENFIELD, in Middlesex, was formerly celebrated for its Chase, an extensive tract of woodland, which is now in- closed. Here may be seen the small remains of a Palace, in which Edward VJ. is supposed to have kept his court. Enfield has an ancient Church (St. Andrew), and Meeting- houses, a Market-house, and stone Cross (1826), a free Grammar and other Schools. A handsome Gothic Chapel of Ease was built in 1832. Parish. Po/>. 8812. Inn; Greyhound. WALTHAM CROSS, in Hertfordshire, takes its name from a cross erected here by Edward I., in honour of his Queen Eleanor. A mile distant, but in Essex, are the re- mains of fValt ham Abbey, where Harold and his brothers were buried : and here also are several manufactories of pins and printed linens, and some powder-mills. (Chcshunt Parish.) Inns; Commercial Hotel, Four Swans, Falcon. Near Waltham Cross is the site of the Palace of Theo- balds, built by Lord Burleigh, and where James I. died 1625. CHESHUNT (Herts). The ISIanor-house was the resi- dence of Cardhial Wolsey, and in a house near the Church (St. Mary) died the ex-protector Richard Cromwell, it has a new Church. Cheshunt College was removed here from Talgarth in 1792. Parish. Pop.5Q1\. HODDESDON (Herts), on the Lea, has an ancient Market-house, a Tower of Old St. Catherine's Chapel, a Parochial Chapel and Meeting-house, Grammar School, and large Cotton-mill. To the right is a curious old Manor- house. Three miles from Hoddesdon is Hunsdon House, once the residence of Marj^, Elizabeth, and Edward VL In the Church is a curious brass figure representing a huntsman. At Slansteud Abbot, '1\ miles distant, is the Ur/e House, ianious for the Rye- House Plot. 44 No. 15. LONDON to BERWICK. {Broxburn Parish). Hamlet. Pop. 1615. Inns ; Bull, Black Lion. AM WELL, a village in Hertfordshire, is said to have obtained its name I'rom Emma's VVell, a spring issuing from the hill on which the Church (John Baptist) is situated. The surrounding scenery is picturesque, and has been ably described in the poems of John Scott, who resided in this village, and here constructed a curious grotto. In a small island, formed by the stream which is one of the sources of the New River, is a monument, erected by R. Mylne, Esq., in 1800, to the memory of Sir Hugh Myddleton, by whom was achieved the extraordinarj' task of conveying the water to London. It bears several inscriptions, one of which states Chadivell, the other source of the New River, to be two miles distant, and the whole course to London about forty miles. Izaak Walton lived at Amwell, and Reed, the commentator on Shakspeare, was buried here. In the parish is the East India College (1806). Parish. Pop. 1321. WARE (Herts), a market-town, on the Lea, with a con- siderable trade in malt and corn. In the Church (St. Mary) are several curious monuments, and in the churchyard the tomb of Dr. Mead, aged 148 years (1652). A brass plate, bearing date 1454, is said to have been the first inscribed in Arabic characters in England. It has Meeting-houses, National and British Schools, a handsome Market-house (1 827), a Public Library, &c. The Great Bed of Ware will bold six couple. Elizabeth, the daughter of Gilbert de Clare, Earl of Gloucester, and the grand-daughter of Edward I., the foundress of Clare Hall, Cambridge, was buried here j as well as Sir W. Fanshaw, w^ho was born and resided at Ware Park. Parish. Pop. 4214. Inns; Bull, Saracen's Head. WADE'S MILL. Inn; Feathers. PUCKERIDGE. Inn; BeU. BUNTINGFORD (Herts). Trade, leather and malt. Chapel (St. Peter), Meeting-houses, Free Grammar and Charity Schools. Inns ; George, Bell. ROYSTON, partly in Hertfordshire and partly in Cam- bridgeshire. Trade in malt and corn. The only objects worthy of notice, are the Cave or Crypt, with some curious No. 15. LONDON to BERWICK. 45 carvings, under the market-place, at the end of the principal street, and the Church (St. John Baptist), formerly belong- ing to a priory, and containing a few ancient monuments. The Public Walk, the Market-house, built 1830, by Lord Dacre, the Free School. Andrews, for many years editor of Moore's Almanack, died herein 1820; Parish. Pop. 1757. Inns; Bull, Green Man, Red Lion. ARRINGTON (Cambridge). Inn; Hardwicke Arms. At this place is fFiinpole Hall, or Nnneham ffimpole, the noble mansion of the Earl of Hardwicke, containing a good library, a fine collection of pictures, and a curious piece of Mosaic, representing the Temple of the Sibyls. Wimpole Church contains a splendid monument to Lord Chancellor Hardwicke. Parish. Pop. 254. CAXTON (Camb.) Three miles distant is Boxtoorth, in the Church of which is the monument of Dr. Saunderson, the professor of mathematics. Parish. Pop. 417. HUNTINGDON (capital of Huntingdonsh.), situated on the north bank of the Ouse, is connected with God- manchester by an old bridge of six arches. The principal objects are the Churches of St. Mary and All Saints, with tombs of the Cromwell family, the only two remaining out of fifteen; the Market-place; the new County Gaol, just beyond the town ; the Town-hall (1743), comprising As- sembly-rooms with portraits, and the apartments where the assizes are held twice a year ; and the meadow called Port- holm, where races take place annually. There are also, a Free Grammar School in the Chapel of St. John's Hospital, a small Theatre, Reading-rooms, Meeting-houses, and Na- tional Schools. The town has a good road and river trade in wool and corn ; and several breweries and manufactories are established here. The streets are broad and well-paved, and are lighted with gas. Huntingdon is the birth-place of Oliver Cromwell and his son Richard. One mile from Huntingdon is Hi nchinbroo/ce House (Earl of Sandwich), formerly the property of the Cromwell family, by whom it was built in the reign of Elizabeth. The Great Room, in vihich Queen Elizabeth and James I. were enter- tained, is still preserved. This mansion was partly destroyed by fire in 1830, but has since been repaired. Also close by is Brampton Park, the seal of Lady Olivia Sparrow. BoroKgli. Pop.32(il. Membs. — County 2, Town 2. Inns; George, Fountain, Crown, 46 No. 15. LONDON to BERWICK. STILTON (Hunts), celebrated for its cheese. Parish. Pop. 19^. I)ins ; Angel, George. An inn called the Bell was kept by Cooper Thornhill, a celebrated jockey, who was first supplied with this cheese by a lady in Leicestershire, and retailed it here at an immense profit. Four miles from Stilton is Connington, in the church of which is the tomb of Sir R. Cotton, the antiquary. NORMAN CROSS (Hunts), is the place where a great number of French prisoners were confined during the war. STAMFORD, in Lincolnshire, a town of great antiquity ; formerly possessing fifteen churches, only six of which now remain, St. Mary, All Saints, St. George, St. John Baptist, St. Martin, and St. Michael ; they are well built but contain nothing remarkable, excepting that of St. Martin, situated on the other side of the Welland, in the county of Northamp- ton, which is adorned with several monuments of the Cecil family. Cecil, Lord Burleigh, the minister of Elizabeth, was buried here. In St. Martin's cemetery is interred Lam- bert, of Leicester, who weighed 739 lbs. This town con- tains a Town-hall (1776), a Theatre, Assembly-rooms, Baths, Hospital or Bead-house, Gas Works, Free Grammar, Blue Coat, and National Schools, several charitable Listitu- tions, an Infirmary near tbe town, and adjoining the Gate of the Carmelite Friary. Its principal trade is in malt, coal, and freestone. Near the town is a Race-course, on Wit- tering Heath. Bull running takes place 13th November. About a mile from Stamford is Burleigh House (Mar- quess of Exeter), one of the noblest remains of the age of Elizabeth, having been erected by the Lord Treasurer Bur- leigh. It contains a hall, ornamented with scagliola marble; a grand staircase, painted 1798, by Stothard ; a Chapel with stained glass windows, removed irom Gattershal church; two libraries, one of the finest collections of pictures in the kingdom : a splendid state-bed, and numerous curiosities. Borough. Pop. 5837. 2 Membs. Inns; George and Angel, Swan, George, Talbot, New Hotel. About two miles beyond Stamford is Bridge Casterton^ where are the remains of a Roman encampment, and an ancient Gothic church ; and four miles farther are two ob- jects of interest, the Church of the village of Exton, a beautiful specimen of Gothic architecture, containing monu- ments of the Harrington and Noel families, two of which are executed by Nollekens, and one by Griulin Gibbons ; No. 15. LONDON to BERWICK. 47 and Exton Hall, a noble mansion in the style of tbe sixteenth century, with an extensive park, and a fine collection of pictures, belonging to the Noel family. GREETHAM (Rutland). Church (St. Mary). Parish, Pop. 152. In?is ; Royal Oak, New Inn. About six miles from Greetbtim, at the village oi IFools- t/mrpe, is tbe house where Sir Isaac Newton was born ; to this place he retired during the plague, and here it w-as that an apple falling from a tree suggested to him his system of gravitation. STOKE COTTAGES. In a park, attached to Stoke- JJoHse, is a spring, producing 19 tons of water a minute. GRANTHAM (Lincoln), on the Roman Ermin-street and Witham. The Church (St. Wulfran) is an elegant stone structure, the spire of which, 246 feet high, was much injured by a storm in 1797. It contains monuments in honour of Lord Chief Baron Bury and Lord Chief Justice Ryder. Attached to the Guildhall (1787), is an Assembly- room, Free Grammar and Charity Schools, Meeting-hous«?s. Three miles from Grantham is Beltoyi House (Earl of Brownlow), adorned with fine carvings by Gibbons, and paintings. Five miles from Grantham, near the borders of Lincoln- shire, but in Leicestershire, is Belvoir Castle, the magnifi- cent residence of the Duke of Rutland. This splendid structure was destroyed by fire in October, 1816, but has since been rebuilt on a magnificent scale, from designs by Sir John Thornton. It is built of freestone, in the Gothic style, and occupies the summit of a hill. The apartments contain a fine collection of pictures. On Blackberry Hill is a iNIausoleum, erected from designs by Mr. B. Wyatt, in 1829; it contains a statue of Elizabeth, Duchess of Rut- land, by Mr. M. Wyatt. Borough and Parish. Pop. 4590. 2 Meynbs. Inns; George, Angel. FOSTON. Church (St. Peter). Parish. Pop. 441. Inn; Black Horse. NEWARK, upon Trent (Nottingham), a pretty and well built town, situated on the branch of the Trent. It has a spacious Market-place. The principal objects worthy of notice are, tbe ruins of the castle in which King John ex- pired, with a curious crypt beneath the hall ; the Church 48 No. 15. LONDON to BERWICK. (St. Mary Magdalen, with an altar-piece by Hilton, of the Raising of Lazarus, and a choir richly carved in stone and wood), a noble building, with a light and beautiful spire, erected by Henry VI. ; the new Church (Christchurch), a Gothic edifice, erected in 183T, at an expense of 3,000^. ; the Town-hall, a handsome stone edifice, where corporate meetings, concerts, balls, cfec, are held ; and the Causeway, constructed about 1770, across the vale of Trent. Besides these, Newark has a Free Grammar School, News-room and Library, several charitable Institutions, extensive manu- factories, particularly a cotton-mill, several Meeting-houses, and a large Workhouse. It carries on an extensive trade in corn, coals, wool, and malt. Bishop Warburton, and Lightfoot, the divine, were natives of Newark. The Beacon, or Bacon Hill, near Newark, now remark- able for its quarries of gypsum, was the scene of an action between the Royalists, under Prince Rupert, and the par- liament forces, under Sir J. Meldrum. Charles II. incor- porated Newark, on account of its loyalty to his father, who here, after the battle of Naseby, put himself into the power of the Scotch army. Borough and Parish. Pop. 9557. 2 Membs. Inns; Kingston Arms, Gilstrap's Hotel, Saracen's Head, and Ram. Cross Roads. Newark to milss. Newark to milks. Leadenham 9| Leadenham 9| Sleaford 18| Sleaford 13| Garrick 26| Garrick 26| Boston 36| Boston 36| Foss Dike Wash 46i Gosberton 46 Cross Keys Wash Inn* 62^ Spalding 53J Lynn R egfs 70^ Holbeach 61^ Since the road over the W^ash Wisbeach 74f has been established, the follow- L-vnn Regis 90 ing road is seldom used. This route avoids the Washes. CARLTON. The Mansion-house has a curious Chapel. Parish. Pop. 91^. Inn ; Bell. * The traveller now crosses the Wash by an embankment 2 miles long, which was opened in July, 1831, and has superseded the ferry. The bridge connected with it was opened September, 1831. No. 15. LONDON to BERWICK. 49 SCARTHING MOOR INN is an elegant house, with a shrubbery and greenhouse. TUXFORD, in Nottinghamshire, is remarkable for its miry situation. The Church contains several monuments, and a representation of the Martyrdom of St. Lawrence. Parish. Pop. IMS. Inns; Red Lion, Fox. EAST RETFORD (Notts), seated on the Idle, has manufactories of paper, hats, sailcloth, and candle-wick ; and carries on a considerable trade, particularly in hops. Here likewise is a Free Grammar School, a neat Gothic Church, and an Hospital. Borough and Pai'ish. Pop. 2J91. 2 Membs. Inns; White Hart, Crown. BAWTRY, a small but well-built town, situated partly in Nottinghamshire, and partly in the West Riding of York- shire, has a considerable road-trade. Chapelry. Pop. 1149. Inn ; Crown. DONCASTER, in the West Riding of Yorkshire, on the south bank of the Don, which is crossed by two bridges, is one of the genteelest towns in the north of England. The principal objects worthy of notice are, the Mansion-house, a handsome stone building in the centre of the town (1743), adorned with portraits of George III., Earl Fitzwilliam, and Marquis of Rockingham ; the Town-hall, containing a Free Grammar School, as well as the apartments for the town-council ; the Church of St. George, erected on the site of an ancient castle, a spacious edifice, containing a fine east window, a curious antique font, and a good organ ; Christ Church, an elegant Gothic edifice, erected from de- signs by Messrs. Woodhea-d and Hurst, in 1829 \ and the Theatre, well frequented during the Races, which usually take place in the last week of September, and continue five days. Here likewise are a Gaol, a News-room (1821), and National and Sunday Schools ; several Meeting-houses, an Hospital, a Dispensary, a Workhouse, and several other charitable institutions. On the Race ground, near the town, there is an elegant stand for the accommodation of the spectators. Five miles distant is Bilham Hall, in the grounds of which is the Belvidere, commanding an extensive prospect. Borough. Po/^. 10,801. /««5 ; Angel, Rein-Deer, Red Lion, Woolpack. F 50 No. 15. LONDON to BERWICK. Cross Roads. Doncaatertn miles. Doncaster to mjles. Crowle 16J Barnsley 15 Burton-upon-Stather .... 24J Peuistone 23 Bartou 36 Mottram 40 Killingholme 45 Manchester 51 Great Grimsby 60 Boncaster to Doncaster to Barnsley 15 Thorne 10 Penistone 23 Booth Ferry 22J Mottram 40 Howden 24^ Stockport 47J South Cave 37J Altrincham 56| Hull 49| Warrington 68 FERRYBRIDGE. Inns ; Angel, Greyhound. Cross Road. Ferrybridge to MILES. Leeds 14| PONTEFRACT 2 ABBERFORD (York), a small town, with the ruins of an ancient castle. Pop. 900. Inn; Swan. WETHERBY, in the West Riding of York, has a hand- some bridge over the Wharf, and a little above it, a cascade, over which the salmon may be often seen leaping with great dexterity. On the opposite side of the river is a spring, called Thorp- Arch- Spa, or Boslin-Spa, where a neat village has been erected for the accommodation of visiters. About four miles from Wetherby is Ribstone Hall, in the gardens of which that delicious apple called the Ribstone pippin was first cultivated. Here may be seen a monument to the standard-bearer of the 9th Roman Legion. Township. Pop. 1321. Inns ; Angel, Swan and Dog. BOROUGHBRIDGE, in the West Riding, situated on the Ure, over which there is a stone bridge. The houses are well built, and the town carries on a great trade in hard- ware. In the Market-place is a handsome fluted Doric column ; and in a field about half a mile distant, are three immense stones, called the Arrows, generally supposed to have been erected by the Romans. It was at Boroughbridge that Edward II. defeated the Earl of Lancaster. One mile distant is Aldhorough, formerly a Roman station. In the wall of the church vestry is a basso-relievo of Mer- No. 15. LONDON TO BERWICK 51 cury, and in the churchyard is a gravestone, with the figure of a woman in a Saxon dress. Pop. 950. Inns; Greyhounds, Crown. DISHFORTH. hiu; Swan. NORTH A LLERTON, in the North Riding of Yorkshire, seated on an eminence, has a spacious Market-place, a Gothic Church, and a Prison, erected on Mr. Howard's plan. Near this town took place the celebrated Battle of the Standard, at which King ]:)avid was del'eated by the Barons. The spot still retains the name of Standard Hill, and some caverns near it are supposed to be the places where the Scots were buried. Borough and Toicnship. Fop. 5118. \Memb. Inns; Golden Lion, King's Head. Cross Roads. North Allerton to miles. North AUerton to miles. Scorton 9^ Bedale 7i Richmond 14^ Leybourn 20 Askrigg 32^ Askrigg 31^ Hawes 38^- Hawes 37i Sedbergh 52J Ingleton 54 Kendal 64^ Hornby 63i Lancaster 72^ SMEATON (York) is remarkable for the beauty of the surrounding scenery. CROFT (York) has a much-frequented mineral spring. Communication (Railroad). From Darlington to Stockton 12J miles. The railroad to Croft (at the junction of the Tees and Skern) joins the Darlington and Stockton line north of the town. The line to the left leads to Bishop's Auckland Park, lOf miles, and that to the right to Stockton, 12^ miles. DARLINGTON, in Durham, is situated on the Skern, over which is a bridge of three arches. It carries on a con- siderable trade, and has several manufactures, particularly woollens, linens called huckabacks, leather, hemj), and cotton. The Church is a spacious and ancient building, with a lofty spire ; and near Darlington is a curious ma- chine, invented by a native, for grinding optical glasses. 52 No. 15. LONDON to BERWICK. Five miles from Darlington is Dinsdale or Middleton Spa, with a good hotel. One mile distant is Grange Hall. Township. Pop. Sol-i. bins; Fleece, King's Head. Cross Roads. Darlington to miles. Darlington to wiles. Cattkrick Bridge .... 12J Allan's Ford 28^ Darlington to Hexham 44 West Auckland 11 Darlington to Harperley Lane Head .... 18^ Yarm 10 AYCLTFFE, in Durham. Inn ; George. RUSHY FORD, in Durham. Inn; VVheatsheaf. BUTCHER RACE. Inn; Coach. DURHAM, the capital of the county of Durham, has a unique and striking appearance, being situated on a rocky eminence, almost surrounded by the Weare. The Cathedral is a large and magnificent edifice, 420 feet long, with a central tower 212 feet high, in the Norman style of architecture, founded 1093, but not completed till the end of 13th century : it contains the remains of St. Cuthbert (exposed in 1827), of the venerable Bede, five of whose MSS. are in the Cathedral Library, Bishop Hatfield, and of Ralph, Lord Neville, Philippa's general at Neville's Cross, the first layman who was allowed to be buried here. In the Cathedral churchyard is a monument to Dodsley. the bookseller. The other objects of attention are the Castle, now the Bishop's Palace, occupying the north side of the Palace Green ; the charming promenade near it called the Banks, along the windings of the Weare ; the Court Houses and New- Prison, erected 1S09, for 120,000/. ; the remains of Finchall Abbey, in a vale near the river ; the view from St. Giles's churchyard ; the Walks in Pellaw Wood ; and the Town- hall (1555), on the west side of the Market-place. Durham also possesses six Churches (St. Mary-le-Bow, St. Mary-the-Less, St. Nicholas, St. Oswald or Elvet, St. Margaret) ; several Meeting-houses, a Roman Catholic Chapel in the Gothic style, with a stained glass window, an Infirmary; three Bridges (Framwell Gate, Elvet, and the New Bridge) ; a neat Theatre ; a Mechanic's Library ; a Market-place, with a pont or fountain ; a Subscription No. 15. LONDON to BERWICK. 53 Library, and a Race-course, May ; an University has been founded for the northern counties. Between Durham and Bishop's Auckland is Brancepeth Castle. Within a mile east of Durham are a few traces of the Roman station of old Durham. One mile to the west of this city is Neville's Cross, erected by Ralph, Lord Neville, in memory of the defeat and capture of David IL Pop. 10,125. Membei's : Coimty A, City 2. Inns; the Waterloo, Queen's Head, City Tavern. Cross Roads. Durham to milks. Sedgefield 11 Stockton 21^ Guilsborough 34 Whitby 54 Scarborough 73 Hunmanby 82 Bridlington 90^ Durham to Bishop's Auckland lOi Staindrop 19 Barnard Castle 24| Brough 41^ Kirkby Stephen 46^ Killath 54| Kendal G9| STAINDROP, in Durham. About a mile distant is Raby Castle, the noble seat of the Marquess of Cleveland, situated in an extensive park. The ge- neral effect of the exterior is remarkably imposing, and the interior is distributed into nu- merous handsome apartments. The Hall is uncommonly grand, and over it is a room in which, it is said, 700 knights have dined at one time. Two miles from Staindrop is Streatlam Castle, the seat of the Countess of Strathmore, a com- . modious mansion, erected at the beginning of the last century on the site of the original biiilding. Durham to miles. Wolsingham 15 Stanhope 20^ St. John Weardale 27J Aldstone Moor 40^ Penrith 59^ Keswick 77^ Durham to Bishop's Auckland 10^ Staindrop 19 Barnard Castle 24^ Brough 41^ Kirkby Stephen 46i Sedbergh 59| Kirkby Lonsdale 70 Hornby 77| Lancaster 86^ Durham to Whitton Gilbert 3^ Lanchester 8 Shotley Bridge 14 Newcastle to Lanchester . . 13 The Railroad from Durham to Sunderland, 14 miles, proceeds by Pittington, crossing the Dur- ham junction from Hartlepool to SouthShields by Hetton Hall, Sharpley, Ryhope, along the coast to Sunderland. F 2 54 No. 15. LONDON to BERWICK. CHESTER-LE-STREET, in Durham. The Church contains monuments of the Lumley family, and in the vicinity are iron and coal-works. The Mechanics' Institute is a neat building. One mile distant is Lumley Castle, the noble residence of the Earl of Scarborough ; and about a mile from it is Lambton Hall, or Castle, the seat of Earl Durham, a mo- dern edifice, originally erected by Boiiomi, but very much improved by its present possessor. Chape Iry. Pop. 19 JO. Inn; White Hart. GATESHEAD, in Durham, is a suburb of Newcastle- upon-Tyne, to which it is united by a handsome stone bridge. It has several manufactories of wrought and cast iron, and in the vicinity are coal-pits. The Church is a handsome building, and in the churchyard is a curious tomb. On Gateshead Fall are grindstone quarries. Far. Pup. 15,177. 1 Memb. At Swallivell, one mile distant, are large iron -works, and in the Church at Jarrow, 5 miles east of Gateshead, is pre- served a chair which belonged to the venerable Bede, a native of that place. NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE (Northumberland), Pons iElii, situated between the Picts' Wall and the river whose name it bears, is particularly famous for its trade in coals, of which it has exported, or sent coastwise, more than 800,000 chaldrons in one year, duty 600,000/. It exports, also, a considerable quantity of lead, salt, tallow, butter, salmon, and grindstones ; and imports wine, timber, hemp, and iron. It has likewise a share in the Greenland fisheries ; and possesses glass-houses, potteries, and manufactories of iron, steel, and woollen cloths. The houses are variously built of stone, brick, and timber, and the upper or northern part of the town, inhabited by the higher classes, presents some spacious and well-built streets. The principal objects worthy of notice are, the Castle or Great Tower, 80 feet high, erected by William I. ; the Ex- change and Town-court, in which are portraits of Lords Eldon and Stowell, by Owen ; Lord Collingwood, by Lons- dale ; George III., by Ramsay ; Charles II. and James II. : the Custom-house, lately enlarged ; the Monument erected to Lord Grey, surmounted by a statue of that nobleman, by Baily; the new streets; the Quays 3 the Town Gaol; the Ses- No. 15. LONDON to BERWICK. 55 sions-house, or New Courts, a handsome modern building ; the Bridge over the Tyne, consisting of nine arche*-, 300 feet long, erected in 1781, by Mylne; the Church of St, Nicholas, an edifice of very singular architecture, with an elegant spire in the form of an imperial crown, an altar-piece by Tintoretto, and a valuable Library, containing amongst other curious books the Bible of Hexham Abbey ; the Church of St. John, in the cemetery of which is buried Cunningham the poet ; All Saints Church (rebuilt 1786), a magnificent Gre- cian edifice of a circular form, with an Ionic portico, and a neat and elegant spire ; St. Andrew's, St. John Baptist, St. Mary Magdalene, a handsome modern structure ; the Keel- men's Hospital, erected and supported by that class of labourers ; the New Markets and Exchange Rooms ; the New Corn Market; the Theatre (1788) ; the Circus (1739) ; the Mansion-house (1691); the elegant Assembly-rooms, containing a picture of Falstatl"; the Royal Arcade, 250 feet long by 20 wide, and 35 feet high ; the Promenade called the Firth ; and the Baths outsiiie the West Gate. Newcastle also possesses several Chapels of Ease ; two handsome Scotch Churches, in Blackett-street ; Dissenters' Meeting-houses; Roman Catholic Chapel ; a Literary, Phi- losophical and Antiquarian Society, which has obtained considerable reputation, and occupies a handsome modern Doric edifice (1825) ; the Institution for the Promotion of the Fine Arts (1822) ; a Dockyard, where very fine vessels are built; a Lunatic Hospital; a Lying-in Hospital; an Infirmary ; a Grammar School, in the ancient Hospital of St. Mary the Virgin, in which Lord Collingwood, Akenside the poet, Lord Chancellor Eldon, and Baron Stowell, were educated ; a Royal Jubilee School, a Trinity House School ; numerous Libraries ; Artillery Barracks ; a Dispensary, and numerous other charitable institutions. Newcastle was the birth-place of Duns Scotus (Dr. John Scott), Lord Eldon, and Admiral Collingwood. Akenside, the poet, was born in the Butcher Bank. Races are held in July. Continuation. Railroad. From Newcastle to Carlisle 61^ miles. It skirts the Tyne, leaving the Scotswood Suspension Bridge, erected in 1831 to the right; to the left A.xwell 56 No. 16. LONDON to BERWICK. Park; Bladon, Stella, Ryton to left; across into Northum- berland, Wylam, 7 1 ; Castle Ruins to left ; across the road from Newcastle to Hexham, By well, St. Peter's, to right ; Broomhaugh, Styford, Stocksfield, Corbridge, to right; Tunnel, Hexham station, 20 ; Hermitage to right ; across the Tyne, Warden to right, along the Tyne ; Newborough to right; Four Stones, Haydon Bridge, 27 1; between road and Tyne to Haltwhistle, 3Tf ; Tunnel, 200 yards ; Three Cross Road, Blenkinsop Hall, to right; Blenkinsop Castle to left ; Greenhead across high road from Carlisle to New- castle ; Thirlwall Castle to right ; by Picts' Wall, across the Irthing ; Rose Hill, 43 ; Gitsland Spa to right ; across Irthing, Denton, Naworth Castle to right ; across high road Mitton, 48f ; Brampton to right; Falkin Farn to left; Fenton to right; Corby Castle and Abbey to left; across the Eden by a fine viaduct ; Wetherall, Scotby, across the high road from Penrith to Carlisle; Carlisle 61:^. In the neighbourhood are the Pandon, Tesmond and Heaton vales ; across the dells bridges have been erected. The railroad leads from Durham. Steam-vessels go from this town to Shields every half-hour. There are also steam-vessels to London, Annan, Liverpool, and other places. About 5 miles distant is Gosforth Hall, erected from designs by Paine. Amongst the portraits here is one of Rembrandt, by himself. Town. Pop. "12,760. 2 Membs. Inns; Queen's Head, Turf Hotel, Crown and Thistle, Cock, Shakspeare, Turk's Head, George, Half Moon. Cross Road, Newcastle to miles. Newcastle to milbs. Corbridge 16^ Brampton 46a Hexham 19| Carlisle 56 Haltwhistle 34| South Shields 11 Glenwhelt 37J Wolsingham 23 MORPETH (Northumb.), situated on the Wansbeck, is remarkable for its weekly cattle-market, one of the largest in England. It has a Town-hall, erected in 1714, by the Earl of Carlisle, from designs by Vanbrugh ; and a Free School, founded by Edward VI. Here also is the County Gaol. Only some fragments of the ancient castle now No. 15. LONDON to BERWICK. 57 remain. Farish and Borough. Pop. 4"! 97. 1 Memb. Inns; Queen's Head, Pbcenix. Ten miles from Morpeth is Brenckbury Priory. Continuation. Morpeth to North Shields 16^ miles. ALNWICK, the county-town of Nortliumberlaiid, has a Town-hall, Clock-house, and Free School, but is chiefly remarkable for the Castle, the residence of the Duke of Northumberland. This noble mansion, which is situated on the south bank of the Alne, is said to have been founded by the Romans, and to have come into the possession of the present proprietor's ancestors in 1310. It consists of three wards, inclosing about five acres, and is flanked by sixteen towers, adorned with statues of warri\)rs. The apartments are fitted up with great splendour, and ornamented with numerous fine pictures. Six miles from Alnwick are the noble ruins of fFarkworth Castle, once the residence of the Earls of Northumberland, and half a mile from them, on the banks of the Coquet, is the hermitage in which the Bishop of Dromore wrote the Ballad of the Hermit of VVark worth. Parish. Pop. 6788. Manhers: County A. //i/i ; White Swan. Six and a half miles from Alnwick are the ruins of Dun- stanburgh Castle. Between 4 and 5 miles to the right of Alnwick, and about a mile from the sea, is Hoivick, the seat of Earl Grey. Cross Road. From Alnwick to MILES. Whittingham 7| WOOLER 19| BELFORD (Northumb.) is a very neat town, near which are the ruins of an ancient chapel, surrounded by oak trees ; and about four miles distant Bamboroiigh Castle, a cele- brated piece of antiquity, the keep of which is now fitted up for the reception of shipwrecked seamen. Opposite to Barn- borough Castle are Farn Islands, abounding with sea-fowl of various kinds. Township. Pop. 1354. Inn; Bell. BERWICK-UPON-TWEED, a fortress of considerable 58 No. 16. LONDON to BICESTER. strength, on the north bank of the Tweed near its mouth, was of great consequence during the wars between England and Scotland, to neither of which it belongs, but has a jurisdic- tion peculiar to itself, called the Berwick Bounds. It has a large salmon fishery, and carries on a considerable trade in this article, as well as in timber, wool, corn, eggs, damask, carpets, and linen. The chief objects demanding attention are, the Town-hall, a spacious stone edifice, surmounted by a belfry, comprising the Exchange, the Prison, and two Halls ; the Bridge over the Tweed, consisting of 15 arches, erected in the reign of James I. ; the Church of the Holy Trinity, built in the time of Cromwell, the Pier, the trifling ruins of the Castle, and near them the Bell Tower, which formerly contained a bell to give warning of the approach of enemies, the new Fortifications and Barracks ; the new Pier and Lighthouse. Berwick has also Assembly-rooms ; a Theatre, open in summer; a Public Library; a Dispen- sary ; a Pauper Lunatic Asylum ; several Schools, and near the town is a Chain-bridge over the Tweed. Far. Fop. 8920. 2 Membs. Inns ; King's Arms, Red Lion, Hen and Chickens. South of Berwick, within the bounds, is Spital, a small watering place. Inns ; Bath House, Brighton House. Cross Road. Berwick to milks. Cornhill 13^ COLDSTREAM 14^ No. 16. From London to BICESTER. Through Watford. Tyburn Turnpike to milks. Aylesbury, as at No. 18 39 Bicester 55\ BICESTER (Oxford). A neat town of great antiquity, noted for its malt liquor. The Church contains several monuments. The poor are employed in making lace and slippers. Parish. Po/?. 2868. Inn; King's Arms. No 17. LONDON TO BIRMINGHAM. 59 No. 17 (a). London to BIRMINGHAM, (Railroad.) The London Terminus is at Euston Grove,* where a noble Doric portico, designed by Mr. Hardvvick, leads to an area of 7 acres, devoted to the purposes of the passengers. The fares from London to Birmingham are 30^. and 26s. lirst and second class trains. The whole distance is 114^ miles. 112lbs. luggage allowed. Id. per lb. above. A stationary engine draws the train by means of long ropes i'rom Euston Grove to the Camden Depot, w^here the locomotive is at- tached. Primrose Hill Tunnel, 1250 yards long. Hampstead to right. Kilburn. Kensal Green Cemetry to left. Tunnel across River Brent. Harrow on the Hill to left. Several bridges. Watford, 15 miles across the Colne. Cashiobury Park to left. Tunnel, 1 mile 70 yards long. Grand Junction Canal and river Gade to left. King's Langley to left, cross Grand Junction. Two Waters. Boxmoor, 24^, recross the Grand Junction. Great Berkhamstead Tunnel. Ashridge Park. Tring, 31 1, across Grand Junction. Ivinghoe to right. Aylesbury in distance to left. Station. Leigbton Buzzard, 40^, to right. Tunnel, 300 yards. Fenny Stratford to right, 45 miles. Bradwell. Stoney Stratford Station, 50 miles, across the Grand Junction. Newport Pagnell to right. Stoney Stratford to left. Vale of Wolverton Em- bankment. Across the Ouse and Tow. Castle Thorpe, 53^. Blisworth, 60. Across Grand Junction. Weedon Tunnel, 400 yards. Daventry to left. Northampton to right. Recross Grand J unction 3 times. Kilsby Tunnel, ) f miley 75 miles. (Ashby St. Leger to left.) Across Oxford and Coventry Canal. Hill Moreton to left. Clifton to right. Rugby Station, 83^ miles. Church Lawford, 85 miles. Across the Avon and Low. Coventry, 94 miles. Kenilworth to left. Beechwood Tunnel, 300 yards. 98|- across the river Blythe. Hampton in Arden to left. Bickenhill left. Sheldon, 106. Cole.shill to right. Yardley left. Castle Bromwich right. Across the Cole. Birmingham, 111 miles. * Coaches take passengers to the Terminus. 60 No. 17. LONDON TO BIRMINGHAM. Continuations. Harrow Station to right to StanmoreSJ, Edgeware 41, Barnet 10}. to left to Uxbrige, West Drayton. Watford ditto to right to St. Alban's 8, Hatfield. [Wycombe 17- to left to Rickmansworth 4, Amersham 10, High Boxinoor .... to right to Hemel Hempstead 1^. Berkhempstead to right to Dunstable 11. to left to Chesham, Missenden. Tring to right to Ivinghoe 2J miles. to left to Tring 1|, Aylesbury 9, Wendover 8. Leighton .... to right to Hockliffe 4J, Woburn 8, Ampthill 1. to left to Wing 5^, Aylesbury 12}. to left to Newton, Winslow. Bradwell .... to left to Stoney Stratford 2, Buckingham 10}. Stoney Strat. to right to Newport Pagnell 4, Olney 9. Weedon .... to right to Northampton 7i- to left to Daventry 4, Towcester 7, Banbury. Rugby to right to Lutterworth, 6 J. to left to Rugby, Dunchurch 4. [Bosworth. Coventry .... to right to Nuneaton 8^, Atherstone 12^, Market to left to Kenilworth 4^, Warwick 9|, Stratford. Birmingham 111. No. 17 (^). From London to BIRMINGHAM. First Road. Through Stoney Stratford and Coventry. MILES. London to Birmingham, as at No. 100 ... . 109} Continuations. Birmingham to Walsall" (Staffords.) 8| Birmingham to Dudley 10 Birmingham to Stourbridge* 12 DUDLEY, situated partly in Worcestershire and partly in Staffordshire. It has two Churches containing some ancient stained glass, and monuments of knights in armour ; a Free School, Assembly-rooms, and numerous Charity Schools. Its principal manufactures are glass and iron, particularly nails. Dudley Castle, standing on a hill above the town, is a venerable ruin, commanding an extensive view over seven No. 18. LONDON to BIRMINGHAM. 61 English and two Welsh counties. Parish. Pop, 23,043. 1 Memb. Iww ; Dudley Arms. Cross Road. Dudley to miles. Stourbridge 4J Wolverhampton 6^ No. 18. From London to BIRMINGHAM. Second Road. Through Watford, Banbury, and Warwick. Tyburn Turnpike to miles. Tyburn Turnpike to miles. Kilburn 2 Buckingham 56 Edgeware (a) 8\ Brackley 63| Stanmore 10;^ Banbury 72| Watford (6) 15 Edge Hill 80| Two Waters P2 Kineton 85J Berkhempstead (t) 26 Warwick 96 Tring 31 J Knowie 106| Aylesbury .39 Birmingham 116 Winslow 49^ Continuations. MILES. (a) Edgeware to St. Albans* 12 (6) Watford to Hemel Hempstead (Her?.$; .. 8| (b) Watford to Rickmansworth* (Herts) .... 3 (t) Berkhempstead to Ivinghoe {Bucks) .... 6J EDGEWARE (Middlesex) has a considerable road trade. Parish. Pop. 591. In?is ; White Hart, Cranes. STANMORE (Middlesex) is adorned with numerous villas, and Bentley Priory, the seat of the Marquess of Abercorn, containing a choice collection of pictures and busts. Inn; Abercorn Arms. WATFORD (Herts) is a populous and well-built Market-town, almost surrounded by the Coin, on which are mills for throwing silk and making paper. The Church contains two fine monuments, executed by Nicholas Stone, in memory of two Sir C. Morrisons. It is a station of the London and Birmingham Railway. Near Watford is Cashiohury Park, the seat of the Earl of Essex, a spacious edifice in the castellated style. The pictures which adorn the apartments possess great merit. Two miles distant is Grove Park, the Earl of Clarendon's seat, containing a good collection of pictures. G 62 No. 18. LONDON to BIRMINGHAM. Hamlet. Pop. 2960. Inns ; Essex Arms, Rose and Crown. TWO WATERS (Herts), so called from the junction of the Gade with Bulbourn Brook, is famous for its paper mills. BERKHEMPSTEAD or HAMPSTEAD (Herts) is situated on a branch of the Gade on the Grand Junction Canal, and close to the Birmingham Railwaj'. The Church, containing some ancient monuments, and the ruins of the Castle, formerly the residence of the Kings of Mercia, are the only objects of interest. Here Bishop Ken and Cowper the poet were born. It contains a Free Grammar School, and the Countess of Bridgewater's School for Girls. About 3 miles distant is Ashridge Park, the noble domain of the Countess of Bridgewater. Parish. Po;». 2369. hm; King's Arms. TRING (Herts), a neat but irregular town with an elegant Church, in which are several ancient monuments. Tring Park is a beautiful seat, adorned with pleasing scenery. Parish. Pop. 3488. Inn ; Rose and Crown. Between Tring and Ivinghoe is the Railway Station on the Birmingham Line. Near Tring is the junction of the Cheltenham and Oxford with the Birmingham Railway. It proceeds near Northleach, Burford, Witney, Oxford, Thame, and Aylesbury. This Line is 66 miles 76 chains long. AYLESBURY (Bucks), situated on an eminence in the rich and extensive tract called the vale of Aylesbury. The Town-hall is a handsome modern brick building, and the Church a spacious structure, with a large Cemetery, inter- sected by several walks planted with trees. Here also is the County Gaol and an elegant Market-house. The inhabitants of this town and its vicinity rear an immense number of early ducklings, which are sent to the London market. Two miles from Aylesbury is Hartwell House, which was for many years the asylum of Louis XVIIL, and of the Duke and Duchess d'Angouleme. Cross Road. Ayleshury to miles. Prince's Risborough 8^ High Wycombe 16| No. 18. LONDON to BIRMINGHAM. 63 Boro. and Par. Pop. 4907. 1 Memh. Inns; George, White Hart, Crovv)i. WINSLOW (Bucks), a neat town, consisting principally of three streets. Six miles distant is Stewkley, the Church of which is one of the most perfect Saxon buildings in England. Parish. Pop. 1290. Inn ; Bell. BUCKINGHAM (Bucks), an ancient and irregular built town on the Ouse, over which are 3 stone 'bridges ; the inhabitants are chiefly employed in agriculture and lace - making. The Church (St. Peter and St. Paul) is an elegant stone building, with a loftj' spire, erected 1780, on an artificial mount formerly occupied by a castle ; the altar is adorned with a copy of Raphael's Transfiguration, pre- sented by the Duke of Buckingham ; and there is a window of stained glass by Egginton. The Town-hall and New Gaol are likewise handsome. The other public edifices are tbe Free Grammar School, the Meeting-houses, and the remains of the Chapel of St. John and St. Thomas a Becket. Three miles from Buckingham is Stoive, the magnificent seat of the Duke of Buckingham, one of tbe noblest mansions in England. The most prominent objects of attention are the saloon, ornamented with marbles of various descriptions; the library, containing upwards of 10,000 volumes, including many curious MSS. ; the pictures with which the various apartments are adorned ; and the pleasure grounds embellished with obelisks, columns, towers, and temples. Five miles from Buckingham is Chetwode, in the Church of which is some fine stained glass of great antiquity. Within 2 miles of Buckingham, on the road to Stoney Stratford, the remains of a Roman villa were discovered in 1837. Boro. and Parish. Pop. 3610. Metnbs. — County 3, Town 2, Inns ; Cobham's Arms, White Hart. BRACKLEY (Northampton), one of the most ancient Boroughs in England ; has a handsome Market-house, two Churches, a Free School, and the ruins of an Hospital. Borough. Pop. 2107. Inn; Crown. BANBURY (Oxford), on the Charwell, is famous for its malt liquor, its cheese, and the cakes which are called by its name. The Church is a neat modern edifice. Five 64 No. 18. LONDON to BIRMINGHAM. miles from Banbury is Alkerton, wliere Lydiat, tlie astro- nomer and mathematician, was buried. Boro. and Par. Pop. 5906. 1 Memb. Inns; Red Lion, Wtiite Lion. Cross Roads. Banbury to miles. Banbury to miles. Church EXistone 12 Deddington 6^ Wjtney 24^ Woodstock 16^ WiTNKY 22i EDGE HILL (Warwiclc), remarlt romantic beauty. MONMOUTH, the capital of Monmouthshire, is plea- santly situated at the confluence of the Munnow and the Wye, at the termination of a fine valley. The principal objects are, the small remains of the once celebiated Castle, on an eminence by the banks of the Munnow ; the remains of the ancient walls, the Town-hall, (combining a Market, Sessions-house, and Assembly-rooms,) in the Market-place, with an indifferent statue of Henry V^, who was born in the castle ; the County Gaol, a well-constructed building ; St. Mary's Church, with a spire 210 feet in height, ioimerly attached to a Benedictine priory ; St. Thomas's Church, ex- hibiting in several parts curious specimens of ancient archi- tecture ; the Bridges, the Public Library, the Race-course on Chippenham Meadow ; the Free-school belonging to the Haberdashers' Company of London, Meeting-houses and National School. The rides and walks round Monmouth are particularly romantic. From the summit of Kymin Hill, on the oppo- site side of the Wye, there is a prospect of extraordinary extent and beauty. The naval monument erected here to commemorate the most eminent British Admirals is rapidly decaying. The traveller should also visit Beaulieu Grove, and the Buck-stone, a mile on the road to Staunton. The inhabitants of this town are chiefly employed in the iron and tin works in the neighbourhood, in preparing bark, and in the trade arising from the navigation of the Wye. Boro.and Par. Pop. 4916. Members; Coimty 2, City 1. Inns ; Beaufort Arms, King's Head, Angel. About half a mile from Monmouth is Troy House, the seat of the Duke of Beaufort, once famous for its gardent?, 80 No. 31. LONDON to CAERMARTHEN. which have been converted into orchards. Here also is shown the cradle of Henry V., and the sword which he bore at Agincourt. RAGLAND (Monmouth), celebrated for the beautiful ruins of its Castle, the ancient residence of the noble family of Somerset ; and now possessed by the Duke of Beaufort. Par. Pop. 681. Inn; Beaufort Arms. — See Leigh ^s Guide to Wales. ABERGAVENNY (Monmouth), an ancient but hand- some town, beautifully situated at the junction of the rivulet Gavenny with the Usk, was once fortified, and the ruins of its castle, forming a very picturesque object, may still be seen. The Church, dedicated to St. Mary, was formerly attached to a Priory, and is ornamented with numerous an- cient monuments. Between the castle and the bridge there is a fine prospect. Abergavenny has also several Meeting- houses, a Roman Catholic Chapel, a Free Grammar-school, and manufactories of flannel, shoes, and cabinet ware, but its trade has greatly declined : during the summer, however, it is much frequented bj' genteel company. Near Abergavenny is the Sugar-loaf Mmmtain, upwards of 1850 feet above the level of the sea. The ascent is by no means difficult, even with a carriage, and the summit commands prospects of great beauty and extent. Par. Pop. 3940. hms ; Angel, Greyhound, Golden Lion. Cross Road. Abergavenny to miles. Abergavenny to miles. Llangattnck 4 Black Rock Inn 23J Usk 11 New Passage over Se- Caerwent 19^ vern 26| CRICKHOWELL (Brecknock), a small but pretty town on the Usk, over which is a bridge of fourteen arches. The traveller should notice the Church, containing some monu- ments, the Town-hall over the Market-place, and the ruins of the castle to the east of the town. Parish. Pop. 1061. Four miles farther are the picturesque ruins of Tretower Castle. TRECASTLE has a good Inn, Camden Arms. LLANDOVERY (Caermarthen), a small town on the Bran, on the west bank of which may be seen the ruins of No. 31. LONDON to CAERMARTHEN. 81 the castle. A considerable quantity of woollen stockings are made here, and it has a handsome stone bridge. Town- sfiip. Pop.lim. Inn; Castle. Ten miles distant, but in Brecknock, are the chalybeate springs of Llanwrtyd, or Llanworthid, similar to those of Harrowgate. They are much frequented in the summer season. LLANDILO VAVVR or LLANDEILO FAWR (Caer- marthen) is a neat built town on the west bank of the Towy, over which there is a substantial but narrow brida^e. The river abounds with salmon, trout, and eels. Par. Pop. 1268. Inn; Bear. The traveller then passes Dt/nevor Castle, with a beautiful park ; R/mrader, to tbe left of which is Golden Grove, the seat of Lord Cawdor ; Grongar Hill, celebrated by Dyer ; and the ruins of Dry%lyn Castle, on an eminence, command- ing a delightful view of the vale of Towy. ABERGWiLI or ABEIIGVYYLLY (Caermarthen), remarkable for its Church, and for the residence of the Bishops of St. David's, rebuilt in 1830. Near it is Merlin's Cave, said to have been the scene of the magician's incanta- tions. Par. Pop. 2675. CAERMARTHEN, the capital of the county, a well- built and populous town on the Towy, over which is a hand- some stone bridge. The river admits vessels of moderate burden, a .d a commodious quay has been formed. The Church contains several jnicient monuments, and in the tomb of the Scurlock family is buried Sir R. Steele : a small tablet has been erected to his memory. The other objects here worthy of notice are, the Guildhall, a spacious and elegant modern building:, in one of the apartments of which is a portrait of Sir Thomas Picton ; the County Gaol, occu- pying the site of the castle, the ruins of which are visible : the Free Grammar-school, founded by Dr. Owen, bishop of St. David's; and the Parade, commanding a fine view of the river and the adjacent vale. Here also are several Meeting- houses, and an Academy for the education of Presbyterian ministers. At the west end of Caermarthen is a monument in honour of the late Sir Thomas Picton, from designs by Mr. Nash. See Leigh's Wales. Boro. and Par. Pop. 9995. Members; County 2, Town 1. Inns; Boar's Head, King's Arms, Ivy Bush, Lion, Royal Hotel. 82 No. 32, LONDON TO CAERMARTHEN. Cross Roads. Caermarthen to mii.es. Caermarthen to miles. Newcastle in Emlyn 20 County Stone 13 Cardigan 30 Cardigan 26 Continuation. Stokenchurch to Thame 8^ miles. THAME, an ancient town, on an eminence near the river Tbanie, in Oxfordshire, is noted as the birthplace of Chief Justice Holt. It has a handsome Gothic Church, containing numerous monuments ; and a Grammar-school. Near this town is Thame Park : considerable remains of the ancient abbey are incorporated with the modern mansion erected on its site. Par. Pop.2SS5. Inns; Spread Eagle, Greyhound, Red Lion, Crown. Ten miles from Oxford, near the village of Brill, is Dor- ton Park, the seat of Rickards, Esq., where a chaly- beate spring has recently been discovered, and rooms for the reception of company have just been completed under the direction of Mr. Hakewill. Continuation. Caermarthen to Llanstephan 7 miles. LLANSTEPHAN (Caermarthen), a sea-bathing place near the mouth of the Towy, has the ruins of a Castle. Par, Pop. 1274. No. 32. From London to CAERMARTHEN. Second Road. Through Maidenhead, Calne, Bath, Bristol, Cardiff, and Swansea. Hi/de Park Corner to miles. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Brentford* 6^ Maidenhead 26 Hounslow* 9^ Hare Hatch 32 Craiiford Bridge 12J Twyford 35 Sipson Green 13^ Reading 39 Colnbrook 16J Theal 43^ Slough 20J Woolhamptou 49^ Salt Hill 21^ Thateham 54 Maidenhead Bridge 25^ Speenhamland 55J No. 32. LONDON to CAERMARTHEN. 83 Hpde Park Corner to miles. Hj/de Park Corner to miles. Newbury 56 Caerwent 136J Speenhill (a) 56^ Christ Church 145 Hungerford 65 Newport 147^ Froxfield 67 Cardiflf 158J Marlborough 75 Cowbridge 17li Fifield* 77 Ewenny Bridge (rf) 177^ Silbury Hill* 80i New Inn 17«i Beckhamptou Inn 81 Pyle Inn 1831 Calne 87 Margam 185f Chippenham (b) 92| Aberavon 190J Box 99^ Neath 1961 Bath 105J Swansea 204| Keynsham 1131 Pontarddylais 213i Bristol* (c) 119 Llanon or Llannan 217J New Passage over Severn 129| Caermarthen* 231 Black Rock Inn 132^ Continuations. (a) Speenhill to Lambourn (Berfr^) 12 (6) Chippenham to Chipping Sodbury* (Glouces.) 16^ (f) Bristol to Liverpool (see No. 124) 159 (d) Ewenny Bridge to Bridgend (Glam.) 1^ CRANFORD BRIDGE, across the Colne. (Middlesex.) Inn; White Hart. SIPSON GREEN (Middlesex.) Inn; Magpies. COLNBROOK, on the Colne, partly in Middlesex and partly in Bucks, has a Chapel (St. Mary), and a consider- able road trade. Inns; George, White Hart, Catharine Wheel. SLOUGH, formerly the residence of Sir W. Herschel. Pursuing the road to the left for two miles, the traveller arrives at Eton and Windsor. Inns ; Crown, Red Lion. Railroad station, If to Windsor. One mile from Slough is Stoke Pogeis: in its churchyard (said to have been the scene of his Elegy) lies Gray. A monument is also erected to his memory in the grounds of Stoke Park, one of the noblest mansions in Buckingham- shire. SALT HILL, the scene of the Eton Montem. The Castle is an excellent inn, and the gardens command a fine view of Eton College and Windsor Castle. Botham's is also an hotel of note. 34 No. 32. LONDON to CAERMARTHEN. The traveller then crosses the Thames at Maidenhead Bridge, the prospect from which is very beautiful, iucludinsr numerous villas. MAIDENHEAD (Berks), a populous town, consisting principally of one paved street, has an elegant Chapel (St. Andrew and St. M. Magdalen), in the pointed style (1829), Meeting-bouses, National and Sunday Schools. The ad- joining bridge (177-2), over the Thames, is half in Berks, half in Bucks. At the Greyhound inn, Charles I. took leave of his family. Division of Bray Pur. Pop. 945. Inns ; Sun, Bear, White Hart, Red Lion. Railroad station (see No. 26a). At Maidenhead a noble bridge of 2 brick elliptical arches, of 128 feet span, crosses the Thames and continues the Great Western Railway. Hurley Place, 4|^ miles from Maidenhead, is an ancient mansion, with a spacious hall decorated with paintings by Salvator Rosa. In a vault beneath this house, the nobility, during the reigns of Charles II. and James, concerted mea- sures for the re-establishment of public libertj', and here the principal papers which produced the revolution of 16S8 were signed. HARE HATCH (Berks). One mile distant is Wargrave: in its Church is the monument of Thomas Day, author of Sandford and Merton. TWYFORD. hms; King's Arms, Duke of Wellington. READING, the capital of Berkshire, and a borough of great antiquity, having been a place of considerable import- ance in the time of the Saxons, is situated on the Kennet at its junction with the Thames, and carries on a consider- able trade, particularly in flour, by means of these rivers and the Kennet and Avon Canal, which forms a communication with the Severn. Its clothing manufacture has declined, but it has some establishments for making sail-cloth, ribands, and pins. The principal buildings are, the ruins of the noble Abbey, founded in 1121, and of the Greyfriars; the Town-hall, over the Free School; in the Council-chamber are portraits of Queen Elizabeth and Archbishop Laud ; the County Gaol ; St. Mary's Church, which is the most ancient, with its tesselated tower ; St. Giles's, still bearing marks of the cannonading of the Parliament Army ; St. Lawrence, St. Mary (1550); the Reservoir at the west end of the town, and the Water Tower on the Kennet, the Bridges, No. 32. LONDON TO CAERMARTHEN. 85 the Reading Literary Institution, the News-room, tbe Philosophical Institution, the Theatre, the Market, the Gaol ; the neat new School, and others, amongst them a National School in the Great Hall of the Abbey, where is kept part of an ancient Sarcophagus, the Dispensary ; and several Meeting-houses, and a Catholic Chapel. Fiom a spot called the Forbery, on the x.e. side of the town, there is a charming prospect. A new line of road has been formed, at the London entrance. The Great Western Railway passes north of Reading (see No. 26a.) Races are held on Bull-Marsh Heath on the third Tues- day, Wednesday, and Thursday in August. Archbishop Laud, Merrick, the poet, and Belgrave, the mathematician, were natives of Reading. Two miles from Reading is Caversham Park, an elegant modern mansion, which formerly belonged to Lord Cadogan, by whom the grounds were laid out under the direction of the celebrated Brown. Charles I. was confined in old Caversham House after the affair of Holmby. One mile from Reading is White Knights, a.hea.ni\^vi\ seat, which belonged to the Duke of Marlborough. Cross Road. Reading to mtlbs. Basingstoke 15^ Winchester 32f Seven miles to the left of Reading is Strathfieldsaye, the elegant seat of the Duke of WeUington. Boro. Fop. 15,595. Members; County 3, Toivn 2. Inns ; Crown, Bear, George, Broad Face, Upper Ship. THEALE (Berks) has a handsome Chapel in the Gothic style, endowed by Mrs. Sheppard, (1829). Inns; Falcon, White Hart, Crown. WOOLHAMPTON (Berks) has a Church (St. Pet^r), and Catholic Chapel. Near this place are several villas, and Woolhampton House, the residence of the Earl of Fal- mouth. Inns ; Lower Angel, Old Angel. THATCHAM, tbe half-way house between Bath I 86 No. 32. LONDON to CAERMARTHEN. and London, has a Church (St. Luke), the remains of a Butter Cross, a Free School (1707), a National School (1826), and Almshouses. Imis ; King's Head, White Hart. SPEEN HAM LAND is connected with Newbury, of which it forms the upper portion. To the right is Shaw House, celebrated for having been the head quarters of Charles I. at the last battle of Newbury : an old wainscot is preserved here, through which, it is said, a shot was fired at the monarch while dressing. It has a handsome new Chapel of Ease and a Theatre. Inns; Cross Keys, Checquers. NEWBURY (Berks), situated in a fertile plain, watered by the Kennet, was famous in the reigns of Henry VIL and VIII. for its woollen manufactures, which gave great celebrity to John Winschomb, or Winchcombe, commonly called Jack of Newbury, by whom a considerable portion of the Church (St. Nicholas), where he was buried, was erected. Scarcely any cloth, however, is made here now, except serge, but many of the poor inhabitants are employed in spinning, and a considerable trade is carried on in flour. The Town-hall is a brick building, over the Market-place. It has a Workhouse and Gaol, Meeting-houses, Blue Coat and Lancasterian Schools, St. Bartholomew's Hospital, Almshouses, &c. Newbury- was the scene of two dreadful actions between Charles and the Parliament. One occurred on the Common, called the Wash, in 1643 ; the other in the fields by Shaw House, in 1644, the king commanding his army in person on both days. Par. Fop. 5977. Inns ; George and Pelican, Globe, White Hart, Jack of Newbury. SPEEN (Spinas), Berks. Near this place are the ruins of Donington Castle, celebrated for its resistance to the Par- liament, and as having been the residence of Chaucer during the latter part of his life ; and beyond it is Benham Park, at the extremity of which is Hemstead Lodge, the seat of Lord Craven. HUNGERFORD, partly in Wilts and partly in Berks, seated on two branches of the Kennet, carries on a considerable trade by means of the Kennet and Avon Canal. The Church (St. Lawrence) was erected in 1814 ; it is pleasantly situated at the end of a shaded walk called the Mall. In the centre of the town is the Market-place and No. 32. LONDON to CAERMARTHEN. 87 Town-hall (1787), in an apartment of which is preserved the Hungerford Horn, given with a charter to this town by John of Gaunt, and still used annually to assemble the in- habitants for the election of a constable. Hungerford Park was the residence of the ancient Barons of that name. The neighbourhood is celebrated for trout fishing. Parish. Pop. 1130. Inns; Black Bear, White Hart, Sun, Three Swans. About 4 miles to the right of Hungerford is the village of Rmnshnry. The manor house is the property of Sir Francis Burdett, baronet. Two miles and a half distant is Littkcot Park, the seat of General Popham. It contains many fine portraits, a collection of armour, and a curious piece of needlework. FROXFIELD (Wilts). At this village is a'large Alms- house (the Somerset Hospital), founded by the Duchess of Somerset. Beyond it is Marlborough or Saver7iake Forest, at the end of which is Tottenham Park, the seat of the Marquess of Aylesbury, who is also proprietor of the forest, remarkable as the only one in the kingdom belonging to a subject. The house is a handsome building, containing many fine portraits ; and in the park is a column, erected in 1781, by Thomas Earl of Aylesburj-, in honour of his uncle, Charles Earl of Aylesbury, from whom he inherited the estate. MARLBOROUGH (Wilts), an ancient town on the Kennet, chiefly supported by its market and road trade, con- sists principally of one street, a portion of which has a piazza for the convenience of pedestrians in bad weather. St. Mary's Church, near the centre of the town, exhibits various speci- mens of architecture ; and St. Peter's, at the west end, is ornamented with a lofty square tower. There are also several Meeting-houses ; a Market-house, comprising a Council-room, an Assembly-room, and a Court-room ; a commodious Prison, employed as a County Bridewell and Gaol; a Free Grammar and National Schools; and several charitable institutions. The Castle Inn (on the site of the Castle), at the end of the town, was once the residence of the Duke of Marl- borough. In the grounds is a lofty mount, round which a path, a mile in length, winds to the summit. In the grotto Thomson composed his seasons. 88 No. 32. LONDON to CAERMARTHEN. Boro. Pop. 3426. 2 Memhs. Inns; Castle, Marlborough Arms, Angel, Crown and Anchor, Castle and Ball. Between Marlborough and Beckhampton Inn is the small village of Kennett, celebrated for its fine ale. The inn is now closed. Cross Road. Marlborough to miles. Ramsbury 6 From MARLBOROUGH to BECKHAMPTON INN. See No. 10. Beyond Beckhampton Inn is Oldhiiry Camp, an ancient fortification, situated on the summit of a hill, on the side of which the figure of a horse cut through the turf on the chalk rock is seen for miles. CALNE (Wilts), an ancient borough, carrying on a de- clining trade in broad-cloth, kerseymeres, &c. The Mar- ket-house and Town-hall is a commodious building : and the Church is adorned with a richly-carved roof. Calne also possesses a new Free School, and several Meeting- houses. Two miles from Calne is Bowood, the noble seat of the Marquess of Lansdowne, remarkable for the elegance of its architecture, and its beautiful grounds, adorned with an ex- tensive lake, numerous cascades, and a mausoleum erected by Earl Shelburne. About two miles from Calne is Compton House, the seat of Walter Heneage, Esq. Boro. and Far. Pop. 4795. 1 Member. Inns; Lans- downe Arms, White Hart. Cross Road. Calne to miles. Melksham 7f Trowbridge 12| CHIPPENHAM (Wilts), a populous town on the Avon, over which is a handsome stone bridge, is well paved and lighted with gas. Its chief manufacture is that of woollen cloth. Spiers' silk factory is also deserving of notice. The principal buildings are the Church, an ancient Gothic edifice, deserving notice for its architecture and monuments ; the No. 32. LONDON TO CAERMARTHEN. 89 Charity School, and several Meeting-houses. The Town- hall was an insignificant building in the principal street, but a new edifice has been erected at the expense of J. Neeld, Esq., M.P. In the vicinity are two Chalybeate Springs. Boro. and Par. Pop. 4333. 2 Membs. Inns ; Angel, White Hart, Rose and Crown, King's Head, George. The Great Western Railway passes within a quarter of a mile ot" Chippenham. In Harnish Churchyard, 1^ mile from Chippenham, is a beautiful monument, erected to the memory of D. Ricardo, Esq., M.P., at an expense of 1200/., by his son. Captain Ricardo, from a design by Pitts. Four miles from Chippenham is Cor sham House, the pro- perty of Lord Methuen, celebrated for its choice collec- tion of pictures. Open to the public on Tuesdays and Fridays. Between Chippenham and Melksham is Laycock Abbey, the seat of J. Fox Talbot, Esq., who has completely restored it to its original form. Four miles from Chippenham is the village of Pickwick. Inn ; Swan. Cross Roads. Chippenham to miles. Chippenham to miles. Devizes* 10 Melksham 7 Long Barrow* 2^ Trowbridge 12J Salisbury 32 Besides the branch railroad Bramshaw 40^ from Chippenham to Melksham Lyndhurst 47^ and Devizes, others are devised Lymington 56^ from Melksham to Bradford and Trowbridge. BOX (Wilts) has a neat Gothic church, and is remarkable for the beauty of the surrounding scenery, and for its stone quarries. In this parish also is a medicinal spring, called Middle Hill Spa. Par. Pop.} 550. Inns; Bear, Queen's Head. A new road has been made from Melksham to Box. Passing through Batheaston the traveller arrives at BATH, Somersetshire, situated on the Avon. This fine city and fashionable bathing-place is indebted for its origin and importance to its medicinal waters, which are used as baths, and internally as a medicine, and are particularly efficacious in paralytic, gouty, and bilious cases. The hot I 2 90 No. 32. LONDON to CAERM.VRTHEN. baths are, — the King's and Queen's, in Stall street; the Kingston, in Kingston b\iildings ; the Reclining Baths, in Bath street; the Hot Bath, in Hot Bath street; the Cro.*s Bath, at the end of Bath street; the Tepid Plunging and Swimming Baths, Bath street. The cold baths are those in Claverton-street, and the Cleveland Pleasure Baths. The Pump-room is a handsome edifice, attached to the King's and Queen's baths, and ornamented with a statue of Beau Nash ; a music gallery, where a band performs during the season ; and a handsome maible vase, from which the water is handed to the company. On the architrave outside, is a Greek inscription to the following effect: — "Bath water is better than Bath wine." There are also commo- dious rooms, fitted up with pumps and pipes, for directing the water to any particular part of the body, as well as the public bathing-rooms. The seasons for bathing and taking the waters are spring and aiitumn. The Abbey Church, or Cathedral, dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul, is a venerable building, of exquisite Gothic architecture, finished in 1582, but latterly considerably im- proved externally and internally by the addition of pinnacles, and the removal of the tablets which obscured the columns. The western, which is the grand front, is distinguished by the richness of its ornaments, and the whole fabric is illu- minated by no less than fifty-two windows, whence it has sometimes been called the Lantern of England. Amongst the internal improvements is the handsome new screen enclosing the choir and the altar. Prior Bird's Chapel, to the right of the altar, is a beautiful specimen of tracery. Amongst the numerous monuments are those of Quin, the actor, with an epitaph by Garrick ; Nash, the Master of the Ceremonies ; and Dr. Haweis, one of the founders of the Missionary Society. The monuments of Colonel Walcb, Bishop Montague, Colonel Newton, Colonel Champion, Herman Katencamp, Dr. Butson, bishop of Killaloe, Prince Hoare, and Admiral Bickerton by Chantrey, are also worthy of notice. This noble edifice has latterly been thrown open to view by the demolition of the houses near the Guildhall. The other churches are, St. James's, a neat freestone structure, adorned with a picture of Christ at Emmaus ; St. No. 32. LONDON to CAERMARTHEN. 91 Michael's, a new and elegant Gothic edifice, with a lofty spire; St. Swithin, or VValcot Church, rebuilt in 1780; Bathwick Church, an elegant modern building, in the Gothic style; St. Mark's, at the foot of Beecbin Cliff; and St. Saviour's, Walcot, erected in 1830. There are also 9 Epis- copal Chapels, and 15 Dissenting Chapels, amongst which may be remarked the Walcot VVesleyan Masonic Hall Chapel, Queen -square Chapel, All Saints and the Octagon Chapel. Almost all the houses of Bath are built with stone, which gives them a grandeur and elegance superior to those of other towns in Et)gland. Amongst the public buildings which deserve notice, are the Guildhall, a handsome struc- ture in the High street, erected in 1775, comprising apart- ments for the administration of justice, a Council-room, and a Banqueting-room, ornamented with portraits, and adjoin- ing it the New Market ; the Theatre, in Beaufort square, erected in 1805 ; the Assembly-rooms, between Bennet and Alfred streets, first opened in 1771, and considered the most elegant and spacious apartments in the kingdom for this purpose ; the Bath Literary Institution, a modern edifice, containing a library, some casts, a collection of mineralogy, and some Roman monuments found near this city ; tiie General Hospital, established for the reception of all the poor whose complaints require the use of the Bath waters ; the Bath United Hospital, erected in 1828; Bathwick New Bridge, consisting of one iron arch, constructed from de- signs by Mr. Goodridge, in 1827; the bridge across the North Parade, Grosvenor. It is also in contemplation to construct one from Norfolk Buildings across the Avon to the Bristol road. Several of the streets are remarkable for the beauty of their architecture : the visiter should particularly notice Great Pulteney street ; the Circus, a handsome range of uniform structure ; Queen's square, in the centre of which is an obelisk, erected by Nash, in honour of Frederick, Prince of Wales, and his Royal Consort ; the North and South Parades ; St. James's square ; Lansdowne Crescent ; Catharine place and Rivers street, commanding fine pros- pects ; Camden place ; Portland place ; and the Royal Crescent, a noble range of buildings, in an elliptical form, ornamented with Ionic pillars. Bath also possesses a Free Grammar School, numerous 92 No. 32. LONDON TO CAERMARTHEN. Charity and Sunday Schools, several Hospitals and Alms- houses, a celebrated Society for the Encouragement of Agriculture, Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce ; a Philo- sophical Society, a Public Library, and a Prison, situated near the bridge over the Avon. At the extremity of Pul- teney street, are Sydney Gardens and Hotel, which were formerly opened every day, and were much frequented during the season. Bath races are generally held in April, and the clear week after Ascot, on Lansdowne Hill, which commands a rich and varied prospect, and is adorned with a monument, erected to commemorate a battle that took place in 1645. A new park, called Vittoria Park, situated beneath the Crescent, has recently been opened to the public. The beautiful tower on Lansdowne Hill, erected by Mr. Beck- ford, is well worthy of notice. The principal new feature in Bath is the introduction of one-horse hackney carriages. One mile and a half from Bath is Prior Park, a noble mansion, which formerly belonged to R. Allen, Esq., the friend of Pope, and afterviards to Bishop Warburton. It has been considerably enlarged, and is at present occupied as a Catholic College, but was unfortunately injured by a conflagration in 1836. City. Pop. 38,063. 2 Membs. Inns; York House, White Hart, Castle and Ball, White Lion, Greyhound, Christopher, Lamb, Angel, At some distance to the right of the road, 3 miles beyond Bath, is seen a college founded by a lady for the widows of clergymen. It forms three sides of a quadrangle. In the centre is a chapel, adorned with four Ionic pilasters. Cross Roads. Bath to MILES. Bath to miles. Cross Hands Ian 11^ Chelwood lOi Petty France ^ ; . . 14^ Axbridge 25 Kingscote 20 High Bridge Inn 33| Rodborough 26^ Bridgewater 42| Stroud 27J Bath to Cheltenham 42J Shepton Mallet 15| Alcester 57^ Somerton 30| Mapleborough Green .... 63J Crewkerne 44^ Bramstone Cross 67^ Beamiuster 5]^ Birmingham 82 Bridport 57| No. 32 LONDON to CAERMARTHEN, Uatli to MILES. Shepton Mallet 15| Ainsford Inn 22| Castle Carv 23| Bath to Downcnd 12 Old Passage Inn 23^ Beechley Inn ', 25 Chepstow 28J Bath to Cross Hands Inn 11^ Chipping SoDBURY ..,. 15^ Bath to Cross Hands Inn 11^ Petty France 14^ Kingscote 20 Frocester 25^ Gloucester 36^ Tewkesbury 47^ Evesham 61 Alcester 71 Mapleborough Green , . . , 76^ Birmingham 9o| Sutton Coldfield 97| Lichfield 106^ Sudbury 123 Ashbourn 13(»§ Bakewell 145^ Grindleford Bridge 152 Sheffield 162 Rotherham 168 DONCASTER 180 Bath to Frocester 25^ Newnham 33| Mitchel Dean 39^ Ross 45^ Callow 56 Hereford 59| Bath to Shepton Mallet 15| Somerton 30J Ilchester 35 Bath to Cross Hands Inn 11 J Tetbury 22 Bath to aiiLES. Cirencester 32 Bibury 39 Burford 49 Chipping Norton CO Banbury 72^ Daventry 88| Rugby 99^ Lutterworth 107 Leicester 119^ Bath to Shepton Mallet 15^ Somerton 30^ Crewkerne 44^ Lyme Regts 58 Bath to Petty France 14 Didmarton 16 Tetbury 22 Cirencester 32 Fairford 39 Lechtade 42 Faringiion 51 Kingston Inn 59 Oxford 69 Bath to Woolverton 8^ Frome 13 Bruton 24 Wincanton 29 Sherborne 39^ Bath to Woolverton 8^ Warminster 16| Heytesbury 20^ Deptford Inn 26^ Salisbury 37| Romsey 53^ Southampton 60f Bath to Woolverton 8^ Frome 13 Stourton 22J Bath to Bradford 8^ Westbury 14| 94 No. 32. LONDON to CAERMARTHEN. Bath to MILES. Bath to miles. Warminster 18^ Cross Hands Inn llj Bath to Petty France 14^ Shepton Mallet 15f Kingscote 20 Ainsford Inn 22| Rodborough 26J Sherborne 35 Stroud 27^ Revel's Inn 41| Paiuswick 31| Dorchester SIJ Gloucester 37^ ■j-Weymouth 59| Upton 52J Worcester 62J t Springing from the Great Western at Bath, a line of railway is projected to Weymouth, upwards of 118 miles, passing by or near Frome, Wincanton, Stalbridge, and Dorchester. KEYNSHAM (Somerset). The Church here has a fine Gothic tower, and contains several curious monuments, one of which is in memory of Sir Thomas Bridges. There is a stone bridge of 15 arches over the Avon. Par. Pop. 2142. Inns ; Lamb and Lark, Crown. BRISTOL is situated partly in Gloucestershire and partly in Somersetshire, on the banks of the Avon, about ten miles from its junction with the Severn. In wealth, trade, and population, it was long considered next to London, but it is now surpassed by Liverpool and other towns, where the spirit of adventure and improvement has been more active. Its merchants and tradesmen, however, yield to few in credit and opulence, and carry on an extensive inland traffic by means of the Avon, the Severn, and the Wye ; and a large export and import trade with Ireland, the West Indies, Spain, and Portugal, and America. There are also numerous manufactories of glass, soap, copper, brass, iron, lead, and tin. The city itself is closely built, but the suburbs are more airy and pleasant, and many of the buildings very handsome. Two elegant arcades have been formed within a few years. They extend from Broadmead to Horse Fair, and thence to Barton Alley. The cathedral, founded in 1140, and originally the colle- giate church of a monastery, presents some fine specimens of Gothic architecture ; it has a square tower with four pinnacles, and is adorned with painted windows, and several monuments, particularly that to Mrs. Draper, the celebrated Eliza of Sterne, by Bacon ; Harriet Hesketh, the friend of No. 32. LONDON to CAERMARTHEN. 95 Cowper ; Powell, the actor, with an epitaph by Colnian ; a statue of Piety, by Bailey ; the wife of the Rev. W. Mason, with a beautiful inscription by him ; and the Rev. S. Love, with an epitaph by Mrs. Hannah More. Bishop Butler, the author of the "Analogy," and General Stuart, who commanded at Maida, were iikewisb buried here. There are also remains of an altar-piece discovered in 1821, and supposed to have been concealed since the time of Henry VHI. The seats of the stalls are carved with grotesque, and, in some instances, indecent figures, said to have been executed by the monks. The west gateway is an elegant vestige of architectural antiquity. In July, 1833, an arched buttress supporting the s.w. angle of the tower fell down, and did considerable injury to this venerable edifice. Bristol has likewise about 25 churches, upwards of 30 Dissenting places of worship, including a beautiful Roman Catholic chapel, built in 1834, and a Synagogue ; St. Mary, Redcliffe, is one of the largest and handsomest parochial churches in England, and is adorned with a finely-carved stone roof, and several monuments, amongst which may be seen that of Sir W. Penn (the father of the celebrated Quaker), as well as his armour ; and two of William Can- ninge, one of the founders, or, rather, the finisher, of this church, who was seven years in priest's orders, and five times Mayor of Bristol. One monument represents him in his ecclesiastical, and the other in his municipal robes. The altar-piece was painted by Hogarth. All Saints contains the remains of Colston, who ex- pended more than 7000/. in acts of benevolence ; and in the cemetery of St. Peter's lies Savage, the poet. The stranger should also notice the remains of the Bishop's Palace, adjoining the cathedral, rebuilt in 1744, but burnt during the disgraceful riots in 1830 ; the City Library, a handsome stone edifice, containing a good col- lection of books, and an exquisite piece of carving by Gib- bons ; the Literary and Philosophical Institution, in Park street, comprising a Reading-room, and Museums of Na- tural History and Sculpture ; the Exchange, in Corn street ; the Council-hou:*e, a handsome stone building opposite the Exchange ; the Theatre, in King street ; the Commercial- rooms, in Corn street, a noble fabric of the Ionic order, erected from a design of Mr. Busby in 1810 ; the Assembly- 96 No. 32. LONDON to CAERMARTHEN. rooms, in Prince street; tlie General Hospital, in Guinea street: the Custom-house, in St. Augustine's place; the Cheese Market, Wine street; Coopers' Hall, Corn street; Excise Office, Queen's square ; the Guildhall, Broad street ; the Mansion House, Great George street ; the Merchant's Hall, Prince street ; Mechanics' Institute, Broadmead ; St. Peter's Hospital, Peter street ; the House of Correction, Bridewell street; Bristol College, Park row ; the new Red Maids' Hospital^ and the new edifices attached to the Blind Asylum, both near Clifton ; the Quay, above a mile long ; the Docks, in one of which is a curious crane for loading vessels ; and the Harbour. Bristol has 1.3 city companies, several of which have neat halls ; 7 banking companies, a saving's bank; 38 insurance offices, nearly 60 schools, 14 hospitals, 23 religious societies, and several charitable institutions. The Academy, for the education of Baptist ministers, contains a library and a museum. Chatterton, the poet ; Cabot, the discoverer of America ; Colston, the benefactor ; Mary Robinson, the poetess ; Ann Yearsley, the poetical milkmaid ; and Admiral Penn, were natives of Bristol. Mrs. Hannah More, Soutbey, Coleridge, Cottle, and Bailey, the sculptor, were likewise born here. Adjoining Bristol is the town of Clifton, situated on a lofty rock overhanging the Avon. Here are the Hot Wells, a great resort of invalids during the summer, for whose accommodation there are numerous lodging-houses, a pump- room, a ball-room, coftee-houses, &c. Inns; Gloucester Hotel, Clifton Hotel, Bath Hotel, York House or Steam Packet Hotel, Swan, Cumberland Hotel, Plume of Feathers, &c. The Avon here flows between rocks of immense height, and the scenery is of the most beautiful description. St. Vincent's Rocks have long been celebrated for their grandeur, and may now be viewed even by the invalid with little fatigue, the Bristol merchants having caused an excellent road to be made from Clifton down to the Hot Wells on the side of the river. A cave which used to be frequented by the adventurous, has lately been rendered inaccessible. On the summit of the rock at Cliiton is a tower containing an excellent Camera Obscura, and several good telescopes. The foundation stone of the new Suspension Bridge No. 32. LONDON to CAERMARTHEN. 97 across the Avon was laid on Wednesday, 27th August, 1836, by the Marquess of Northampton, as president of the British Association, then assembled at Bristol. It is under the direction of Mr. Brunei, and Mill surpass the Menai Bridge in effect and magnitude. Its dimensions will be 700 feet between the two points of suspension, 630 feet of suspended roadway, 230 feet high and 34 wide. For account of Railway, see from London to Bristol. Steam-packets go regularly from Bristol to Dublin, Waterford, Chepstow, Newport, Swansea, Ilfracombe, Tenby, &c. Long Ashton, 2| miles from Bristol, is much frequented in summer ; in its clitls are many caverns. Leigh Court, the seat of Mr. Miles, 3 miles from Bristol, contains a splendid collection of paintings. Ki?ig's fFeston, 4 miles from Bristol, the seat of Lord de Clifford, was built by Sir John Vanbrugh. Henbury, about 5 miles from Bristol, is a small village with several beautiful cottages intended for the residence of persons who have seen better days. They were built from designs by ^V^yatt, and no two of them are alike. The Church is a pretty object, and adjoining it is a school founded by Colston. About 5 miles from Bristol is Ven Park, in which is a singular excavation, called Pe?i Park Hole. City. Pop. 53,074. 2 Menibs. Inns; Bush, Talbot, White Hart, Full Moon, White Lion, Rmiimer, Greyhound. Cross Roads. Bristol to MILES. Bristol to uiles. Aust or Old Passage Inn . . 12 Langford 12 Beachley Passage Inn .... 13^ Axbridge 17^ Chepstow 17 High Bridge Inn 26J Ragland 39 Bridgewateb 35^ Abergavenny 48 Bristol to Bristol to Aust or old Passage Inn .. 12 Pensford 6^ Beachley Passage Inn .... 13^ Old Down Inn 15 Chepstow 17 Shcpton Mallet 19^ Trelech 25^ Somerton 33| Monmouth 32J Crewkerne 47.1 WormelowStump Inn . . 44 Street 54^ Hereford 50^ AxMiNSTpR 62 Leominster 63J K 98 No. 32. LONDON to CAERMARTHEN. MILES. A railway is proposed from Ludlow 7-1 Bristol to Gloucester, passing by Stoke Castle 81^ Chipping Sodbury, Wotton.un- Church Stretton 90J der-Edge, across the .Stroud Shrewsbury 104 Canal, to Gloucester. The Bristol to length is upwards of 29 miles. Wells 17i NEW PASSAGE. Here the traveller crosses the Severn, which is about 3 miles in breadth, to Black Rock Inn. Before the traveller leaves Bristol, he should ascertain the time at which the Severn may be passed at this station, or he may be detained some time on its banks. BLACK ROCK INN (Monmouth). On the left, a short distance beyond this place, are seen the grand and picturesque ruins of Culdecot Castle. CAERWENT (Monmouth), formerly a Roman station. CHRIST CHURCH (xMonmouth). In the Church of this place is a tomb with two figures, supposed by the ignorant to have extraordinary powers in healing the sick. NEWPORT (Monmouth) is a long straggling place-, on a rising ground, at the summit of which stands the Church. A portion of its ancient castle, near the bridge, still remains in a habitable condition. This town trades in coals, iron, and deals, and there is a handsome stone bridge of five arches over the Usk. A mile and a half distant is Malpas Church, a singular piece of antiquity, supposed to be Saxon. St. fVooUas Par. Pop. 7062. Inns; King's Head, West Gate House. Three miles beyond Newport is Tredegar Park, the seat of the Morgan family, with a mansion erected in the time of Charles 11., and adorned with some good portraits. One of the rooms, 42 feet long and 27 broad, is floored and wainscoted from a single oak. CARDIFF, the county town of Glamorganshire, is situated on the Taaf, over which there is a handsome stone bridge of five arches, erected in 1796. It has a commodious port, and carries on a considerable coasting-trade, particu- larly in iron, which is brought by the canal down the vale of the Taaf. The principal objects deserving attention are, the Church, a plain Norman structure, having a lofty square No. 32. LONDON to CAERMARTHEN. 99 tower adorned with pinnacles, erected in the reign of Edward III.; the Town-hall, in the centre of the town ; tbe County Gaol, built on Mr. Howard's plan ; and the castle (Marquess of Bute), which still retains a grand and venerable appearance, though a portion of it has been modernized. The apartments are decorated with paintings, and in the grounds are the ruins of the keep. In this castle, after being confined many years by his brother, Henry I., died Robert, Duke of Normandy, the eldest son of William I. The Cardiff canal has contributed greatly to the prosperity of this town. See Leigh's Guide to Wales. Bor. and Par. Pop. 6187. Members: County 2, Toivn 1. Inns; Cardiff' Arms, Angel, Rummer. COW BRIDGE (Glamorgan), a small but neat town, with a Town-hall, Grammar School, and a Church of singular shape. Par. Pop. 1097. Inn; Bear. Twelve miles distant is Newton Notes, a sea-bathing place, near which is an ebbing and flowing well. EWENNY BRIDGE. Ewenny Church contains several monuments, and a curious pavement. Three miles distant is Dunraven Castle, a modern edifice, erected on the site of that inhabited by tbe celebrated Caractacus, and remarkable for some apertures in the cliffs on the shore near it. MARGAM PARK (Glamorgan) is remarkable for the ruins of an abbey, and an elegant conservatory, containing a fine collection of orange trees, numerous curious models, fine statues, and antiquities. The Church contains several monuments, and in the village is a stone cross. ABERAVON (Glamorgan) is a small and ill-built town, situated on the Avon. Par. Pop. 573. NEATH (Glamorgan) is pleasantly situated on the east bank of the river Neath, near its mouth. Its port admits vessels of 200 tons, by means of which it exports coals, and other mineral productions of the vicinity, to Bristol and London. It also carries on a considerable trade by means ot its canal. The traveller should notice the Town-hall over the Market-place ; tbe Church (St. Thomas), which is spacious and handsome ; the ruins of the castle, with the gateway almost entire, and those of the abbey, a mile outside the town. In the vicinity are the copper-works, iron-works, and numerous villas: and about 4 miles up the 100 No. 32. LONDON to CAERMARTHEN. river Neath i* the famous waterfall, called Melhicotiri, where the Clydach precipitates itself 80 feet. Town and Par. Pop. 4043. Inn ; Ship and Castle. Two miles and a half from Neath is the picturesque village of Briton Ferri/. SWANSEA (Glamorgan) is a commercial town of con- siderable importance, on a rising ground, on the west side of the Tawe, the mouth of which forms an excellent port, with piers, lighthouse, quays, and every other accommo- dation for traffic. It has extensive potteries and china- works, and carries on a large trade in coals, copper, lead, iron, and soap, by means of its canals and communication with the sea. The principal objects worthy of notice are the Town-hall, a fine modern building ; the Church, dedi- cated to the Virgin Mary, containing some ancient monu- ments ; the Church of St. John ; theremainsof St. Thomas; the new Chapel at the Mumbles ; the Hot and Cold Baths, for the accommodation of invalids ; and the remains of the castle, consisting principally of a lofty circular tower, now converted into a gaol, and commanding a fine view. There are also several Meeting-houses, a Catholic Chapel, a Free School, Infirmary, Dispensary, numerous charitable insti- tutions, a small Theatre, Assembly-rooms, Libraries, and Billiard-rooms. Beau Nash was born in Goat street, but the house has been rebuilt. Within a few years, Swansea has become quite a fashion- able watering-place, as the beach is well adapted for bathing, the bay favorable for aquatic excursions, and the rides and walks in the vicinity pleasant. At Mount Pleasant and the Burrows, bathing establishments and lodging-houses have been erected. Near the town are large copper-works. Packet-boats sail from Swansea to Ilfracombe, in Devon- shire, twice a week. There art also packets to Bristol, Dublin, Waterford, and Cork. Town and Franchise. Pop. 13,694. 1 Memb. hins; Mackworth Arms, Bush, Wheatsheaf, Talbot, Cambrian Hotel. Five miles from Swansea, are the ruins of Oystermouth Castle ; and six miles distant, those of Pennarth Castle. PONTARDDYLAIS,or PONTARDILLIS, is a village in Caermarthenshire, on the banks of the Dulas. LLANON,orLLANNAN,(Caermarthen). hm; King's Head, No. 33. LONDON To CAERNARVON. 101 Continuation. Black Rock Inu to Caerleon . 14 miles. CAERLEON (Monmouth), formerly a Roman city, is situated on the west bank of the Usk. Some portions of its walls and of a leaning tower are still visible. The bridge is of curious construction. In the vicinity are tin- works, and at the Church of Tredynnog is a monument for a Roman soldier. Town and Hamlet. Po/?. 1071. No. 33. From Londoi* to CAERNARVON. First Road. Through Davextry, Birmingham, Shrewsbury, and Bala. Hicks' n Hall to miles. Hick s's Hall to mimcs. Shrewsbury, as at No. 100 153^ Maentwrog 214^ Knockin 165i Tan y Bwlch Inn 21oi Llangedwyn 175^ Pont Aberglasslyn 222 Llangynnog 184^ Beddgelart 223i Bala 194A Cakrnarvon 235^ Festmiog 212 BALA (Merioneth) is a neat and populous town, situated on the largest lake in Wales, to which it has given name. It is famous for its trade in knit woollen stockings, Welsh wigs, and gloves; and is much frequented in the season for grouse-shooting. At the end of the town is an artificial mount, called Tommen y Bala, supposed to have been the site of a castle. Here is a considerable fair for ponies and horses in May. Township, icith part of Llanikit Par. Pap. 2359. bins ; Bull's Head, White Lion. FESTINIOG (Merioneth), a beautifully-situated village at the head of the Maentwrog vale. Near this place, in a romantic glen, are the falls of Cynfael ; and between them is a singular rock, called Hugh Lloyd's Pulpit, whence, it is asserted, a magician of that name delivered his incanta- tions. Par. Pop. 1648. Inns; Pengwern Arms, New- borough Arms. MAENTWROG (Merioneth) is remarkable for the enchanting and picturesque scenery by which it is sur- rounded. Par. Pop. 745. See Leigh'.? Guide to Wales. K 2 102 No. 33. LONDON to CAERNARVON. PONT ABERGLASSLYN is asingle stone arch, erected over a torrent at an immeiise height, and supported by two perpendicular rocks, at the base of which there was formerly a salmon-leap. It connects the counties of Merioneth and Caernarvon. The bridge itself presents nothing remarkable, but no language is adequate to describe the sublime and picturesque mountain pass in its immediate vicinity. BEDDGELART (Caernarvon). Here guides may be procured to ascend Snoivdon, the summit of which is six miles distant : it is 3571 feet above the level of the sea, and is so frequently enveloped in clouds and mists, that unless the weather be unusually fine, the ascent is not rewarded by the extensive prospect it commands. Persons wishing to ascend Snowdon from Caernarvon, should proceed along the road, made in 1828, to the village of Dolbadern, on the Lake of Llanberis, and there hire a guide. Then ascend by Caunant Mawr, the great chasm, where there is a fine waterfall, climb along the south side of the ridge separating Llanberis- H oUow from Cwm Brwnog, another hollow, or mountain flnt ; then ascend in sigiit of Llyn Du Yr Arddu, which must be left on the right j the steep rock above the Arddu pool is celebrated amongst botanists : then proceed along a steep place called Llech- weddy Re, thence to the celebrated cold -spring, or well, which is within a mile of the highest peak, called Wyddva, the Conspicuous. The summit, which is not more than seven yards in diameter, is surrounded by a dwarf wall, and commands, in fine weather, views of part of England, Scot- land, Ireland, Wales, and the Isle of Man. See Leigh's Guide to Wales. CAERNARVON, the capital of Caernarvonshire, is an ancient town, situated partly on the Menai Strait, and partly on the estuary of the Seiont. Though the harbour is diffi- cult of access, the town carries on a considerable trade with London, Liverpool, Bristol, and Ireland ; exporting slates, and importing wine, porter, coals, and grocery. The prin- cipal object of interest is the Castle, the walls of which are almost entire, and present an image of extraordinary strength, whilst its light and lofty turrets rising over an embattled parapet exhibit all the elegance of which the architecture of the age was capable. It was erected by Edward I., who here gave the Welsh the equivocal promise, that they should No. 33. LONDON TO CAERNARVON. 103 have a native prince lor their ruler, vxhicb lie perlormed by making the castle the birthplace of his son, Edward II. The room in which he was born is still shown. The traveller should also notice the Town-hall, County- hall, County Prison, IMarket-house, Chapel of St. Mary, lately rebuilt, and church at Llanbeblic, containing moini- ments ; the Sea-water Baths, erected by the Marquess of Anglesea, the Quay, the Custom-house, and the Terrace from the Quay to the north end of the town walls, forming a pleasant promenade. From the summit of the rock behind the Caernarvon Hotel, there is a fine view. In the vicinity are numerous Druidical circle!>, and ancient monumental stones. From Caernarvon an excursion may be made to Dolbadern Castle, in the Vale of Llanberis, about seven miles distant, and to Plas Newydd on the Anglesea shore. Surrounded by the wildest of Snowdonian scenery. Par. and Boro. Pop. IM^. Members: County \, Town 2. Inns; Caer narvon Hotel, Uxbridge Arms, Goat, Sportsman. CONTINUATIOXS. MILES. Maentwrog to Crickieth 12 Crickieth to Pulhely or Pwllheli 7J Pulhely to Nevin 6^ CRICKIETH or CRICAETH (Caernarvon), a place of great antiquity, has a ruined castle, said to have been built by Edward I., situated on a neck of land projecting into the sea, the view from which, over the bay of Harlech, is beautiful. Far. Pop. 64^6. Inn; White Lion. PULHELY or PWLLHELI (Caernarvon) carries on a considerable fishing and coasting trade. The harbour is capable of admitting vessels of sixty tons. The beach is well adapted for bathing. Township with Denio Par. Pop. 2091. Inn; Crown and Anchor. NEVIN (Caermarthen) was a place of some consequence in the time of Edward the Black Prince, Tyburn Turnpike to MILKS. Worcester, as at No. 1 . . .. nil Holt Heath ... ll7i Hundred House Inn . . .. 1221 Stockton ... 125 104 No. 34. LONDON to CAERNARVON, No. 34. From London to CAERNARVON. Second Road. Through High Wycombe, Worcester, and MONTGOJIERY. Tyburn Turnpike to mil es. Montgomery 169 Llanfair 180^ Llanerfyl 185^ Can Office Inn 187 Newnham 130a Dynas Mouthy 19!»i Tenbury 133| Dolgelly 208i Burford 134^ Llaneltyd 210 Ludlow (a) 142f Trawsfyndd 22t|i New Inn 151 Beddgelart* 235 Bishop's Castle 159| Caernarvon* 247 Continuation. (a) Ludlow to Church Stretton (Salop) . . 16^ miles. Three miles beyond Worcester is Hallow, situated on a hill commanding a fine prospect ; and beyond it, on the left, is Thorn Grove, which was for some time the residence of Lucien Bonaparte. HOLT HEATH. Jww ; Ked Lion. Two miles further is Witley Court, the seat of Lord Foley, a noble mansion, situated in delightful grounds, and connected by a gallery with the parish church, which is one of the most richly decorated in the kingdom; the ceiling was painted by Verrio, and the windows have painted glass, by Price. STOCKTON (Worcester). The church contains a hand- some monument in memory of the Right Hon. Thomas Winnington, to whose family the adjacent mansion and park of Stanton or Stanford Court belong. Far. Pop. 113. NEWNHAM. Inn; Talbot. TENBURY (Worcester), situated on the river Kyre, close to its junction with the Teme. It carries on a con- siderable trade in bops and cider, and has a neat Church (All Saints), with a Gothic tower ; a commodious Butter- cross, and a handsome stone bridge. Its position is low, and it has often been flooded by the inundations of the Teme. Far. Po^. 1093. J;;//5; Swan, King's Head. BURFORD (Salop.) The Church (St. Mary) contains No. 34, LONDON to CAERNARVON. 105 the monument of Elizabeth, daughter of John of Gaunt, and sister of Henry I v. Tmvnsh. Poj?. 365. I/in; Swan. LUDLOW (Salop). On an eminence on the north bank of the Corve, near its confluence with the Teme, is distinguished by the beauty of its situation, the regularity of its streets, and the neatness of its buildings ; but excites particular attention by the ruins of its Castle, which was long the residence of royalty, and afterwards of the Lords Presidents of the Welsh Marshes. It has also been the scene of several celebrated events. Richard Plantagenet, Duke of York, set up his standard here previous to tiie battle of Wakefield, in which he was killed ; and this fortress was dismantled after that celebrated day, by the forces of Henry VI. Prince Arthur, the brother of Henry VIII., held his court and died in this castle, and Milton's Masque of Comus was first performed here, under the direction of the Earl of Bridgewater. Here also, in one of the towers, Butler wrote a part of Hudibras. The once royal apartments are now ruinous and covered with ivy. The Church (St. Lawrence) is a venerable stone struc- ture, with painted windows, a fine organ, and several in- scriptions and monuments, one of which is in memory of Prince Arthur, whose bowels were interred here. There is also an elegant tomb in honour of Sir J. Bridgman, Lord President. The traveller should also notice the Guildhall ; the Market-house and Assembly-rooms ; the Theatre ; the Public Subscription Library; the Market-cross; the Dis- pensary ; the Bridge and Brood Gate ; the Walks round the Castle ; Charity Schools ; the Hospital ; and Meeting-houses. Races, July. At Saltmoor is a saline spring. About five miles from Ludlow is Downton Castle, which belonged to the late R. P. Knight, Esq., an elegant man- sion, surrounded by fine grounds, and scenery of the most beautiful description. Boro. Pop. 5253. 2 Membs. Inns; Angel, Crown. Cross Roads. Ludlow to MILKS. Ludlow to MILES. Wigmore 7| Llandovkrv 58 Presteign Iti^ WIGMORE, in Hereford- New Radnor 24 shire, is noted for its romantic Bualt. 35| situation. The Church is situ- 106 No. 34. LONDON to CAERNARVON. ated on the summit of a hill, a Castle, and in its Church is close to a precipice, and on an the tomb of the Lord High eminence west of the village are Treasurer Harley, the founder the remains of a Castle. Here of the Harleian Library. The are also vestiges of an Abbey. Wilderness contains some fine Ludlow to MILES. trees. In the vicinity is Coxall Leintwardine 9 Knoll, whence it is said Carac- Brampton Brian 12 tacus sallied to attack Ostorius. Knighton 17 Ludlow to Penybont 29 Much Wenlock 20 Rhayader 39 Broseley 23^ Llanidloes 50 Colebrook Dale 25 Machynlleth 69 Madeley Market 27 BRAMPTON BRIAN, in Shiffnal 30| Herefordshire, has the ruins of BISHOP'S CASTLE (Salop), a small but neat town, on an eminence near the Chin. It has the ruins of a Castle, and a Bowling-green. Boro. a?id Par. Pop. 2007. Inns ; Castle, Crown and Star. Three miles from Bishop's Castle is Walcot House, the residence of the Earl of Fowls, and near it are the remains of several encampments. MONTGOMERY, the capital of Montgomeryshire, is a small but neat town, situated within two miles of the Severn. The principal objects worthy of notice are the Church, dedi- cated to St. Nicholas, a handsome structure, containing, among other monuments, that of R. Herbert, Esq., the father of the celebrated Lord Herbert of Cherbury; the Guildhall, an elegant building, where the Sessions are held alternately with Welshpool ; the County Gaol, a strong stone edifice ; the ruins of the castle, and the British en- campment on a hill near it. This castle was built in the time of William I., and during the civil wars was garrisoned for the king by Lord Herbert of Cherbury, who surrendered on the approach of the Parliamentary army. The royal troops made an attempt to retake it, but were completely defee) .. 13 Cambridge to St. Ives {Huntingdonshire) .... 12 BARKWAY (Hertford) has a handsome Church, situated in the centre of the town (St. Mary Magdalen). This town w.is destroyed by fire in 1748. Par. Po/j. 859. Inn ; Wheatsheaf. CAMBRIDGE, the capital of Cambridgeshire, derives its name from the Cam, whicli flows throu'i,h ir. It is irre- gularl) built, and its importance depends entirely on the celebrated University, which consists of seventeen colleges and halls, situated in difl'erent parts of the town. All these colleges or halls have been iovmded since the time of Edward L, and are supported by various endowments. Each cullege is a body corporate, and bound by its own statutes, )et con- trolled by the paramount laws of the Universitj- granted by L 110 No. 35. LONDON TO CAMBRIDGE. Queen Elizabeth. The heads of the respective colleges are termed Masters, except the Provost of King's and the Pre- sident of Queen's. The Chancellor is the head of the Uni- versity, but the Vice-chancellor, who is elected annually, on the 4th November, from the heads of colleges, is the active principal. The Proctors and pro-Proctors attend to the discipline and behaviour of those in statu pupillariy and-are chosen from the Masters of Arts of two years' standing. The following are the colleges in the order of their founda- tion. St. Peter's (Trumpingdon st.), founded, in 1257, by Hugh de Balsham, Bishop of Ely. The chapel contains some painted glass, representing the Crucifixion. Clare Hall, founded, 1326, by Lady Elizabeth, sister of Gilbert Earl of Clare, but rebuilt in 1638, is one of the neatest and most uniform buildings in the University. Pembroke (Trumpingdon st.), founded, 1 343, by Maria de Valentia, Countess of Pembroke, and further improved by Henry VI. A celestial globe of extraordinary dimensions, is preserved here. The whole of this college is about to be rebuilt. Gonville and Caius (Trinity st.), founded, 1348, by Edmund Gonville, and enlarged, 1558, by Dr. John Caius, whose monument adorns the chapel. The entrance next the Senate House is a peculiar specimen of architecture, called the Gate of Honour. Trinity Hall, founded, in 1350, by Bishop Bateman, is appropriated to the study of civil law. The chapel, altar- piece, and library are the principal objects. Corpus Christi (Trumpingdon st.), rebuilt from designs by W. Wilkins, Esq., was founded in 1351 by two societies of Cambridge, the Gilda Corporis Christi and Gilda Beatas Marias Virgiuis. It contains the valuable MSS. library left to it by Archbishop Parker. King's (Trumpingdon st.) was founded, in 1441, by Henry VI., for the reception of scholars from the royal foundation of Eton. The chapel is a stately pile, 304 feet long, 73 broad, and 91 high, and is considered one of the most perfect specimens of English Gothic architecture. It has two roofs, the lower one of stone, tlaborately fretted, and the upper one of wood, both unsupported by a single pillar. The windows, except the one at the end of the nave, No. 35. LONDON to CAMBRIDGE. Ill are all of stained glass. The black and white marble floor of the choir was given by Henry VII 1. The altar-piece of the Descent from the Cross, by a pupil of Michael Angelo, was presented by the late Lord Carlisle. The effect of the whole pile is truly imposing, and is probably unequalled in Europe. Parallel with the chapel is a noble range of build- ing, containing the Library and the Hall, a very elegant room of large dimensions. This part of the college, toge- ther with the screen which runs in front, were erected in 1825 by W. Wilkins, Esq. A new Library, Museum, and Lecture-rooms are being erected by Mr. Cockerell, on the site of King's College Court. Queen^swa^ founded, in 1446, by Margaret of Anjou, and enlarged, in 1-165, by the Queen of Edward IV. It has pleasant gardens on the banks of the Cam. Cai/ien'ne Ha/l, Trimipingdon street, founded, in 1475, by Robert Woodlark, D.D., Chancellor to the University. Jesus CoUegp, in .Tesus lane, was founded in 1490, by John Alcock, Bishop of Ely. In the chapel is an altar- piece of the Presentation. Christ" s,coxnex of Sidney Sussex street, was founded, in 1456, by Henry VI., under the name of God's House, but was re-founded, in 1505, by Lady Margaret, mother of Henry VII. In the gardens is a mulberry tree, planted by Milton. St. John^s, in St. John's lane, was founded, in 1511, by Lady Margaret, mother of Henry VII. A new and beau- tiful Gothic pile was added in 1829, with an elegant covered bridge over the Cam, by which it joins the old structure. Magdalene, founded, in 1542, by Thomas, Baron Audley. It contains the Pepysian Library, with curious MSS. Trinity, in Trinity street, the chief college of the Uni- versity, was founded, in 1546, by Henry VIII., and after- wards augmented by Mary. It consists of three spacious quadrangles. The entrance gateway is adorned with a statue of the royal founder, above which are the rooms occupied by Sir Isaac Newton, over which there was formerly an ob- servatory erected for his studies, when Lucasian Professor of Mathematics of this college in 1669. The chapel con- tains a whole-length statue of the great philosopher, by Roubillac, a bust of Porson and some carving, by Gibbons. 112 No. 35. LONDON TO CAMBRIDGE. ' The hall has a fine carved roof, and is adorned with por- traits. The centre of the square is decorated with a hand- some octagonal front. The library, in the second quadrangle, is a noble building, on pillars, 190 feet long, built by Sir C. Wren, containing a good collection of books, several MSS. by Milton, and numerous marble busts of the learned an- cients and moderns. It likewise possesses several curiosities, including a portrait of Shakspeare, by Mark Garrard, instru- ments used by Newton, a mummy, (fee. Emmanuel, founded, 1584, by Sir Walter Mildmay. It is a modernized edifice with a chapel, the Sancroft library, a handsome hall, and gardens. Sidney Sussex, in the street of the same name, was founded, in 1598, in accordance with the will of Lady Frances Sidney, Countess of Sussex. This building, which was formerly of brick, in 1832 underwent repairs, and has been cased with stone. Oliver Cromwell studied here. Downing, founded in 1800, by Sir G. Downing, hart. The first stone was laid in 1807, and in 1821 sufficient was completed to commence terms. It was designed by W. Wilkins, Esq. Tbe visiter should also notice. The Public Schools and University Library, in the vesti- bule of which is a fine bust of Dr. E. D. Clarke, by Cbantrey. Here also is a MS. of the Four Gospels and Acts of the Apostles, of the third or fourth century, which was given by Theodore Beza. The Fitzvvilliam Museum, containing a fine collection of books, pictures, and curiosities, bequeathed to the Univer- sity by Richard Viscount Fitzwilliam. Strangers must be introduced by a Master of Arts, The new structure is de- signed by Mr. Basur. It is to be of Portland stone, and will present four handsome fronts. The estimated expense is 60,000/. The Senate House, a magnificent building of the Corin- thian order, erected by Gibbs, and adorned with statues of George I., by Rjsbrach ; George II., by Wilton ; Charles, Dukeof Somevstit, by Rysbracli ; and Pitt, by Nollekens. The Observatory, at some distance from the town, an edifice in the Grecian style, erected in 1825. The Pitt Press, a handsome new building erected in 1831, where the No. 35. LONDON TO CAMBRIDGE. 113 printing of the University is carried on. The Botanical Garden, richly stored with exotics. The Anatomical School with some admirable Italian wax models. The principal churches are, St. Mary's, the University Church ; All Saints', in which is a monument, by Chantrej-, to Henry Kirke White; Great St. Andrew's, containing a cenotaph for Cook, the circumnavigator ; St. Michael's, in which Dr. Middleton, the biographer of Cicero, was buried ; and St. Sepulchre's, or the Round Church, a very interest- ing antiquity. The other buildings worth notice are the County Prison, on the site of the old Castle, built on Mr. Howard's plan ; Addenbrooke's Hospital, founded by a physician of that name, but considerably increased by the funds bequeathed by Mr. John Bowtell, a bookbinder of the town ; the Shire- hall, in the Market-place : the Town-hall, behind it ; and the Conduit, given by Hobson, the celebrated carrier, in the time of James I., who gave rise to the proverb of "Hob- son's choice, this or none," by refusing to let out his horses to the students, except in regular rotation. Hobson was buried in St. Bennet's Church. Cambridge has also several other Churches and Meeting-houses, a Synagogue, a Free Grammar-school, and numerous charitable institutions. The town carries on a considerable trade by means of the Cam, and near it is annually held Stovirbridge Fair, one of the largest in England, for all kinds of commodities, though it has lately much declined. During this period the theatre at Barnwell is open for three weeks. Jememy Taylor, the divine, and Cumberland, the drama- tist, were natives of Cambridge. Borough. Po/?. 20,919. Members: University 2, Town 2. Inns ; Bull, Red Lion, Hoop, Rose, Eagle, Sun. Cross Roads. Cambridge to miles. Cambridge to wiles. St. Neot's 17^ Lintou 9^ Bedford 29^ Haverhill 19^ Olney 40 Halstead 34^ Newport Pagnell 45 Colchester 47J Stony Stratford 51 Mistley-Thoru Inn 57 Buckhigham 59^ Harwich 68^ Deddington 74J Cambridge to Chipping Norton 84^ Newmarket 13 L 2 114 No. 37. LONDON to CAMBRIDGE. Cambridge to miles. Bury St. Edmund's 27 Stow Market 40| Needham 43| Ipswich 52i Manningtree 63J Harwich 74f Or, Ipswich to Harwich by the Ferry over the Stour 10^ Cambridge to Royston 13 Baldock 21J Hitchin 26i Luton 34| Dunstable 39| Aylesbury 55J Thame 65i Oxford 78j Cambridge to St. Neot's 17^ Bedford 29i Olney 40 Cambridge to miles. Newport Pagnell 45 Stony Stratford 51 Buckingham 59^ Bicester 71^ Oxford 84 Cambridge to St. Neot's I7i Bedford 29^ Ampthill 37J Woburn 44^ Leigh ton Buzzard 52^ Aylesbury 65J Thame 74f Oxford 87| Cambridge to Great Chesterford llj Saffron Walden 15^ Dunmow 28J Chelmsford , , 4()^ Roehford 68 Southend 65 No. 36. From London to CAMBRIDGE. Second Road. Through \yARE and Royston. Shoreditch Church to miles. Shoreditch Church to wiles. Royston, as at No. 15 .... 37| Cambridge* 50| Harlston 45^ No. 37. From LoiNDON to CAMBRIDGE. Third Road. Throu2,h Epping. Shoreditch Church to miles. Lea Bridge 3^- Snaresbrook 6| Woodford 8f Loughton m Epping(a) 16J Harlow 23| Sawbridgeworth 26 Shoreditch Church to miles. Hockeril (6) 30 Stanstead 32J Newport {cj 38| Great Chesterford 44| Stapleford 50| Cambridge* 56 No. 37. LONDON to CAMBRIDGE. 115 Continuations. MILKS. {a) Epplng to Chipping Ongar* {Esses) 7^ (b) Hockeril to Dunmow* (Essex) 8J (c) Newport to Linton (Camb.) 9^ WOODFORD (Essex) is a large village, containing numerous country residences of the London citizens. In the churchyard is a yew tree of extraordinary size, and an elegant monument of the Corinthian order, de.signed by Sir R. Taylor, and erected in memory of the descendants of Sir Edmundbury Godfrey, who formerly lived here. - Oliver Cromwell and Milton are said to have resided in this village. Par. Pop.'254S. Lms; Castle, George, White Hart. Beyond Woodford are fVoodford fVelts, formerly much celebrated for their medicinal properties, but now fallen into disuse. LOUGHTON, a small village in Essex, containing seve- ral gentlemen's seats, the principal of which is Loughton Hall, a very fine old mansion, with beautiful grounds, the seat of W. \Y . Maitland, Esq., the Lord of the Manor. EPPING (Essex), famous for the excellence of its cream, butter, and sausages. A stag is turned out on the adjacent forest, for the anmsement of the public, on Easter Monday. About a mile from Epping, in the forest, is Queen Eliza- beth's hunting lodge. Par. Pop. 1886. Inn; Epping Place. A new road has lately been made to Epping, to the left of the old one, HARLOW (Essex), noted for its fair, called Harlow Bush Fair, held on the 9th of September. Par. Pop. 2101. Inn ; Green Man. SAWBRIDGEWORTH (Hertford). Beyond this place, on the right, is Hyde Hall, the beautiful seat of the Earl of Roden. Par. Pop. 2231. HOCKERIL (Herts). Inn ; Red Lion. A quarter of a mile to the left is BISHOP'S STORT- FORD, a populous and extensive town on the Stort. It carries on a considerable trade bj means of its canal to the Lea. The traveller should notice the Church, with several monuments ; the Market-place, over which is a School and Library ; and the ruins of the Castle on the east side of the tow^n. Par. Pop. 3958. Inn ; George. 116 No. 39. LONDON TO CARDIFF. STANSTEAD (Essex). I;/n ; Rose and Crown. Par. Fop. 1055. NEWPORT (Essex). Inn; Star. Two miles beyond Newport is Audley End, the mansion of Lord Braybrooke, witb delightful grounds. Par. Po/;. 914. GREAT CHESTERFORD (Essex). Par. Pop. 873. Inn ; Crown. Four miles farther is Saivston Hall, a tine specimen of an old English manor-house. No. 38. From London to CARDIFF. First Road. Through Reading and Bristol. London to Cardiff, as at No. 32 1583 miles. Continuations. MILES. Cardiff to Llandaff 2^ Llandaff to Llantrissent 8^ 11 LLANDAFF (Glamorgan), situated on the TaafF, was formerly a place of some importance. The only object de- manding attention is tbe Cathedral, the remains of which are interesting. Amongst the monuments is a figure repre- senting Death. Par. Pop. T299. LLANTRISSENT (Glamorgan) is finely situated on a steep hill, overlooking an extensive range of fertile country. It has the ruins of a Castle, commanding a fine view ; a Town-hall, and a Market-house. Par. Pop. 21 S9. No. 39. From London to CARDIFF. Second Road. Through Beaconsfield, Oxford, Seven Wells, and Chepstow. Tyburn Turnpike to milks, Tyhurn Turnpike to miles. Oxford, as at No. 1 54| Newnham U3\ Witney* GSJ Aylburton 121i Burford 73 Chepstow 128^ Northleach* 82 Caerwent* 134 Seven Wells 92| Newport* 145| Gloucester* lOlf Cardiff* 156^ No. 39. LONDON TO CARDIFF. 117 SEVEN WELLS (Gloucester). Here rises the Churn, which is asserted to be the source of the Thames. NEWNHAM (Gloucester), on the Severn, was made a borough town by King John, and the sword which he pre- sented with the charter is still preserved. Li the neigh- bourhood are extensive iron and coal mines, rendered available by the Berkeley Canal and Bullo Pill Railway. The Church (St. Peter) is an ancient structure on a cliff. Par. Pop. 1074. Inn; Bear. AYLBURTON (Gloucester). Three miles from this place are the ruins of St. Briavel's Castle, erected in the reign of Henry L CHEPSTOW (Monmouth), on the Wye, near its mouth, carries on, by means of that river, a considerable trade in timber, coals, grindstones, iron, and cider. It is celebrated for its castle, erected about the time of the Conquest, the magnificent ruins of which, overhanging the rocks of the Wye and covered with ivy, present a very picturesque appearance. In a circular tower of this building, Henry Marten, one of the regicides, was confined for more than twenty years. The traveller should also notice the church, formerly the chapel of a Benedictine priory, in which is the monument of Henry, second Earl of Worcester ; and the gravestone of Henry Marten, bearing an acrostical inscrip- tion ; the cast-iron Bridge, erected in 1816 5 and the Well, in the garden of a house in Bridge street, which ebbs and flows with the tide of the river. Pur. Pop. 35:24. Inns; Beaufort Arms, Three Cranes, George. About a mile from Chepstow is the noble mansion of Piercefield, celebrated for tbe views obtained from its walks, which extend along the winding banks of the Wye for about three miles. There are nine principal views, besides many of inferior beauty, and beyond the romantic Windcliff. Four miles from Cbepstow are the elegant ruins of Tintern Abbey, belosiging to the Duke of Beaufort. From a spot about half a mile down the stream, they appear to great advantage. Cross Roads, Chnpstow to MILES. Chepstotv to miles. St. Arvan's 2 Bigswear 9J Wyndcliff 3 Redbrook 13 Tintern Abbey 5 Monmouth 15J 118 No. 40. LONDON to CARDIGAN. This Is a new and very inte- Chepstow to wiles. resting road along the banks of Trellech 8| the Wye. At the bottom of TRELLECH, in Monmouth- the Wyndcliff is Moss Cottagi;, shire, is remarkable for three through which visiters are ad- stonesof memorial, called Ha? o/d mitted to the steps ascending Stones, having been erected, ac- to the summit of the cliff. From cording to tradition, to comme- this spot the view extends into morate a victory obtained by nine counties, and embraces the him over the Britons. Wye and the Severn. Continuations. MILES. Newport to Caerphilly 12 Caerphilly to Merthyr Tydvil 15| 271 CAERPHILLY (Glamorgan), a place of great anti- quity, is celebrated for the majestic ruins of a Castle, said to have been the largest in the kingdom next to tliat of Wind- sor. A tower, forming part of these remains, leans eleven feet out of the perpendicular. Fop. 2503. See Leigh's Guide to Wales. MERTHYR TYDVIL (Glamorgan), remarkable for the number and extent of its iron works, which have within 60 years amazingly increased, and whose interests are now advanced by a railroad from Merthyr to Cardiff. The ma- chinery at the Cyfarthfa Works, about half a mile from the town, is very curious. The castle is a handsome mansion, in the castellated style, erected by the late Mr. Crawshay. Merthyr has a Church, a Chapel of Ease, Meeting-houses, and a Theatre. Par. Pojt?. 22,083. 1 Memb. Inns; Bush, Castle. No. 40. From London to CARDIGAN. Through High WvcojMBE, Oxford, Cheltenham, and Brecon. Tt/burn Turnpike to miles. Tyburn Turnpike to miles. Llandovery, as at No. 31. . 186| Newcastle in Emlyn .... 221| Lampeter 202| Cardigan 231| LAMPETER, or LLANBEDR-PONT-STEPHEN (Cardigan). A small straggling town on the west bank of No. 41. LONDON to CARLISLE. 119 the Teivy, which is noted for its sahnon. The Church is an ancient building, with a square tower. Si. David's Col- lege, at Lampeter, is an institution founded by Bishop Bur- ge.^s, for the education of Welsh clergymen, but is accessible to Englishmen. Par. Pop.lWl. J«« ; Black Lion. NEWCASTLE-IN-EMLYN, delightfully situated on the banks of the Teivy, partly in Caermarthen and partly in Cardigan. On an eminence commanding a fine prospect, are the ruins of a Castle, occupied by the royalists during the civil war. Inn ; Salutation. CARDIGAN, the county town, situated near the mouth of the Teivy, carries on a considerable coasting trade. The principal buildings are the Town-hall, a handsome edifice, erected 1T64 ; the County Gaol, built by Mr. Nash (1793) ; the Church, with a square tower; and the Bridge of seven arches over the river. On an eminence near the latter, are the ruins of the Castle, which was besieged in the Civil Wars. Boro. Pop. 2795, Members: County \, Town I, Inns; Black Lion, White Hart. No. 41. From London to CARLISLE. First Road. Through Hatfield, Worksop, and Doncaster. Hicks' s Hall to miles. Hicks' s Hall to miles. Islington 1^ Tickhill 156J Highgate 4i Doncaster* 163^ Whetstone 9 Ferrybridge* 179 Barnet {a) 11 Abberford* 188| Hatfield 19^ Wetherby* 195| Welwyn 25 Boroughbridge* (d) 207| Stevenage 31J York Gate 213 Baldock 37^ Leeming Lane 220 Biggleswade (6) 45 Leeming (e) 223 St. Neot's o.j^ Catterick 229.^ Buckden 60J Catterick Bridge 230.J Alconbury 66^ Scotch Corner 234J Stilton* 75 Greta Bridge 244i Wandsford* 83| Bowes 250^ Stamford* 89| Brough ( /) 263^ Greetham* 97 Appleby 27l| Grantham* llOf Crackenthorp 273| Foston* 116i Lowther Bridge 283 Newark* 124| Penrith 285^ Ollerton 138 High Hesket 294^ Worksop (t) 146J Carlisle {g) 303^ 120 No. 41. LONDON TO CARLISLE. Continuations. MILES. (a) Barnet to Hertford* 14 (b) Biggleswade to Potton ( Bed/.) 4^ (c) Worksop to Blythe {Notts} 6 (f) Worksop to Sheffield* (Yorksh.) 18 (rf) Boroughbridge to Aldborough {Yoi-ksh.) 1 (e) Leeming to Bedale (Yorksh.) 5 (/) Brough to Kirkby Stephen* (JVestm.) 5 {g) Carlisle to Bowness (Cumb.) 13 ISLINGTON (Middlesex). An extensive village noted for tbe salubrity of its air, as well as for supplying a con- siderable portion of the metropolis with milk. It has four Churches, and several Chapels and Meeting-houses. The Pied Bull Inn, lately pulled down, is said to have been in- habited by Sir W. Raleigh, and to have been the first house in England where tobacco was smoked. The Regent's Canal passes through a tunnel under a portion of this place. The extensive cattle market was opened in 1836. Par. Pop. 37,316. Inns; Angel, Peacock, Pied Bull. HIGHGATE (Middlesex), situated on a lol^ hill, is in- terspersed with many handsome houses. Its Church (St. Michael's), erected in 1832, by VuUiamy, is an elegant specimen of Gothic, beautifully placed on the brow of the hill, overlooking the metropolis and many miles beyond : a new Cemetery has recently been formed here. Eastward is a noble archway, by which Hornsey lane is carried over the new road from HoUoway, from the balustrade of which there is a delightful view of the metropolis. At the foot of the hill are VVhittington's elegant Almshouses, from a de- sign by Mr. G, Smith. BARNET CHIPPING (Hertford), a neat town, on an elevation, and celebrated for the battle which took place here between the houses of York and Lancaster in 1-171. This event is recorded on an obelisk erected on the spot. It is also noted for its great annual cattle fair. Par. Pop. 2369. Inns ; Green Man, Red Lion, Salisbury Arms. HATFIELD (Herts) is remarkable for the adjacent mansion, called Hatfield Housey the princely seat of the Marquesas of Sahsbury, which was erected at the commence- ment of tbe seventeenth centur}'. Nov. 27th, 1835, a fire destroyed the left wing of this noble mansion, on which No. 41. LONDON TO CARLISLE. 121 occasion the Dowajrer Marchioness of Salisbury perished in the flames. The apartments are large, and most of them adorned with valuable pictures ; and the park and grounds are very beautiful. Charles I. was a prisoner here. The town contains nothing worthy of notice. Fa)\ Pop. 3593. Inn ; Salisbury Arms. Two miles beyond Hatfield is Brocket Hall, the seat of Lord Melbourne, situated in delightful grounds, and deco- rated with a good collection of pictures, WELWYN (Herts). In the Church of this village is an altar-piece in neeillework by Lady Betty Young, who, with her husband, the author of the " Night Thoughts," is buried beneath it. He was rector of Welwyn, and here he com- posed that celebrated work. Lui; VVhite Hart. STEVENAGE (Herts). To the south of this place, but on the east side of the road, are six barrows, said to be of Danish origin. Par. Pop. 1859. I?i}is ; Swan, White Lion. BALDOCK (Herts) carries on a considerable trade in corn and malt. The Church contains some curious ancient monuments. Par. Pop. 1704. Inns; White Horse, George, Crown. BIGGLESWADE (Bedford). A neat and pleasant town on the banks of the Ivel, by means of which it carries on a considerable trade in timber, coals, and oats. Its chief manufacture is of lace. The Church, formerly collegiate, is an ancient and strong fabric ; and there are also two or three Charity Schools and a Meeting-house. Pop. 2778. Inns ; Sun, Rose, Crown, Royal Oak, White Swan. At the entrance of the town is a handsome new Union Workhouse. Beyond Biggleswade is the Wellington Posting-house. Three miles west of Bigglesw-ade are the remains of Warden Abbey, founded by Walter de Espee for Cistercian Monks. Beyond Templeford the road divides, the one to the right proceeding to St. Neol's, the other by Eaton Socon, a small town with an ancient church. Inn ; Cock. Cross Road. Biggleswade to miles. Potton 3^ St. Ives 20J M 122 No. 41. LONDON TO CARLISLE. ST. NEOT'S (Huntingdon), a considerable market-town, pleasantly situated on the Ouse, and connected witb the village of Aynsbury by a stone bridge. The Church, erected about 1507, is considered the finest building of the kind in the county. The architecture is of the most beautiful style of Henry VH.'s reign, composing a regular plan, with a nave, aisles, and chancel, and a finely-proportioned tower, 150 feet high. Near it are some remains of a Prior)\ At the end of the common is a paper-mill. Market-day, Thurs- day. Par. Pop. 3226. Inns; Cross Keys, Falcon. BUCKDEN (Hunts). Beyond this place is the venerable mansion of Buckden Palace, the episcopal residence of the Bishops of Lincoln. Inn ; George. ALCONBURY HILL. Inn; Wheatsheaf. OLLERTON (Nottingham), on the Mann in Sherwood Forest, has a modern Chapel. Two miles distant is Ruffhrd Abbey y a large pile of building, erected on the remains of the monastic house, once occupied by the patriotic Sir George Saville, and adorned with a good collection of pic- tures. About the same distance, also, from OUerton, is Thoresby Park, the seat of Earl Manvers, the descendant of the Duke of Kingston, a handsome house, situated in a de- lightful park, diversified by water. Between Ollertou and Worksop are the following objects of interest, all situated in Nottinghamshire : — Clumber Park, the magnificent residence of the Duke of Newcastle, containing a splendid collection of pictures, and fitted up in a style which renders it one of the first mansions in the kingdom : here is the picture attributed to Correggio, repre- senting Sigismunda weeping over the heart of Tancred. JVelheck Abbey, the seat of the Duke of Portland, an irre- gular edifice, comprising some remains of the original building, and noted for its fine stables : the park is also celebrated for the age and size of its trees, through one of which, called the Greendale Oak, now in a state of decay, a coach -road has been cut. Worksop Manor, formerly a seat of the Dukes of Norfolk, but lately purchased by the Duke of Newcastle, celebrated for its fiije park and rich collection of pictures. In this mansion was preserved the bed on which George III. was born, in Norfolk House, London. WORKSOP (Nottingham), delightfully situated in what No. 41. LONDON to CARLISLE. 123 \s generally called the Dukery, from there being no less than four ducal seats within a few miles, all of which have been mentioned above. The principal object of curiosity here is the Abbey Church, a Jane monument of ancient ecclesiastical magnificence ; contiguous to which are some vestiges of the abbey itself. Par. Pop. 5566. Inns ; George, Red Lion. TICKHILL has a handsome Church, containing several monuments, and the vestiges of a castle, which was besieged during the Civil Wars. About two miles from Tickhill is Sandbeck Castle, the seat of the Earl of Scarborough, a grand stone edifice, with a front of Grecian architecture, situated in a park, abounding with beautiful though not extensive scener)'. Pop. 1884. DONCASTER to BOROUGHBRIDGE. See No. 15. One mile to the right of Boroughbridge, and 208| from London is ALDBOROUGH. Pop. 484. YORK GATE. The 'New Inn. LEEMING LANE. Inns; Royal Oak, New Inn. LEEMING. On the left, about four miles distant, is Hornby Castle, a noble edifice, part of which is in the Gothic style. In Bedale Church, 2^ miles distant, is the tomb of Katter- felto, the conjuror. CATTERICK (Yorkshire), a place of great antiquity. Inn ; Angel. CATTERICK BRIDGE. Here the traveller crosses the Swale, on the banks of which are the vestiges of a castle. Inn; George. SCOTCH CORNER. Inn; Three Tuns. GRETA BRIDGE. In?is ; George, Griffin. Beyond this bridge is a fine view of the town of Barnard Castle, Durham, three miles and a half distant. BOWES (Yorkshire) was a Roman station, and has vestiges of a Castle. Two miles distant is a curious natural arch, called God's Bridge. Par. Pop. 1145. BROUGH (Westmoreland), situated in the wild district of Stanemoor. The Church contains a curious pulpit cut out of a single stone ; and near it are the ruins of a Castle which was in existence before the time of William I. The view from it is remarkably picturesque, and is terminated by the lofty promontory of Wildmore Fell. On Stanemoor, 124 No. 41. LONDON TO CARLISLE. east of Brough, is a pillar which denotes the boundary of Yorkshire and Cumberland. It was set up in consequence of a treaty between William I. and the King of Scotland, and bears their effigies. Par, Pop. 1882. Inns ; New Inn, Swan. APPLEBY, the county-town of Westmoreland, is almost surrounded by the Eden. It consists principally of one street, at each extremity of which is a handsome obelisk, called a cross. The Castle, founded previous to the Nor- man Conquest, but almost rebuilt in 1686, is a handsome building belonging to the Earl of Thanet. It contains numerous family portraits, some valuable MSS., and other relics, amongst which is the splendid armour worn by Clif- ford, Earl of Cumberland, as champion in the tiltyard to Queen Elizabeth. The visiter should also notice the Church, containing monuments of Margaret, Countess of Cumber- land, and of Anne Clifford, her daughter; and the Market- house, an elegant Gothic edifice, erected by Sir R. Smirke, in 1811. Appleby has also a Town-hall, Gaol, Free Grammar School, Hospital, and several charities. It has no manufactures, but a considerable trade in corn. Par. Pop. 1459. County, 2 Metnbs. Inns; Crown, King's Head. CRACKENTHORP (Westmoreland). Inn; New Inn. LOWTHER BRIDGE. Two miles to the left is Lotv- ther Castle, the seat of the Earl of Lonsdale, a magnificent mansion, with Gothic and castellated fronts, designed by Sir R. Smirke, and surrounded by beautiful grounds. PENRITH (Cumberland), an ancient town, situated in a valley in the district called Inglewood or Ingleborough Forest. In the churchyard is a singular monument of anti- quity, called the Giant's Grave, which has long been a sub- ject of discussion amongst antiquaries ; and on the vestry wall of the Church (St. Andrew) is an inscription, stating that 2260 people died at Penrith, when it was visited by the plague in 1380 and 1598. This town has Assembly-rooms, Nevis-room, and Subscription Library, a well frequented Market, a Museum of Natural Curiosties, several Meeting- houses and charitable institutions ; a manufactory of checks and fancy waistcoats. On an eminence to the west are the ruins of a Castle, which was once inhabited by Richard III., when Duke of Gloucester, and entirelv dismantled in the No. 41. LONDON TO CARLISLE. 125 time of tbe Commonwealth ; and, towards the north, about a mile distant, is a square stone building, called the Beacon, commanding a view of extraordinary extent and beauty. In the neighbourhood are the mound on which the Scotch rebels were executed, the Giant's Caves, and Arthur's Round Table. About four miles from Penrith, is Graystock Castle, one of the seats of ttie Duke of Norfolk, a noble mansion, erected in the seventeenth centurj-, on the site of the ancient structure, and containing many very interesting portraits, particularly of Mary Queen of Scots, in the dress she wore at her execution ; Erasmus, and Sir Thomas More. Here also is a Crucifixion, executed in needlework by the unfor- tunate Mary. Four miles from Penrith, is Dacre, at which is a noble Castle. The Church contains the figure of a cross-legged knight ; and in the churchyard are four remarkable monu- ments representing bears. From Penrith the traveller may make a tour to the Lakes. See Leigh's Guide to the Lakes. Par, Pop. 6059. Inns; Crown, George. Cross Road. Penrith to miles. Penrith to miles. Aldstone Moor 18| Camboe 56| Catten 30i Rothbuiy 68^ Hexham 38| Alnwick 80^ Collell 46| HIGH HESKET. About two miles to the right is Armathwaite Castle, surrounded by beautiful and picturesque scenery. CARLISLE (Caer-Leeil), the capital of Cumberland, is an ancient city, pleasantly situated amidst extensive and fertile meadows, watered by the Eden, the Caldew, and the Peteril, which nearly surround it. It was an important miUtary post during the wars between the Scotch and the English, and was nearly destroyed by an incendiary in 1292. A considerable portion of the Castle still remains, compris- ing tbe keep or citadel, a lofty and massive tower, in which is a very deep well. The apartment^ in wliich Mary Queen of Scot^ was confined look towards the north. M 2 126 No. 41. LONDON to CARLISLE. The Coiirt-hoiises, at the southern entrance of the town, were built at an expense of 100,000/., from designs by Sir R. Smirke, in ISIO. They are adorned with two noble circular towers, and from the Court-room is a subterranean com- munication with the County Gaol and House of Correction, an edifice surrounded by a lofty stone wall. There are several other public buildings, the principal of which is the Cathedral (St. Mar}); the choir, erected in the reigns of Edward III. and Richard II., is a fine specimen of the pointed style of architecture. Here Dr. Paley was buried. In the choir is a tablet to the memory of Bishop Law ; and on the sides of the aisles are two curious series of ancient paintings, representing the legends of Sts. Austin and Cuthbert. There are, besides St. Cuthbert's and the two new Churches erected in 1830, Meeting-houses and a Catholic Chapel ; the Subscription Library and News-room, the Theatre, the Commercial News-room, the Mechanics' In- stitute, the Academy of Arts, with an annual exhibition; the handsome stone bridge over the Eden, 1817, those acr ss the Caldew ; the Grammar Schools, the Dispensary, the Race-course on the Swifts, the walks, &c. There is a canal from Carlisle to the Solway, and a rail- road, 60 miles in length, to Newcastle. Its chief manufactures are cotton articles, printed linens, hats, whips, fish-hooks, and soap. City. /*o;?. 20,006. Members: Countyl:, City 2. Inns; Bush, Blue Bell, Coffee House. Cross Roads. Carlisle to wiles. Carlisle to miles. Wigton lOJ Wigton 10| Waverton 12| Waverton 12f Allonby 21J Maevport 26^ Carlisle to Carlisle to Leathes 11 Warnell 9J Holme Abbey 17\ Uldale 17 Carlisle to Cockermouth 26J Warnell 9J Woekington 34| Uldale 17 Keswick 27i No. i-2. LONDON to CARLISLE. 127 Continuation. Carlisle to Burgh 4^ miles. BURGH (Cumberland) is a small village on the Wa- thimpool. One mile from it U a monument, with an in- scription, in memory of Edward I., who died here in 1307. Continuation. Carlisle to Wetheral 4i miles. WETHERAL (Cumb.) has the ruins of a Priory and a very curious cell or cavern. Near it is Corb^ Castle, in which is preserved a Roman altar : the grounds are beauti- ful, and contain several grottoes hewn out of the rock. CONTCNUATION. Carlisle to Brampton 9J miles . BRAMPTON (Cumb.) is a very ancient place, sur- rounded by hills, and supposed to have been the Roman Bremeturacum. The Castle Hill commands a very exten- sive prospect. Two miles distant, on a rock overhanging the Gelt, is a celebrated Roman inscription, which has en- dured the storms of more than fifteen centuries. Townsh. Pop. 2842. Inn ; Howard Arms. Gils land Spa, about seven miles from Brampton, is a much frequented watering-place, situated in the romantic Vale of Irthing. The spring is strongly impregnated with sulphur, though very palatable, and is efficacious in cutaneous dis- orders. Two miles from Gilsland is a fine cascade ; and three miles distant are the ruins of hanercost Priory, an Augustine monastery, founded in 1169. Nartwrth Castle, four miles distant, was the baronial mansion of the Lords of Gilsland. No. 42. From London to CARLISLE. Second Road. Through Northampton, Manchester, and Kendal. Hicks' s Hall to miles. Hicks' g Hall to miles. Islington* I A Barnet* II Highgate* («) 4^ South Mims I4| Whetstone 9 St. Alban's {h) 21 128 No. 42. LONDON to CARLISLE. Hicka's Hall to miles. Hicks's Hall to miles. Dunstable (c) 33^ Macclesfield 167S Woburn (d) 42J Bullock Smithy 177 Newport Pagnell 51 J Stockport 179| Horton 60 Manchester 186 Queen's Cross 64^ Bolton ( /) 197^ Northampton 66J Chorley 209 Great Oxenden 81;^ Preston 218J Market Harborough .... 83^ Garstang 229^ Leicester 98^ Borough 237| Mountsorrel 105^ Lancaster . , , ; 240J Loughborough 109| Burton 251^ Alvaston 123^ Kendal 262^ Derby 126J Shap 278 Ashbourn 140 Penrith* , , 288i Leek (e) 155 Carlisle* 306^ Continuations. MILES. (o) Highgate to Finchley (Midd.) 2i (b) St. Alban's to Hemel Hempsteadf (Herts) . . 6^ (c) Dunstable to Ampthill* (Bedf.) 11 J (d) Woburn to Ampthill* (Bedf.) 7^ (e) Leek to Congleton* (Chesh.) 10| (/) Bolton to Blackburn* (Lane.) 12J t A short distance west of Hemel Hempstead is the railway (Bir- mingham) station of Boxmoor. SOUTH MliMS, in Middlesex. Inn; White Hart. ST. ALBAN'S (Hertfordshire) is a town of very great antiquity, and is particularly distinguished by the magnifi- cent Church, formerly attached to an abbey, founded by Ofta, king of the Mercians, in honour of St. Alban. It has all the appearance of a cathedral, and its interior, exhibiting the various styles of several ages of ecclesiastical architecture, is adorned with numerous rich screens and monuments : among»:t the latter may be noticed those of the good Duke Humphrey, and Sir John Mandeville, the traveller. The stranger should also observe the parochial Church of St. Michael, containing the monument of the great Lord Bacon ; St. Peter's Church, in which are some pleasing lines in memory of Mr. Clavering, by Dr. N. Cotton, author of Visions in Verse, who was himself buried in the church- yard ; Holywell House, a seat of the Spencer family, built No. 42. LONDON to CARLISLE. 129 by Sarab, Duchess of JNIarlborougb, who founded some almshouses, called the Buildings, in this town ; and the vestiges of the ancient town of Verulam, so celebrated in the time of the Romans. St. Alban's has also a new Town- hall, several Meeting-houses and charitable institutions, Assembly-roon)s, a silk mill, and a cotton manufactory. It is celebrated in history for two battles between the houses of York and Lancaster : the first in 1455, when Richard Duke of York obtained a victory over Henry VI. ; the second in 1461, when Margaret of Anjou defeated the cele- brated Earl of Warwick. Sir John Mandeville the traveller was born at St. Alban's. Boro. Pop. 4772. 2 Memhs. Inns; Verulam Arms, Angel, Woolpack, White Hart. About two miles from St. Alban's is Gorhambury, the residence of the Earl of Verulam, adorned with some fine paintings. The ruins of the old house, the residence of the Lord Keeper and his illustrious son, ornament the park. Cross Roads. St. Alban's to miles. SHIPLAKE, in Oxfordshire. Watford 8 In the Chuch is a tablet in me- Rickmansworth llj mory of Granger, the author of Amersham , 18| the Biographical History of Eng- High Wycombe 25| land, who died here in 1776. Great Marlow 30J St. Alban's to miles. Henley-upon-Thames .... 37| Berkhampstead 12 Shiplake 40^ St. Alban's to Reading 45^ Welwyn 9| Odiham 59| ALTOff 67j DUNSTABLE (Bedford), famous for its manufacture of straw-plat bonnets and baskets, and the size of its larks, great numbers of which are sent to London. The Church is an interesting subject of study to the antiquary, a part of it having been formerly attached to a celebrated priory of the time of Henry I. At the Red Lion Inn, Charles I. slept on his way to Naseby. Dunstable is supposed by some to have derived its name from Dun, a noted robber in the reign of Henry I. A mile and a half distant is a British foTiifichiion, called 31ctiden Boiver. Par. Pop. 2111. Inns; Sugarloaf, Crown, Red Lion. Four miles distant is Chulgravc, Ihe Church of which is 130 No. 42, LONDON to CARLISLE. very old, atid contains several monuments ; and in the Church of Toddiiigton, a mile beyond it, are tombs of the Cheyne and Stratford families. Cross Road, Dunstable to miles. Dunstable to milks. Berkhainpstead 11 Amersham 17^ Chesham 14^ WOB URN is a small but neat town in Bedfordshire. The Church has a venerable singular appearance, being en- tirely covered with ivy, and separated from its tower, which stands about six yards from the north aisle. It is adorned with several monuments, and an altar-piece by Carlo Ma- ratti, the gift of the Duke of Bedford. Woburn has also a handsome stone Market-house, a Free School, and a Meet- ing-house. The inhabitants are chiefly employed in lace- making. Pai\ Pop. 1827. I?i?2S ; George, Goat or Bedford Arms Inn, Cock, Wheatsheaf. At Woburn is fVobur7i Abbey, the principal residence of the Duke of Bedford, a magnificent quadrangular building, furnished in the most costly stj'le, and adorned with nume- rous valuable paintings, statues, busts, &c., amongst which may be mentioned twenty-four views of Venice, by Cana- letti j numerous portraits of celebrated artists, executed by themselves ; and pictures by Teniers, Vandyke, Salvator Rosa, Murillo, Poussin, Rembrandt, Cuyp, Titian, &c. The visiter should also notice the Conservatory, now occupied as a gallery of antiques, amongst which is the celebrated Bacchanalian vase found in Adrian's villa, and a fine statue of the Apollo Belvidere ; the Temple at the east end of the consenatory, containing a bust of Mr. Fox ; the Stables and Riding-house ; the Dairy, decorated in the Chinese style ; the Aviary ; the Thornery, a kind of lodge, roman- tically situated ; and the Park Farm, a piece of ground de- dicated to experiments and improvements in agriculture. NEWPORT PAGNELL, in Bucks, is an ancient town on the banks of the Ouse, near its junction with the Ouzel. It was formerly famous for its trade in lace. The Church stands on an eminence commanding a fine view. It has two handsome iron and stone Bridges, and Schools. Races, No. 42. LONDON TO CARLISLE. 131 August. Cowper, the poet, lived many years in the vicinity ofthis place, at Olney. Par. Pop.3'3S5. Inns; Swan, Saracen's Head. TLiree miles distant is Gothttrst, a mansion of the Digby family, which affords a fine specimen of the Elizabethan st)Ie of architecture. A room here, called Digby's Hole, was the retreat of Sir E. Digby, one of the Guy Fawkes conspirators, who evaded search for several months. HORTON (Northampton). Two miles to the right is Castle Ashby, the seat of the Marquess of Northampton, a large quadrangular pile, containing some very early speci- mens of oil-painting, and standing in a park, in which is situated the Church, remarkable for its neatness, its ancient porch, and a curious altar tomb. QUEEN'S CROSS (Northampton) is one of those erected by Edward I., in memory of Queen Eleanor ; it is a beautiful specimen of architecture, injured, however, by time, and still more by its repairers. NORTHAMPTON, the capital of Northamptonshire, is a handsome and well-built town on the Nen or Nene, over which are two bridges. The principal objects deserving of notice are, All Saints' Church (rebuilt after the destructive fire in 1675, all but the square tower), with a noble portico, a statue of Charles H., an illuminated dial, and a fine statue of the Honorable Spencer Perceval, by Cbantrey, the altar-piece of Moses and Aaron, is by Sir G. Kneller ; St. Sepulchre's, supposed to have been erected by the Knights Templars, in imitation of the Holy Temple at Jerusalem ; St. Peter's, also remarkable for its beauty and antiquity ; St. Giles's, adorned with several curious monu- ments ; the Independent Meeting-house, containing a tablet in memory of Dr. Doddridge ; the Baptist Meeting-house, in College lane, in which is the monument of John Ryland ; the Town-hall, decorated with a portrait of the late Spencer Perceval, M.P. ; the County Gaol, a spacious edifice (1794), arranged on the plan of Mr. Howard ; the County-hall, Sessions-house, a handsome edifice of the Corinthian order, containing a fine hall decorated with portraits of Kings William III., George I., II., and Queens Anne and Mary; and the Infirmary, in the committee-room of which is a fine likeness of the late Dr. Kerr, the physician, painted by Phillips. 132 No. 42. LONDON to CARLISLE. There are also numerous charitable institutions, several other Meeting-houses, two Hospitals, a very fine Market- place, a Theatre, and Cavalry Barracks (1796). At the end of Derngate street is the Promenade. Races, September and March. The principal manufacture of Northampton is that of boots and shoes, but it has also three iron foundries, and its horse lairs are much frequented. Northampton was formerly a royal residence, and the seat of parliament. In 1463, a battle took place here between Henry VI. and the Earl of Warwick, when the former was defeated and taken prisoner. Fletcher, the dramatist, was a native of North- ampton. Town. Po/>. 15,351. Members: County 4:, Town 2. Inns; George, Angel, Woolpack, Peacock. Cross Road. Northampton to miles. Northampton to miI/ES. Kettering 13| Boston 68J Geddingtoa 17^ GEDDINGTON, in North- Weldon 22^ amptonshire. In the centre of Stamford 35^ this village stands the most per- Bourne 46| feet of the remaining crosses Donington 59;^ erected by Edward I. to the me- Swineshead 61J mory of his Queen Eleanor. Six miles from Northampton is AUho7'p, the seat of Earl Spencer. It contains numerous fine pictures, and an ex- tensive library of curious and scarce books. One room is entirely occupied with large paper copies. In the adjacent church of Brington are several monuments of the Spencer family, one of which was executed by Stone, and another by Nollekens. GREAT OXENDON (Northampton). The Church (St. Helen) is remarkable for an echo, which will repeat thirteen syllables. MARKET HARBOROUGH (Leicester). A small but well-built town, on the Welland, carrying on a trade in car- pets. It has a handsome Church with a lofty spire, in the centre of the town ; a Chapel of Ease ; three Meeting- houses, a Town-hall, and Charit>- Schools. Town. Fop. 2212, Inns ; Four Swans, Angel, George. 42. LONDON to CARLISLE. 133 Cross Uoao. Market Harborough to miles. Rockingham 10 OUNDLB 24^ LEICESTER, the capital of Leicestersbire, on the banks of the Soar, over which are 4 bridges, is a place of very great antiquit)', having been a city in the time of the Saxon heptarchy. A Roman milestone and pavement are pre- served, the former in Belgrave Gate. It employs a great number of persons in combing and spinning wool, and manufacturing it into stockings and other articles of hosiery, and also in the lace trade. The principal objects worthy of notice are the ruins of the abbey (St. Mary de Pratis), in which Cardinal VVolsey ended his life, under the pressure of sickness and disgrace; the old house, where Richard III. slept, previous to the battle of Bosworth field ; a gateway of the old Castle, in the Hall of which the Sessions are held ; St. Martin's Church, the largest in the town, used at all public meetings, with a painting of the Ascension, by Vatmi; St. Margaret's (1444); St. Nicholas, built of Ro- man materials ; St. Mary's, in which is the monument of the Rev. Thomas Robinson, author of *' Scripture Charac- ters," who preached here for many years ; All Saints, con- taining a curious font ; St. George's Chapel, erected in 1825, from designs by Mr. Parsons ; the Town and County- hall ; the building called the Hotel, comprising Assembly- rooms, and a Library ; the County Gaol, built by Mr. Parsons, in ] 828 ; the Town Gaol ; the handsome new Theatre, by Beazley, opened Sept. 1836; and the Roman milestone. Leicester has also three other churches, nume- rous Meeting-houses, a Catholic Chapel, a Free Grammar, Green Coat, and National Schools; an Infirmary, and several other charitable institutions. The New Walk (17S5) is one of the chief promenades of Leicester ; it is about three quarters of a mile in length, leading out of King street, VVellord road. From the upper part of this walk may be seen the sites where Cardinal Wolsey died, where Lady Jane Grey was born, and w^here Richard III. and the mother of Henry V. were interred. To the south of the town there is a Race-ground, where races are usually held in Septem- ber; and there is also a Cricket-ground, or Gymnasium, N 134 No. 42. LONDON to CARLISLE. Amongst the modern improvements may be named the ele- gant General Reading and News-rooms, by Mr. Flint ; two new Churches, a new County Lunatic Asylum, and two Proprietary Schools. Boro. Pop. 39,306. Members: Coimty 4:, Borough 2. Inns; Three Crowns, Bine Bell, Crane, White Hart. From Leicester, the tourist may make an excursion to Bradgate Park, the birthplace of Lady Jane Grey, five miles distant, and thence to Bardon Hill, four miles beyond it. This is the highest part of the county ; and though the elevation is only 853 feet above the level of the sea, it com- mands a view of more than 5000 square miles. On the top is a Summer-house. Nine miles from Leicester is Brooksby Hall, the seat of Lord Brudenell. Cross Roads. L,eicester to miles. Leiceste}- to milks. Melton Mowbray 15i Tugby 12 Grantham 31^ Uppingham 19| Threckingham 44 Wandsford 33| Donington 51^ Peterborough 41| Swineshead 53J Leicester by railroad to Boston 60^ Swanington 16 MOUNTSORREL (Leicester), originally called Mount- Soar-Hill, from its situation on an eminence on the banks of the Soar. It was famous for its castle, which was be- sieged in the reign of Henry IH. and totally demolished. The surrounding scenery is romantic. Market-house (1793), Chapel (St. Peter), and Free School. Chapelry. Pop. 1422. LOUGHBOROUGH (Leicester). A town of moderate size, carrying on an extensive hosiery and lace trade, and deriving considerable benefit from its canal, which com- municates with the Trent and the Soar. It has a hand- some Church (All Saints'), with a fine tower; an elegant Catholic Chapel, erected in 1833 ; a modern Market-house ; a Public News-room ; a Library; a Theatre; a Dispensary; a Free Grammar School, and National School ; and several Meeting-houses and charitable institutions. Town. Pop. 10,800. Inns; Bull and Anchor, King's Head. ALV ASTON, in Derbyshire. Beyond this place is Osmaston Hall (Sir R. J. Wilmot), an ancient mansion. No. 42. LONDON to CARLISLE. 135 containing a good library, and u choice collection of paint- ings. Near it is a small but ancient churcb, in the burying- ground of which lie the bodies of the Wilmot family. DERBY, the capital of Derbyshire, is a handsome and populous town on the banks of the Derwent, over which there is a fine stone bridge. The public edifices are the new Town and County-halls, the new Courts, the Judges* residence, the Assembly-rooms, the Theatre, the Alms- houses, the Ordnance Depot, now a silk mill, the Infirmary, and the new County Gaol. Mr. R. Wallace has also de- signed an extensive structure for the Derby Athenaeum, comprising a Post-office, an Hotel, to be called the Royal Hotel, News-rooms, Librarj^, and Museum. The Bank of the Derby and Derbyshire Banking Company, and the Union Workhouse on the road to Osmaston, are also from designs by this architect. There are also the Philosophical Society, founded by Dr. Darwin, who here composed the greater portion of bis works ; a Mechanics' Institute, seve- ral Meeting-houses, a Catholic Chapel, and seven Churches, the principal of which is All Saints', a great ornament to the town, notwithstanding the incongruity of its elegant Gothic tower, 180 feet high, and the spacious Roman body. It contains numerous monuments of the Cavendish family, one of which is by Rysbrach, another by Roubillac, and a third by Nollekens. St. Peter's, St. Alkmund's, St. Wer- burgh's, St. Michael's, St. George's, and St. John's, new Chapels of Ease. Derby is particularly famous for its silk mill (17 18), taken from an Italian model, and the first and largest of its kind erected in England. It consists of many thousand wheels, and is employed in winding, doubling, and twisting the silk, so as to prepare it for weaving ; there are also several manu- factories of silk, cotton, and fine worsted stockings, con- nected with mills ; porcelain works (1 793), which are much celebrated ; and manufactories where all kinds of ornaments are made of the marbles, spar, petrifactions, &c., found in the vicinity. Several hands are employed here in the lapidary and jewellery branches, and there is a considerable trade in malt. Jos. Wright, the painter, was born, lived, and died in Derby ; Linacre and Richardson, the novelists, were also natives. The North Midland Counties' railway will start from 136 No. 42. LONDON TO CARLISLE. Derby, and proceed by Belper, Chesterfield, Rotherbam and by a branch to the right to York, and by one to the left to Leeds. Boro. fo/>. 23,607. Members: County 4., B or o. 2. Jnns ; King's Head, Bell, New Inn, Tiger, Red Lion. Cross Roads. Derby to wiles. Derby to hulks. ASHBY DE LA ZoucH .... 141 f Nottingham 15i Derby to Nb^'ark 35^ Nottingham 15 J Derby to Bingham 24J Sudbury 13 Grantham 39| Uttoxetek 17^ Treckingham 51| Derby to Donington 5!)i Eastwood Hi Swineshead 61i I^IansfieJd 22^ Boston 68i Worksop 34^ t The cross railroad of the Midland Counties line leads from Derby to Nottingliam. About half a mile from Derby, on the banks of the river, is Little Chester, the Derventio of the Romans. Three miles from Derby is Breadsall, in tiie church of which is the monument of Dr. Darwin, who resided at Breads-all- Priory, and died there in 1802. ASHBOURN or ASHBURN (Derby), delightfully situ- ated on the Dove, is noted for its cattle fairs. Many of the inhabitants are employed in the cotton manufacture. It has a Free Grammar-school, and a fine Church, surmounted by a lofty spire, and adorned with several handsome monu- ments, amongst which is a beautiful specimen of sculpture, by Banks, in memory of a daughter of Sir Brook Boothby, whose mansion is situated in the vicinity. Here also is the tomb of Dean Langfon, who was killed by his horse falling over a precipice at Dovedale. Far. Pop. 4S84. Inn; Green INIan. At Mai/Jield, near Asbbourn, is the cottage in which Moore composed " Lalla Rookh."' A short distance from Asbbourn is the picturesque village of Tissington, celebrated for the annual custom of " well dressing " on Holy Thursday. Six miles from Asbbourn is Dove Dale, a most romantic 1 No. 42. LONDON TO CARLISLE, 137 Spot, where the waters of the Dove run in a chasm between precipitous rocks. Here are two caves, called Reynard's Hall and Kitchen. Three miles and a half from Ashbourn is Ham, noted for its picturesque scenery. In the grounds is a grotto, in which Congreve wrote the " Old Bachelor." The church contains a monument in memory of D. P. Watts, Esq., by Chantrey. Ilcaa Hall is an elegajit mansion, from designs by Mr. Shaw. Two miles beyond Ashbourn is Okeover Park, situated on the Dove in Staftordshire. It is a handsome house, con- taining some valuable pictures, particularly a Holy Family, by Raphael. LEEK (Stafford), an ancient town situated in the dis- trict called the Moorlands, derives considerable importance from its extensive manufactories of silks, twists, buttons, ribands, shawls, &c. It has several Meeting-houses, and a neat Church (St. Edward the Confessor), at one corner of which are the remains of a curious pyramidical cross, a large Sunday-school, &c. There are remains of Dieu la Croix Abbey. The scenery surrounding this town is parti- cularly romantic ; and in consequence of the intervention of one of the craggy rocks on the west side, during a certain part of the year, the sun sets twice in the same evening, for, after setting behind the summit of the mountain, it breaks out again on the north side, which is steep, before it reaches the horizon. Toivush. Pup. 6374. hins ; Roebuck, George, Red Lion. MACCLESFIELD (Cheshire), situated on the edge of a dreary district, called Macclesfield Forest, has increased during the last fil'ty years by means of various manufactures, particularly silk, mohair, and twist buttons and cotton. It has also mills for winding silk, and extensive copper and brass works, the progress of which has been accelerated by collieries in the vicinity. Macclesfield has a Church, dedi- cated to St. Michael, founded by Edward I., but rebuilt 1740, with a lofty spire, a painted window, and various ancient monuments ; several Meeting-houses, a Ctitliolic Chapel (All Saints'), and a handsome structure called Christ Church, ornamented with a neat tower and pinnacles, and containing a bust of C. Rowe, Esq., its founder, by Bacon. Its Town-hall and Assembly-rooms is an elegant Grecian N 2 138 No. 42. LONDON to CARLISLE. edifice, by Goodwin; a picture, by Foggo, of David Reproved, decorates the entrance to the Petty Sessions-hall, adjoining which is the Gaol. The Free Grammar school, founded by Edward VI., has derived considerable reputation from the education of several eminent men. It has a Public Sub- scription Library and News-room. Touuish. Po/?. 23,129. 2 Memhs. Inns ; Macclesfield Arms, Old Angel. Cross Roads. Macclesfield to miles. Macclesfield to miles. Buxton ]1 Buxton 11 Chapel-en-le-Frith 15| Tideswell 18 GloSSOp 27 SHliFFIELD 35^ HUDDERSFIELD 45 STOCKPORT (Cheshire), situated on the Mersey, is a town of great antiquity, famous for its manufactures of cot- ton and hats. It is irregularly built, the ground being very uneven, many of the streets remarkably steep, and several of the houses partly excavated from the rock. The Market- place stands on an eminence surrounded by a row of houses, from which other buildings diverge. There are three Churches, St. Mary, St. Peter, and St. Thomas, the former an ancient, the two latter modern buildings ; several Meet- ing-houses, a Catholic Chapel, and an edifice called the Muslin-hall, originally erected for shambles, afterwards used as a cotton factory, and now occupied by shops for the sale of muslin. Near the foundation of the New Bridge, which was washed away in 1798, is a cotton factory, sup- plied with water by a subterranean tunnel from the Mersey ; and near the Old Bridge is seen the venerable residence of the Arden family, containing a curious collection of ancient portraits. It has a Theatre, a Library and News-room (1830), a newly built Grammar-school, and other charitable institutions. A foot bridge over the Mersey was erected (1828). Tounish. Pop. 25,469. 2 Memhs. Inns; Berkeley Arms, White Lion. MANCHESTER (Lancashire) is an immense manufac- turing and mercantile town, but adorned with handsome public buildings, and surrounded by numerous elegant villas. It was celebrated, two centuries ago, for its manufacture of woollen cloths, to which it has successively added fustians, mixed stuffs, hats, iron articles, tapes, laces, linen, silk, and No. 42. LONDON to CARLISLE. 139 cotton, till, at length, the latter has taken the lead, and Manchester has become the centre of the cotton trade, the emporium at which are collected all the products of the neighbouring towns, whence they are sent to London, Liver- pool, Hull, and other places, for home as well as foreigJi consumption. Its commerce is greatly aided by the Man- chester and Liverpool railway, the rivers Invell and Mersey, the Bridgewater canals, the Manchester and Ashton-under- Line canal, the Bolton and Bury canal, and the Rochdale canal ; so that by means of these, and the canals and rivers which they join, it has water-communications with almost every part of England. Manchester has seventeen churches, the principal of which is the Collegiate Church, a beautiful Gothic struc- ture, containing several chapels and chantries, a richly ornamented choir, some fine sculpture, and a monument, by R. Westmacott, jun., to that distinguished philanthro- pist, Dauntesy Hulme. Amongst others maybe mentioned Trinity Church, Salford ; St. Ann's Church, St. Mary's, St. Paul's, St. John's, St. James's, St. Michael's, St. Peter's, St. Clement's, St. Stephen's, St. George's, All Saints', St. Matthew's, St. Philip's, Salford ; St. George's, Hulme ; St. Andrew's and Christ Church, Salford. There are, besides, several Chapels for Dissenters and Catholics, and a Synagogue. The other public buildings are the College, which is connected with the University of Oxford, and con- tains a public library ; the Infirmary, a handsome edifice faced with stone, maintained at, an expense of 8000/. per annum ; the Lunatic Asylum and Hospital ; the various Dispensaries ; the Fever, Lying-in, and Lock and Chetham's Hospitals ; the New Bailey Prison, a large edifice on Mr. Howard's plan ; the Market-house in Brown street, opened in 1827; the New Corn Exchange; the Society of Arts, or Royal Institution, in Moseley street, a noble building, erected in 1830; the Town-hall, erected in 1825, the great room of which is decorated with a series of frescoes by Aglio ; the manor court-room ; the two Theatres, the Royal and the Queen's; Assembly-rooms; Gentleman's Concert-hall; and JNIanchester Commercial rooms, or Exchange, similar to Lloyd's Coffee-bojse in London, erected in 1809, from designs by Mr. Hairison, and adorned 140 No. 42. LONDON to CARLISLE. with a portrait of Colonel Stanley, by Sir Thomas Lawrence. The Portico Reading-room, an elegant Ionic structure ; the admirable New Museimi of Natural Historj' ; Literary Society ; Mechanic's Institute ; the Chamber of Commerce and Manufactures ; and other edifices and institutions too numerous to mention. The Botanic Garden was formed here in 1830, comprising 17 acres. The bridges are numerous ; the Old Bridge, Blaclifriars, New Bailey, Broughton, Regent's, Strangewass, and the viaduct of the Railway, cross the Irwell, seven cross the Irk, and several the Madlock, and the Stockport canal is continued by an aqueduct. Manchester also possesses numerous charitable insti- tutions, and several societies for the propagation of know- ledge, particularly the Literary and Philosophical Society, instituted in 1781, which has published several volumes of Memoirs; the Agricultural Society, &c. Manchester is about to be ornamented with statues of the Duke of Bridgewater, Dr. Dalton, and \\''att. The Railway, from Manchester to Liverpool, was opened September 15th, 1830, on which occasion Mr. Huskisson lost his life, at Parkside, \vhere there is a tablet recording the event. It is 31 miles in length, and cost 820,000/. ; it is used for the convej ance of goods and passengers ; the fare varies from 4^. to 6*. 6d. The canal boat of the Leeds and Liverpool navigation leaves every morning earl}-, and performs the journey in H hours, fare Ss. 6d. The Mersey and Irwell, and the Duke of Bridgewater's canal, proceed to Runcorn, whence there is a steamer to Liverpool. Township. Pop. 200,000. 2 Members: Inns; Royal Hotel, (late INIoseley Arms,) Albion, Bull's Head, Spread Eagle, York, Star, Hayward's, Palace, King's Arms. On Kersall Moor the Manchester races are annually held in Whitsun week. At Fairfield, about four miles from Manchester, is a Moravian Settlement. A railroad is projected from Manchester to Sheffield, whence, by means of the Midland and North Midland counties, communication will be obtained with York and Derby. No. 42 LONDON TO CARLISLE. 141 Cross Roads. Manchester to miles. Delph 131 Huddersfield 25J Wakefield 38i Pontefract 47i Snaith 61| Howden 71| South Cave 84^ Hull 96| Manchester to Delph 13| Huddersfield 25J fLEEns 40J t The Manchester and Leeds railway, by a circuitous route, will communicate with Roch- dale, Halifax, and Wakefield. The whole line will be CO miles 56 chains, and it will present a tunnel 1 J mile long. Manchester to Irlara 8^ Warrington 18| Prescot Liverpool Or by the Railroad Manchester to Oldham Halifax Bradford . Otley , Ripley RiPON Manchester to Ashton-under-Line Glossop SKKKFfELD Manchester to Rochdale Halifax Bradford Leeds Tadcaster , York .ES. 28.J 36^ 31 n 33 42^ 54i 62S 7 15 38 13 m 70 SALFORD forms the n. w. part of Manche.4er, though separated from it by the river Irwell, which is crossed by five bridges, at two of which, Blackfriars' and Regent's road, toll is talcen. It is a large and populous town, returning one member to Parliament, and being governed by its own municipal authorities. The Liverpool and Manchester Railway, after traversing the southern portion of this township, crosses the Irwell by a neat stone bridge. The Bolton and Bury canal terminates in Salford, whence a railway leads to Bolton. Salford has six churches, and numerous Meeting-houses. The Crescent commands a fine view. Pop. 40,786. The Manchester and Bolton railway skirts the Bolton and Bury canal, and joins the line from Newton (on the Manchester and Liverpool line) by Chorley. BOLTON, or BOLTON LE xMOORS (Lancashire), is so called from its situation in a naked and dreary countiy. It is a large, handsome, m\6 increasing town, and is indebted 142 No. 42. LONDON TO CARLISLE. for its importance to Its manufactories of cotton ; the im- proved machinery of this branch of trade having originated here. The two principal streets are each a mile in length, and unite in the Market-place. It has two Town-halls, a Theatre, and Assembly-rooms, two Churches (St. Peter's and the Holy Trinity), Chapels (All Saints' and St. George's), and various Meeting-houses; a free Grammar School and others ; and several charities. Between this place and Wigan are found large quantities of cannel coal, which is often manufactured into snuffboxes, candlesticks, . 33,112. 2 Mejnbers. Inns; Black Bull, Red Lion, Castle, White Horse, Three Legs of Man. From Preston the traveller can proceed by canal to Kendal through Lancaster, speedily and at a moderate charge. It proceeds across the Yarrow by a wooden bridge 400 feet long, by Coppull and Wigan to Park side. The branch called the North Union Railway, connecting Preston with the Grand Junction, 22^ miles in length, was opened October 21. A railroad will connect Preston with the mouth of the Wyre, where is situated the new watering place of Fleet- wood, with an Hotel, erected by P. H. Fleetwood, Esq. GARSTANG (Lancas.), seated on the west bank of the Wyre, which abounds with trout, gudgeon, chub, &c. It has a Town-hall, a Chapel of Ease, and Meeting- houses, In the vicinity are the Parish Church of St. Helen, several cotton factories, and the ruins of Greenhavgh Castle, supposed by some to have been erected in the time of the Saxon heptarchy, and by others in the reign of Henry VII. Townsh. Fop. 929. Inns; Royal Oak, Eagle and Child, 144 No. 42. LONDON to CARLISLE. BOROUGH. Near this place is Ashton Hall, a seat of the Duke of Hamilton, a large and ancient building, situated in a well-wooded park, commanding fine views of the Lune. It contains some good pictures. LANCASTER, the capital of Lancashire, is a neat well-built town on the Lune, at some distance from its entrance into the sea, vessels of large burden not being able to come within six miles of the town. The principal object deserving notice is the castle, a strong fortress erected in the reign of Edward HL, and intimately con- nected with the name of its lord, John of Gaunt. It is situated on an eminence, and is now converted into the Count}' Gaol ; at the top is a large square keep, called John of Gaunt's Chair, whence there is a delightful prospect. Adjoining this building stand the County-courts. The Civil court is an elegant hall, built of stone, in the Gothic style, it is in the form of an amphitheatre. The Criminal court contains a portrait of George III., by Northcote. Near the castle stands the Church (St. Mary), a Gothic structure, containing carved stalls and monuments. From the Workhouse Hill there is a fine view of the town and the castle, as well as of the surrounding country. Lancaster also possesses Chapels of Ease, several Meeting- houses, two National Schools, and charitable institutions : a Town-hall, with a noble portico, containing portraits of Lord Nelson and Pitt, by Lonsdale ; a Female Penitentiary; a Theatre ; Assembly-rooms ; a Custom-house; an extensive Quay, with a noble range of Warehouses ; a handsome modern bridge over the Lune ; and a handsome County Lunatic Asylum on Lancaster Moor. Lancaster has also a society for promoting the fine arts ; a Mechanic's Library ; Bible Societies. A considerable number of small .ships are built in this town, and it carries on a large trade in coal and lime-stone by means of its canal, which is conveyed over the Lune, about a mile from this place, by an aqueduct bridge, justly considered one of the finest works of the kind In England. Bor^o. Po^. 12,613. 3hmbers : County 4, Bor.2, Inns; King's Arms, Commercial Inn and Royal Oak, White Hart, New Inn. About five miles from Lancaster is Dimal Mill Hole, a remarkable and picturesque cavern on the side of a moun- tain, into which a brook enters bv several cascades, and No. 42. LONDON TO CARLISLE. 145 after pursuing its coarse for a considerable distance, emerges on tlie opposite side. Cross Roads. Lancaster to miles. Lancaster to miles. Hornby 9 Hornby 9 Ingleton 18| Ingleton ISJ Hawes 34| Hawes 34f Askrigg 40| Askrigg 40| Richmond 58| Richmond 58| Pierce Bridge 68^ Scorton 6^1 Durham 89 Yarm 80,^ Stockton 94^ BURTON (Westmoreland) is a small well-built town, with a Church (St. James), a Market-place and Cross, and a Free Grammar-school. It has a canal communicating with the rivers Ribble, Dee, Mersey, Humber, Severn, and Thames. Pojo. 1642. Inns; King's Arms, Royal Oak. The coaches sometimes pass along the new road to the left of Burton to Milnthorp, Kendal, &c. KENDAL, or KIRKBY in KENDAL (Westmore- land), situated on the Kent, is the only considerable town in the county for trade and population. Its principal manufactures are woollen cloths, originally introduced by , the Flemish weavers in the fourteenth century, and still celebrated as Kendal cloths; worsted-stockings, cottons used for sailor's jackets, lindsey-wolsey, fish-hooks, and leather. There are also several mills worked by the river, one of which polishes a beautiful marble found in a neigh- bouring feU. The Church (Holy Trinity) is a noble edifice, richly ornamented with oak carvings and ancient monuments. Kendal has a Theatre, Assembly-rooms, a Public Library, Mechanic's Institute, and Philosophical Societies. Here likewise are several Meeting-houses, a modern Chapel of Ease (St. George), a New Catholic Church, a Museum, News-room, a Free School, a Dispensary, Houses of Industry and Correction, and charitable Institutions. On an eminence on the east side of the river are the remains of the castle in which Catherine Parr, the Queen of Henry VIII., was born. Chambers, the author of the Cyclopaedia, was also a native of Kendal. Castlelaw Hill, on the west side of the town, O ^^1 No. 42. LONDON to CARLISLE. is surmounted by an obelisk, erected in 1788, to com- memorate " tbe Glorious Revolution.*' Fairs : March, April, and November. Townsh. Pop. 10,015. 1 Memb. Inns ; King's Arms, Crown, Commercial Inn. Kendal is one of the towns from which excursions are made to the Lakes. See Leigh's Guide to the Lakes. Cross Road. Kendal to miles. Kendal to miles. Crossthwaite 5 Ulverstone 19 Stavely •. ... 11 Dalton , 24 SHAP, a long straggling town in Westmoreland, is situated near the source of the Lowther, in a dreary coun- try. The Church (St. Michael) is ancient ; and about a mile distant are the remains of an Abbey, consisting chiefly of the church tower and a portion of the chancel walls, which, at the time of the dissolution, belonged to the ancestors of Hogarth the painter. Nearer to the town is a singular monument of antiquity, called Carl Lo/is, con- sisting of two rows of immense obelisks of unhewn granite ; and on the north side, at some distance, is a circular col- lection of stones, called the Druids' Temple. Par, Pop. 106L Inns; King's Arms, Greyhound, New Inn. Continuation. Dunstable to Leighton Buzzard 7^ miles. LEIGHTON BUZZARD, or, more properly, BEAU- DESERT, (Bedford), on the Ouzel, is chiefly celebrated for a pentagonal cross of curious architecture, supposed to be 500 years old. It has a large ancient Church (All Saints), containing stone stalls; and has derived considerable benefit from the Grand Junction Canal, which passes near it. T&ivnsh. Pop. 3330. Inn; Swan. Continuations. MILES. Preston to Kirkham 8J Kirkham to Blackpool 8J 16| BLACKPOOL (Lancas.) has within a few years attained No. 43. LONDON to CHERTSEY. 147 some distinction as a watering-place ; for this purpose it is well adapted, from tlie purity of the water, tineness of the sands, and the beauty of its situation. The accommodations are good, the charges reasonable, and the regulations re- specting bathing excellent. It has a Theatre, News-room, and Library, and the parade commands fine views. In the sea, at some distance from the shore, is the Penny Stone, a relic of antiquity, to which, it is said, travellers in former days were accustomed to fasten their horses while drinking their penny pots of beer at a public house which once stood on this spot. Continuations. MILES. Preston to Kirkham, by Ashton, Clifton, and New- ton with Scales (Lane.) , 8J Kirkham to Poulton (Lane.) 8| 16i N. W. of Poulton is Fleetwood (18 miles from Preston), a port and watering-place on the Wyre, Morecombe Bay ; the improve- ment of which has been undertaken by a Company. MILES. Poulton to Blackpool 4 Burton, by Holme, to Milnthorp* . * 4.^ Milnthorp, by Heversham, to Kendal* 8^ 13 MILNTHORP, or MILLTHORPE, is the only town in Westmoreland that has the advantage of the tide, which flows from the Kent up the Betha, over which there is a neat bridge. The principal shipping business consists in the conveyance of the manufactures of the county to Liverpool, Glasgow, and London. Townsh. Pop. 1509. Imi ; Cross Keys. At Heversham, one mile north, is the parish Church. No. 43. From London to CHERTSEY. First Road. Through Putney and Kingston. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Fulham 4 Walton 16^ Putney (o) 4^ Weybridge 18^ Kingston* 10 Chbrtsby (Jj) 21 "Hampton Court 11^ 148 No. 43. LONDON to CHERTSEV. Continuations. MILES. {a) Putney to Wimbledon (Surret/) 2| (6; Chertsey to Woking (Surrey) 7 FULHAM, distinguished by the neighbouring Episcopal Palace of the See of London, is situated on the borders of the Thames, in Middlesex. Its Church contains numerous monuments ; one of them in memory of Dr. Butts, mentioned by Shakspeare in Henry VIII.; the remains of most of the Bishops of London since the Restoration are deposited in the churchyard. In Fulham House, near the bridge, Granville Sharp, Esq. died in 1813. The Bishop's Gardens contain many botanical curiosities; and the neighbourhood supplies the metropolis with great quantities of fruit and vegetables. Par. Pop. 7317. hms ; King's Arms, Golden Lion, Ship, Three Compasses, Eight Bells. PUTNEY (Surrey) is remarkable as the place where Gibbon the historian was born. Adjoining the Church is a chapel with a richly ornamented Gothic roof, and in the churchyard was buried Toland, the deistical writer. Pitt died at Putney, in Bowling-green House. Pa7\ Pop.BSll. Inns ; Red Lion, Bells, Star and Garter, Duke's Head. HAMPTON COURT (Middlesex) is a royal palace on the Thames, originally erected by Cardinal Wolsey, in a style of splendour and magnificence superior to that of the other palaces in England. It consists of three quadrangles, one of which, containing the royal apartments, w as erected by Sir C. Wren, in the reign of William III. The principal front is 320 feet in length, and the portico and colonnade of the grand entrance are very stately. The apartments are adorned with a splendid collection of paintings, amongst which are the Cartoons of Raphael ; and in the grape-house is a vine of extraordinary size. It is open to the public. Hotels ; New Toy, King's Arms. Adjoining Hampton Court is Bushy Parh, for many years the residence of his late Majesty, William IV., whilst Duke of Clarence. WALTON (Surrey) is pleasantly situated on the Thames. The Church contains u brass with a curious inscription, recording '* that John Selwyn leapt from his horse, while hunting, in presence of Queen Elizabeth, and, to show his agility, mounted the stag, which he afterwards guided with No. 43. LONDON to CHERTSEY. 149 his sword near her Majesty, when he killed the animal by plunging his sword in its neck, which then fell at the Queen's leet.'^ It has a handsome bridge. Here also are some vestiges of a Roman intrenchment. Par, Pop. 2035. Inns; Crown, Duke's Head. VVEY BRIDGE (Surrey). In St. Nicholas's Church the Duchess of York was buried. Near this place is Oafla?ids, the seat of Lord Francis Egerton, a noble building, situated on a terrace in the centre of an extensive park. In tlie grounds is a very beautiful grotto. CHERTSEY (Surrey) is a place of considerable antiquity, with a Church (All Saints), rebuilt 1808, with a tablet to C. J. Fox ; a good Market-house ; a handsome Bridge of seven arches over the Thames ; a Charity-school ; and Meet- ing-houses. It was formerly noted for a monastery ; and the Porch House was once the residence of the poet Cowley. At Chertsey, Caesar crossed the Thames to attack Cassi- belaunus. Par. Pop. 'i196. Inns; Crown, Swan. One mile distant is St. Anne's Hill, commanding fine views. On the south side stands the residence of the late C. J. Fox. Continuation. MILES. Putney to Richmond 4^ RICHMOND (Surrey) is situated on a hill, the view from which is celebrated as one of the sweetest in England. Thomson, the poet, resided at Rossdale House in this village, and in the Church is a tablet which was erected to his memory by the Earl of Buchan. This Church also contains the remains of Mrs. Yates, the actress ; in the churchyard was buried the Reverend Gilbert Wakefield ; and Edmund Kean, the tragedian, was also buried here in 1833. The banks of the Thames are here adorned with numerous villas belonging to noble families. The park is a beautiful do- main on the hill, with a mansion and fine prospect ; and the terrace forms an agreeable promenade. Par. Pop. 7243. Hotels ; Castle (family). Star and Garter, Terrace (family), Royal, Talbot (posting). Rose Cottage,Greyhound, Roebuck. o2 150 No. 45. LONDON TO CHERTSEY. ?i No. 44. From London to CHERTSEY. Sj:condRoad. Through Brentford and Twickenham. Hpde Park Corner to MILES. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Brentford* 7i Sunbury 16| Twickenham JOi Shepperton 19 Hampton Court* 13| Chektsey* 21 Hampton 14| TWICKENHAM (Middlesex) an extensive village on the Thames, noted for its beautiful scenery. A villa here was for many years the favorite residence of Pope, who was buried in the Church. Here also his parents were interred, and on the outside of the Church are some lines to the memory of Mrs. Clive, the actress. Par. Pop. 4571. Close to Twickenham is Strawberry Hill, the celebrated mansion of Horace Walpole. It is a noted combination of castellated and ecclesiastical Gothic architecture, adapted to the purposes of a modern villa, and contains a splendid collection of antiquities and other curiosities. HAMPTON (Middlesex) is remarkable as having been the residence of Garrick. The house which he occupied is situated on the right-hand side of the road facing the Thames. On the lawn towards the river, access to which is obtained by a path under the road, is a temple in which formerly stood the celebrated statue of Shakspeare, by Roubillac, now in the British Museum. The Church, erected at Hampton in 1831, contains an organ presented by WiUiam IV. Inn ; Red Lion. No. 45. From London to CHERTSEY. Third Road. Through Kingston and Sunbury. Hyde Park Corner to wiles. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Fulham* , 4 Sunbury 14| Putney 4^ Walton* 17i Kingston* 10 Wcybridge 19i Hampton Court* 11^ Cherisey* 22^ Hampton* 12J No. 46. LONDON TO CHESTER. 151 No. 46. From London to CHESTER. First Roai>. Through Stoney-Stratford, Coventry, and Newport. Hicks' s Hall to miles. Hick s's Hall to miles. Stone Bridge, as at No. 100 99| Ternhill 151| Castle Bromwich 105| Whitchurch 160| Stonal (a) 1]5| Hampton Guide Post 167J Ivetsey Bank 131| Barn Hill 17"^ Newport 139J Chester 180| Continuations. MILES. (a) Stonal to Penkridge (Sart recently erected on the site of the original building: the latter con- sists of a range of buildings on a plan of convenience and magnificence scarcely to be equalled in the kingdom : it comprises an armoury, containing nearly 30,000 stand of arms, tastefully disposed ; a gunpowder magazine ; the Shire-hall, adorned with a noble portico ; the County Gaol; an elegant court of justice ; the offices of the Palatinate ; barracks ; and a curious ancient chapel. The higher ward commands very fine views. The Cathedral is an irregular and heavy pile, containing some curious monuments and a neat choir, behind which is St. Mary's Chapel, with a tomb, erroneously said to be that of Henry IV. of Germany: here Archdeacon Smith, the translator of Xenophon, and Archdeacon Travis, were buried. The bishop's throne was formerly the shrine of St. Wer- burgh. The traveller should also notice the Chapter-house, on the east side of the cloisters, an edifice of much beauty ; the ruins of St. Werburgh's Abbey ; the Bishop's Palace ; St. John's Church, supposed to have been founded by Ethel- red, in 689, a portion of which now forms a very picturesque ruin ; Trinity Church, containing the remains of Matthew Henry, the commentator, and of Parnell, the poet ; St. Bridget's Church, opened in 1829; the Linen-hall, built by the Irish merchants, in 1778; the Union-hall, for the ac- commodation of the Lancashire and Yorkshire merchants ; the Commercial-hall, erected in J815; the New Bridge over the Dee, 200 feet in the span, the largest stone arch in existence; the Infirmary; the Blue-coat Hospital; and the ancient Walls, which form a delightful promenade, commanding fine prospects. The tower on the walls, from which Charles I. beheld the rout of his army at Rowton Moor, is still standing. There are also several other Churches, Meeting-houses, and charitable institutions, as well as public Libraries, and a Commercial News-room. Chester abounds with antiqui- ties. In a cellar in Bridge street are remains of a Roman sudatory and cold baths ; and in Watergate street are seve- ral old houses with grotesque devices. It had formerly a considerable trade in Irish linen, cheese, and shop-goods. It 154 No. 46. LONDON to CHESTER. is celebrated in history as having been the scene of the in- terview between Henry II. and Malcom IV. in 1159 ; as well as the place where Edward of Caernarvon received the submission of the Welsh, in 1300. It was also successfully besieged by the Parliament army in 1645. City. Po;?. 21,363. Members: County '^y City 2. Inns; Royal Hotel, Albion Hotel, White Lion, Golden Lion, Pied Bull, Red Lion, Feathers, Blossoms. About 3^ miles from Chester is Eaton Hall, the seat of the Marquess of Westminster, delightfully situated on the banks of the Dee, in the centre of a park well stocked with deer. This noble mansion was rebuilt in the Gothic style, from designs by Mr. Porden, in 1813, and is fitted up with great splendour. It comprises, besides other apartments, an entrance hall, paved with variegated marbles, a music gallery, adorned with West's two fine paintings of " Crom- well dissolving the Parliament,^^ and the '' Landing of Charles II.," a saloon decorated with some beautiful speci- mens of stained glass, and a valuable library. The stables on the north side of the building have a very picturesque appearance. In the grounds is a Roman altar in very good preservation. Cross Roads. Cheater to miles. Chester to milbs. Frodsham 11 Birstall 72 Warrington 20^ Leeds 79| Irlam 30^ Tadcaster 93.i Manchester 39 York 102i Chester to A railroad will lead from MiDDLEWiCH 21 Chester to Birkenhead, 15 miles, Chester to whence there are constantly Kelsall 8 steamers to Liverpool. Another Northwich 18 line will lead from Chester to" Altringham, or Altrincham 30^ Crewe, on the Birmingham line, Manchester 38| 23 miles. From Woodside to Oldham 4.'>| Crewe it is 35 miles long. Huddersfield 63^ Continuation. Castle Bromwich to Sutton Coldfield 5J miles. SUTTON COLDFIELD (Warwick) derives its name from its situation at the end of a cheerless tract of immense No. 49. LONDON to CHESTER. 155 extent, called the Cold Field. The Church is a handsome building, and there are several manufactories. Par. Pop. 3684. Inn; Three Tuns. Continuations. MILES. Chester to Great Neston lOJ Great Neston to Parkgate \\ 12 GREAT NESTON (Cheshire). Inn ; Golden Lion. PAKKGATE (Cheshire), a much frequented watering- place, consisting principally of one range of houses, on the banks of the Dee. Inns; Mostyn Arms, George, Talbot. No. 47. From London to CHESTER. Second Road. Through Coventry, Lichfield, Stone, and Nant- WICH. Hicks' s Hall to miles. Stone Bridge, as at No. 100 99^ Stone, as at No. 123 140^ Willow Bridge 152| Nantwich* 163| Hicka's Hall to milks. Highway Side* 1694 Tarporley* 172J Chester* 183| No. 4i^. From London to CHESTER. Third Road. Through Coventry, Lichfield, and Stafford. Hicks's Hall to miles. Stone Bridge, as at No. 100 19| Rudgley, as at No. 123 . . 126^ Wolseley Bridge* 128J StafiFord* 135| Eccleshall* 143 Hicks's Hall to miles. Woore* 155^ Nantwich* 164^ Highway Side* 170J Tarporley* 173J Chester* 183| No. 49. From London to CHESTER. Fourth Road. Through Dunstable, NoRTHAiMrTON, and Stafford. London to Chester,* as at No. 101 189\ miles. 156 No. 50. LONDON to CHICHESTER. No. 50. From London to CHICHESTER. First Road. Through Guildford and Midhurst. Stones' End, Borough, to milks. Stones' End, Borough, to miles. Godalming, as at No. 7 .. 33^ Midhurst 50 Haslemere 42;^ Chichkster 62 HASLEMERE (Surrey) has a Chapel, containing some painted glas*:. Boro. and Far. Pop. 849. Itm ; White Horse. MIDHURST (Sussex), a populous and well-built town, near the Arun, has a Free Grammar-school, and in the Church is the tomb of the Montague family. Near this town are the remains of Cowdray House, built by the Earl of Southampton in the reign of Henry VIII., as well as a modern mansion of this name. Boro. and Par. Pop. 1478. In)is ; Angel, Eagle. CHICHESTER (Sussex), a city of great antiquity, situ- ated near an arm of the sea, by means of which it carries on a considerable trade in corn and malt. It consists prin- cipally of four spacious streets, named after the four cardinal points, and meeting in one common centre, at which is an ancient octangular cross, one of the most elegant structures of the kind in England. The Cathedral, erected in the twelfth century, but often repaired since that period, is adorned with a beautiful steeple, and contains portraits of all the kings of England down to George I., and of the bishops of Selsea and Chi- chester till the time of the Reformation ; two curious paintings, representing the interview between Wilfred and Ceadwalla, and that between Henry VIII. and Bishop Sherborne ; some finely carved oak stalls ; the chantry of St. Richard, an exquisite specimen of Gothic workmanship; a statue of Mr. Huskisson, by Carew ; a tablet by Flaxman, with an epitaph by Hayley, in memory of the poet Collins ; and another in honour of Dr. Hurdis. Chillingworth, the celebrated champion of Protestantism, was buried in the cloisters, and in the choir is the marble monument of Bishop Sherborne. In the sacristy is preserved a Saxon chest, formed of rude oak planks, with curious locks. The other objects worthy of notice are, the Bishop's Palace, a hand- some edifice, containing several pictures and specimens of No. 51. LONDON to CHICHESTER. 157 painted glass ; the Deanery, erected by the celebrated Bishop Sherlock ; the New Chapel of St. John, an elea^ant octagon, designed by Mr. Elmes, in 1813, and ornamented with a bell turret ; the Council-room, a modern edifice, adjoining the Assembly-room ; the Guildhall, near the North Gate, formerly the Chapel of a monastery 5 and the Theatre. Chichester has seven parish Churches, several Meeting- houses and charitable institutions ; a Custom-house, and a Market-house. It has a small share in the woollen trade, and its haven affords fine lobsters and crabs. City. Pop. b-210. 2 Memhs. Inns; Dolphin, Swan, Fleece. Cross Roads. Chichester to bulks. Chichester to wiles. Havant 9 Portsmouth ]7| Cosham 13| Continuation. Chichester to Bognor 7^ miles. In Sidlesham churchyard, 4 miles from Chichester, is a beautiful epitaph on a Mrs. Carnaby. BOGNOR (Sussex), a pleasant and well-built watering- place, opposite the rocks of that name, is about a mile in length, and contains numerous lodging-houses ; a Chapel (St. John's), erected by Sir R. Hotham ; a Market-house, a Jubilee School ; Libraries ; Baths ; a Subscription-room. The Crescent, on East Cliff", commands extensive prospects. Hotels ; Royal Clarence, Claremont, New Inn, York House. From Bognor excursions may be made to Goodivood, 9 miles distant ; and to the Owers Lights, which are stationed about 9 miles from the shore, to warn vessels off' the rocks. South Berstead Par. Inns ; Hotel, New Inn. No. 51. From London to CHICHESTER. Second Road. Through Guildford and Petworth. Stones' End, Borough, to miles. Stones' End, Borough, to miles. Petworth, as at No. 7 .... 49 Chichester* 63J Halnaker 60^ Two miles from Petworth is Burton Park, in which is a P 158 No. 53. LONDON to CROMER. noble mansion, erected by Leoni, an Italian architect of great repute. HALNAKER, Sussex. The church contains a rich monument of the Delaware family ; and in Halnaker House are preserved two curfews, supposed to be as old as the time of William I. At this place is Goodwood, the seat of the Richmond family, an elegant and splendid edifice, improved under the direction of Wyatt ; its stables and kennels for hounds are much admired. Against the Duke of Richmond Inn, at Goodwood, was formerly placed the lion which had adorned the head of the vessel in which Commodore Ansor* sailed round the world. No. 52. From London to COLDSTREAM. Through Borough BRIDGE. Shoreditch Church to miles. Shoreditch Church to miles. Morpeth, as at No. 15. . . . 285 Wooler 316J Longhorseley 291| Cornhill 328f Whittingham 304J Coldstream 330J Wooler Haugh Head .... 314^ WHITTINGHAM (Northumb.) Inn; Castle. WOOLER HAUGH HEAD. Inn; George. WOOLER (Northumb.), situated on the Till, is much resorted to in summer by invalids for its goats' milk and whey. The Church is a modern structure, and there are Meeting-houses. In the vicinity are several intrenchments. Par. Pop. 1926. Between Wooler and Cornhill is Millfield, near which is the celebrated Flodden Field. CORNHILL. Inn; Hive. COLDSTREAM (Berwick), a small town, with a neat bridge, remarkable as the place where the Coldstream regi- ment of Guards was originally raised by General Monk. Par. Pop. 2897. No. 53. From London to CROMER. First Road. Through Hockeril and East Dereham. Shoreditch Church to miles. Shoreditch Church to miles. Great Chesterford, as at Bourn Bridge 49J No. 37 44| Devil's Ditch 58f No. 63. LONDON TO CROMER. 159 Shoreditch Church to aiiles. Shoreditch Church to miles. Newmarket («) 61 East Dereham (6) 101^ Barton Mills 69J Reepham 112| Brandon 78^ CROiMER 130 Walton 91i CONTINUATIOXS. MILES. (a) Newmarket to Bury St. Edmund's* 13^ (6) East Dereham to Foulsham (Norf.) 9J BOURN BRIDGE (Cambridge.) hin; King's Arms. DEVIL'S DITCH (Cambridge) is an ancient Roman intrenchment, which runs in a straight line for several miles across Newmarket Heath. NEWMARKET, situated partly in Cambridge and partly in Suffolk, is the most famous place in England for horse-racing, for which its extensive and finely-turfed heath is admirably adapted. The races are held seven times a year ; the first commences on the second Monday in April; two Spring Meetings; one in July ; and three in October. The houses of Newmarket are chiefly modern, the town having been burnt in 1683 ; and many of them, erected for noblemen and gentlemen who attend the races, are very handsome. Charles II. built a seat here, which has fre- quently been the residence of royalty since his time. There are also two excellent coffee-houses, for the accommodation of sporting gentlemen ; several billiard and other rooms ; two Churches, which contain, however, nothing remarkable ; and several Meeting-houses. Par. Pop. 2848. Luis; Greyhound, Rutland Arms, White Hart, Red Lion, Ram. Six miles from Newmarket is Bottishaniy the seat and burial-place of Soame Jenyns. At Swaff^ham, St. Cyric, 5 miles from Newmarket, is a church of curious construction. The lower part is square, the second story has eight sides, and the upper story sixteen. BARTON MILLS, Suffolk. Inn ; Bull. BRANDON (Suff.), a small well-built town on the Little Ouse, has a manufactory for gun-flints, and in the vicinity are rabbit-warrens. Par. Pop. 2065. J/m; Chequers. WATTON (Norf.), a small town noted for its butter. It has a Church, supposed to have been built in the reign of 160 No. 53. LONDON to CROMER. Henry I. Near it is Waylmid Wood, where, according to tradition, two infants were murdered by their uncle, which gave rise to the ballad of the ** Children in the Wood." Far, Pop.]02'!. Inn; George. EAST DEREHAM (Norf.), a place of very great anti- quity, derives its origin from a nunnery founded in the time of the Saxons. The principal object of attention is the Church, a fine Gothic edifice, containing a curious ancient chest, in which are deposited the records of the Church ; an antique and richly carved font; and a fine marble monument in memory of the poet Cowper, who was buried here. There are also several Meeting-houses, a Market-house, a handsome Obelisk in the centre of the town, and Assembly- rooms, used also as school-rooms. Fai\ Fop. 3913. Inns; George, King's Arms. REEPH AM (Norf.), on the Tyne, was formerly remark- able for three Churches in one churchyard. Far. Fop. 452. CROMER, a small town on one of the highest clitl's on the Norfolk coast, carries on a considerable trade in coals, and is chiefly inhabited by fishermen, who catch crabs and lobsters, which abound here. Cromer has a handsome ancient Church, and a Grammar-school. It is frequented as a watering-place, the shore being a firm sand, well adapted for bathing and for promenading; the surrounding country presenting many pleasing views. Cromer is distinguished by two peculiarities : one is, that for a considerable time in summer the sun may be seen to rise and set in the sea on the same day ; the other is, that, steering due north, there is no land between this place and the ice near the Pole. Half a mile east of Cromer is a lighthouse. Far. Fop. 1232. Inns; New Inn, King's Head. Three miles from Cromer is Fellbrig, an ancient mansion, occupying one of the finest situations in Norfolk. It con- tains a library and a good collection of paintings. Continuation. Newmarket to Mildenhall 9| miles. MILDENHALL (Sutt'.), a pleasant and well-built place on the Leake, which is here navigable for barges. The Church has a richly-carved roof, and a steeple 109 feet high. Town and Par. Fop. 3-267. Inn; Cock. No. 64. LONDON TO CROMER. 161 Continuations. MILES. Brandon to Methwold 6 Methwold to Lynn* , . . . . 19 25 Continuation. Watton to Hingham 6^ H INGHAM, a small town in Norfolk, contains a Church, erected in the time of Edward III. Par. Pop. 1539. Inn; White Hart. Continuations. MILKS. East Dereham to Holt 18 Holt to Cley 4^ HOLT (Norf.), the birth-place of Sir Thomas Gresham, a neat town, has a Free School, founded by that celebrated merchant, and a Sessions- house, used for assemblies. Par. Pop. 1622. Inn; Feathers. CLEY, a seaport in Norfolk, only lit for small vessels. James, son of Robert III., king of Scotland, whilst on a voyage to France, was driven in here by the weather, and detained by the inhabitants. Par. Pop. 827. Inn; Crown. l^Io. 54. From London to CROMER. Second Road. Through Hockeril, Thetford, and Norwich. Shoreditch Church to miles. Shoreditch Church to miles. Great Chesterford, as at Thetford (a) 80 No. 37 44| Attleborough 94 Bourn Bridge* 49J Wymondham 100 Devil's Ditch* 58| Norwich 109 Newmarket* 61 North Walsham 123 Barton Mills* 69J Cromer* 132J Continuation. (a) Thetford to Watton* 12 miles. THETFORD, in Norfolk, was once a place of consider- able importance, having had eight monasteries and twenty churches. The former are all destroyed, and of the latter P 2 162 No. 54. LONDON TO CROMER. only three remain : St. Peter's, generally called the Black Church; St. Mary the Less, on the Suffolk side of the Ouse ; and St. Cuthbert's, on the Norfolk side. The other objects worthy of notice are, the remains of the Priory or Abbey, consisting of a gateway and part of the church ; those of the Monastery of St. Sepulchre, now converted into a barn ; the ancient fortifications at the east end of the town, supposed to be of Saxon and Norman construction ; the Town-hall, or Council-house ; and the Free Grammar- school. There are also several Meeting-houses ; and near the town is a Chalybeate Spring, with a handsome Pump- room, Reading-room, and Baths, erected in 1819. Tbetford was the occasional residence of Henry I., Henry II., Elizabeth, and James I. It is also the birth- place of Tom Paine. A small trade is carried on here in corn and coals. Boro\ Pop. 3462. 2 Memhs. Inns; Bell, White Hart. Three miles from Thetford is Euston Hall, the seat of the Duke of Grafton. In the park is an elegant banqueting- house, built by Kent. WYxMONDHAM, or WYNDHAM (Norfolk). Many of the inhabitants are employed in weaving. Pur. Pop.5A%5, Two miles distant is Kiynberley Hall, the seat of Lord VYodehouse, which contains a portrait of Vandyke, by him- self, and is surrounded by beautiful grounds. NORWICH, the capital of Norfolk, is a populous and flourishing city, situated on the Wensum, and long cele- brated for its manufactures of crapes, bombasins, and stulTs, as well as for its camlets, damasks, and shawls. A yarn company has lately erected a fine mill, which is fitted up with admirable machinery, and already employs 300 wool- combers, 60 reelers, and about 200 children, the amount of wages being about 200/. per week. Norwich contains a Cathedral, 36 Churches, and numerous Meeting-houses. The Cathedral, founded in 1096, is a noble pile, chiefly of Norman architecture, surmounted by a tower and spire 315 feet in height; the interior is remarkably grand, and is adorned with numerous interesting monuments. It has lately been open to the public one hour each day. The other objects worthy of notice are, Erpingham's Gate, an elegant specimen of ancient architecture, facing the west end of the Cathedral ; St. Peter's Mancroft, a large and No»54. LONDON TO CROMER. 163 handsome edifice, in which is a tablet to the memory of Sir Thomas Browne, the author of '• Religio Medici;'^ St, Julian's Church, exhibiting some fine specimens of Saxon architecture; St. Lawrence, with a square tower 112 feet in height, and several monuments ; the remains of the Castle, the site of which is partly occupied by the prison ; St. Andrew's Hall, formerly the church of a Benedictine con- vent, a noble room, adorned with paintings and other orna- ments, and devoted to civic purposes ; the Infirmary, which is under excellent management ; the Museum of Natural History and Antiquities, to which strangers may easily ob- tain access between the hours of 10 and 6 ; the new Corn Exchange; the Theatre, and the new Gaol. There are also several Hospitals, a Free Grammar-school, and other charitable Institutions. Caius, one of the founders of Gonvil and Caius College, Cambridge ; S. Clark, the divine ; Harmer, the Biblical critic ; and Archbishop Parker, were natives of Norwich. Pop. 61,110. Metnbers: County 4, City 2. Inns; Norfolk Hotel, Angel, Maid's Head, King's Head, Swan, Rampant Horse, Castle, Bowling Green. Cross Roads. Nvrtvich to miles. a man which used to strike time Loddon 10^ on a bell. Bcccles 17i Nortvich to miles. Blythburgh 27 Hingham 14^ Aldborough 39 Watton 21 BLYTHBURGH, in Suffolk. Brandon 33| The Church contains the tombs Norwich to of King Anna, and Firminus, Bungay 13^ his son, as well as the figure of Halesworth 22^ Continuation. Thetford to East Harling 9| miles. NORTH WALSHAM (Norf.) has a Church contain- ing the monument of Sir W. Paston, a benefactor to this town ; several Meeting-houses, and a Cross, erected in the reign of Edward HI., by Bishop Thurlby. Par. Pop, 2615. Injis ; King's Arms, Bear. EAST HARLING (Norf.), seated on a rivulet, has a Church, containing monuments and painted glass. At 164 No. 55, LONDON to ST. DAVID'S. South Lopham (4 miles) are what the inhabitants terra three wonders : the Self-grown Stile, the Oxfoot Stone, and Lopham Ford, where the Waveney and Little Ouse rise within nine feet of each other, flowing contrary ways. London to DARTMOUTH. See No. 77. No. 55. From London to ST. DAVID'S. First Road. Through Oxford, Gloucester, and Caermarthen. Tyburn Turnpike to miles. Tyburn Turnpike to miles. Oxford, as at No. 1 54| Narberth 238 Ross, as at No. 2 119^ Haverfordwest 248| Caermarthen, as at No. 31 216 Roche Castle 255 St. Clear's, or St. Clare , . 225J St. David's 264J Tavernspite 232^ ST. CLEAR'S, or ST. CLARE. Inn; Blue Boar. TAVERNSPITE (Pembroke.) Inn; Feathers. NARBERTH (Pembroke), a small neat town, with the picturesque ruins of a Castle. Par. Pop. 2589. Inn ; White Hart. Between Narberth a)id Haverfordwest is Picton Castle, the seat of Sir R. B. Phillips, bart., erected in the time of William II. HAVERFORDWEST (Pembroke), picturesquely situ- ated on the declivity of a hill on the banks of the West Cleddau, which is navigable for small ships as high as the bridge, and has convenient quays. Its public buildings are three Churches containing, however, nothing remarkable ; the Guildhall, a handsome modern erection ; and the Gaol, originally the keep of the ancient Castle, which was a build- ing of great extent. Town. Pop. 3915. \ Memh. Inns; Castle, Mariners. ROCHE, or ROCK CASTLE, is an ancient fortress, situated on a rocky eminence, which sustained a siege against the Parliament forces during the civil wars. ST. DAVID'S (Pembroke) is an ancient but almost deserted city, although it still exhibits indications of past splendour in its ecclesiastical remains. The Cathedral is a large Gothic edifice, displaying much ornamental archi- No. 56. LONDON to ST. DAVID'S. 165 lecture. It contains numerous ancient monuments, and the Bishop's throne is of exquisite workmanship. Near it is the Episcopal Palace, a venerable but mouldering pile, founded by Bishop Gower in the fourteenth century ; and a Chapel, the only relic of St. Mary's College, which was instituted by John of Gaunt and his wife. See Leigh's Guide to Wales. In the sea, opposite the promontory called St. David's Head, are five or six rocks, called the Bishop and his Clerks^ which are dangerous for navigation ; they abound with wild fowl. Par. Fop, 2388. hin ; Black Lion. Continuation. Haverfordwest to Milford Haven 7i miles. MILFORD (Pembroke) is a well-built modern town, celebrated for its haven, which is said to be one of the best in Europe. The Church is a handsome structure, erected in 1808, and adorned with stained glass. The traveller should also notice the Custom-house, the Quay, the Obser- vatory, and the Hotel. The most picturesque view of the harbour may be obtained by taking a boat to Pembroke. Steam-packets go from this place to Waterford. Inns; New Hotel, Pack Horse. No. 56. From London to ST. DAVID'S. Second Road. Through Oxford, Gloucester, and Cardigan. Tyburn Turnpike to miles. Tt/burn Turnpike to miles. Llandovery, as at No. 31 . . 186| Newport 242J Lampeter* 202| Fishguard 249^ Newcastle-in-Emlyn* .... 221| St. David's 265J Cardigan* 231J St. DogmaePs (Pembroke), one mile beyond Cardigan, has the ruins of an Abbey. NEWPORT (Pembroke) is a poor and miserable place, with the ruins of a Castle. In the vicinity are several Druidical remains. Parish. Fop. lldS. FISHGUARD or FISCARD (Pembroke), situated on a bay of St. George's Channel, forming an excellent harbour ; its chief support is the herring fishery. Par. Pop. 1990. 166 No. 58. LONDON to DEAL. No 57* From London to DEAL. First Road. By Canterbury. London Bridge to milks. Canterbury, as at No. 63 55J Deal 72 DEAL, Kent, one of tbe Cinque Ports, situated near the Downs, which extend about eight miles in length, and six in breadth, between this place and the Goodwin Sands. This is the general rendezvous of the East Lidia and other fleets, both on their homeward and outward-bound voyages, and here nearly 400 sail have been at anchor together. Deal carries on a considerable trade by supplying ships with vegetables and other necessaries, and its boatmen are reckon- ed peculiarly bold and active. The town presents nothing worthy of notice except the Naval Hospital, New Library, Baths, and Reading-rooms. It is defended by a Castle, and along the coast are several Martello Towers. Mrs. E. Car- ter was a native of Deal. Par. Pop. 7268. Inns ; Three Kings, Royal Exchange, Hoop and Griffin. About a mile from Deal is fFalmer Castle, held by the Duke of Wellington as Warden of the Cinque Ports; and about the same distance, on the other side of the town, is Satidown Castle, a fortress built by Henry VHL No. 58. From London to DEAL. Second Road. By Canterbury and Sandwich. London Bridge to milks. London Bridge to miles Canterbury, as at No. 63 . . 55i Dkal* 74^ Sandwich 68 SANDWICH (Kent), on the Stour, about two miles from the sea, was formerly a place of some importance, but its harbour has long been choked up with sand. This town is surrounded by a ditch, and vestiges of its wall and gates are still visible. The Town-hall contains some curious ancient armour and a side-saddle presented by Queen Elizabeth. The other objects worthy of notice are, the Hospital of St. Bartholomew outside the New Gate, with its Church, con- taining the tomb of its founder, Sir Nicholas Sandwich ; and No. 60. LONDON to DENBIGH. 167 the Free School near Canterbury Gate, in the hall of which Queen Elizabelh dined. Cinque Port. Po/?. 3136. Jnns ; Bell, Rose. About two miles from Sandwich are the ruins of Rich- borough Castle, said to have been built by Julius Caesar. No. 59. From London to DEDDINGTON. Through High Wycombe. Tyburn Turnpike to miles. Tyburn Turnpike to miles. Wheatley, as at No. 1 48^ Islip 56^ Forest Hill 50J Deddington 69J FOREST HILL (Oxford), a neat village, with a Church which stands near the top of a hill, and being surrounded with yew trees and covered with ivy, has a very picturesque appearance. Milton's first wife was an inhabitant. Par. Pop. 142. ISLIP (Oxford), on the Charwell, is the birth-place of Edward the Confessor. Par. Pojj. 64^5. Inn; Red Lion. DEDDINGTON (Oxford), remarkable for the excel- lence of its ale. In the vicinity are two medicinal springs. Par. Pop. 1690. Inn ; King's Arms. No. 60. From London to DENBIGH. First Road. ThroughSx.ALBAN's, Coventry, Birmingham, Shrews- bury, and Ruthin. Hicks' s Hall to miles. Hicks' s Hall to miles. Llangollen, as at No. 100 184 Dknbigh 203^ Ruthin 197i At 103 miles the traveller enters the delightful f^ale of Clwyd, universally admired for its scenery. See Leigh's Guide to Wales. RUTHIN (Denbigh), a tolerably well-built town, situ- ated on the declivity of a hill in the Vale of Clwyd. The principal objects worthy of notice are the Church, a modern edifice ; the Gaol ; the Town-hall ; the Free School, which has produced many eminent classical scholars ; and the re- mains of the Castle, near which is a bowling-green, com- 168 No. 62. LONDON to DERBY. manding extensive and beautiful prospectjs. Boro. and Par, Pop. 3376. Inns; White Lion, Cross Keys. DENBIGH, the capital of Denbighshire, is finely situ- ated on a rocky declivity near the middle of the Vale of Clwyd; its ruined Castle, founded in the reign of Edward I., forms a striking object, and commands delightful pros- pects. The parish Church is situated about a mile from the town, but is seldom attended by the inhabitants, who go to the ancient Chapel of St. Hilary at the Castle. Denbigh has also a Town -hall, and a considerable manufactory of glovea and shoes. Boro. and Par. Poj9. 3786. Members: County 2, Boro. 1. Inns; Bull, Crown. Close by is Pool Park^ the seat of the Hon. William Bagot, M.P. No. 61. From London to DENBIGH. Second Roai», Through St. Alban's, Northampton, Stafford, and Chester. Hicks' s Hall to miles. HicJcs's Hall to milks. Chester, as at No. 101 139| Pont Ruffyth 213 Mold (a) 201i Denbigh* 217i Continuation. (a) Mold to Ruthin* 8^ miles. MOLD or MOULD (Flint), a small neat town, with a handsome Church, containing some curious monuments, on one of which is a singular epitaph, composed by Dr. Wynn for himself, and placed there during his lifetime. In the vicinity are cotton-mills ; and on an eminence, called Moel Famma, is a monument erected in honour of the Jubilee. Par. Pop. 8086. Inns; Black Lion, Griffin. PONT RUFFYTH. Near this bridge is Lleweny Rally containing a fine Gothic hall, fitted up as an armoury. No. 62. From London to DERBY. Through Dun- stable, Northa3Ipton, and Leicester. London to Derby, as at No. 42 126J miles. Continuation. Derby to Wirksworth 14 miles. No. 63. LONDON to DOVER. 169 WIRKSVVORTH (Derby), a town of great antiquitj', the seat of the administration of the Mineral Laws, for the Low Peak of this county, is chiefly inhabited by miners, but has also numerous hands employed in wool-combing and cotton-spinning. The Moot-hall is a neat stone building ; and here is preserved an ancient brazen dish, by which the admeasurement of lead throughout the district is regulated. The Church contains several ancient monumenis, and near it is a Free School. Here also are two mineral springs, hot and cold, so near to each other that a person may touch them both. Par. Pop. 4082. Inn; Lion. Continuations. MILES. Derby to Alfreton 14 Alfreton to Chesterfield* lOj 24J ALFRETON (Derby), said to have been founded by Alfred. The inhabitants of this place are principally occu- pied in the neighbouring collieries, and in the manufacture of stockings and earthenware. Par. Pop. 6691. Continuations. MILES. Derby to Peacock Inn 14^ Peacock Inn to Chesterfield* 10 24A Continuations. Derby to Peacock Inn 14J Peacock Inn to Alfreton* 2 16i No. 63. From London to DOVER. First Road. Through Rochester and Canterbury. London Bridge to miles. London Biidge to miles. Deptford 4 Dartford 14| Blackheath (a) 5^ Northfleet 20J Shooter's Hill 8^ Gravesend 21| Crayford 13J Gad's Hill 26 170 No. 63. LONDON TO DOVER. London Bridt/e to miles. London Bridge to miles. Rochester 29 Canterbury (b) 55J Chatham SOJ Bridge (t) 59 Sittingbourne 39| Ewell 67| Ospringe 46 Dover 71 Continuations. MILES. (a) Blackheath to Woolwich* 4^ (b) Canterbury to Eleham (Koit) lOJ (c) Bridge to Folkstone* 14 DEPTFORD (Kent), seated on the south bank of the Thames, is remarkable for its capacious Victualling and Dock Yards ; it has a handsome Church and two Hospitals. A canal leads from Deptford to Croydon. Tow?i. Pop. 19,795. M The Greenwich railroad crosses Deptford by a viaduct. V BLACKHEATH (Kent) is a fine elevated heath, com- manding delightful prospects, particularly from the spot called the Point, at the west end of Chocolate Row. On one side of this heath is a curious cavern, near which a new Church is in course of erection. I/m; Green Man. SHOOTER'S HILL (Kent). At the summit of this hill and on the right of the road, is Severndroog CastiCy erected by Lady James to commemorate the reduction of a fort of that name near Bombay ; it is now generally called the Folly, and is much frequented by parties of pleasure, as it commands fine views of the metropolis and the adjacent country. Inn ; Bull. Beyond Shooter's Hill, to the left of the road, is Belvi- dere, the seat of Lord Say and Sele, delightfully situated near the banks of the Thames, and adorned with some fine pictures. CRAYFORD (Kent), situated on the Cray, which pro- duces excellent trout, has calico-printing grounds, an iron- hoop manufactory, several artificial caverns, and a Church with a beautiful altar-piece. Far. Pop. 2022. DARTFORD (Kent) is situated on the Darent, and on the Roman Watling street. Here may be seen the remains of a Nunnery founded by Edward HL, and in the Church is the monument of Sir J. Spelman, wlio first introduced the manufacture of paper into England at the adjacent mills. No. 63. LONDON to DOVER. 171 In the vicinity also are powder-mills. Dartford is noted as the place where Wat I'yler's rebellion commenced. Pai\ Pop. 4715. Inns ; Bull, Bull and George, Rose. NORTHFLEET (Kent). Here are chalk-pits, and a Church, containing several handsome monuments, one of which is in memory of Dr. Brown, physician to Charles II. Par. Pop. 2124. GRAVESEND (Kent), situated on the Thames, is con- sidered the limit of the port of London, being the place where ships are obliged to lie till visited by the Custom- officers, who are stationed at the Block-house here ; it has a Town-house, and Market with a handsome portico ; a Church, erected in 1731 ; St. John's New Chapel, in Parrock street ; Prince's-street Chapel ; a National and Free School united ; St. John^s Almshouses ; an Ordnance Office, and handsome Baths facing the sea. Two Piers, the Town Pier and the Terrace Pier, both agreeable pro- menades ; adjoining the latter is the prettily-arranged Terrace Garden, admission 2d.; the New Pier at Rosherville belonging to the Kent Zoological and Botanical Gardens Company. Gravesend has been much frequented within a few years as a bathing-place. The view from Windmill-hill is delightful, and about the vicinity are innumerable pleasant walks and houses of entertainment. Great quantities of vegetables are grown in the vicinity for the London market, and the town has numerous vessels employed in the cod and haddock fishery. A constant communication is maintained between this place and London by means of steam- vessels, which perform the voyage in about three hours. Par. Pop. 5097. Inns; Clifton Hotel, Falcon, Pier Hotel, White Hart, Rum Puncheon, &c. Adjoining Gravesend is Milton with its pretty Gothic church. Four miles from Gravesend is Cobham Hall, the seat of the late Earl Darnley, remarkable for its splendid furniture, its choice collection of paintings and sculpture, and its grounds, in which is a noble Mausoleum, situated on an eminence, and visible from the road. A canal, called the Chatham Canal, extends from the Thames at Gravesend to the Medway opposite Chatliam. It passes through a tunnel about three miles long. 17'2 No. 63. LONDON to DOVER. Cross Roads. Gravesend to milks. Gravesend to wilks. Tilbury Fort, across the Tilbury Fort | Thames | Billericay 14^ Brentwood 13^ Chelmsford 23 - GAD'S HILL is immortalized by Shakspeare as the scene of Sir John Falstaff's exploits. ROCHESTER (Kent), seated on the Medway, over which is a stone bridge, is a city of very great antiquity, having attained that rank in 597. The principal objects deserving notice are the grand remains of the Castle, and the Cathedral ; the former, situated on an eminence on the banks of the river, presents one of the most curious speci- mens of Norman military architecture in the kingdom, and commands from its summit a delightful prospect of the sur- rounding country ; and the latter was originally erected by Bishop Gundulph, in the t«'elfth century. It now, how- ever, exhibits the architecture of at least four distinct eras, and contains numerous ancient as well as some modern monuments ; amongst the former is that of Walter de Mer- ton, the founder of Merton College, Oxford ; and amongst the latter is that of the Henniker family, by Bacon, jun. The altar-piece, representing the Annunciation, was painted by West ; and in the library are portraits of James I. and Bishop Sprat. Opposite the east end of the Bridge is the Bridge Chamber, or Record Room, a neat building of Port- land stone ; and in the principal street are the Town-ball, containing some good portraits ; the Block-house, erected by Sir Cloudesley Shovel ; the house founded by R. Watts, Esq., for the reception of six poor travellers, who, not being rogues or proctors, may receive gratis, for one night, lodging, entertainment, and fourpence each ; and the Free School, founded by Sir J. Williamson. There are two Parish Churches, some Meeting-houses, a Theatre, and several charitable institutions. Rochester has a considerable road trade; and the Town-council has jurisdiction over the oyster fishery in the Medway. City. Pcya. 9891. 2 Me>nbs. I/ins ; Crown, Bull, King's Head. CHATHAM, a large and populous town in Kent, situ- No. 63. LONDON to DOVER. 173 ated to the left of Rochester, about three quarters of a mile from the high road to Dover, is celebrated for its extensive Dockyards and Naval Arsenal, which are defended by strong lortifications (commenced in consequence of the in- vasion of the Medway by the Dutch in I6b7), and comprise a rope-walk, 1110 feet in length; storehouses, one of which is 660 feet; a mast-house, 240 feet; asail-lolt, 210; smiths' shop, steam saw-mills, waterworks, 5 wet-docks, 6 slips, a chapel, &c. ; the Ordnance Quay, where stores of every kind are laid up in tlie greatest order ; forges, foundries, houses for the officers, ^ Gaol, (1818). Salisbury has three parish Churches, St. Edmund's, with a painted window, and a well planted churchyard, St. Martin's, and St. Thomas ; several Meeting-houses, Catholic and charitable institutions; the remains of a Poultry Cross ; the Salisbury and Wilt-^hire Library and News Room ; Dis- pensary ; (irammar-school, where Addison was instructed; College of Matrons in the Close; Assembly-rooms, and a Theatre. It has long been noted for its cutlery, and has declining manufactories of tiannels, serges, kerseys, and lind- seys. Salisbury races generally take place in August, on the plain about three miles from the city, and last three days. Three miles from Salisbury, on the banks of the Avon, No. 75. LONDON to EXETER. 193 is Longford Castle^ the seat of the Earl of Radnor, con- ttiining a fine collection of pictures. Five miles distant is Clarendon Lodge, in the grounds of which are the ruins of the old palace, where the laws called the "Constitution of Clarendon" wire made, in the time of Henry II. Old Sarum was situated about two miles from Salisburj-. Only a small portion of the fort is left standing upon a hill, surrounded by a deep dry ditch of great extent. The sum- mit commands a good view. In the vicinity is Stratford, in the Manor House of which Pitt, Earl of Chatham, was born. The Tree beneath which the election of members of Parliament for Old Sarum formerly took place was cut down April 27, 1831. From Salisbury the traveller may make an excursion to Stonehenge*, about eight miles distant, and visit Old Sarum and Stratford on his way. Pop. 9876. Members: County A, City 2. Inns; White Hart, Antelope, King's Arms, Three Swans, Black Horse, Lamb, Red Lion. Cross Roads. Salisbury to miles. Salisbury to MtLBS. Stockbridge 14^ Petworth 60^ Winchester 22^ Pulborough 66^ Alresford 30^ Steyning 78^ Petersfield A^ Brighton 88.^ Midhuist 53^ WILTON (VVilts), an ancient town at the conflux of the Wiley and the Nadder, long noted for the manufacture of carpets, which was first introduced into England at this place by a Frenchman, brought over for that purpose by the Earl of Pembroke. This business has, however, declined, and only a small trade in flannels and fancy woollens re- mains. Wilton has a Church (St. Mary), a Free School (1706), and Hospitals. Adjoining the town is Wilton House, the celebrated seat of the Earls of Pembroke. It is an extensive pile, erected at dirl'erent periods in various styles of architecture, but reduced to greater uniformity by Wyatt,. and is adorned with an extensive and curious collection of antique busts, statues, bassi-relievi, &c., and a choice picture- gallery. The entrance to this noble mansion is formed by a grand triumphal arch, surmounted by an equestrian statue 194 No. 75. LONDOxN TO EXETER. of Marcus Aurelius. Here Sir P. Sidney wrote his Arcadin. Inn; Pembroke Arms. Boro. and Par. Pop. 1997. 1 Memb. FOVANT. Inn; Pembroke Arms. About four miles from Fovant is fVardour Castle^ the seat of the Arundel family, a mapruificent edifice of the Corinthian order, erected between 1776 and 1784, from designs by Mr. Paine: the apartments are spacious and elegant, and contain numerous fine pictures and other productions of art. The principal objects worthy of attention are, the rotunda staircase, an unrivalled specimen of modern architectural ornament ; the chapel adorned with paintings; the bed fitted up for Charles I. ; the ruins of the ancient castle in the grounds ; and the tombs of several branches of the Arundel family in the ad- jacent church of Titsbury. SHAFTESBURY (Dorset), an ancient town, formerly possessed one of the richest nunneries in tbe kingdom. It has three Churches, (St. James, St. Peter, and Holy Trinitj^,) in the principal of which, St. James, is a curious font. In Trinity churchyard may be seen a cross and some vestiges of an Abbey. Shaftesbury carries on a little trade in shirt-buttons and wove stockings. The view from Castle Hill is particularly beautiful. Granger, tbe historian, was a native of Shaftesbury. Boro. Po;>. 3661. \ Memb. hin ; Red Lion. MILBOURNE, or MILBORNE PORT, (Somerset), on a branch of the Parret, has a Guildhall, a Market-house, a Church, (St. John the Evangelist), containing several monuments ; and a Meeting-house. Boro. and Par. Pop. 2072. SHERBORNE (Dorset), on the Ivel, which divides it into two parts — Sherborne and Castleton. In the latter formerly stood a Castle, which was besieged during the civil wars. The principal object of curiosity is the Church (St. Mary), which was a Cathedral till 1075, and was then con- verted into an abbey church. It presents specimens of various styles of architecture from the time of the Normans to that of Henry VII., and contains a splendid monument by Van Nost, bearing an inscription by Bishop Hough, in memory of John Earl of Bristol, who died in 1698, as well as a tablet with some lines by Pope, in honour of a son and daughter of Lord Digby. Here also Sir Thomas Wyatt the No. 75. LONDON to EXETER. 195 poet was buried. The Abbey is now occupied as a silk manufactory. Sherborne has several other extensive silk and linen factories. At the east end of the churchyard is an an- cient gateway leading to the Conduit, a singular octagonal building. Adjoining the town is Sherhor7ie Castle, or Lodge, the seat of Earl Digby. It was erected at various periods ; the centre was built by the celebrated Sir Walter Raleigh, who is also said to have planted one of the groves in the park, which still bears his name. The apartments are adorned by several good paintings, particularly Queen Elizabeth's Pro- cession, supposed to be by Mark Gerrard. Town and Par. Pop. 4015. Inns; Antelope, King's Arms. YEOVIL (Somerset), an ancient and populous town, with manufactories of linens, dowlas, bed-ticking, and gloves. It has a good Market-house ; a Church (St. John Baptist), a handsome building with an elegant altar-piece ; and several Meeting-houses. The vicinity is beautifully diversified with hill and dale. Par. Pop. 5921*. Inns; Mermaid, Three Choughs. CREWKERNE (Somerset), in a valley watered by the Axe and the Parret, has a Church, a fine Gothic struc- ture, richly adorned with carved work, and a Free School. Here are manufactures of sail-cloth, dowlas, and stockings. Par. Pop. 31H9. Inns; George, Red Lion. Three miles distant is Hi)iton St. George, the noble man- sion of Earl Poulett, surrounded by fine plantations. Hin- ton Church contains a few monuments. The views in the vicinity are beautiful and extensive. CHARD (Somerset), a well-built manufacturing town, famous in the history of the sixteenth century as tlie place where the Royalists under Colonel Penruddock were de- feated. The only objects worthy of notice are, the Town- hall, an ancient Gothic building, formerly a chapel ; the Market-house, formerly the assize-hall ] and a handsome Church (St. Mar>'). Far. Pop. 5141. Inns; Angel, George, Red Lion. Four miles beyond Chard is a beautiful prospect, on the left to the English Channel, and on the right to that of Bristol. 196 No 77. LONDON TO EXETER. No. 76. From Lo.vdon to EXETER. Third Road. Through Staines, Andover, and Dorchester. Old Western Road. MILES. Andover, as at No. 8 63^ Exeter, as at No. 112 172| No. 77. From London to EXETER. Fourth Road. Through Bath and Wells. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Bath, as at No. 32 105| Wellington 158^ Old Down Inn 117| Maiden Down 162| Wells 124 Collumpton 1701 Glastonbury 129| By new road to the right, to Bridgewater* 141 Exeter* 182 Taunton* 151^ The Mail continues to Dartmouth — See Second Con- tinuation. Continuation. Collumpton to Bradninch 7^ miles. Beyond Bath the traveller crosses the Mendip Hills, which command fine views. WELLS (Somerset), a joint bishop's see with Bath, is a small but respectably built city, deriving its origin from a collegiate church, erected by King Ina in 704. The Cathe- dral is one of the most splendid specimens of Gothic eccle- siastical architecture in England ; the Virgin's Chapel and the west front are particularly fine, and there is a curious clock. It is open at all times to the public. The traveller should notice the Cloisters, which are spacious and elegant ; the Bishop's Palace, where Bishop Kidder and his wife were killed by a portion of the building falling hi, during a storm in 1703 ; the Chapter-house, a rotunda, supported by a pillar in the centre ; St. Cuthbert's Church, a handsome edifice in the florid Gothic style, surmounted by a lofty square tower ; and the City Conduit, a hexagon, embellished with Gothic ornaments. Wells has also several charitable institutions No. 77. LONDON TO EXETER. 197 and Meeting-bouses. Annual races are held here. City. Pojo. 6649. 2 Membs, Inns; Cbristopher, Swan. About a mile and a half from Wells is Wokei/ Hole, a romantic cavern, the approach to which is remarkably pic- turesque. Cross Roads. Weils to MILES. Wells to miles. Bristol 17 Wootton-under-Edge 37 Iron Acton 26 Dursley 40i GLASTONBURY (Somerset), celebrated for its Abbey, in which King Arthur, King Edgar, and many nobles and prelates were buried. The monuments, however, erected to their memory, are now defaced or demolished, and the building itself presents an interesting mass of ruins. The Chapel of St. Joseph and the Abbot's kitchen are the only parts in tolerable preservation. The traveller should also notice tlie Cross, a venerable but decaying structure, in the centre of the town ; the Pump-room ; the Church of St. John, surmounted by a light and beautiful tower; and that of St. Benedict, erected by Abbot Beer, whose initials may be seen over the north door. On a bill, n.e. of the town, is tbe Tor or Tower of St. Michael, once attached to a monastery. The George Inn was formerly an hospital for pilgrims to the shrine of St. Joseph. The front is curiously carved. Par. Fop. 29H4. Inns; White Hart, George. In the parish of Eastling is situated the J.v/e of Athelneyy an elevated spot, formed into an island by the junction of the Tone and the Parret, and celebrated as the asylum of Alfred. TAUNTON. See No. 8. WELLINGTON (Somerset), on the Tone, has^ manu- factories of earthenware, serges, and druggets. It has a Market-house, finished August, 1833, and a handsome Church (St. John tbe Baptist), of Gothic architecture, con- taining the monument of Sir John Popbam, a liberal patron of this town, whose house here was occupied by the Parlia- ment forces in tbe time of Charles I. It is from this place that tbe Duke of Wellington derives his title \ and on his domain is a lofty stone column, on Blackdown Hill, over- S 2 198 No. 77- LONDON TO EXETER. looking the town, erected to commenlorate his victories. Par. Po/?. 4*62. Inns; White Hart, Squirrel. MAIDEN DOWN (Devon). Inn; White Ball. COLLUMPTON (Devon), on the Columb, which cibounds in trout and eels, and is crossed by three bridges, has a Church (St. Andrew), an ancient and venerable struc- ture, consisting ot three aisles, one of which is a very beau- tiful specimen of Gothic architecture, erected by John Lane, a clothier of this town, near the font are two extraordinary pieces of oak, curiously carved ; Meeting-houses, and a Free School. Collumpton carries on a considerable woollen manufacture. Par. Po/>. 3813. hms ; Hall Moon, White Hart. BRADNINCH (Devon), formerly a place of some im- portance, now consists of only one irregular street. Par. Pop. 15-24. A new road has been cut to the right of Bradninch which avoids the hills. Continuations (Mail). MILES. Exeter to Dawlish , 13 Dawlish to Teignmouth 2^ Teignmouth to Torquay 8 Torquay to Dartmouth* 12 About five miles from Dawlish is Powderham Castle (Earl of Devon), a noble mansion, adorned with numerous paint- ings, situated in extensive grounds, containing many botani- cal rarities, and commanding fine views. DAWLISH (Devon), asmall butincreasing village, much frequented for sea-bathing. One mile and a half distant is Luscombe Castle, the seat of C. Hoare, Esq. Par. Pop. 3151. Inns; London Inn, New Inn. TEIGNMOUTH (Devon), a town of great antiquity, and one of the most fashionable watering-places on the coast, is situated at the mouth of the Teign, and divided into two parts. East and West, each of which has an ancient Church. The former also contains a neat Theatre and Assembly- rooms, as well as a public promenade leading to the Fort, whence the view of the river and the clifts overhanging the No. 78. LONDON TO EXMOUTH. 199 sea is particularly beautilul. Par. Pop. 4688. Inns; Globe, Hotel. Near Teignmouth, in the Church of Cristowe, is a monu- ment to the memory of Lord Exmouth. On the opposite side of the Teign is the village of S/ial- don, also mucb frequented in the summer. Six miles distant is the beautifully situated town of Tor- quay, a considerable watering-place on the north side of Tovbay, which dates only from the erection of the pier in 1808. It has an Assembly-room, a Chapel, Meeting-houses, and two good Hotels. Regatta in August. In the vicinity are several caverns in the cliU's, one of which is called Kent's Hole. No. 78. From London to EXMOUTH. Through Basingstoke, Dorchester, and Sidmouth. Hyde Park Corner to milks. Hyde Park Corner to mjlks. Andover, as at No. 8 63^ Colyford 149| Bridporr,as at No. 112 .. 134^ Sidmouth 158^ Charmouth 141^ East Budleigh 162 Lyme Regis 143i Exmouth 166| Or through Charmouth, Axminster, and Honiton. CHARMOUTH (Dorset), a delightful village, at the mouth of the river Char, is much frequented by bathers. The house called King Charles's Inn is still in existence. Par. Pop. '2^. Inn; Coach and Horses. LYME REGIS (Dorset), a noted bathing- place, sur- rounded by delightful scenery. It has a Church (St. Michael), Meeting-houses, and Almshouses. The accommodations for visiters consist of a Library ; Assembly, Card, and Billiard rooms; a PubUc Promenade; Bathing Machines, Hot and Cold Baths, and Sailing Boats. The Pier is a rude but useful structure, as the sea .sometimes rages here with great violence. It forms a noble harbour. It was here that the ill-judging Duke of Monmouth erected his standard in 1685. Buro and Pur. Pop.2^i\. 1 Memb. Inns; Three Cups, (J olden Lion. 200 No. 7«. LONDON to EXMOUTH. Cross Roads. Lyme Regis to miles. Lyme Regis to biiles. Axminster 3| Taunton 21 Chard 10^ SIDMOUTH (Devon), a well frequented watering place, on the Sid, celebrated for the beauty of the adjacent scenery; the views between this place and Seaton are considered the finest on the south coast of Devonshire. It has an ancient Church (St. Nicholas), Meeting-houses, a Public Room, Warm Baths, Libraries, a fine walk on the beach. A new harbour was constructed in 1837. Mr. Fish's Museum is open to strangers every JMonday, from July to October. Par. Pop. 3126. Inns; York Hotel, London Hotel. EAST BUDLEIGH, or BUDLEIGH SALTERTON, a small but rising watering-place. Par. Pop. 2044. EXMOUTH, so called from its situation at the mouth of the Exe, the oldest and best frequented watering-place in Devonshire, celebrated for the mildness of its climate, being completely sheltered by high hills. It has Assembly-rooms, Libraries, Billiard-rooms, Baths, and other accommodations for visiters ; a new Market-place, two structures on the VYestern Beach in imitation of Grecian Temples, Meeting- houses, and a National School. The rides and walks in the vicinity are particularly beautiful. The view from the Bea- con Hill is one of the tinest in the west of England : on it is the handsome Chapel of St. Margaret. The ride from Exmouth to Exeter, through Topsham, is remarkably in- teresting. Par. Pq;?. 3189. I/ins ; Globe Hotel, London Inn. Bicton, the seat of Lord Rolle, five miles from Exmouth, contains a small collection of pictmes. In the park are some fine oaks and beeches. Cross Roads. Exmouth to MILES. Exmouth to miles, Topsham 7 Minehead 49| Exeter 10| Exmouth to Tiverton 24^ Ottery St. Mary 12 Bampton 31J Honiton 17J Brendon Hill 41| Up Ottery 22J Timberscombe 46| Taunton 35J No. 79. ? ONDON TO FALMOUTH. 201 Continuation. Colyford to Colyton 1 mile. COLYTON (Devon), a small but ancient town, in a picturesque country, intersected by the Axe and the Cole. The Church (St. Andrew) contains the tomb of the De la Pole family. Par. Pop.2]S2. 7/i;i* ; De la Pole Arms, VYhite Hart. Continuations. MILES. Colyford to Sidford 9^ Sidford to Woodbury 8 Woodbury to Topsham 3 WOODBURY (Devon) has a Castle, commanding fine prospects, and a Church (St. Swithiii). About a mile and a half distant is Nntwell Court., a noble modern mansion. TOPSHAM (Devon), almost surrounded by the Clyst and the Exe, is considered the port of Exeter. The road between these places is remarkably pretty, a canal connects it with Exeter. In the Church (St. Margaret) are some monuments by Chantrey, and the Churchyard commands fine views. It has Meeting-houses and a National School. Par. Po;?. 3184. No. 79. From London to FALMOUTH. First Road. l^hrough An DOVER, Dorchester, Exeter, and Bodmin. Mail Roud to Penzance. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Andover, as at No. 8 63^ Penryn 266 Indian Queens— see No. 112 243| Falmouth 269J Truro 257 TRURO, the capital of Cornwall, a handsome and well- built town, at the conflux of the Kenwyn and the St. Allen, by means of which it communicates with Falmouth Har- bour, carries on a considerable trade in tin and copper ore. It has works for coining tin and converting it into bars and 202 No. 79. LONDON to FALMOUTH. ingots. The principal buildings are St. Mary's Church, a spacious, elegant, and ancient fabric with a modern spire ; the County Infirmary, the Literary Society, Museum, and County Library, the Theatre or Assembly-room, the old Coinage Hall. It has also a Chapel of Ease, Meeiing- houses, a Grammar-school, where Sir H. Davy was edu- cated, &c. Foote, the comedian, was a native of this place. The smelting-house for tin, one mile distant, is worthy of notice. Boru.anclFar. Pop. 2925. Members: County 4, Town 2. hins ; Pearce's Hotel, Red Lion. Tregotfman, the seat of the Earl of Falmouth, two miles from Truro, was erected from designs by Mr. VVilkins. Cm-clew, the seat of the Lemon family, and one of the finest mansions in Cornwall, is seven miles from Truro. PENRYN (Cornwall), on an eminence formerly de- fended by a Castle, has a Church (St. Mary), Meeting- house, and Grammar-school, and a considerable share in the pilchard and Newfoundland fisheries. Bora. Pop. 3521. In7i ; King's Arms. Five miles distant, and one mile from Constantine, is the Tohien, an immense stone resting upon two others, with a space beneath sufiicient for a person to walk under. FALMOUTH (Cornwall), a considerable seaport, has a noble and extensive harbour, communicating with several navigable creeks, and capable of containing the largest ships. It has a very convenient quay ; is the station for packets to Spain, Portugal, and the West Indies ; and carries on a large trade in the pilchard fishery. The entrance to the harbour is defended by Pe}iden}iis and St.Blawe's Castles, the former situated on a lofty rock, has strong fortifications, barracks, and magazines. Falmouth has a Church dedicated to Charles the Martyr, a handsome Chapel of Ease, a Market-house, a new Lighthouse, a Theatre, a Philharmonic Society, a Dispensary, a Lying-in Charity, a Humane Society, a Savings' Bank, Meeting-houses, Widows' Almshouses, &c. The public Rooms form a handsome range of building. Town. Pop.^lQi. Penryn and Fal)nouth,2M.enihs. Inns; Royal Hotel, Green Bank, King's Arms. Cross Roads. Falmotith to miles. Redruth 9 Camborn ... 13 No. 80. LONDON to FALMOUTH. 203 Continuation. Truro to St. Agnes 9 miles. ST. AGNES, a small port on the north coast of Corn- wall, remarkable for the grandeur of the rocks in its vicinity. A mountain, called St. Agnes' Beacon, rises 664 feet above the level of the sea. It has a small Church (St. Agnes'), Meeting-houses, a Free School. The Wheal Towan Cop- per Mine and St. Agnes' Well are in the vicinity. St. Agnes was the birth-place of Opie, the painter. No. 80. From London to FALMOUTH. Second RoAn. Through Exeter and Plymouth. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Andover, as at No. 8 . . . . 63^ Devonportf 21 7| Exeter, as at No. 112. . . . 172| St. Anthony 221^ Clopton Bridge 177^ Liskeard 234A Chudleigh 182 Lostwithiel 246 Ashburton (a) 191^ St. AusteU 254^ Ivy Bridge 204J Truro* 267| Ridgway 211 Penryn* 276| Plymouth 215| Falmouth* 280 Continuations. (a) Ashburton to Totness* (Devon) 7| miles. t The Devonport Mail formerly passed through Salisbury, but now proceeds by Andover, Deptford Inn, VVincanton, and Umin- ster. CLOPTON BRIDGE (Devon). Near this place is Haldon House, the seat of Sir Lawrence Palk, containing a fine library ; in the grounds is a lofty castellated building, erected in honour of General Lawrence. CHUDLEIGH or CHUDLEY (Devon), a small neat town, near the Teign (nearly destroyed by fire in 1807), surrounded by delightful scenery. The small Church (St. Martin) contains some monuments of the Courtenay family. A quarter of a mile from the town are the remains of a palace, which belonged to the Bishops of Exeter. About half a mile distant is Chudleigh Rock, a singular and ro- 204 No. 80. LONDON to FALMOUTH. nianlic clift", in which is a curious cavern. Par, Pop.2-2'i8. Inn ; Kind's Arms. ASHBURTON (Devon), a neat town, with a handsome Church (St. Andrew), formerly collegiate. The Free Grammar School is in the ancient chantry of St. Lawrence. It has manufactories of serges ; and in the vicinity are tin and copper mines. Boro. a7ul Par. Pop. 4165. 1 Meyub. Inns; London, Lion. IVY BRIDGE (Devon), in a romantic dell, celebrated for its picturesque scenery, derives its name from a bridge of one arch, covered with ivy, which here crosses the Erme. hms ; Hotel, Royal Oak. RIDGWAY (Devon). Li« ; George. PLYMOUTH (Devon) is so called from the river Plym, which here meets the Tamar, forming, by their junction an entrance into the sea, an excellent harbour, divided into three parts ; the Catwater, at the mouth of the Plym ; Hamoaze, at that of the Tamar ; and the Sound, connect- ing the other two with the sea. It is one of the principal seaports in England, and is defended by a citadel and fortifi- cations. It is, however, ill laid out, and the streets are narrow and inconvenient. The chief trade is connected with shipping and the pilchard fishery. The principal objects of interest are, the noble Ionic structure in George street, erected by Mr. Foulson, containing the Theatre, Assembly- rooms, and the Royal Hotel; the interior of the former is very elegant; the latter comprises accommodation for twenty or thirty families, a Cofiee and News- room, a Sale-room for shipping and prize goods, a beautiful Assembly- room, Billiard-room, and Card-rooms ; the Athenaeum, a handsome Doric structure, containing casts of the Elgin Marbles ; the Public Library ; the Guildhall, a spacious structure, at the junction of four streets; the Custom- house, a fine stone edifice ; the Freemasons' Hall ; the Mechanics' Institute ; the Union Sea Baths ; the Mill Bay Prisons of War ; the new Market-place, Near the Citadel is a Victualling-ofl&ce, which is worthy of inspection. The traveller should also notice the Breakwater, one of tue most stupendous works of modern times ; it was commenced in 1812, and is 1760 yards long at the base, and 120 broad, the top forms a promenade ; the Church of St. Andrew, cop.taining some curious monuments, and one to that ad- No. 80. LONDON TO FALMOUTH. 20-5 mirable comedian and excellent man, Charles Mathews ; Charles' Church, in which is a bust of Dr. Hawker. There are also numerous Meeting-houses and charitable institu- tion?!, ;in Infirmary for Seamen, and several Literary Socie- tii-s. Amongst the Charities, &c., are the Grammar- school, the Red Boys', Blue Boys', the Public, the Classical, the Grey. Regatta in July. Races on Chelson Meadow. Boro. tuid Subs. Pop. 75,534. 2 Memhs. hms ; Royal Hotel, Globe, King's Arms, Prince George, Hotel. About 12 miles from the centre of Plymouth Sound are the Eddystone Rocks and Lighthouse (1759), 100 feet high, 26 diameter, erected by Smeaton, against which, during heavy swells from the Atlantic, the waves beat with incre- dible fury. DEVONPORT, or PLYMOUTH DOCK, as it was formerly called, is a large town of modern erection, entirely indebted for its origin and increase to the establishment of the Arsenals, the Gun Wharf, Powder Magazine, and the Dock- yard, which is allowed to be one of the finest in the world. The town is well built, and paved with marble ; it has a Church, two Chapels, several Meeting-houses, an Infirmary, a Market-house, a Poor-house, a Council-room, a Theatre, an Assembly-room, and a beautiful promenade, called Rich- mond Walk. The first stone of a column in honour of bis late Majest>' George IV. was laid here in 1824. Across the Crimble Passage, near Plymouth, is Mount Edgecombe , the seat of the Earl of that name, a magnificent mansion, seated on an eminence, commanding fine prospects. It is adorned with some choice portraits, and a good library. The handsome iron bridge over the Lara was erected by the Earl of M or ley. Par. Pop. 34,883. 2 Membs. Inns; Royal Hotel, Weakley's Hotel, London Inn, Prince George. Saltrum, the seat of the Earl of Morley, about a mile from Plymouth, contains a good collection of pictures. Cross Roads. Plymnuth to miles. Plymouth to miles. Tavistock 15 Barnstaple 57^ Oakham pton 29^ Plymouth to Hatherleigh 36J Tavistock 15 Torrington 47f Lanson, or Launceston. . . . 28 T 206 No. 80. LONDON to FALMOUTH. Vlymouth to miles. Plymouth to miles. Holsworthy 44 Bodmin 33| Bideford 62 Cam elford 45| Barnstaple 71 Plymouth to Plymouth to Tavistock 15 Tavistock 15 Launceston 26^ Oakhampton 29J Plymouth to Hatherleigh 36^ Looe 12 Torrington 4/1 Plymouth to BiDEFOHD 54J Tavistock 15 Plymouth to Oakhampton 29J Saltash ^ Tawton 36 Liskeard 19^ LTSKEARD (Cornwall), an ancient and irregularly-built town, partly on rocky hills and partly in a vale, has a hand- some Gothic Church (St. Martin), and carries on a con- siderable trade in tanning. There are several Meeting- houses, a Free School, and a Town-hall. The eminence on which the Castle stood is still called Castljj Hill. Boro. and Par. Pop. 4042. 1 Memb, Lms ; King's Arms, London Inn. Three miles distant is St. Cleer, the Church of which has a round Saxon doorway, and near it is St. Cieer's Well and a stone cross. In the vicinity is the Cheese Wring, a natural pile of rude rocks, 32 feet in height, resting upon a small base. On an eminence at some distance is the Cromlech or Trewethy Stone. The Church of St. Neat's, four miles from Liskeard, con- tains some curious painted windows. Seven miles beyond Liskeard is Boconnoc, the seat of Lord Grenville, adorned with very curious furniture, amongst which is a singular antique cabinet of tortoise-shell, inlaid with silver. In the grounds is an obelisk in honour of Sir R. Lyttleton, and here also are two intrenchments. Cross Roads. Liskeard to MILES. Liskeard to miles. Callington 8 Looe.. 10 LOSTWITHIEL, or LESTWITHIEL (Cornwall), an ancient town on the Fowey, has a considerable woollen manufactory. The prison here was formerly a palace be- No, 80. LONDON to FALMOUTH. 207 longing to tbe Dukes of Cornwall. The Church (St. Bar- tliolomew,) has a curious open spire and an ancient font. One mile and a hall from Lostwithiel are the ruins of Res- twmel Castle. Very considerable iron-mines are now being worked. Boro. and Par. Pop. 1548. Inn ; Talbot. Cross Roads. Lostwithiel to miles. Bodmin 65 FOWEY 6 ST. AUSTELL, centre of Cornwall, has a Church (St. Austell), an ancient building, and round the second story of its tower are eighteen statues, with a curious font, and over the south porch is an inscription. St. Austell has several Meeting-houses, and in the vicinity are numerous tin-mines and quarries of porcelain earth. Par^ Pop. 8758. Inn; White Hart. About a mile from St. Austell is Porthrnear, or Charles- town, with a pier. The pilchard fishery is carried on here. Cross Ro\ds. St. Austell to MiLSS. Tregony 9 St. Mawbs 17 GRAMPOUND (Cornwall), on the Vale, formerly sent two members to Parliament, but has been recently disfran- chised. Pop.1\i miles from Grarapound, is very elegant. Continuation. St. Anthony to St. Germain's 5i miles. ST. GERMAIN'S (Cornwall), a small town, nine miles from Plymouth, pleasantly situated on a creek communicating with Plymouth Sound. The houses are disposed in one street, which, from the nature of the ground, runs nearly level with the roof of the Church. The principal object here worthy attention is the ancient Cathedral (St. Ger- main), a fine .specimen of Saxon architecture, formerly attached to a Priory founded by Athelstan. It contains the 208 No. 80. LONDON to FALMOUTH. original piebendal stalls and several monuments, one of which is by Ryslirach. In the immediate vicinity is Port Elliot, the seat of the Earl of St. Germain's, a spacious mansion, on the site of the ancient priory. It contains portraits of the Elliot family, I'rom the seventh century, and an original of Hampden, the patriot. Boro. and Par. Pop. 2586. Continuations. MILES. St. Anthony to East Looe 9J East Looe to Fowey 8J 171 EAST LOOE and WEST LOOE (Cornwall), at the mouth of the river of that name, are chiefly remarkable for their picturesque appearance. Boro. Pop. — East, 865 ; West, 593. Jan; Ship. Duloe Ckurc/i, 3j miles distant, contains some curious slate monuments ; about 200 yards from it is a Druidical circle. FOWEY, or FAWY (Cornwall), an ancient and irregu- larly-built town, at the mouth of the Fowey, chiefly inha- bited by persons engaged in the pilchard fishery, has a har- bour capable of containing vessels of 1000 tons, and defended by strong batteries. On an eminence near the Church (St. Fimbarrus) is Place or Tresbtj House, a building of great antiquity. The scenery around Fowey is remarkably pic- turesque. Boro. and Par. Pop. 1161. Inn; Ship. Menabilly, three miles from Fowey, is a handsome stone mansion, the residence of Sir C. Rashleigh, commanding an extensive prospect over the British Channel. It contains a noble collection of minerals, the varieties cf copper alone amounting to nearly 1000. Continuations. MILES. St. Austell to Tregony 8 Tregony to St. Mawes 9^ m No. 81. LONDON to FLINT. 209 TREGONY (Cornwall), formerly a place of imi>ui taiice, fell to decay as Truro rose in consequence. Bora. Pop. 11-21. Cacrhays Castle, four miles from Tregony, was rebuilt fioni designs by Nash. ST, MAVVES (Cornwall), a small hamlet, consisting of fishermen's cottages, though dignified with the name of town, has a castle, erected by Henry VIII., and a modern chapel. Boro.a7idPar.ofSt.Just. Pop. l5oH. LoxNDON to Falmouth, by Camelford, See No. 114. No. 81. From London to FLINT. Through Daven- TRV, BiRiMixGHAM, and Wrexham. Tyburn Turnpike to miles. Tyburn Turnpike to miles. Shrewsbury, as at No. 100 153^ Caergwle 187^ Ellesmere (a) 169^ Mold* (b) 193| Marchwial 1791 Flint 199J Wrexham 181| Continuations. MILES. («) Ellesmere to Llangollen* {Denbigh) 13J (6) Mold to Holywell* (Flints.) 9^ (b) Mold to Caerwis (Flints.) 10 ELLESINIERE (Shropshire), a neat and clean town, on the borders of a lake well stocked with fish, and finely fringed with wood, has a considerable trade in the matting and tan- ning branches, and its market is noted for the sale of flax, stockings, and apples. The site of a castle, now a bowling- green, commanus a delightful prospect. The Church (St. Mary) contains sime beautiful stained glass, executed by Mr. Evans in 1829. In the churchyard is a very ancient tomb. Pur. Pop. 6540. hms ; Royal Oak, Bridgewater Arms, Black Lion. MARCHWIAL (Denbighshire). The Church contains several monuments, and a stained glass window, executed by Egginton. WREXHAM (Denbigh), a populous and well-built town, noted for its fairs. The principal object of interest here is T 2 210 No. 82. LONDON to FOLKSTONE. the Church (St. Asaph), a noble pile of the fifteenth cen- tury, surmounted by a tower of great beauty, richly aelorned with statues and other sculptured ornaments. The interior presents several attractions, particularly the altar-piece, representing the Lord's Supper, supposed to be by Rubens; the roof beautifully carved in imitation of stone : among the monuments, two by Roubillac, one in memory of Mrs. Mary Myddleton, representing an ascent from the grave ; and the other, a mural monument for the Rev. T. Myddleton and his wife, exhibiting their portraits under a canopy. Wrexham has a Free School, and a handsome Town-hall and Market-house, of the Doric order. Par. Pop. ll,olo. Inns; Eagles, Red Lion, Wynnslay Arms. See Leigh's Guide to Wales. A mile from Wrexham is Actan Park, the seat of Sir R. H. Cunlilfe, and the birth-place of the infamous Judge Jeffries. FLINT, the nominal, though almost deserted, capital of Flintshire. Here may be seen the ruins of a castle, and a new County Gaol. In summer it is frequented by bathers, though its marshy beach is not well adapted for this pur- pose. The Church and the Guildhall present nothing re- markable. Euro, and Par. Chapelry. Pop. 22\6. Mem- bers: Comity 1, Town 1. No. 82. From London to FOLKSTONE. Through Maidstone and Hythe. London Bridge to milks. London Bridge to miles. Lewisham 5 Maidstone 34^ Lee - 5J Lenham (c) 44 Eltham (ffl) 8 Charing 47i Foot's Cray 12 Ashford 53^ Farningham I7i Hythe 65^ Wrotham (b) 24 Sandgate 68^ Wrotham Heath 26i Folkstone 70 Continuations. MILES. (a) Eltham to Dartford* 8J . (b) Wrotham to Town or West Mailing* (Kent) 4^ (<•} Lenham to Wye (Kent) 11 No. 32. LONDON TO FOLRSTONE. 211 LEWISHAM, H pretty village ; the Church (St. Mary) contains an exquisite monument by Fiaxman, and others by Bacon, &c. At Lee, near Blackheath, Mr. Cocking, the aeronaut, perished by tailing with a parachute, July 24, 1837. ELTHAM, Iv'iit. Near this phice are the remains of a palace, the liequent residence of English sovereigns, from Henry III, to Henry VHL, alterwhose time it was deserted. It is now occupied as a farm, and the great hall converted into a barn. In the churchyard lies Bishop Home, and near him J. Bowdler, Es(i. author of Essays, 6cc. Far. Pop. 2005. 1/m ; Castle. FOOT'S CRAY. Near this place is the mansion where the late Marquess of Londonderry terminated his existence. Par. Pop. 308. Inn; Tiger's'Head. FARiNINGHAM (Kent). Par. Pop. 701. Inns; Bull, Black Lion. WROTHAM (Kent). The Archbishop of Canterbury formerly had a palace here ; the Church (St. George) stiil contains stalls, which are supposed to have been occupied by the clergy who attended him. Par. Pop. 2469. Inn ; Bull. WROTHAM HEATH. Jnu; Oak. MAIDSTONE, the county-town of Kent, on the Med- way, by means of which it carries on a considerable trade. In the vicinity are very extensive hop-grounds, and many paper, corn, and other mills. Its principal manufactures are gin, called Maidstone Geneva, beer, porter, and thread. Among the public buildings are, the Shire-hall, of modern date ; the County Gaol ; a neat Theatre ; a handsome Church (All Saints') ; and a very ancient stone bridge. Here are the remains of a palace, which belonged to the Archbishops of Canterbury. Five miles from Maidstone is Leeds Castle, a noble stone mansion situated in a park, surrounded by a stream which is noted for pike. Boro. and Par. Pop. 15,387. Members: County 4, Toivn 2. Inns ; George, Mitre, Bell, Star, Bull. LENHAM (Kent), at the source of the Len, was the Roman Durolenum, Par. Pop. 2197. hm; Dog and Bear. CHARING has an old Church and remains of an Archi- episcopal palace. Inns; Swan, King's Head. 212 No. 82. LONDON TO FOLKSTONE. ASHFORD (Kent), at the confluence of two branches of the Stour (over which is a handsome stone bridge), has a free Grammar-school ; and the Church (St. Mary), contains several ancient monuments well worthy of notice, particu- larly one, 400 jears old, in memory of a Countess of Athol. Par. Pop. 2S09. 7/^«5 ; Saracen's Head, Royal Oak. About three miles north is Eastwell Park (Earl of Win- chelsea). HYTHE (Kent), formerly a maritime town of some im- poitcince, now situated more than half a mile from the >e;i, lias a Court-hall, a small Theatre, and a Church (St. Leonard's) situated on an eminence which commands a line view. Jn a vault beneath the chancel is deposited an immense number of human skulls and bones, said to be the remains of an invading army defeated here some centuries back. Cinque Port. i Pop.22Sl. J n7is ; Swan, White Uaxt. SAND GATE (Kent), a village which has risen into importance as a watering-place, the shore here being well adapted for bathing, and the scenery of the vicinity, particu- larly of the walk along the clifls to Folkstone, very beautiful. It has a Castle, originally built by Henry VIII., but now converted into a Marlello Tower ; a Chapel, a Library, and Warm Bath. About half a mile from Sandgate commences the military canal, which extends as far as Cliff End, Sussex, having been cut for the purpose of preventing the progress of any '^ invading aryny." hins ; Castle, New Inn, Ship. FOLKSTONE (Kent), an irregular and ill-built town, though formerly of some importance. Besides the Church, (St. JNlary and St. Eansworth,) in which is a poetical epi- taph, by Dr. Langhorne, in memory of his brother. Folk- stone has several Meeting-houses, and a Charity School, which was founded by Dr. Harvey, the celebrated discoverer of the circulation of the blood, who was born here. The surrounding country is beautiful, and the air is famous for t The Cinque Ports are of great antiquity, having been so called from their number (cinque, five,) by William I. These were Dover, Hythe, Hastings, Romney, and Sandwich, to which Winchelsea and Rye have since been added. They \^exe obliged to find a certain number of vessels for any naval expedition, in return for which they enjoyed peculiar privileges. No. 83. LONDON to GLASGOW. 213 its salubrity. Far. and Town. Pop. 4296. Inn; Folk- stoiie Armd. At Ford, half a mile distant, is a chalybeate spring. Continuations. MILES. Eltham to Chislehurst 3| Chislehurst to St. Mary Cray 2\ CHISLEHURST (Kent), remarkable as the place where Camden composed his "Annals of Elizabeth." In the Church (St. Nicholas) is a monument to Sir P. Warwick, the author of " Memoirs of Charles I." Sir Francis Walsingham was a native of this place. Par. Pop. 1820. ST. MARY'S CRAY (Kent). The Church contains several brasses and monuments. Par. Pop. 905. No. 83. From London to GLASGOW. First Foad. Through Worksop, Doncaster, and Carlisle. Hicks's Hall to miles. Hicks' s Hall to miles. Carlisle, as at No. 41 303^ Moffat 347| Longtown 312i Crawford New Inn 363^ Gretna Green 317 Douglas Mill 375A Ecclesfechan 326 Lark Hall 389| Lockerby 332 Hamilton 393J Dinwoodie Green 336| Glasgow 404J LONGTOWN (Cumberland), a small but well-built town on the E^k, is the last on the English border. Towns/i. Pop. 2049. Inn; Graham Arms. GRETNA or GRAITNEY GREEN, a neat village in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, has long been famous for the marriages of fugitive lovers. Inns ; King's Arms, Gretna Hall. For a description of the succeeding places in this route, see " Leigh's Road Book of Scotland." 214 No. 86. LONDON to GLOUCESTER. No. 84. From London to GLASGOW. Second Road. Through Northampton, Manchester, Carlisle, and Sanquhar. Hicks' s Hall to MtLES. Hicks' s Hall to miles. Carlisle, as at No. 42 .... 306J Sanquhar 370J Longtowu* 315i Muirkirk 386^ Gretna Green* 320i Strathaven 399| Annan 328^ Kilbride 407| Dumfries 344 Rutherglen 413 Thornhill 358i Glasgow 415| For a description of tbis route, see Leigh's Scotland. No. 85. From London to GLOUCESTER. First Road. Througti Oxford and Seven Wells. Tyburn Turnpike to milks. Tyhurn Turnpike to miles. Oxford, as at No. 1 54| Northleach* 82 Witney* 65| Seven Wells* 92| Burford* 73 Gloucester* lOlf Continuation. Gloucester to Newent 8| miles. NEWENT (Gloucestershire) was the scene of several military transactions during the civil war in the time of Charles I., and was once a place of considerable importance. The Church (St. Mary) contains a few monuments. In the vicinity are coal-pits. Liberty. Pop. 1346. m No. §6. From London to GLOUCESTER. Second Road. Through Oxford and Cheltenham. London to Gloucester, as at No. 2 103 miles. No. 87. LONDON to GLOUCESTER. 215 No. 87. From London to GLOUCESTER. Third Road, Through Maidenhead, Farringdon, and Ciren- cester. Hi/de Park Corner to miles. Hyde Park Corner to milrs. Maidenhead, as at No. 32 . . 26 Farringdon 69J Henley-upon-Thames {a) . . 35^ Lechlade 75| Bensiugton, or Benson .... 46^ Fairford 79.j Dorchester 49^ Cirencester 88J Abingdon (6) 55| GLOUCESTfiR* lOSJ Kingston Inn 62^^ Continuations. MILES. (a) Henley-on-Thames to Watlington (Oxf.) .... 10^ (b) Abingdon to Bampton (Oxf.) 14 HENLEY-ON-THAMES (Oxford), celebrated for the beauty of the adjacent scenery. The only objects worthy of notice are the bridge over the Thames, the keystones of the central arch being adorned with masks sculptured by Mrs. Damer ; and the Church (St Mary), a handsome Gothic structure, containing several monuments, and a tablet placed in 1823, in memory of General Dumourier. Henley has a considerable trade in corn, flour, malt, and beech-wood. Shenstone wrote his poem on an Inn, at the Red Lion in this town. Par. Pop. 3618. Inns; Bell, White Hart, Red Lion. About a mile from Henley is Park Place, a noble man- sion, containing a good library, and choice collection of pic- tures. It is situated in beautiful pleasure-grounds, which are particularly admired for a retired valley, terminated by a Grecian ruin. Here also may be seen a Druidical Temple, brought from St. Helier, in Jersey, by Marshal Conway. About 2^ miles di.3. Lnis ; Ca.>tle, White Hart. !J16 No. 87. LONDON to GLOUCESTER. DORCHESTER (Oxon), on the Thame, over which is a bridge 1296 feet in length, was formerly a Roman sta- tion, and a town of great note in the time of the Saxons, though now a mere village. The windows of the Church (St. Peter and St. Paul), present some curious paintings, and in the churchyard is a Cross. The Font, which is of cast lead, is very ancient and curious. The Assizes are held at Dorchester. Par. Pop. 866. ABINGDON (Berks), an ancient town, communicating by a cut with the Thames, by means of which it sends to London large quantities of malt. It has a handsome Market- house, over which is the County-hall ; two ancient Churches (St. Helen and St. Nicholas), several Meeting-houses, a modern built Gaol, Corn-mills, and manufactories of sail- cloth. The new Workhouse was the first built under the new Poor Laws; it cost 8500/. Boro\ Pop. 5259. \ Memb. Inns ; Crown and Thistle. Queen's Arms. FARRINGDON or FARINGDON (Berks). Its Church (All Saints) contains several curious monuments, including that of the founder. Near this town are the remains of a camp, supposed to be of Danish origin ; and Farringdon Hill, the beauties of which have been celebrated by the poetry of Mr. Pye, who resided in the adjacent mansion, CH\\e(\ Farringdon House. Par. Pop. 2129. Inns; Crown, Bell. At Little Coiwell, 2 miles distant, are Coles Pits, 273 in n'jmber, supposed to have been places of refuge for the ancient Britons. Cross Roads. Farringdon to »iri,ES. Farringdon to m1J.es. Burford 10^ Evesham 36^ Stow in the Wold 20j Worcester 50^ LECH LADE, or LEACHLADE (Gloucester), is a small town on the Thames or Isis, by means of which, and the canal that here forms -a communication with the Severn, It carries on a considerable trade, particularly in cheese. Par. PoK. 1244. hm ; New Inn. F AIRFORD (Gloucester), is a small town near the banks o the Colne, chiefly celebrated for its Church (St. Mary), eected towards the close of the 15th century, by John -pame, for the reception of some painted glass which he had No. 87. LONDON TO GLOUCESTER. 217 captured at sea; it is disposed in 28 windows, and is un- rivalled in point of colour and execution. The Cliurch it,self, particularly tlie interior, is remarkabh' handsome, and is adorned with numerous monuments, amon.ii;st which is that of the founder, and of his son, Sir E. Tame. Par. Pop. 1.574. Inn; Bull. CIRENCESTER (Gloucester), formerly a place of eminence, is still of considerable importance. Its Church is one of the finest parochial edifices in the kingdom, and contains numerous sepulchral brasses and monuments ; amongst the latter are those of the Lord Chancellor Bathurst, and of his father Allen, the first Earl Bathurst, the friend of Addison, Pope, and Atterbury. The windows are of painted glass; amongst the figures is Richard Duke of York, father of Edward \V. On the outside is a porch of the fifteenth century, richly decorated with sculptural devicts and figures, some of which represent minstrels. The principal manufacture of this town is of curriers' knives, for which it is celebrated ; it has also a carpet manufactory, a woollen manufactory, and two breweries. Par. and Boro. Pop. 5420. 2 Membs. Inns; King's Mead, Ram. On the west side of Cirencester is Oakley Grove, erected by Lord Bathurst, the patron of Pope, who was a frequent visiter here. The house is a noble mansion, and the grounds contain many interesting objects. In Trewsbury Mead, about 2 miles from Cirencester, is a spring called Thames Head, the primary source of that river. Cross Roads. Cirencester to wiles. mouth Harbour, is a place of Cricklade 6J great antiquity. The Castle, for- Swindon 15 iiierly used as a military prison, Marlborough 26 was successively possessed by the East Everley 36| Britons, Romans, Saxons, and Ludger^hall 41 J Normans. The west front of Andover 48J the Church is of Saxon architec- Winchester 61^ ture. Bishop's Waltham 72^ Cirencester to wiles. Fareham 80| Cricklade 61 Porchester 82| Swindon 15 Portsmouth 90 Marlborough 20 PORCHESTER, in Hamp- East Everley 36| shire,on the north side of Ports- Salisbury .52^ U 218 No. 87. LONDON to GLOUCESTER. Cirencester to miles. Cirencester to miles. Cricklade 6| Devizes 32^ Wotton Basset 14i Long Barrow Cross 47 Calne 24§ Salisbury 54i Continuations. MILES. Fairford to Parrot's Bridge (Glouc.) OJ Perrot's Bridge to Birdlip 10 Birdlip to Painswick 6 25J BIRDLIP HILL (Gloucester) commands a very exten- sive prospect. PAINSWICK (Gloucester), chiefly inhabited by clo- thiers, on the declivity of Sponebed Hill, on the summit of which is an old fortification, called Kimsbury Castle, King's Barrow, or Castle Godwin. Par. Pop. 4099. Continuations. UILBS. Cirencester to Tetbury lOJ Tetbury to Dursley 9| 20 TETBURY (Gloucester), formerly a place of some importance, has a Church (St. Mary), an elegant building with an ancient tower. About a mile from the town is a common, where races are held annually. Par. Pop. 2939. Irpis ; White Hart, Three Cups. Haivkeshtiry, about 9 miles from Tetbury, is the burial- place of the Jenkinson family, and here the late Earl of Liverpool was interred. DURSLEY (Gloucester), a small town, many of the inhabitants of which are employed in the manufacture of cloth. The Chiurch (St. James), and Market-house, are handsome buildings, and adjoining the town is a paper manufactory. In the vicinity is found a peculiar stone, called Towle stone, which, though soft in hewing, becomes remarkably hard when exposed to the air. Par. Pop. 3226. hms ; Old Bell, Lamb. No. 88. LONDON to GREAT GRIMSBY. 219 Continuations. MILES. Cirencester to Bisley 7J Bisley to Stroud 3| 11 BISLEY (Gloucester), on the Stroud Canal; near it is a tunnel 2 miles in length. The Church (All Saints, on an eminence,) contains several monuments. Par. Pop. 5896. STROUD (Gloucester), a large and populous town, on an eminence near the confluence of the Frome and the Sladewater, is considered the centre of the clothing ma- nufactiire in this part of the country, and the water here is celebrated for its peculiar excellence in communicating a scarlet dye. It has a Church (St. Lawrence), with a lofty spire, another recently erected, several Meeting-houses, Charity-schools, a new Town- hall, built by subscription, and a Free School. The surrounding scenery is remarkably beautiful. Par. Po/>. 8607. 2 Membs. Imi; George. Between 2 and 3 miles from Stroud is Spring, the seat of Lord Ducie, Continuations. MILES. Cirencester to Tetbury* lOJ Tetbury to Wickwar (Glouc.) 12 22i No. 88. From London to GREAT GRIMSBY. First Road. Through Royston, Peterborough, and Lincoln. Shoreditch Church to miles. Shoreditch Church to miles. Alconbury Hill, as at No. Sleaford lllj 15 64 Green Man Inn 121 Peterborough (a) 77^ Lincoln 129J Market Deeping 86 Market Rasen 145 Bourne 93^ Great Gr imbby 163.^ Foikingham 102 Continuation. (a) Peterborough to Whittlesea,* across Nene by Standeground and the Dykes 5^ miles. 220 No. 88. LONDON to GREAT GRIMSBY. PETERBOROUGH (Northampton), on the Nen or Nene, is a small, well-hnilt city, which rose to this rank in the time of Henr) VI IJ., when the Church of an ancient monastery here was converted into the Cathedral. This is a noble pile (171 feet by 180), chiefly in the Norman style, erected at various periods, and ornamented with several monuments; one of which is to an Abbot and 84 Monks massacred (870) by the Danes; also the shrine of St. Tibba. The choir was reconstructed in 1831, from designs by Mr. Blore. The gravestones, with short inscriptions, point out the burial-places of Catharine of Arragon and Mary Queen of Scots, although the remains of the latter were afterwards removed to Westminster Abbey. Near the principal door is the gravestone of the sexton who buried both these Queens, and on the wall above, his portrait with some quaint lines. The burial- ground around the Cathedral is very prettily laid out with trees and shrubs. The traveller may likewise notice the Close, presenting several objects interesting to the antiquary; the remains of the Cloister, to the south of the Cathedral ; the Town-hall and Market (1671); St. John's Church, in which is an altar-piece, by Sir R. K. Porter, and a tablet, with some exquisite figures by Flaxman ; the Gaol, House of Correction, Theatre, Dispensary, National School, Meeting-houses, Book Society, &c. Peterborough carries on a considerable traffic in corn. Dr. Paley was a native. Pop. 5053. 2 Membs- Inns ; Angel, Talbot. About 2 miles from Peterborough is MHto7i Park, the seat of Earl Fitzwilliam, which contains many curiosities, particularly several pieces of stained glass from Fotheringay Castle; a portrait of Mary Queen of Scots ; and another ^of James 1., as a boy, said to have been given by Mary to Sir W. Fitzwilliam, on the day of her execution. Cross Roads. Peterborough to miles. Peterborough to MitES. Oundle 13^ Thomey 7 Weldon 22J Wisbeach 1^ Market Harborough 37 Downham 32| LUTTKRWORTH 50 SWAFFHAM 45j MARKET DEEPING (Lincoln) is so called from its No, 88. LONDON to GREAT GRIMSBY. 221 situation, the ground to the east of this place being the lowest in the county. Par. Pop. 1091. Inns; Sun, Commercial Hotel. BOURNE (Lincoln), an ancient town with a handsome Church (St. Peter); a new Sei>sion.s-housej a Free School; a Town-hall, on the east front of which are the arms of Cecil Lord Burleigh; by whom, probably, it was erected ; and a Meeting-house. Here is a medicinal spring, which is much frequented. The principal business carried on is tanning and wool-stapling. Par. Pop.26S9. Inn; Hall. Between 3 and 4 miles from Bourne is Griinsthorpe Castle, the seat of Lord Willoughby de Eresby, a stately but irregular structure, erected at various periods, from the time of Henry lU. to 1723, when a portion was built under the direction of Sir J. Vanbrugh. It has a beautitul Chapel, and a fine collection of pictures. Cross Roads. Bourne to miles. Bmirne to miles. Corby 9\ Spalding ]1| COLTEBSWORTH 13| FOLKINGHAM (Lincoln) commands an extensive view of the fens. The ruins of a Castle, which was destroyed by Oliver Cromwell, may still be seen. Inn; Greyhound. SLEAFORD (Lincoln), seated on a small rivulet, called the Slea. The Church (St. Dennis) is a handsome fabric, containing several ancient monuments. The Sessions- house was built by Kendal, in 1829. Old and New Par. Pop. 2722. Inns; Bristol Arms, White Lion, New White Hart, &c. GREEN MAN INN (Lincoln Heath). Near this place is Coleby Hall, surrounded by pleasing grounds, containing an edifice in memory of the Earl of Chatham ; a model of the Temple of Romulus and Remus ; and an arch, in imi- tation of a Roman gateway. A mile and three quarters be- j yond Green Man Inn, is hanstaii Pillar, originally erected I as a guide for travellers. It is surmounted by a statue of I George III. LINCOLN (Lindum Colonia), the capital of Lincolnshire, I a station of the ancient Britons and Romans, and a royal residence, is an ill-built city, on the Witham, which was r 2 222 No. 88. LONDON to GREAT GRIMSBY. i'e;irly tleotroyed by fire and earthquake in 1110 and \\>i6. It has latterly been rendered more healthy by the driiinasje of 100,000 acres of surrounding fens. V'ortinier was slain and buried here, King Stephen was made prisoner by the Earl of Gloucester during the siege in 1140, and Henry VII. celebrated the victory of Bosworth here for three days. Tne Cathedral {525 feet by 222), founded under William Rufus, but reerected by henry II. and dedicated to the Virgin Mary, is situated on an eminence, and is inferior to that of York alone in grandeur and mag- nificence. The west front, two circular windows, the choir and screen, and the Lady Chapel are particularly admired. It contains the monuments of Bishops Russell and Longland, and an altar-piece, by the Rev. W. Peters, r.a. The north tower contains the celebrated bell, called Great Tom of Lincoln, which weighed, when entire, nearly five tons. A piece of the rim was broken off in 1831. The traveller should notice the Cloisters, in which is preserved a Roman Pavement; the Library, containing curious Roman antiquities; the Chapter-house, the remains of the Castle, with the County Gaol, arid commodious Courts of Law, built (1823) by Smirke; the Newport-gate, one of the finest remnants of Roman architecture in England ; the remains of John of Gaunt's Palace, the Jew's House, the Conduits near St. Mary's and the High Bridge, the Guildhall, Sessions-house, City Gaol, the City and other Libraries, the Chalybeate Spring, the Markets, the Lunatic Asylum, the County Infirmary, the Blue-coat, Jersey, Free Grammar, and National Schools ; besides numerous vestiges of Saxon and Norman architecture in various parts of the city. Lincoln has eleven Churches, all that remain of 52 which it formerly possessed ; amongst which may be men- tioned the ancient structures of St. Benedict, St. Mary's Wigford, and St. Peter's at Gowts, and the more modern edifices of St. Peter's at Arches; the Corporation Church, St. Margaret's in the Close, St. Michael on the Mount, St. Peter Eastgate, St. Swithin ; several Meeting-bouses and charitable Institutions ; a Theatre, open September, October, November; and Assembly-rooms. It carries on a trade in corn, wool, and camlets. The Witham and Trent com- municfite by the Fosse Dyke, a work of Roman origin, 12 No. 88. LONDON to GREAT GRIMSBY. 223 miles long. Steam-boats proceed to Boston. Races, September. Pop. 11,892. Members. County 4, City 2. Inns; Rein Deer, Saracen's Head, White Hart. Cross Roads. Lincoln to miles. Lincoln to miles. Halfway-hou;e 8 Wragby 10^ Newark 16 Horncastle 20J Southwell 24i Bolingbroke 274 Mansfield . , 36^ Spilsby 30^ Tibshelf 43 Wainfleet 38| Matlock 52J MARKET RASEN (Lincoln), so called from the stream on which it is situated, has a Church, a Roman Catholic Chapel, a Meeting-house, and a Free School, Par. Pop. 142S. Inns; White Hart, Gordon Arms. GREAT GRIMSBY (Lincoln), an ancient town, near the mouth ot the H umber, by means of which it carries on a considerable trade, has a good harbour and a dock. The steeple of the Church (St. James) is a beautiful spe- cimen of English pointed architecture ; the Church itself contains several ancient monuments. In and about Grimsby are some extraordinary fountains, called Blow Wells. Bor. and Par. Pop. 4225. 1 Memb. Continuations. MILES. Peterborougli to Thorney 6J Thorney to Crowlaud 5 THORNEY (Camb.), is said to have derived its name from the thorns growing in the vicinity. The Church, (St. Botolph)is part of an ancient abbey, and presents a curious subject for the antiquary. Par. Pop. 2055. Inn; Duke's Head. CROWLAND, or CROYLAND (Lincoln), a place of great antiquity, is noted as the site of an extensive Abbey, of which the Church (St. Bartholomew and Guthlac) is the principal vestige. The Bridge bearing the efTigy of Ethelbald, is also remarkable for its curious construction 224 No. 89. LONDON to GREAT GRIMSBY. and its antiquity. It is supposed to have been originally erected about 860, and is decidedly the most ancient Gothic structure remaining entire in Ejigland. A great number of wild fowl are caught in the vicinity. Par. Pop. 2268. Continuations. MILES. Market Rasen to Caistor 7J Caistor to Great Grimsby* 11^ 19 CAISTOR (Lincoln), a place of great antiquity, supposed to derive its name from the Roman word Castrnm. The Church (St. Peter and St. Paul) is a curious specimen of Saxon architecture, and on Palm Sunday a singular cere- mony, respecting the tenure of property, is performed in it. In the vicinity are several springs, one of which, called the Cyfer, is remarkable, as the waters flow from it in four dillerent directions. Sir John Fastolf was a native of Caistor. Par. Pop. 1375. I/m ; George. Continuation. Great Grimsby to Clea 2 miles. CLEA or CLEE (Lincoln), on the sea coast, much fre- quented for bathing. The Church (Holy Trinity) is an ancient building with a curious font, and in the vicinity are Bloiv f Fells. It has a good hotel. No. 89. From London to GREAT GRIMSBY. Second Road. Through Royston, Boston, and Louth. Shweditch Church to miles. Shoreditch Church to miles. Alconbury Hill, as at Boston {«) 112J No. 15 64 Spilsby (&) ISOJ Peterborough* 77i Burwell ]^| St. James, Deeping ... . 85J Louth 144^ Spalding 97 Great Grimsby* 163J Continuations. MILES. (a) Boston to Bolingbroke (Lincolns.) .... 16^ (&) Spilsby to Alford (Lincolns.) 6| (h) Spilsby to Bolingbroke (Lincolns.) .... 3 No. 89. LONDON to GREAT GRIMSBY. 225 SPALDING (Lincoln), is surrounded by the Welland, by means of which it carries on a considerable trade, particu- larly in wool. The principal buildings are the Church (St. Mary and St. Nicholas), a light edifice, with a hand- some spire and a beautiful porch ; and the Town-hall, or Court-house, the lower part of which is occupied by shops. There are several charitable Institutions and Meeting- houses, a neat Theatre and Assembly-rooms. Par. Pop. 6497. Inns; George, White Hart. Cross Roads. Spalding to mii.es. Spalding to miles. Market Deeping 13 Market Deeping 13 Stamford 21 Stamford 21 Oakham 33 Uppingham 33^ BOSTON (Botolph's Town), a well-built and thriving town on the Witham, and the chief place of the Holland division of Lincolnshire, carries on an extensive trade with the north of Europe, in deals, battens, hemp, iron, linen, and balks ; and imports coals from Sunderland and Newcastle. The harbour was much improved by the late Mr. Rennie. The most striking building in Boston is the Church (St, Botolph, 1309), a spacious and noble pile being the largest parish church, without cross aisles, in Europe; its tower, 300 feet high, said to be in imitation of that of Antwerp Cathedral, is generally considered the loftiest and most elegant structure of the kind in England. The altar- piece is a copy of Rubens's "Descent from the Cross." Boston has a Guildhall, with a portrait of Sir Joseph Banks ; Assembly-rooms (1820), a Custom-house and Pilot-office, a Borough Gaol (1811); a House of Correction (1809); Subscription Libraries; Meeting-houses; Free Grammar, Blue-coat, and National Schools ; an Iron Bridge 86 feet in span ; a Theatre, and several charitable Institutions. There being no fresh water, a well has been sunk at the expense of John VVilks, Esq. M.P. for the town. Half a mile distant is the Vauxhall. Fox, the martyrologist, was a native of Boston. Steam-vessels on the Witham maintain a constant communication with Lincoln. Bor. and Par. Pop. 11,240. 2 Membs. Inns; Peacock, Red Lion, White Hart. 226 No. 89. LONDON to GREAT GRIMSBY. SPILSBY (Lincoln), contains an ancient Church (St. James), a New Court-house, and House of Correction, Meeting-houses, and Schools. Far. Pop. 1384. Inn; White Hart. BURWELL (Lincoln) has a Church (St. Michael's). At this place is Barweil Park, wheve Sarah, Duchess of Marl- borough, was born. LOUTH (Luda), (Line), a well-built town, carrying on, by means of a canal which extends about eight miles to the sea, a large export trade in corn and wool, and import trade in coals, timber, and grocery. The Church (St. James) is a large and elegant structure, with a beautiful octagonal spire, 288 feet in height; the interior presents many beauties ; in the chancel is a fine altar-piece, representing the Descent from the Cross. The Vicarage or Hermitage is worthy of notice. Louth contains a Mansion-house, where assem- blies are held, a Guildhall, a Sessions-house, and Prison, a Wool-market, a Theatre, Meeting-houses, Catholic Chapel, Free Grammar and National Schools, a Dispensary, a soap manufactory, and a manufactory of carpets and blankets. Par. Pop. 6927. Imis; New King's Head, Fleece, Mason's Arms. Cross Roads. Louth to MILES. Louth to miles. Market Rasen 17^ Stockport 93| Caistor 25 Manchester 100^ Brigg, or Glandford- HATHERSAGE, in Derby- Bridge 33| shire. In the churchyard is Louth to shown the grave of Little John, Market Rasen 17^ the companion of Robin Hood. Spittal Inn 28J Louth to Gainsborough 38\ Market Rasen 17§ Bawtry 49^ Spittal Inn 28| Tickhill 53i Gainsborough 38| Wickersley 60^ Bawtry 49^ Sheffield 69| Tickhill 53i Hathersage 78| Wickersley 60^ Chapel-en-le-Frith 80| Rotherham 64^ Continuation. Spalding to Holbeach, by Weston Q\ miles. I No. 91. LONDON to GUILDFORD. 227 HOLBEACH a town of great antiquity, in the fens of Lincoln-shire. The Church ( All Saints), a Gothic buikling, contains several monuments. There are two Grammar- schools. Dr. Stukely, the antiquary, was a native of this place. Par. Pop. SS90. Inns; Chequers, Talbot. Continuations. MILES. Spalding to Donington, by Pinchbeck, Surfleet, Gosberton, and Quadring 9^ Donington to Swineshead, by Bicker .... 2i 12 DONINGTON (Lincoln), a small town noted for the sale of hemp and hempseed, has a Freeschool, and an ancient Church (Holy Rood), on which are vestiges of a Roman inscription. Par. Pop. 1759. J?m; Cow. SWINESHEAD (Lincoln), a small town, famous as the first resting-place of King John, alter the loss of his baggage in crossing the neighbouring marshes, has a Church, (St. Mary), a handsome edifice, and a Freeschool (1720). Par. Pop. 1994. Continuations. JULES. Boston to Wainfleet,by Bennington, Lever- ton, Leake, Wrangle, and Groose Lane, . 15 Wainfleet to Burgh, by Croft 3.1 18^ No. 90. From London to GUILDFORD. Fir.st Roao. Through Kingston. London to Guildford, as at No. 7 29^ miles. No. 91. From London to GUILDFORD. Second Road. Through Epsom. Westminster Bridge to miles. Westminster Bridge to mtles. Leatherhcad, as at No. 6 . . 18^ Gutldford* 3()| East Horsley j . . . . 24 228 No. 92. LONDON TO HARTLAND. EAST HORSLEY (Surrey). Par. Fop. 29\. Lw ; Crown. About four miles farther is Guildford Race.ground, and on the opposite side of the road Clmidon Place, the seat of Lord Onslow, a noble edifice, erected in 1731, from designs by Leoni, adorned with numerous fine paintings, and two chimney-pieces by Rysbrach. No. 92. From London to HARTLAND. Through Egham, Andover, and B.arnstaple. Hpde Park Cortier to miles. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Barnstaple, as at No. 8. ... 196 Hartland 217^ Bideford 204^ BIDEFORD, or BYTHEFORD, (Devon), on the banks of the Torridge, over which is an ancient bridge of 24 arches, is remarkable for the beauty of its scenery, par- ticularly above the bridge. This town has greatly increased in importance within a few years, and now carries on an extensive trade ; it exports earthenware to Wales, oak bark to Ireland and Scotland, and has a considerable interest in the Newfoundland Fisheries. The Custom-house is situ- ated near a handsome quay, at which ships of great burthen may unload. Bideford has a large Church (St. Mary), Meeting-houses, Town -hall and Prisons (1698), Dock- yards, Bridge Estate Hall, Grammar and National Schools, y Gibbons, and in tlie hothouse a vine of extraordinary size. (Ward of Barking Par.) Pop. 3512. In7i; Angel. ROMFORD (Essex), a populous town with a good road trade, noted for its corn and cattle-markets. It has a Court-house and Gaol, a Workhouse (1787), Meeting- houses, Schools, a Town-hall and Market-house; and in the Church (Edward the Confessor, 14U7,) are several ancieiit monuments, and a whole-length figure of St. Edward, in painted glass. Par. Pop. 4291. Intis j White Hart, Dolphin, Golden Lion. X 230 No. 93. LONDON to HARWICH. A mile beyond Romfortl is Hare Hall, an elegant man- sion, erected by Mr. Payne, adorned with several pictures by Angelica Kautfman. BRENTWOOD (Essex) carries on a considerable road trade, and has a manufactory of silk rugs. It has a Free- school and an ancient Chapel ; and in the High Street are the remains of a Town-hall and Prison. Chapelry. Pop. 1642. Inns; White Hart, Crown. About a mile from Brentwood is Thorndon Hall, the seat of Lord Petre, a magnificent mansion, with several splendid apartments, erected under the direction of Payne. In the right wing is a Chapel, adorned with a fine painting of the Nativity. INGATESTONE. In the Church of the Virgin Mary are tombs and statues of the Petre family. Par. Pop. 789. Inns; Spread Eagle, New Inn. CHELMSFORD, the county-town of Essex, at the con- fluence of the Chelmer and the Can, consists principally of four streets. It has an elegant Shire-hall, erected in 1792, comprising a Corn-exchange, Assize-court, and Assembly- rooms ; a large and well built County Gaol, at Moulsham (1777), on Howard's plan ; a handsome Church (St. Mary), the body of which was rebuilt at the commencement of the present century, in the chancel of which is a painted window ; an extensive new House of Correction, at Springfield Hill (1825); the Bridges, the Reservoir, the Theatre; a Free- school ; several Meeting-houses, and charitable institutions. Near Chelmsford is Galley-wood Common^ where three plates are run for annually. Five miles and a half from Chelmsford is Banbury, the Church of which (St. John the Baptist) stands in a Danish camp, on a hill commanding a fine view. It contains the tombs of three cross-legged knights, curiously carved. There are Meeting-houses, Schools, and Almshouses ; a Reservoir, and Bridges over the Chelmer and Can. Par. {ivith Hamlet.) Pop. 5435. County, 4 Meinbs. Inns ; Black Boy, Saracen's Head, White Hart. Cross Roads. Chelmsford to miles. Chelmsford to miles. Chipping Ongar lOf Higli Ongar 10 Epping 18J Harlow 18 Hertford 29^ No. 93. LONDON to HARWICH. 231 WITHAM (Canonium), Essex, is u place of great an- tiquity, near the confluence of the Braine and Blackwater. The Church (St. Nicholas) contains several interesting mo- numents, one of which is in memory of Judge Southcote. In its vicinity are the remains of a camp. Par. Pop. 273.5. Inns ; Blue Posts, Swan. KELVEDON (Essex). Par. Po;?. 1463. /wis; Angel, Swan. COLCHESTER (Essex), on the Colne, is famous for its oysters. It is supposed to have been the Roman colony of Camulodunum, and was a place of considerable import- ance in the early periods of English history. The principal objects worthy of notice are the remains of the Castle, formerly a fortress of great strength, now occupied by a Subscription Library, the ancient Chapel, and a Prison ; the JNIoot-hall; the ruins of St. John's Abbey, and St. Botolph's Priory; the Town Walls; and several other ves- tiges of Roman antiquities visible in the walls of the churches, &c. Colchester also contains a neat Theatre, a Corn-exchange, a Freeschool, and several Meeting-houses and charitable institutions. Constantine the Great was born at Colchester. fVest Mersey, 9 miles distant, is a small bathing-place. In the churchyard are the remains of a Roman pavement. Bor. and Liberties. Pop. 16,167. 2 Memhs. Inns; Fleece, Three Cups, Red Lion, White Hart. Cross Roads. Colchester to miles. Colchester to miles. Coggeshall 9^ Hertford 49J Braintree 15^ Hatfield 56^ Dunmow 24 St. Alban's 61| Hockeril 32^ Colchester to Bishop's Siortford 33 Neyland 6 Ware 46| Sudbury 15 HARWICH (Essex), on a tongue of land opposite the united mouths of the Stour and the Orvv'ell, was a place of some importance during the war, being almost the only com- munication between this country and the north of Europe, The harbour is deep and spacious, and is capable of accom- modating more than 100 sail of the line, besides 300 or 400 smaller vessels. Its entrance is defended by Languard Fort, 232 No. 93. LONDON to HARWICH. erected by James I. ; and it is rendered easy of access by two elegant lighthouses, one situated on a hill near the town, and the other close to the sea. The principal build- ings are the new Town-hall and Gaol, the School-house, the Custom-house, and Church of St. Nicholas, rebuilt 1820. There is a Dockyard, well furnished with storehouses, launches, &c. ; a fine Promenade, extending from the dock- yard to the lower lighthouse; an Assembly-room, Reading- room, and Museum, and Hot and Cold Baths. During the summer, Harwich is much frequented as a bathing-place ; the scenery in the vicinity, particularly on the banks of the Orwell, being well adapted for excursions of pleasure. Bar. Pop. 4297. 2 Membs. Inns ; Three Cups, White Hart. A circular redoubt, built during \h& far-famed threatened invasioti, yet exists. Continuations. MILES. Stratford to Chigwell 7 Chigwell to Abridge 3 Abridge to Chipping Ongar 7^ CHIGWELL (Essex) has a Church (St. Mary), and a Freeschool, where W. Penn was educated. At Chigwell Kow is a Mineral Spring. The vicinity of this place abounds with noble mansions. Par. Pop. 1815. CHIPPING ONGAR (Essex) has an ancient Church (St. Martin), partly built with Roman bricks ; a Market- house, and Freeschool. Par. Pop. 798. Inns ; Crown, Lion. Continuations. MILES. Ongar to Chelmsford, across the Roding by High Ongar and Writtle U Ingatestone to Maldon.t by the Hide, Widford, Great Baddow, Sandon Bridge, Danbury, and Runsell's Green 14| Maldon to Bradwell, by Purley Wash, Snoreham Steeple, and East Wick 13J 38| t A road branches off at Margaretting street, by White's Bridge and Gaily End to Great Baddow. A cross road by Stock, Hanning- field, and Rugby Green. No. 93. LONDON to HARWICH. 233 MALDON (Essex), an ancient and populous town on the Blackwater, near its entrance into an arm of the sea, carries on a considerable import trade in coals, iron, deals, and other articles j and possesses 3 Churches (All Saints, St. Mary, St. Peter), a Town-hall, a Grammar-school, and a Library. Bar. Pop. 3831. 2 Membs. BRAD WELL (Essex). Near this place, and between the rivers Blackwater, Crouch, and Colne, \s Bradivell Lodge, an elegant modern mansion, surmounted by an observatory. Its conspicuous situation renders it an excellent sea-mark. Par. Pop. 956. Continuations. MILES. Ingatestone to Maldon* 14^ Maldon to Southminster (Essex) lOJ Continuation. Witham to Coggeshall 6J COGGESHALL (Essex), near the north bank of the Blackwater, said to be of Roman origin, has some trifling vestiges of an Abbey, built by King Stephen. Par, Pop. 3227. Imi; Chapel. Continuation. Colchester to St. Osyth 11 miles. ST. OSYTH (Essex). At this place are the remains of an Augustine Priory, founded by Bishop Belmeis, in the 12th century. The quadrangle is almost entire, and is en- tered by a beautiful gateway of hewn stone, with towers. Among the ivy-grown ruins iii the garden is a modern in- scription in Latin, describing the ancient magnificence of the place. The Church (St. Osyth) contains several monu- ments. Par. Pop. 1583. Continuation. Colchester to Walton 12 miles. WALTON-LE-SOKEN (Essex) is a modern watering- place, with a good Hotel, fine beach, a Church (All Saints), ajid Lodging-houses. x2 234 No. 94. LONDON to HASTINGS. No. 94. From London to HASTINGS. First Road. Through Tun bridge, and Lamberhurst. London Bridge to miles. London Bridge to miles. Tunbridge, as at No. 68 . . 30 Robertsbridge 60 Lamberhurst 40 Battle 66 Hurst Green 47J Hastings 64 LAMBERHURST, partly in Kent and partly in Sussex, the bridge dividing the two counties, has a Church (St. Mary). Entire Par. Pop. 1521. Inn; Chequers. ROBERTSBRIDGE (Sussex). Inn; George. Six miles from this place, and about the same distance irom Battle, is Ashhnrnhmn House, a spacious modern edi- lice (belonging to the Earl of Ashburnham), adorned with many fine pictures. The Church contains several monu- ments of the Ashburnham family, and in the vestry are pre- served the watch of Charles L, the shirt in which he was executed, the sheet thrown over his body, and his drawers. BATTLE, or BATTEL (Sussex), formerly called Epi- ton, derives its present name from the celebrated battle fought between William L and Harold, in 1066. The Church (St. Mary) contains some fine painted glass, and several monuments, some of which are in honour of Sir A. Browne, standard-bearer to Henry VHL The town is famous for gunpowder, manufactured at mills in the vicinity. Near Battle is Beacon Hill, formerly called Standard Hill, where the standard of William L was first raised j and con- tiguous to the town is Battle Abbey, founded by that mo- narch. These magnificent ruins occupy three sides of a square, consisting of a fine Gothic gatewaj', two parallel walls, and a commodious dwelling, adorned with several pictures, one of which, painted by Wilkins, represents the Battle of Hastings. The only remains of the Abbey Church are nine elegant arches. Par. Pop. 2999. Inns; George, Conquering Hero, Eight Bells. HASTINGS (Sussex), one of the most delightful water- ing-places in the kingdom. The entrance to it from the London road is peculiarly beautiful. It formerly possessed a good harbour, but its thief dependence now arises from its fisheries, and from its being the resort of much company during the summer season. The climate is mild, and a resi- No. 94. LONDON to HASTINGS. 235 dence here is particularly recommended for pulmonarj' com- plaints ; but it is rather feverish about November. The principal objects worthy of notice are, the Chapel of St. Mary, an elegajit building, in the centre of Pelham Crescent, erected 1824; St. Clement's, usually called the Lower Church, containing an altar-piece by Mortmier, and an an- tique font ; All Saints' or the Upper Church, the pulpit cloth of which was part of the canopy held over Queen Anne at her coronation ; the Town-hall, or Court-house, in which is a sbield with the arms of France, brought by General Murray from Quebec; the Parade, upwards of 500 feet in length ; the Pelham Arcade ; St. Clement's Caves ; and the remains of the Castle to the w-est of the town, a portion of which, it is said, presents, from one spot, a profile of George III.; the castle wfills are inclosed, and a trifling charge made for admission. Here also are Hot and Cold Baths, besides numerous Bathing-machines ; Libraries ; a Promenade ; a Theatre ; an Assembly-room ; and Meeting- houses. Amongst the old houses in All Saints' street are two, remarkable as having been inhabited by Admiral Sir Cloudesly Shovel and the notorious Titus Gates. At the bottom of this street also resided Capel, the commentator of Shakspeare. The vicinity abounds with beautiful and romantic scenery, and interesting objects, amongst which are the Priory Far?)i, erected en the site of a Priory of Black Canons, a little to the west of the castle clift's ; the Whiie Rock, on the road to Bexhill ; Bo- Peep, beyond the preceding, a small public- house, from the hill behind which there is a fine prospect. HoUington Church, about 3j miles, is most beauitfuUy em- bowered in a wood, through which, in every direction, are shady walks. The path to the left leads to a farm-house, where there is a fine view of Bexhill and Beachy Head. Old Roar and Glen Roar, two cascades, beautifully situated, about 2 miles n.w. of Hastings ; the Fish Ponds and Drip- ping fVell, about 1 \ mile distant ; the Lovers^ Seat, 2 miles distant, celebrated for its prospects ; Fairlight Glen, in which a small stream forms several cascades ; and, 2 miles distant, Fairlight Down, whence there is a very extensive sea and land view. The White Rock, Bo- Peep, and St. Leonard's, may be seen in one excursion ; Gld Roar, Glen Roar, and the vil- 236 No. 95. LONDON to HASTINGS. lages of Ore and Hollington, in a second ; the Fish Ponds, Dripping Well, Lovers' Seat, Fairlight Glen, and Fairligbt Down, in a third. Cinque Fort. Pop. 10,097. 2 Membs. Inns; Marine Hotel, Albion, Castle, Swan, Crown, Royal Oak. Cross Roads. Hastings to miles. Battle 8 Beachy Head, by land .... 22 Beachy Head, by water .... 14 Bexhiil 6 Pevensey 14 Hastings to miles. East Bourne 18 Rye 12 Winchelsea U Dover 47 Continuation. Battle to St. Leonard's 6^ miles. ST. LEONARD'S or NEW HASTINGS, a mile to the west of Old Hastings, an elegant watering-place, the erection of which was commenced March 1st, 1828, from designs by James Burton, Esq., comprises several ranges of splendid houses, Assembly-rooms, Baths, Reading-rooms, an extensive Promenade, Public Gardens, adorned with ornamental cottages, &c. In the gardens is placed the Conqueror s Table, a large stone, on which, it is said, William I. dined when he landed here, previous to the battle of Hastings ; it formerly stood at the side of the road near this spot. Hotels ; St. Leonard's, Conqueror, Harold, South Saxon ; the principal of which was opened Oct. 26, 1829, and may vie with any in the kingdom. An omnibus runs between Old and New Hastings. No. 95. From London to HASTINGS. Second Road, Through Tunbridgb Wells. London Bridge to MILES. Tunbridge Wells, as at No. 68 35| Wadhurst 42 Hurst Green 49 London Bridge to miles. Robertsbridge* 51^ Battle 57i Hastings* 65| No. 97. LONDON TO HEREFORD. 237 No. 96. From London to HASTINGS. Third Road. Through Rye and Winchelsea. London Bridge to miles. London Bridge to milks. Tunbridge, as at No. 68 . . 30 Rye 63 Lamberhurst* 40 Winchelsea 66 Newenden 52| Hastings* 73| NEWENDEN (Kent), on the Rotber. About 3 miles from it is Bodihain Castle, a beautiful relic of the 14th or 15th century. On the north side of this castle is a remark- able echo. Par. Fop, 158. RYE (Sussex), on a cliff near the mouth of the Rother. Its old harbour having been choked up by sand, a canal capable of admitting vessels of 200 tons was cut in a more direct line to the sea, and by means of this it exports corn, malt, and hops. The only objects worthy of notice are the Church (St. Mary), a very large stone building ; Ipres' Castle, originally built for the defence of the town by William de Ipres, in the 12th century, now occupied as a prison ; the Town-ball, and Market-place ; and the remains of the Town Gates and Walls. Rye has a Theatre, a Subscription Library, several Charity-schools, and Meeting-houses. Its fishermen send considerable supplies to the London markets. Cinque Fort and Par, Pop. 3715. 1 Memb. Inns; George, Red Lion. WINCHELSEA (Sussex), now deserted by the sea, pre- sents nothing worthy of notice but its mouldering gates and walls. Only a portion of one of its three Churches (St. Tliomas) remains ; it contains two monuments of Knights Templars, and in the vestry is a third. The Court-house and Gaol are of Saxon architecture. About 2 miles to the n.e. are the ruins of Winchelsea or Camber Castle, built by Henry VIII. The Royal Military Canal passes near the town. Cinque Fort. Pop. 772. In7i; New Inn. No. 97. From London to HEREFORD. First Road. Through Gloucester and Ledbury. Tyburn Turnpike to milks. Tyburn Turnpike to miles. Northleach, as at No. 2 .. 82 The Trumpets* 122J Seven Wells* 92| Dormingtoii* 128 Gloucester* lOlf Hereford* 133J Ledbury 118^ 238 No. 99. LONDON to HERTFORD. Continuations. MILES. Hereford to Stretford Bridge 11 Stretford Bridge to Presteign* 12 23 One mile beyond Hereford is White Cross, an elegant hexagonal piece of architecture, 15 feet in height. No. 98. From London to HEREFORD. Second Road. Through Oxford, Gloucester, and Ross. Tyburn Turnpike to miles. Tyburn Turnpike to miles. Oxford, as at No. 1 54| Hereford, as at No. 2 . . 133| Continuations. MILES. Hereford to Weobley Hi Weobley to Kington* 8^ 20 WEOBLEY (Hereford), a small town noted for its malt liquor, has a Church (St. Peter and St. Paul), to which are attached two or three ancient burial chapels ; a Free Grammar and National School. On the south side of the town are the remains of an ancient Castle, taken from the Empress Maud by King Stephen. Boro. and Par. Pop. 819. No. 99. From London to HERTFORD. Shoreditch Church to miles. Shoreditch Church to miles. Hoddesdon, as at No. 15 .. 17 Hertford 21 HERTFORD, the chief place in Hertfordshire, on the Lea, a town of considerable antiquity, having attained some importance in the time of the Saxons, has a noble Shire- hall, built by Adams in 1780 ; two Churches (St. Andrew, and All Saints), a modern Gaol and Penitentiary, on Howard's plan, several Meeting-houses, and a good Gram- mar-school, a Charity Green-coat and Free Grammar- No. 1(H). LONDON to HOLYHEAD. 239 school. Here, also, are the remains of an ancient Castle, in which John of Gaunt entertained the two Royal Pri- soners, John of France and David of Scotland. At the east end of the town is the Bluecoat School, capable of accom- modating 600 children ; in the vicinity is a College for the education of young men intended for the civil department in the Hon. East India Company's service. Gunter, the inventor of the scale, was a native of Hertford. Boro. Pop. 5247. Members; County^, Toxvii'l. Inns; Falcon, Salis- bury Arms, White Hart, Half Moon. Four miles from Hertford is Panshanger, the delightful residence of Earl Cowper. Cross Road. Hertford to Welwyti 7J miles. No. 100. From LoxVdon to HOLYHEAD. By the New Mail Road through Coventry, Birmingham, and Shrewsbury. Hicks's Hall to miles. HicJcs's Hall to miles. Dunstable, as at No. 42 . . 33J Shiffnall 135i Hockliffe 37J Watling Street 141| Brickhill A3\ Atcham 14,9| Stony Stratford 62^ Shrewsbury 1531 Towcester 60 NessclifF 161| Weedon 68 Oswestry 171^ Daventry 72J Chirk 177 Dunchurch 80 Llangollen 184 Dunsmoor Heath 85^ Corwen [b) ]!)4i Coventry 91 J Cernioge Mawr (c) 2()7J Meriden 97i Bettws 216^ Stone Bridge 99| Capel Cerrig 221 J Birmingham + 109J Tyn-y-Maes 230 Soho Ill Bangor (d) 236| Wednesbury 117^ Menai Bridge 239J Bilston 120 Caea Mon, or Mona Inn , . 248^ Wolverhampton (a) 122| Holyhead 260i t Or by railroad, see 17 («) 240 No. 100. LONDON to HOLYHEAD. Continuations. MILES. (a) Wolverhampton to Ivetsey Bank* 10| (6) Corwen to Bala* 13 (c) Cernioge Mawr to Llanrwst (Denb.) 11 (d) Bangor to Caernarvon* 9 Tbe road is being greatly improved by cutting down near Brickhill. BRICKHILL (Bucks.) I,m ; George. STONY STRATFORD (Bucks), on the Oiise, over which is a stone bridge. Many of tbe poor here are em- ployed in lace-making. It has a neat Market-house, and a modern Church (St. Giles). The tower of St. Mary's Church is also standing, but the body was destroyed by fire in 1742. United Far. Pop. 1619. Inns; White Horse, Cock, Bull. Four miles from Stony Stratford, but in Northampton- shire, is Wakefield Lodge, the seat of the Duke of Grafton. TOWCESTER (Northampton), an ancient town on the banks of the Tow ; the poor are employed in the manufac- ture of lace and silk. The Church (St. Lawrence) contains a monument in memory of William Sponnie, who founded a college in this town, in the time of Henry VT. About a mile from Towcester is Easton Neston, a man- sion of the Earl of Pomfret, formerly celebrated for a splendid collection of antique statues and marbles, which were given to the University of Oxford in 1755. The ad- jacent Church (St. Mary) contains some curious monu- ments. Par. Poj9. 2671. Inns; Saracen's Head, Talbot, White Horse. WEEDON (Northampton) has handsome and important barracks. The Birmingham Railway and Grand Junction Canal pass near Weedon. One mile distant is Sto7ve Nine Churches, containing the monument of Elizabeth, daughter of Lord Latimer, said by Mr. Pennant to be the most ele- gant tomb in existence. It was executed by Stone. Par. Pop. 1439. Inns ; Globe, Wheatsheaf. DAVENTRY (Northampton), an ancient ill-built town, has considerable manufactories of silk stockings, shoes, and No. 100. LONDON TO HOLYHEAD. 24l whips. The principal objects deserving notice me, the Church (Holy Trinity), a Lindsome modern building ; the remainsof a Priory, dissolved by VVoIsey ; and theintrencii- nients on the adjacent eminence, called Danes' or Borough Hill, some of the most extensive in England. The cele- brated dissenting academy formerly at this place has been removed to Wymondley. Far. and Hamlet. Pop. 3646. Inns ; Saracen's Head, Wheatsheaf. Close by is FoweslijPark, the beautiful seat of Sir Charles Knightly, hart. Continuation. Daventry to Lutterworth 55 miles. Four miles distant is Ashby St. Ledger, in the Church of which is a monument to Sir William Catesby, beheaded at Leicester, after the battle of Bosworth Field. Three miles beyond Daventryis the village o{ Braunston, where the Oxford and Grand Junction Canals meet, and in which is a cnrious ancient cross. A fine avenue leads to DUNCHURCH (Warwick). Inns; Dun Cow, Bell. Par. Pop. 1310. A noble avenue, several miles in length, leads from Dun- church to DUNSMOOR, HEATH (Warwick). Inn; Black Dog. Two miles distant is Combe Abbey, on the site of a Cister- cian monastery, a noble mansion of the Craven family, orna- mented with several splendid apartments. The principal shown to visiters are, the Gallery, hung with portraits ; the Breakfast- room, fitted up for Queen Elizabeth ; the Van- dyke-room, containing a portrait of that artist by himself; the Cedar-room, cfec. COVENTRY (Warwick), mentioned in English history, as far back as the time of Edward the Confessor, now famous for its extensive manufactories of ribands and watches. The streets are generally narrow, and many of the houses form interesting subjects of study to the antiquary, having been erected in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. The prin- cipal objects deserving notice are, St. Michael's Church, a beautiful specimen in the pointed style, surmounted by one of the most elegant spires in Europe ; Trinity Churcli, also adorned with a lofty spire ; St. John's Cliurch, a handsome Y 242 No. 100. LONDON to HOLYHEAD. Gothic building; St. Mary's Hall, a striking relic of anti- quity, erected in the time of Henry VI. as a place of meeting lor the Trinity Guild, ornamented with painted glass ; a very curious piece of tapestry, representing Henry VL, Queen Margaret, Cardinal Beaufort, Duke Humphrey, &c.; and several suits of armour ; the County-hall, a stone edifice erected 1785; the Mayor's Parlour; and the Gaol. Co- ventry contains several Meeting-houses and charitable insti- tutions ; a House of Industrj-, which originally formed part of a monastery ; several Hospitals ; and a Freeschool. The fabulous story respecting Peeping Tom and Lady Godiva, the wife of Leofric, Earl of Mercia, was formerly revived every show fair, when a female, slightly clothed, rode through the town to personate the Countess. A ridi- culous figure of Peeping Tom may still be seen in Smithford street. Pop. 27,070. 2 Membs. Inns; Craven Arms, King's Head, White Lion, Castle. Cross Roads. Coventry to miles. Coventry to aiiles. Kenilworth 5^ Chippenham 'i5\ Warwick 10| Coventry to Halford 22^ Nuneaton 8^ Moreton in the Marsh .... 31^ Atherstone 13| Stow on the Wold 35^ Measham 24 Cirencester 54^ Burton-upon-Trent 33| Malmsbury Q6\ Derby 44J MERIDEN (Warwick). Near this place is Pac/cington Hall, a seat of the Earl of Aylesford, said to be situated on as elevated ground as any in England. Lm ; Bull's Head. BIRMINGHAM (Warwick), a large and populous town, on an eminence, famous for its manufacture of hard- ware, consisting of every possible variety of buttons, buckles, toys, knives, scissors, and plated articles. Here also im- mense quantities of pins are made, and during the war not less than 14,000 muskets were manufactured in tliis town every week. The machinery made use of in these manu- factures, particularly the steam-engines of Messrs. Boulton and Watt, will ever rank among the highest productions of human ingenuity, and the most valuable inventions of the age. .Tennens and Bettridge's exhibition of japan-work, No. 100. LONDON to HOLYHEAD. 243 and Mr. CoUe's, late Sir E. Tomasln's, of fancy articles, including a cast of the Warwick Vase, are accessible to visiters, and very interesting. Tlie public buildings presented till lately comparatively little to interest the stranger ; the principal are, St. Philip's or the New Church, 1719; St. George's Church; St. Thomas' Trinity Chapel, 1827, in the pointed style, from designs by Mr. Goodwin, containing an altar-piece by James and George Foggo ; the New Baths at Lady Well; the Free Grammar-school in New street, a beautiful edifice designed by Mr. Barry, at an expense of 40,000/. ; the General Hospital ; the Market, lately erected, which is an extensive decorated building ; the Theatre, to which are attached Assembly-rooms and an Hotel ; the Towner or Proof-house ; the Old Public Library, containing about 30,000 volumes ; the New Public Library ; the Public Office ; and tbe Prison, comprising rooms for the meetings of the magistrates ; Beardsworth's Repository for horses and carriages ; the News-room ; the Philosophical Society ; the School of Medicine ; and a Mechanics' Institute. There are two other Churches (St. Mary and St. Paul), five Chapels, two Synagogues, twenty Meeting-houses, numerous Charity- schools, a Dispensary, a Deaf and Dumb Asylum, a Free- school, a Bluecoat School, a School of Industry, Alms- houses, &c. St. Peter's Church was burnt in January, 18.31. In the old Market-place is a statue of Lord Nelson, by Westmacott. The Vauxhall Gardens are open in Sum- mer. The new Town-ball is a fine Roman temple of eight fluted columns by twelve, on a lofty basement : it is con- structed of Anglesea marble, and measures 266 feet in length, 104 in breadth, and 83 in height. It is of the Co- rinthian order, containing a saloon for musical festivals for the benefit of the General Hospital, measuring inter- nally 140 feet by 65. The Organ is one of the largest in Europe. The Society of Arts, an elegant Grecian building, has spacious rooms, where conversazioni are held during the exhibition of modern works. The Grand Junction Railway from Birmingham to Liver- pool and Manchester, 82^ miles long, was opened July 5, 1837. It proceeds by or near VVethiesbury, Walsall, Dudley, 244 No. 100. LONDON to HOLYHEAD. Bilston, Wolverhampton, Penkridge, Newcastle-undei- Lyne, Middlewich, Northwich, Trent and Mersey and Bridgev^ater Canals, Warrington, joining the cross line near Newton. About a mile from Birmingham is Aston Hall, the resi- sidence of Mr. Watt, a noble edifice, fitted up with great taste by its present possessor, remarkable as having been the residence of Charles I. for the two days preceding the battle of Edgehill. Town. Pop.U(o,9m. 2 Membs. J;iw5 ; Royal Hotel, Hen and Chickens, Swan, Radenhurst's New Royal Hotel, Albion, Stork, Nelson Hotel, Castle. Market Days ; Monday, Thursday, Saturday. Cross Roads. Birmingham to Mil Bromesgrove Droitwich Worcester Tewkesbury Gloucester Cambridge Inn Newport Alveston Bristol! Birmingham, to Stone Bridge Coventry Lutterworth Market Harborough Kettering Thrapstone Ellington Huntingdon Cambridge Birmingham to Stone Bridge Coventry Dunsmoor Heath Daventry Northampton Weston Favel Wellingborough t The Birmingham, ES. 13 19 25| 42 53 64i n\ m 9i 18^ 33i 46i 57i GQl 78i 83^ 9| 24 37i 5ni 53 60| Bristol Birmingham to miles. Thrapstone 71^ Ellington 82| Huntingdon 87J Cambridge 103| Birmingham to Hales Owen 7J Dudley 13^ Birmingham to Bromesgrove 13 Droitwich 19 Kidderminster 32 Birmingham to Sutton Coldfield 7i Lichfield 15| Birmingham to Sutton Coldfield 7^ Tamworth 14 Ashby-de-la-Zouch 28 Loughborough 40 Birmingham to Walsall 8| Wolverhampton 15J Penkridge 26J Stafford 31J Stone 38J Newcastle-under-Lyne .... 47^ Congleton 59^ , and Thames railway. No. 100. LONDON to HOLYHEAD, 245 Birmingham to MtLES. Birmingham to MILES. Wilmslow 7-2\ Coventry 18* Manchester 84^ Lutterworth 33i Birmingham to Market Harborough 46^ Sutton Coldfield 7i Rockingham 56^ Tamworth U The railroad from Birming- Ashby-de-la-Zouch 28 ham to Derby will pass by Coles- Castle Donington 37^ hill across the Coventry Canal, Nottingham 49J Tamworth, the Meuse, Burton- Birmitigham to upon-Trent, and Grand Trunk Stone Bridge 9| Canal to Derby, 41 miles. SOHO (Stafford), the manufactory of Messrs. Boulton and Watt, consists of four squares, connected together by ranges of shops, capable of accommodating 1000 workmen, who are employed in making buttons, buckles, watch- chains, trinkets ; plated, bronze, and or-molu articles ; steam-engines, &c. &c. The private residence, at a short distance, is an elegant mansion, surrounded by pleasure grounds. Near Soho is Mr. Eggington's establishment for glass-painting. WEDNESBURY (Staftbrd), a considerable market-town of great antiquity, distinguished for its numerous manufac- tures, the principal of which are guns, coach-harness, edge- tools, cast-iron works of every kind, and enamel paintings. The abundance and superior quality of the coal obtained here have tended greatly to the proficiency of the manufactures. Here is found that peculiar species of iron ore called blond metal, and some spots abound with a red earth, called hip, employed in glazing vessels. The old Church, situated on a hill, is an elegant Gothic structure, supposed to have been erected in the eighth century ; it has a lofty and beautiful spire, and the interior is adorned with some exquisite carv- ing and several monuments of the ancestors of the families of Lord Dudley and Lord Harcourt. There is a fine and extensive prospect from the churchyard. Par. Pop. 8437. Inn ; Pig and Whistle. Four miles from Wednesbury is Sandwell Park, the seat of the Earl of Dartmouth, which contains some fine paint- ings. The atmosphere painfully announces the approach to BILSTON ( Stafford ), a village of considerable extent, containing two Chapels, in the principal of which is an Y 2 246 No. 100. LONDON to HOLYHEAD. altar-piece by Foggo, Meeting-houses, and manufactories of japanned and enamelled goods. In its vicinity are coal mines, stone quarries, iron forges, and slitting mills. At the hamlet of Bradley may be seen a singular phenomenon — a fire in the earth which has been burning for many years, notwithstanding several attempts to extinguish it. Chapelry. Pop. 14,492. WOLA'ERHAMPTON, a place of great antiquity, and the most populous town in Staffordshire, is very extensive and well built, and is famous for its manufacture of locks and keys, to which has been added that of japanned ware, and heavier iron articles. There are several furnaces for smelting lead. It has several Churches : St. John's is a neat modern stone building ; St. Peter's Collegiate Church is an ancient Gothic edifice, containing a curious font, a stone pulpit more than 800 years old, cut out of one block, and several monuments, one in memory of Admiral Leveson, who served under Sir Francis Drake against the Spanish Armada ; another in honour of Colonel Lane, who con- cealed Charles II. after the battle of Worcester. There are also three Episcopal Chapels ; several Meeting-houses ; a Freeschool, and several charitable Institutions. Surround- ing the town, are numerous large trees which mark the boundary of the township and the parish. The country in the vicinity is remarkably Iieautiful. Toivnsh. Pop. 24,732. 2 Membs. Inns ; New Hotel, Lion, Swan. Two miles beyond Wolverhampton is Tettenhall, the Church (St. Michael) of which contains an antique font and a curious painted window. Cross Roads. Wolverltampton to mfles. Wolverhampton to miles. Stourbridge 10 Ludlow 33 Bromesgrove 18J Leintwardine 42 Wolverhampton to Knighton 50 Bridgenorth 13J New Radnor ()1| Burwarton 22| SHIFFNALL (Shrops.) In the Church (St. Andrew) are several monuments, one of which is in memory of W. Wakeley, who lived to the age of 124 jears. It has a No. lUO. LONDON to HOLYHEAD. 247 Freeschool (1595). Par. Pop. 1699. In?is; Jerningham Arms, Talbot, Red Lion. Three miles distant is Tonge Castle, adorned with a fine collection of paintings. The Church (St. Bartholomew), contains some superb monuments, on one of whicb, to Sir E. Stanley, is an epitapli by Shakspeare. WATLING STREET (Shrops.) presents one of the finest specimens of Roman Road now existing in the king- dom. Near this place is the fVrekin, a lofty hill, rising 1320 feet above the level of the sea. The summit, occupied by an ancient fortification, commands an extensive and delight- ful prospect. Inn; Cock. Al'CHAM (Shrops.) has a handsome bridge of seven arches crossing the Severn, and also an old Church. Inn ; Talbot. Near this place is Attingluvn House. About a mile on this side of Shrewsbury is Lord Hill's Vnliunn^ a handsome Doric pillar surmounted by a statue ol his lordship, erected in 1816. Its base is guarded by four lions. SHREWSBURY, the capital of Shrops., on a peninsula formed by the Severn, celebrated for the salubrity of its air and the beauty of its situation. The interior of the town by no means corresponds with its exterior appearance, the streets are narrow, steep, and indilierently paved. The principal objects worth notice are, the Castle, part of which is converted into a noble mansion (Duke of Cleveland); the Abbey Church, a venerable building, with an ancient stone pulpit in its garden ; St. Mary's Collegiate Church, with a lofty and beautiful spire, and a curious poetical epitaph on Robert Cadman ; St. Chad's Church, a handsome stone edifice, of a circular form, 100 feet in diameter ; St. Alk- mund's, partly rebuilt 1795, adorned with a painted window by Egginton, remarkable as that in which the Rev. Richard de Courcy preached for many years ; St. Julian's, partly rebuilt (1750), adorned with some fine painted glass; St. Giles's, remarkable for its antiquity ; the ruins of the old Collegiate Church of St. Chad, called theCbapel, containing a tablet in memory of Job Orton, the friend of Doddridge"; the Church of Holy Cross (1083); new and handsome Town-hall; the Market-house, rebuilt 1819; the County- hall, a handsome edifice, with stone front, erected 1785; 248 No. 100. LONDON to HOLYHEAD. the Gaol, built 1793, on Mr. Howard's plan, and the In- firmnry, a handsome stone building, erected 1830. The traveller should likewise notice St. Chad's Walk, more generally called the Quarry, a delightful promenade on the banks of the Severn, very much frequented, particularly on Sundays ; the Infirmary, one of the earliest institutions of the kind in the kingdom ; the House of Industry ; the Ram- parts, commanding fine views ; the Free Grammar-school, founded by Edward VI., and raised into great repute by Dr. Butler, containing a library and museum ; two handsome bridges over the Severn ; the Theatre, said to have formed part of an ancient palace ; the Military Depot, erected by Wyatt, 1806; and Millington's Hospital. There are several Meeting-houses and charitable Institutions. Shrewsbury is the chief mart for a coarse kind of woollen cloth, called Welsh webs, which are made in Montgomery, and after being dressed here, are exported to America and the Nether- lands. This town is also famous for its brawn and cakes. Boro. Po/?. 21,227. Members; Countt/ 4, Town 2. Inns ; Lion, Talbot, Raven, Fox, Bell. Four miles from Shrewsbury are the remains of Hagh- mond Abbey ^ and near it are vestiges of Battlefield Church, erected upon the spot where a battle took place in 1400, between Henry IV. and Hotspur. In the churchyard is a tumulus, under which it is said the vanquished were buried. Two miles beyond Shrewsbury is Shelton, celebrated for an immense oak (to the right of the road in a private garden), 44 feet 3 inches in circumference, which, it is said, Owen Glendower ascended to reconnoitre, before the battle of Shrewsbury. Cross Roads. Shreivshury to miles. Shrewsbwp to miles. Stitt 12^ Hodnet 13^ Bishop's Castle 20J Drayton 19^ Clun 25^ Newcastle-under-Lyne .... 33^ Knighton 32J Burslem 35^ P.iesteign 39^ Leek 44f Kington 45^ Buxton 56f Hay 61 HODNET, in Shropshire. Brecon 76^ The Church contains a monu- No. 100. LONDON to HOLYHEAD. 249 ment in memory of Bishop He- Shrewsbury to miles. ber, erected in 1829. Lichfield 40| Shrewsbury to Shrewsbury to Hay Gate lOi Hay Gate 10^ Newport 19j Newport \9\ Eccleshail 28^ Stafford 32^ Stone 341 Shrewsbury to Chkadle 44i Hay Gate lOj Shrewsbury to Newport 19 J Hay Gate 10^ Eccleshail 28^ Watling Street Hi Stone 34i Ivetsey Bank 22^ Utioxeter 45| NESSCLIFF (Shrop-s.) To the left beyond this place is seen Breiddon Hill, and the column erected in honour of Lord Rodney. OSWESTRY (Shrops.) a flourishing town, on an eminence near the Canal which unites the Severn and the Mersey, has a Free Grammar-school, a Town-hall, a Theatre, and an ancient Church (St. Oswald), which, with its ponderous tower covered with ivy, has a very pictur- esque appearance, a Free Grammar and National School, Meetinc;-houses, and charitable Institutions. It carries on a considerable trade in Welsh woollens. Races take place here in September. About two miles from Oswestry are the picturesque ruins of Whittington Castle, situated on the borders of a lake, and shaded by fine old trees. Towns. Po/?. 4478. Inns; Foxes, or Wynnstny Arms, Cross Keys, Osburn's Commercial, Queen's Head. Cross Roads. Oswestry to MILES. Oswestry to miles. EUesmere 8 Nantwich 29J Whitchurch 19 Sandbach 39| - CHIRK (Denb.) a populous village celebrated for the beauty of the surrounding scenery. The Church (St. Mary) contains several ancient m »numents of the Myddleton family, and in the churchyard are several very old yew-trees. About two miles distant on the road to Ruabon is a land- scape of exquisite beauty. Itm; Hand, or Chirk Castle Arms. Pur. Fop. 1598. Chirk Castle, to the left of thero.id, the residence of the 250 No. 100. LONDON to HOLYHEAD. Myddleton family, is an ancient and noble mansion in the castellated style, adorned with some splendid apartments, and a picture gallery containing some valuable paintings. The eminence on which this mansion is seated commands a prospect, extending, it is said, into seventeen counties. About 3 miles beyond Chirk is seen that noble npecimen of the power of human contrivance, the Pont y Cysylltau Aqueduct^ which conveys the Ellesmere Canal across the river and vale of the Dee. . It'was constructed by Mr. Tel- ford in 1805, and consists of 19 stone arches supporting an iron trough lOOT feet in length. See Leigh's Guide to Wales. LLANGOLLEN (Denb.), a small meanly-built town on the Dee, much frequented by persons who visit the beauties of the adjacent vale. The view of the Dee from the churchyard is remarkably beautiful : the bridge over that river has long been celebrated for its picturesque appear- ance. On the banks of the river is a cotton mill. Llangollen Vale, so justly celebrated for its beauty, is bounded on each side by mountains of imposing grandeur, and w^atered by the Dee, which flows in an endless variety of lorms. The principal objects in the vicinity of Llangollen de- serving notice, are Plus Newydd, originally the retreat of Lady Eleanor Butler and Miss Ponsonby, with an excellent library and numerous drawings ; the ruins of Castle Dinas Brail., or Crow Castle, a Welsh fortress of great antiquity, situated on a conical and almost inaccessible mountain ; about two miles distant on the road to Ruthin, Llan Egivest, or I'alle Crucis Abbey, the beautiful and pictur- esque remains of a house of Cistercians, founded 1200, now covered with ivy, and shaded by lofty ash-trees ; and near the latter, Eliseg's Pillar, erected by Concenn, in memory of his ancestor EUseg, who was killed fighting against the Saxons in 607. At a short distance from Llangollen is the site of the palace of Owen Glendwr. Par. Pop. 4498. Inns; Hand Inn, King's Head. COSIWEN (Merioneth), a small but neat town, on the south bank of the Dee, much frequented by anglers, as the river abounds with trout and grayling, as well as salmon. The Church (St. Asaph) is an ancient building, romanti- cally situated ; in the churchyard is an old stone pillar or No. 100. LONDON to HOLYHEAD, 251 cross, called the s\^'ord of Glendwr. Near it is an Almshouse for six clergymen's widows, and Meetinc^-houses. On the opposite side of the river, on the summit of a hill, is an ancient encampment, once the retreat of Owen Glendwr. Five miles from Corwen is the beautiful cascade of Pont-y-Glyn, and a little farther is the charming T'ale of Edernyon. Par. (including Barmouth). Poy^. 1980. Inn; Owen GlynJwr. Beyond Corwen, the traveller sees the Citadel of the Druids, to which Caractacus retreated after his defeat at Caer Caradoc. The whole of the road to Holyhead, constructed by Tel- ford, is a monument of his talent. It is walled in and beau- tifully kept. CERNIOGE MAWR INN (Denbigh.) Beyond this place the traveller crosses the Conway over the fVaterloo Bridge, an elegant iron arch, 10.5 feet in the span. An inscription on the main rib states that it was constructed in the same year that the battle of Waterloo was fought. Near it is a salmon leap. The whole of the scenerj- is now of a very beautiful de- scription, along the Conway as far as Bettws, when the road skirts the Llygury. BETTWS (Caernarvon), has a curious bridge across a stream amongst the rocky scenery. To the left of the road is CAPELCERRIG, or CWRIG (CaernarAon), a romantic place, near several lakes abounding with fish. Here the traveller may take a guide to visit the neighbouring Snow- don, the pass of Llanberris, and other curiosities in the vicinity. The Glyder Bach Mountain is well worth visiting. From Capel CwTig, the road proceeds along the Ogwen and a lake, and through a defile of the grandest description to TYN-Y-MAES INN. Five miles farther is Llandygai, the Church of which contains a handsome marble monu- ment in memory of Lord and Lady Penrhyn. Near it is seen to the left a celebrated slate quarry of immense extent ; and the railroad from the mountain to the strait ; and to the right a fine view of Penrhyn Castle, an elegant mansion, rebuilt in the reign of Henry VI., but improved by ^^'^att, surrounded by beautiful grounds, the entrance of which is formed by a grand gateway in the castellated style. BANGOR (Caernarvon) a neatly-built city, between 252 No. 100. LONDON to HOLVHE.^D. two ridges of rock, having a fine opening to the Menai Strait, has a Cathedral, containing several ancient monu- ments ; the Bishop's Palace; and a Free Grammar-school. The surrounding scenery is peculiarly beautiful. Par. Pop. 4751. In?is; Penrhyn Arms, Albion, Castle. The truly noble Menai Chain Bridge across the Menai Strait, is 550 feet in length between the points of suspension, 30 in breadth, and 1 00 feet above the level of the sea at springtides. It was constructed from designs by Mr. Telford, and opened January 30th, 1826. For a minute account of this extraordinary structure, see Leigh's Guide TO Wales. To the right on an eminence in Anglesea is a fluted co- lumn erected in honour of the Marquess of Anglesea. To the left of tlse high road on the shore of the Strait are seen the mansion and grounds of the Marquess of Anglesea, called Plas Newydd. HOLYHEAD, on an island at the n.w. corner of Anglesea, to which it is joined by a dyke of considerable length, noted as the most commodious place of embarkation for Dublin, is the station for the government packets to that city. The steam-boats, which sail everj^ morning, generally perform the voyage in 6^ or 7 hours. The dis- tance is twenty leagues. Holyhead has a handsome Church (St. Gybi), in the cemetery of which is an ancient circular tower; an Assembly- room ; Baths; a Lighthouse: a convenient Harbour; and a Pier ; but the principal object of interest to a stranger is the promontorj' called the Head, protecting the harbour, a vast precipice hollowed into caverns by the ocean, and fre- quented by falcons and sea-fowl. Many of these caverns are worthy of notice for their grotesque appearance, bat they can only be approached by water. Par. Pop. 4282. Inns ; Royal Hotel or Eagle and Child, George. Continuation. Daventry to Rugby lOJ miles. RUGBY (\yar\vick), noted for its Grammar-school, founded in the reign of Elizabeth, by Lawrence Sheriff, grocer of London, part of the revenue of which was to arise from property in Lamb's Conduit Fields. Tbis has so much increased in value, that it has sufficed for erecting a iiew pile of buildings for the accommodation of the No. KM). LONDON to HOLYHEAD. 253 masters ami scholars, and Ihe School is now considered one of the principal in the kins^^dom. Rugby has a neat Church {St. Andrew) and two jNIeeting-hoiises. A new Gothic Chapel has also been erected. The Midland Counties' railway branches from the London and Birmingham line at Rugby, 80 miles from London. It then proceeds to Leicester, 20 miles, and passing Lough- borough, extends to the right to Nottingham, and to the left to Derby. Dilton House, 1^ mile from Rugby, is remarkable as having been the residence of Addison. In the gardens is a long avenue called Addison's Walk, having been his favorite promenade. Par. Pop. 2501. bins; Bear, George, Spread Eagle. Continuation. Watling Street to Wellington i mile. WELLINGTON (Salop), a small town about two miles from the base of the Wrelcin, has a modern stone Church (All Saints), a Charity-school, places of worship for Bap- tists, Independents, and Wesley an Methodists : Free and National Schools. The inhabitants aie chiefly employed in working coals and lime. There are also iron-woiks. About 1^ mile from the town are two springs, one chalybeate and the other sulphureous. Par. P<)p.961\. Cross Road?. fVellingion to miles. N ewport Tg Stafford 20| Continuation. Menai Bridge to Beaunriaris 4 miles. BEAUMARIS, the county-lown of Anglesea, pleasantly situated on the Menai Strait. The principal objects worthy of notice are, the Town-hall, an elegant modern buildin'.'-, comprising a prison, shambles, and assembly-room ; the remains of the Castle and Town Walls ; and the Church (St. Mary), Cvintaining a curious monument with two alabaster figures, and the remains of Lady BeaiiiK Herbert, z 254 No. 101. LONDON to HOLYHEAD, the daughter of Lord Herbert of Cherbury, who was buried in the vestry. It has an old County- hall, a Freeschool, and a Custom-house. The bay in front of the town is well adapted for sea-bathing, and is frequently a refuge for ships in stormy weather. About four miles from Beaumaris are the vestiges of Penmon Priory, consisting of the refectory, the dormitory, and the church, the interior of which presents a fine sub- ject for the study of the antiquary. Near Beaumaris, also, is Baron Hill, the seat of the Bulkeley family, commanding beautiful prospects. See Leigh's Guide to Wales. Boro. and Par. Pop. 2497. Members : County 1 , Touui 1 . Inns; Bulkeley Arms, Liverpool Hotel Continuations. MILES. Menai Bridge to Llangefni 7^ Llangefni to Llanerchymedd 6,^ Llanerchymedd to Amlwch 7 21 AMLWCH (Anglesea), noted for the copper-works in its vicinity. The traveller should not omit to visit the Paris or Parys Mountain, about two miles distant, where he may witness the wonderful achievements human industry is capable of performing, in removing the riches of the earth. Par. Pop. 6285. No. lOL From London to HOLYHEAD. Second Road. Through St. Alban's, Lichfield., Chester, and Beaumaris. Hicks' s Hall to miles. Hicks's Hall to milks. Northampton, as at No. 42 66^ Lichfield 124^ Creaton 73J Rudgeley 131^ Thornby 77f Wolseley Bridge ]34| Welford 81 Stafford 141^ Lutterworth 89^ Ecrleshall (b) 148J Hinckley 100 Woore 161 Atherstone 108 Nantwich 170 Tamworth {a) 116 Highway Side 175| ! No. 101. LONDON to HOLYHEAD. 255 Hicks' s Hall to 3I1les. Hicka's Hall to miles. Tarporley 178| Conway or Aberconway . . 236 Chester* 189^ Aber (c) 245^ Hawarden 196^ Bangor* 250| Holywell 207^ Menai Bridge* 254^ St, Asaph 217;^ Caea Mon or Mona Inn (d) 263^ Abergeley 224^ Holyh ead* 275^ Continuations. MILES. (a) Tamworth to Burton-upon-Trent* {Staff.) . . 15 (6) Eccleshall to Drayton (Staff.) 12^ (c) Aber to Beaumaris, across the Lavan Sandst 4 (d) Caea Mon to Bodedern 7 t This ferry is, however, little frequented since the erection of the Menai Bridge. CREATON (Norlhampton). To the left of this place is Hobnby House, where Charles I. was imprisoned. Par. Pop. 543. In the vicinity is Teeton House, the seat of the late T. Langston, Esq. THORNBY or THURNBY (Northampton). Two miles beyond this place, on the right, is the field of Naseby, where Charles I. was defeated by Cromwell. The village is con- sidered the centre of England, as well as the highest ground in the kingdom. The view from Old Windmill Bank, in Naseby Field, is said to include forty parish Churches. Par. Pop. 198. WELFORD (Northampton). Par. Pop.lOU. Inn; Talbot. LUTTERWORTH (Leicester), on the Swift, has a con- siderable stocking-trade. The Church (St. Mary) contains several ancient monuments, as well as a portrait of Wick- liffe, and a carved oak pulpit, the top of which is said to have formed part of that from which that celebrated re- former delivered his discourses. The chair in which he expired is also shown. He was buried here in 1387, but his doctrines having been condemned by the Council of Constance, his body was taken up and burnt (1428), and 256 No. 101. LONDON to HOLYHEAD. the ashes were thrown into the Swift. There is also a Meeting-house here. Par. Pop. 2262. Inns ; Denbigh Army, Hind. About three miles from Lutterworth is Newnham Pad- dock, the seat of the Earl of Denbigh, a commodious man- sion, adorned with some good pictures. HINCKLEY (Leicester), noted for its ale and manufac- ture of hosiery, has a Church (St. Mary), with an oak roof curioiisiy ornamented ; a Roman Catholic Chapel ; several Meeting-houses ; and a very ancient Town-hall. Par. and Town. Pop. 6468. Inns ; Bull's Head, Harrow, George. Near Hinckley, on tbe road to Lutterworth, is a spring, called Holy t-Vell, formerly dedicated to the Virgin ; and mineral waters are also found in the vicinity, at the Priest Hills, Cogg's Well, and Christopher Spa. Cross Roads. Hindtley to ASHBY DE LA ZOUCH 16^ ATHERSTONE (Warwick) carries on a considerable trade in the manufacture of hats. In a meadow north of the Church (St. Mary), the troops of the Earl of Richmond were encamped previous to the battle of Bosworth Field. Toicjish. Fop. 3870. Inns; Red Lion, Bull's Head, George, Three Tuns. Cross Roads. Atherstone to miles. Or Atherstone to miles. ColeshlU 10 Fazeley 7 Birmingham 20J Sutton Coldfield 14 Birmingham 21^ TAMWORTH, a well-built town on the Tame, (which divides it into tvio parts, one situated in Stattbrd and the other in Warwick,) has manufactories of narrow woollen cloths and calicoes, as well as tanneries and ale breweries ; a Church (St. Editha), containing several curious monu- ments ; a Fre.e>chooi, instituted by Elizabeth ; the new No. 101. LONDON to HOLYHEAD. 257 Gothic School, erected b) Sir R. Peel, barf. ; and an Hi>s- pilal, founded by Guy the bookseller. C)iie mile and a half from Tamworth is Drayton Hhtfior House, the seat of Sir R. Peel, bart. Tumivorth Castle, the residence of Lord C. Townshend, is an ancient baronial mansion, erected by Robert Marmion, a celebrated Norman chief. Par. Pop.lXS-l, 2Membs. Inns; King's Arms, Castle Hotel, (burnt,l 838, with loss of life.) LICHFIELD (Stafford), a neat and handsome town, jileasantly situated in a fertile vale. The Cathedral (411 ieet by 153) of the Bishopric of Lichfield and Coventry, erected 1130, one of the noblest ecclesiastical fabrics in the kingdom, is surmounted by three beautiful spires : the portico and the south and north entrances, but particularly the latter, are much admired for their exqui.site sculpture. It suffered severely during the Parliamentary wars, but was restored in 1661. The interior corresponds in splendour and magnifi- cence with the external appearance; and, amongst other interesting objects, presents St. Mary's Chapel, with some beautiful painted glass, brought from a ruined abbey in Belgium; and a window by Egginton, after Reynolds; monuments in memory of Bishops Hacket, Langton, and Pattisheel, Garrick, Dr. Johnson, Lady Mary Wortley Montague, Miss Seward, and a beautiful specimen of sculpture by Chantrey, representing the two sleeping chil- dren of the Reverend W. Robinson. The traveller should notice the Bishop's Palace, for many years occupied by the family of Miss Seward; St. Chad's, the oldest Church ; St. Michael's, remarkable for its extensive cemetery, an old edifice, with a lofty spire, in which is a tomb, with a Latin inscription by Dr. Johnson, in memory of his father; the Church of St. Mary, with a richly carved altar ; the house in Bacon street, where Dr. Darwin wrote his Zoonomia ; the house at the corner of the street on the west side of the Market-place, the birth-place of Dr. Johnson, whose statue now adorns the Market-place. It is the production of Mr. R. C. Lucas of Salisbury, and is the gift of the Rev. J. T. Law; it is nineteen feet high, and is in a sitting position ; the pedestal bears three bas reliefs of periods in the Doctor's life. Also the Maiket-house ; the Tuwn-hall ; the Hospital of St, John, a curious specimen of ancient archi- 258 No. 101. LONDON to HOLYHEAD. tectme ; the spot where Lord Brooke fell during the civil wars, distinguished by a pavement of white pebbles, and an inscription commemorating the event ; and the Freeschool of St. John, where Addison, Johnson, Garrick, Ashmole the antiq'mry, Wollaston the author of the Religion of Nature, Hawkins, Browne, and many other eminent men, received the rudiments of their education, Lichfield has also another Freeschool, called Minors : a neat Theatre, where Mrs. Siddons first performed after her uuuriage ; Meeting-houses, a Library, a Cecilian Society ; and several charitable Institutions. On Whittington Heath, about two miles from Lichfield, races of three days are annually held in March and September. The festival of *' The Court of Array" is held on Whit Monday. About five miles from Lichfield is Beaudesert Park, the seat of the Marquess of Anglesea, a noble stone building, surrounded by pleasing scenery. City. Pop. 6499. 2 Membs. Inns; George, Swan, Tijree Crowns, Talbot. Cross Roads. Lichfield to MILES. Lichfield to wiles. Burton-upon-Trent 12J Wolverhampton 15^ Derby 23| Lichfield to Lichfield to Bloxwich 9^ Walsall 9 Wolverhampton 14f RUDGELEV (Stattbrd), a well-built town, carrying on a considerable trade in hats, has several mills and iron- forges, and derives JDenefit from its proximity to the Grand Trunk Canal, which is here carried over the Trent by a noble aqueduct. The Church (St. Augustin), an ancient structure, with a handsome tower at the west end ; a Free Grammar and National Schools, and Dissenting Chapels. About two miles north of the town, on Cannock Chase, is a noted spring; about four miles distant is Shughorotigfi, celebrated for its natural as well as sculptural beauties. It was the birth-place of Lord Anson. Par. Pop. 3165. Inn ; Talbot Anns. WOLSELEY BRlD(iE. Inn; Wolseley Arms. STAFFORD, the countv-towri of Stafibrdshire, chiefly re- niarkflble lor it.- public buihiings, the principal of which are No. 101. LONDON to HOLYHEAD. 250 the County-hall, a siiacious and ne;it modern edifice, com- prising many eleij^ant apartments; the County Infirmary ; the County Gaol, and the Lunatic Asylum. It has al-^o two Churches (St. Mary and St. Chad's), the Ibrmer con- tains a curious lont; several Meeting-houses; a Free- school, fuunded by Edward V^I. ; and the ruins of a castle built by William I. The chief trade carried on here is the manufacture of shoes, boots, antt cutlery, aud the tanning of leather. There is also a considerable traffic by means of the canal, which communicates with the neighbouring counties. Boro. Po/;. 6998. Members: County 4:, Town 2. Inns ; George, Star, Swan. ECCLESHALL, a neat and pleasant town in Staftbrd- shire. In its Church (Holy Trinity) Bishop Halse con- cealed Queen Margaret, after her escape from Mucklestone. Near it is Eccles/iuU Castle, the residence of the Bishops of Lichfield, founded at a very early period, rebuilt 1310, and rei-aired 1695. Touui.' Pop. \2H5. Inn; Royal Oak. WOORE. Inn; Swan. NANTWICH, or NAMPTWICH (Cheshire), on the V/cver (which divides it into two parts), has an ancient Church (St. Mary and St Nicholas), with an octagonal tower, abounding with objects of interest to the lover of antiquities; various Meeting-houses, and several charitable Institutions. It carries on a con.siderable trade in sait, cheese, shoes made for the London market, and gloves. The tanning business also employs many hands. Townsh. Fop. 48S6. Inns; Lamb, Crown, Union. Seven miles from Nantvvich is Comberniere Abbey, the seat of Lord Combermere, situated on the ba)ik of a lake, and surrounded by picturesque scenery. Some rich mines of coal have recently been found on this estate. Cross Roads. Nantwich to miles. Naiifivichto miles. Audlem 6 Shiffnal 32^ Drayton 12^ Bridgenorth 44 Newport 24^ HIGHWAY SIDE (Cheshire). About two miles from this place are the ruins of Becston Castle, situated on a lc»fty rock. 260 No. 101. LONDON To HOLYHEAD. TARPORLEY (Cheshire), a smalland neat town, noted for an annual hunt, has a Church (St. Helen), a Wesleyan Chapel and Charity-schools. Towns/i. Pop.995. Inn; Swan. HAVVARDEN (Fhnt), a large and well-built town, with the ruins of an ancient castle. The modern castle, the resi- dence of Sir S. Glynne, is a handsome castellated building, adorned with numerous paintings. Here is a Church (St. Deiniol,) and Freeschool. Many of the inhabitants are employed in the manufacture of earthenware. Townsh. Pop. 895. Beyond Hawarden are the picturesque ruins of Ewloe Castle, where the forces of Henry H. were defeated by the sons of Owen Gwynedd. HOLYWELL (Flint), so called from a copious spring here, celebrated in legendary history as St. Winifred's Well. In its vicinity are extensive lead mines, well worthy the attention of the curious ; and numerous manufactories of paper, snufT, copper, and cotton. It is a flourishing' town, and has a modern Church, and places of worship for Roman Catholics and Dissenters. Near Holywell, and at a short distance from the sea, is Mostyn Hall, the seat of Sir T. Moslyn. Three miles from Holywell is Downing, the seat of the Pennant family, and formerly the residence of that indefa- tigable topographer, Thomas Pennant, Esq. Par. Pop. 8069. Inns ; Red Lion, White Horse, King's Arms. ST. ASAPH (Flint), a small but pleasant city, between the Clwyd and Elwy, over which are handsome bridges. The Church is a neat building, and the east window is adorned with stained glass, executed by Egginton. Amongst the tombs is that of Dr. Isaac Barrow. The Episcopal Palace is a commodious residence, and the scenery of the Clwyd, in the vicinity of St. Asaph, is particularly beautiful. At Overton, one mile distant, there is a fine view. Whole Par. Po/?. 3144. Jnw ; White Lion. ABERGELEY or ABERGELEU (Denbigh), a populous village on the sea-coast, much frequented as a watering- place, the sands being well adapted for bathing, and the scenery in the vicinity beautiful. Near it is a singular rock called Cefn Oge, in which are several natural caverns. Par. Po/?. 2506. Inn; Bee. No. 101. LONDON jo HOLYHEAD. 2G1 CONWAY or ACEIICONVVAY (Caernarvon) consists chiefly of poor habit ttions. It was formerly surrounded by high and massive walls, strengthened by twenty-four circular and semicircular towers, which, with four gate- ways, still remain in tolerable preservation. The Church contains several monuments of the Wynne family, and a curious inscription respecting Nicholas Hookes ; but the principal object here worthy of notice is the remains of the castle, one of the most magnificent works of Edward I. It is seated on a rock, washed on two sides by the Conway, and is of an oblong form, flanked by eight embattled towers, rendering it a grand and picturesque object. Over the river is a fine suspension bridge, erected from designs by Mr. Telford. See Leigh's Guide to Wales. Par. I'rrp. 124.5. Inns; Bull, Harp. ABEn, a small village of Caernarvon, Two miles distant is a waterfall called Rhuiadv Maiv)'. Par. Pop. 652. Inn; Bull's Head. Continuation. Hinckley to Market Bosworth 7i miles. MARKET BOSWORTH (Leicester), celebrated for the battle of Bosworth Field, m which Richard HL lost his life. This sanguinary contest took place about three miles s. E. of the town, on Redmour Plain, where there is a well, still called King Richard's Well, at which he quenched his thirst. It is covered over, and bears an inscription by Dr. Parr. The Church (St. Peter) is a handsome building, and here is shown a brass spur of Richard III. Par. Pop. 1049. Gopsal Hall, the seat of Earl Howe, is three miles n. w, from Market Bosworth, erected 1750. The Chapel is much admired, and the standards of the communion-table are remarkable as having been made from the oak in which Charles II. concealed himself. Continuation. Hinckley to Nuneaton 5 miles. NUNEATON (Warwick), on the Anker, principally 262 No. 101. LONDON to HOLYHEAD. remarkable for the vestiges of a monastery, was fou)ided iu the reign of Stephen. Par. Pop.T!99. Inns ; two, each called the Bull. Continuations. MILES. Atherstone to Ashby de la Zouch* 14 Ashby de la Zouch to Burton-upon-Trent* 8| Continuation. Woore to Audlem - 4^ miles. AUDLEM (Cheshire) has a Grammar-school, and a Church (St. James), on an eminence in the centre of the town, with several monumental tablets. Towns. Pop. 1558. Continuations. MILES. Tarporley to Frodsham 12 Frodsham to Halton 3J 15i FRODSHAM (Cheshire), pleasantly situated on an emi- nence, has a stone bridge over the Wever. The Church (St. Lawrence) is above the town, and near it is Beacon Hill, commanding a fine prospect of the Mersey. Frodsham has a dock for building and repairing vessels ; and a Free- school. Towns. Pop.llAQ. J>i;i ; Bear's Paw. Six miles from Frodsham is Runcorn, a small sea-bathing place. The Church contains some monuments by Bacon, and in the vicinity are stone quarries. It is remarkable for the following admirable monuments of enterprise and in- dustry: the Locks on the Duke of Bridgewater's Canal, and the Quays of the Mersey and Irwell Canal, the Quays, the Western Dock Basin, the Sankeg Canal, the St. Helen's Railroad, Near the town is a chimney 2t6 feet high. HALTON (Cheshire). The ruins of the castle present a very picturesque appearance, and command an extensive view. Chapelry. Pop. 1322. No. 103. LONDON to HUNTINGDON. 263 No. 102. From London to HUNTINGDON. First Road. Through Ware. MILES. London to Huntingdon, as at No. 15. , . 58| Continuations. Huntingdon to Ramsey lOJ Ramsey to Whittlesea 8 RAMSEY (in the fenny part of Huntingdon) was once a place of some consequence. It formerly possessed a rich Benedictine abbey, founded by Duke Aylwin, in the reign of Edgar, but of this only a ruined gateway remains. The Church (St. Thomas a Becket) is an elegant and spacious structure, with an embattled tower. It has Free and Charity Schools. In the vicinity are several lakes and meres, the principal of which, called Ramsey Mere, has fertile and beautiful banks, and abounds with pike, perch, and eels. Par. Pop. 3006. Near Ramsey is Ramsey Abbey, the beautiful seat of W. H. Fellowes, Esq. WHITTLESEA (Isle of Ely, Cambridge). Par. Pop. 6019. There are two Churches (St. Maryland St. Andrew), the former has a fine tower and spire; a Charity-school and Almshouses. Whittlesea Mere, in the county of Hunting- don, is an extensive lake, which is much frequented in summer by parties of pleasure, and produces excellent fish. No. 103. From London to HUNTINGDON. Second Road. Through Hatfield and Biggleswade. Hicks'sHallto miles. HicJfs'.i Hall to miles. St. Neot's, as at No. 41 . . 55^ Huntingdon* 64^ 264 No. 104. LONDON to ILFRACOMBE. No. ]04. From Londox to ILFRACOMBE. Thvougli Basingstoke, Andover, and Bridgewater. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Deptford Inn, as at No. 8 87 Nether Stowey 144| Heytesbury 93i Watchet 153| Maiden Bradley 101| Minehead (h) 161 Bruton {a) 109^ Porlock (c) 16? Lydford 119 Linton 178J Ashcott 127 Combe Martin 188^ Bridgewater 136| Ilfracombe 195^ Continuations. MJLES. (a) Bruton to Castle Cary* 3^ (a) Bruton to Ilchester* 14| (&) Minehead to Dunster 2^ (c) Porlock to Lynmouth lOj HEYTESBURY (Wilts). Bor. Par. and Pop. 1412. Inn ; Ana:el. MAIDEN BRADLEY (Wilts). The Chuvcli (All Saints) contains several monuments to the Seymour family, particularly a very beautiful one to Sir E. Seymour. Par. Pop. 659. I3RUrON (Somerset), a small, well-built town on the Brue. The only objects worthy of notice are, the Church (St. Mary), with two towers, one of which is finished in the most elaborate style of Gothic architecture; the Market- house ; the Hospital ; the Freeschool ; and in the Market- place a curious ancient hexMgonal cross. Bruton has a considerable stocking manufacture, and the vicinity is pleasing; the vales are me.idows ; the declivities, orchards, and the eminences, sheepwalk^. Par. Pop. 2031. I/ins ; Blue Ball, King's Arms, Wellington Inn. ASHCOTT (Somerset). Bi^yond this \AiiceU Sedgmoor, the scene of the Duke of Monmouth's defeat. BRIDGEWATER (Somerset), a populous town on lliff Parret, by means of which it carries on a considerable trade with Bristol and other places in the neighbouring counties. Its principal buildings are the Church (St. Mary;, with a lofty spire, and a beautiful altar-piece by Guido ; the Freeschool, and Tovrp.-h.d!. There are also several No. 104. LONDON to ILFRACOMBE, 2'o5 Meeting-houses and charitable Institutions. The Duke of Monmouth was proclaimed king in this town, and resided lor some time in the castle, now in ruins; and here the infamous Jetteries and Kirk executed many of the prisoners taken by the royal army at Sedgmoor. Bor. and Par. Pop. 7807. 2 Membs. Inns; Jloyal Clarance Hotel, George, Hotel. DUNSTER (Somerset), about one mile from the Bristol Channel, distinguished by its castle, on an eminence com- manding an extensive land and sea view. On the s.e. side of the churchyard are vestiges of a Priory. Here the fauious William Prynne was for some time confined. Par. Pop. 983. MINEHEAD (Somerset) is romantically situated, and much frequented for sea-bathing, the climate being par- ticularly mild, and the surrounding scenery beautiful. The Church (St. Michael), situated in what is called the Upjier Town, contains a good alabaster statue of Queen Anne. A great variety of shell-fish is found on the sea-shore. Boro. and Par. Po/?. 1481. Inii ; Feathers. PORLOCK, on the sea-coast of Somerset, is remarkable for lis wild and romantic scenery. The Church (St. Dubritius) contains several ancient monuments. Near this village is Dunkery Beacon, the perpendicular height of which is 1668 feet. On a fine day its summit commands a view of .^500 miles in circumference. Par. Pop. 830. About two miles from Porlock is the village of Culhone^ completely surrounded by lofty mountains, and daring three months in the year the sun is invisible. LINTON (Devon), on the little river Lyn, the scenery of which is remarkably pretty. The view from the church- yard is very fine. Half a mile from this village is an ex- traordinary tract called the falley of Stones, or Valley of Rocks, consisting of a hollow, bounded and overspread with vast rocky fragments piled upon each other, and surrounded by heights, composed of masses, forming in some places columns, like the ruins of human art. Linmouth, near Linton, consists of a few houses, which are occupied by visiters during the bathing season. Par. Pop. 792. I nil ; Lion. COMBE MARTIN (Devon\ seated in a deep valley, has long been famous for a lead and silver mi;ie, now 2 A 266 No. 106. LONDON to KENDAL. abandoned. The Churcb (St. Peter) is the oldest in Devonshire. Par. Pop. 1031. ILFRACOMBE (Devon), delightfully situated on the Bristol Channel, has a safe and convenient harbour, de- fended by a good pier ; numerous fishing boats ; and employs several vessels in the transport of ore from Cornwall, coals from Wales, and corn to Bristol. It is much frequented in summer for sea-bathing. In the Church (Holy Trinity) is a monument in memory of Captain Bowen, who was killed in the attempt on Teneriffe, under Lord Nelson. Packet-boats sail from this place to Swansea, Bristol, and Milford Haven, and private vessels may be hired at any time. Here are Dissenting Chapels and Charity-schools. Par. Pop. 3201. hms ; Clarence Hotel, Britannia. Mort or Morthoe, five miles from Ilfracombe, very plea- santly situated on the sea-coast. In the Church (St. Mary) is a tomb, said to be that of Sir W. Tracy, who was sus- pected of being concerned in the murder of Thomas a Becket. No 105. From London to IPSWICH. Through Colchester. Whitechapel Church to miles. Whitechapel Church to miles. Colchester, as at No. 93 . . 51 Copdock* 65^ Stratford* 58J Ipswich* 69^ Continuation. Ipswich to Needham {SuffolJc) 8 J miles. No. 106. From London to KENDAL. First Road. Through Northaaipton, Derby, and Lancaster. London to Kendal, as at No. 42 262J miles. Continuations. MILES. Kendal to Ulverstone* (Lancashire) 19 Kendal to Hawkeshead* (Lancashire) 13^ Kendal to Kirkby Stephen* ( Westmoreland) 23^ J No. 107. LONDON TO KENDAL, 267 CoNTINUATIONfl. MILES. Kendal to Sedbergh 10| Sedbergh to Dent 6 15| DENT (West Riding of Yorkstiire), in a beautiful se- cluded vale, about ten miles in length, and from one to two in breadth, to which it gives the name of Dent Dale. This delightful spot, when viewed from the mountains by which it is surrounded, presents a scene of romantic beauty. The inhabitants of Dent are employed in knitting stockings. Toimis/i. Pop. 1840. No. 107. From London to KENDAL. Second Road. Through Bedford, Nottinghaji, and Halifax. Hicks' s Hall to miles. Hicks's Hall to MtLGS. Welwyn, as at No. 41 25 Pleasley 141^ Kitchen 34 Knitacre 149 Shefiford 41 Rotherham 159^ Cardington 46 Barnsley 172 Bedford 50 Huddersfield 189 Higham Ferrers 64| Halifax 197 Kettering 74^ Keighley 209 Rockingham 83^ Skipton 218| Uppingham 89 Settle 234^ Oakham 95 Ingleton (a) 245 Melton Mowbray 105 Kirkby Lonsdale 252^ Nottingham ]23| Kendal* 264| Mansfield 138^ Continuation. (a) Ingleton to Sedbergh (Yorksh.) 15^ miles. HITCHIN (Herts), a large and ancient town, pleasantly situated in a valley. The Church (St. Mary and St. Andrew) is a handsome stone fabric, apparently of the age of Henry VI. containing numerous monuments, several curious brasses of the 15th and 16th centuries, and a fine altar-piece by Rubens. Here also are Meeting-houses for Dissenters, a Free and Charity School. Near the town is 263 No. 107. LONDON TO KENDAL. a Union Workhouse. Par. Pop. 5211. huts; Swan, Sun. Two miles east of Hitchin is fVymondley Academy, for the education of Dissenting ministers. It posses^ses a valuable library. SHEFFORD (Bedford). A mile from this town is Seuthill House, the seat of the Whitbread family ; in the Church (St. Michael), uear this mansion, are inscriptions in memory of the unfortunate Byng and his lather. Hamlet. Pop. 763. Inns; George, White Hart. CARDINGTON (Bedford). In the Church is a monu- ment by Bacon, in memory of Samuel Whitbread, Esq. ; and a tablet in honour of Howard, the philanthropist, who resided several jears in a house near the churchyard. Par. Pop. 594. BEDFORD, the county-town of Bedford, in a fertile tract on the Ouse, called the vale of Bedford, employs a considerable number of the poor in the manufacture of lace, and carries on an extensive trade in corn, coals, timber, and malt. Its public buildings are, five Churches, the principal of W'hich (St. Paul's) was formerly collegiate; the new elegant Gothic structure, Harpur's Charity, surrounded by a tasteful balustrade ; near it tlie old edifice, with a statue of the founder, and opposite, a neat and commodious Doric building, uniting Libraries and Reading rooms; the small Town-hall; the County Gaol; the County Infirmary; a han.dsome stone bridge over the Ouse, now toll-free ; and a Lunatic Asylum. There are several Meeting-houses and charitable Institutions. Bar. Pop. 6959. hms ; Swan, George, Star. About a mile from Bedford is Elsioiv or Elvestotv, the birthplace of John Bunyan, wto composed his Pilgrim's Progress in the County Gaol at Bedford. The cottage in which he was born is still standing, though it has been newly fronted. Cross Roads. Bedford to miles. Bedford to miles. St. Neot's 12 Ki MBOLTON 13 Huntingdon 20i HIGH AM FERRERS (Northampton), on a rocky eminence, has a Church (St. Mary\ a handsome build- No. 107. LONDON to KENDAL. 269 ing, richly ornamented with carvings and monuments ; also a Freeschool, which once formed part of a college founded by Archbishop Chicheley, now in ruins. A mile and a half from Higham Ferrers is Rushden Hall, once the residence of John of Gaunt. Bor. and Par. Pop. 965. Inn ; Dragon. KETTERING (Northampton) stands on rising ground. It has a Church (St. Peter and St. Paul), containing a few ancient monuments, several Meeting-houses, a Freeschool, and a Sessions-house. Dr. Gill, the commentator, was a native of this place. Many of the inhabitants are em- ployed in spinning and lace-making. Par. Pop. 4099. Inns ; George, White Hart. About two miles from Kettering is Boug/iton House, the seat of the Buccleuch family, containing a fine collection of paintings, with beautiful grounds. Warkton, two miles from Kettering, is noted for the monuments of the Montague family, by Roubillac and Vangelder, preserved in the parish Church. ROCKINGHAM (Northampton), a small town on the VVelland, in Rockingham Forest, noted at an early period for its iron-works. The Church (St. Leonard) contains some fine monuments, particularly one by Scheemakers and Delvaux. On an eminence above the town is the castle, formerly a strong fortress, the occasional residence of seve- ral English kings. Little of the original building, which was erected by William I., remains, but within its precincts is the spacious mansion of Lord Sondes. Far. Pop. 296. Inn ; Lord Sondes' Arms. UPPINGHAM (Rutland), a well-built town, con- sisting principally of one street, and a square, in which stands the Church (St. Peter and St. Paul), a fine Gothic structure, containing some handsome monuments. There is a fine prospect from the churchyard. Uppingham has also a Freeschool and an Hospital. Annual races are held here on the Brand. Jeremy Taylor was rector of this place. Par. Pop. 1757. Inn; Falcon, Five miles distant is Normanton Park, the seat of Sir Gilbert Heathcote. OAKHAM, or OK EH AM, the county-town of Rut- land, in the rich vale of Cadmas, and adorned with a hand- 2 A 2 270 No. 107. LONDON TO KENDAL. some Gothic Church (All Saints), has a Freeschool, a modern County Gaol, a Market-cross, an Hospital, and \he remains of a Castle, consisting principally of the hall, used for the business of the county. Oakham is remarkable for an ancient custom, — the first time any Peer of the Realm comes within the boundaries of the lordship, he forfeits a shoe from the horse he rides on to the Lord of the Manor, unless he commutes for it; several of these memo- rials may be seen nailed on the hdl door. Par. Pop. 2440, Members : County 2. Inns \ Crown, George. About two miles from Oakham is Burley on the Hill., the magnificent seat of the Earl of VVinchelsea, one of the finest mansions in England. The architecture is of the Doric order, possessing much splendour and elegance, united with simplicify. On the south side of the edifice is a terrace 900 feet long and 36 broad, commanding views of extraordinary beauty. The interior is richly ornamented with numerous portraits, pictures of the Italian school, a valuable library, and a staircase painted in fresco, by Landscroom. Here James I. visited Villiers, Duke of Buckingham, when Een Jonson's Masque of the Gipsies was first performed ; and here JefFery Hudson, the dwarf, was brought to table in a pie before Charles I. Four miles from Oakham is Linden Hall, remarkable as having been the residence of the celebrated Whiston, who w^as buried in the adjacent churchyard. Cross Roads. Oakham to miles Oakham to miles. Witham 11^ Grantham 21J MELTON MOWBRAY (Leicester), a small but well- built town on the Eye, over which are two good bridges ; has a handsome Church (^St. Mary), and a good Freeschool. The surrounding country is celebrated for sporting. Par. Pop. 3356. Inns ; Swan, Angel. Four miles and a half distant is Stapleford, in the Church (St. Mary Magdalen) of which there is a monument by Rysbrach. Stapleford Hall, the seat of the Earl of Harborough, is adorned with several specimens of sculpture. NOTTINGHAM, the capital of Nottingham, a large No. 107. LONDON to KENDAL. 271 and populous town, on a hill above the meadows, on the banks of the Trent, celebrated as one of the principal seats of the stocking manufacture, is surrounded by gardens belonging to mechanics. It has tan yards, and a manu- factory of earthenware, and is noted for its capacious cellars hollowed in the rock, and stored with excellent malt liquors. The principal public buildings are the New Exchange at the end of the Market-place ; the County-hall, erected 1770 ; the Town-hall comprising the offices for the corporation ; the Bridge of 20 arches, over the Trent; the Town Prison ; the County-gaol ; the Infirmary ; the Lunatic Asylum, near the town ; St. Peter's Church, with a lofty spire ; St. Mary's Church, standing on a bold eminence, built in the collegiate form ; and the Castle, a handsome edifice, erected on the site of the ancient fortress by the Duke of Newcastle, to- wards the close of the seventeenth century. Over the en- trance is an equestrian statue of this nobleman, sculptured by Wilson, out of one block. Nottingham has another Church (St. James), a Chapel, a Roman Calfolic Chapel, several Meeting-houses and charitable institutions, a spacious Mar- ket-place, Theatre, Barracks, and a Freeschool. In this town Charles I. erected his standard when the civil wars com- menced (1642) ; and here Gilbert Wakefield, Dr. Kippis, and Henry Kirke White were born. Toirnsh. Pop. 50,680. Me?nbers : Cou7ity -i, Toionl. Inns; White Lion, Flying Horse, Black Boy, George IV. Two miles from the town is Colwick Hall, the -eat of John Musters, Esq., aiid three miles distant is Wollaston Hall, the seat of Lord Middleton, a noble ancient mansion, adorned with some fine pictures. In the grounds is a curious grotto. In HucknuU Church, seven miles distant, is a tablet in honour of Lord Byron, who was buried here in 1824. Gotham, from which it is said the ironical phrase, 'The V/ise Men of Gotham,' took its rise, is situated seven miles from Nottingham. Between Nottingham and Mansfield are »SAe;-u'oorf Forest and Newstead ^bhey (Colonel VViklman), formerly the seat of the Byron family. It was originally a priory of Black Canons, and part of the Abbey Church still remains, as well as an ai)arlment in which Edward III. slept. In the vicinity is a curious hollow lock, called Robiji Hood's Stable. 272 No. 107. LONDON TO KENDAL. The cross line of the Midland Counties' Railroad leads from Nottingham to Derby. A Hull, Lincoln, and Not- tingham Railway is also proposed. Cross Roads. Nottingham to mi LBS. Alfreton 16^ Matlock 25J MANSFIELD (Nottingham), an ancient and flourishing town, with a Gothic Church (St. Peter), containing nu- merous monuments, and some remains of painted glass, employs a great number of frames in making stockings and gloves, both of silk and cotton, and has several cotton mills, factories of double point net, and an iron foundry. The malting and stone trades are carried on to a cojisiderable extent. The principal building in Mansfield is the Moot- hall, containing an assembly-room ; it has also a small Theatre, Coflfee-room, Cold Bath, Bowling-green, and several charitable Institutions. Par. Pop. 9426. Inns; Crown, Swan. PLEASLEY (Derby). About half a mile from this place is a romantic dell of great beauty, leading to the cotton works, called Pleasley Works. Par. Poj). 611. Three miles from Pleasley is Hardivicke Hall, one of the seats of the Duke of Devonshire, situated in a noble park, on the borders of Derbyshire. It was built towards the latter end of the sixteenth century, and contains nu- merous fine apartments, adorned with paintings. The Gallery, which extends along the east front, is 195 feet in length. Mary Queen of Scots was confined for several years in this mansion, and occupied the rooms on the second floor, which remain nearly in the same state as when she left them. ROTHERHAM (W.Riding of York), pleasantly situated near the confluence of the Rother and the Don, carries on a considerable trade in coals and lime, but is chiefly noted for its extensive iron-works established by Messrs. Walker, in 1746, on the opposite bank of the river, in the village of Masborough. Their magnitude may be judged of by the fact, that the iron bridges of Sunderlaijd and Yarm, as well No. 107. LONDON TO KENDAL 273 as that of Southwark in the metropolis, were constructed in tljis place. Rolherham has a College, lor tlj«- !n>:tiuction of Independent Dijfisenting ministers; an elegant Cburch (All Saints), erected in the time of Edward IV., containing a monument by Flaxman ; and several Meeting-houses, one of which was built by Mr. S. Walker, who \v;is buried within its walls. Here are Free Grammar and Charity Schools, Almshouses, and a Dispensary, with a News-room, Sub- scription Library, &c. Towns/i. Pop. 4083. Iiins ; Crown, Red Lion. About four miles from Rotherham is Wentworth House, the seat of Earl Fitzwilliam, a magnificent structure, consisting of a centre and wings more than 200 j^ards in length. The apartments are elegant, and are adorned with numerous antiquities and paintings, amongst which is the celebrated picture of Lord Strafford, by Vandyke. Near the entrance to this mansion is the Mausoleum, erected by Earl Fitz- william, in honour of his uncle, the Marquis of Rocking- ham. It is a lofty freestone building of Grecian architecture, containing a marble statue of tlie Marquess by Nollekens, and busts of several of his political friends. BARNSLEY (W. Riding of York) contaitis numerous forges for making wire, nails, hardware, &.C., and extensive manufactories of linen, cloth, and bottles. It has a Churcii, Roman Catholic and Dissenting Chapels, and a Freeschool. Townsh. Pop. 10,330. Inns; White Bear, King's Head. HUDDERSFIELD (W. Riding of York), a large and populous town, carries on a very extensive manufacture of serges, kerseymeres, and broad and narrow cloths. It has an ancient and handsome Church (St. Peter), several AJeeting-houses, and a Cloth-hall. Townsh. Pop. 19,035. 1 Memb. Luis; George, Swan. On the road from Huddersfield to Manchester, 7 miles from the town, may be seen the stupendous Tunnel, 3^ miles long, through which the canal is led, made at the exi'ense of £300,000. Two miles south of the town, on Castle Hill, are the remains of the ancient city of Camhodnnum. HALIFAX (W. Riding of Yoik), situated in a valley iimidst fine hills, a well-built and opulent place, derives its importance from the manufacture of cloth, which was com- menced here about the middle of the sixteenth century. 274 No. 107. LONDON to KENDAL. It has numerous cotton- mills and factories, and is the principal mart for stuffs, such as shalloons, serges, tammies, calimancoes, kerseys, &c., for the sale of which there is an immense building, called the Piece-hall, occupying a space of 10,000 square yards, containing upwards of 300 rooms, open once a week. The vicinity of Halifax abounds with coal, and the Calder Navigation, which comes within two miles, aftbrds a cheap mode of carriage. Halifax has two Churches; the Old Church (St. John the Baptist), a venerable Gothic structure, contains several ancient monu- ments; and the New Church ("Holy Trinity), a large building in the Grecian style. There are also several Meeting-houses, a Freeschool, and charitable Institutions. A singular custom, called Gibbet Law, was long prevalent here, by which the inhabitants were authorized to behead any person found guilty of theft, by means of a machine re- sembling a guillotine. Townsh. Pop. 15,382. 2 Membs. Inns; Talbot, White Lion. Cross Roads. Halifax to miles. Halifax to miles. Todmorden 12| Blackburn 31^ Haslingden 23| KEIGHLEY (W. Riding of York), on the Aire, over which there is a handsome stone bridge. The cotton, linen, and worsted manufactures are carried on here to a great extent, and large quantities of the latter are sent in an unfinished state to Halifax and Bradford. The Church (St. Andrew) contains two very ancient gravestones, one of which is supposed to have been laid down in the time of Canute the Great, as it bears the date of 1023. Par. Pop. 11,176. Inns; Devonshire Arms, New Inn. SKIPTON (W. Riding of York), in the district called Craven, on the banks of the Aire, noted for the sale of corn, cattle, and sheep. Its trade is greatly benefited by the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, which passes by it. Here is an ancient Castle, erected soon after the Conquest, and put into habitable repair by the celebrated Ann Clifford, whose birth-place it was, and who made it one of her principal residences. It is now the property of the Earl of Thanet. The Church (Holy Trinity) contains several monuments of No. 107. LONDON to KENDAL. 275 the Clifford family ; and there is nho a good (Jrammar- schooL Townsli, /"o/^. 4181. /ym*; Black Horse, New Imu, Devonshire Hotel. SETTLE (VV. Riding of York), a small town on the Ribble, remarkable for its situation at the foot of a lofty limestone rock, the summit of which commands a fine view. A great number of cattle are sold at its fairs ; and it has numerous cotton and other mills. Settle has no Church, as it belongs to the parish of Gigglesivick, a village about three quarters of a mile distant, which has a handsome Church (St. Alkald) and a Freeschool. About a mile N.w. of Giggleswick, is an ebbing and flowing well, which has long been visited as an object of cmiosity. In the neighbourhood are several slate and stone quarries. Toumsh. Pop. 1627. Inns ; Golden Lion, Spread Eagle. INGLETON (W. Riding of York), a village remarkable for the number of picturesque objects in its vicinity ; the principal of which are Ingleborough Mountain^ 2361 feet above the level of the sea ; Wliarnside Mountain, 2384 feet high ; Pennigant Hill, 2270 feet high, all commanding fine prospects; Thornton Scar, a tremendous cliff, about 300 feet in height ; Thornton Force, a beautiful cascade, falling about 30 yards; Yordas Cave, an arched opening under the mountain, called Gleg-roof, adorned with some curious petrifactions ; and fVeathercote Cave, of a still more romantic character, exhibiting a cascade falling more than 60 feet. Chapelry. Pop.\22H. I /m ; Horse. KIRKBY LONSDALE (Westmoreland), a neat town on the west side of the Lune or Loyne, over which is an elegant bridge, has an ancient Church (St. Mary), cele- brated for the fine prospect from its cemetery. Free Grammar-school, Wesleyan and other Chapels. Here are several mills, worked by a brook, the waters of which give motion to seven wheels, placed one above another. Townsh. Pop. 1680. Inns ; Rose and Crown, Green Dragon. Half a mile north of Kirkby Lonsdale is Underlay Hall. Continuations. MILES. Kettering to Rothwell {Northamptonshire) 4 Roth well to Market Harborough* 7J Hi 27G No. 100. LONDON TO KNARESBOROUGH. Continuation. Mansfield to Bolsover 7^ miles. BOLSOVER (Derby). The Church contains a costly tomb in honour of Henry, the second Duke of Newcastle, as well as several monuments of the Cavendish family. That of Sir C. Cavendish, who founded the Castle, is very splendid. Par. Pop. 1330. Bolsover Castle is a noble building, belonging to the Duke of Portland. In the garden is a decaj^ed fountain, with a statue of Venus in alabaster. No. 108. From London to KIDWELLY. By Reading, Bath, and Cardiff. Hyde Park Corner to wilbs. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Pontarddylais, as at No. 32 213| KiowfcLLY 229| Llanelly 220i LLANELLV (Caermarthen), a small town pleasantly situated on a creek of the sea. Its Church is rendered remarkable by Laving two steeples, one of which is spiral, and the other embattled. Coal and iron are found in the vicinity, and there are several iron-works, JVhole Par. Pop. 7646. KIDWELLY or CYDWELI (Caermarthen), an ancient town on the banks of the Lesser Gwendraeth, over wiiicb there is a stone bridge, is divided into New and Old Town, the former occupying the east and the latter the wesL bank of the river. The Church in New Kidwelly is a neat structure, with a lofty spire ; the remains of the Castle are in a more perfect state than those of any other in this part of the country. The vicinitj' abounds with coal and iron. Par. Pop. 1(58]. bin; Pelican. . No. 109. From London to KNARESBOROUGH. Through \Vare, Tuxford, and Doncaster. Shoreditch Church to miles. Shoreditch Church to miles. Wetherbv.as at No. 13. . . . 190 Knaresborough 198 No. 110. LONDON to LANCASTER. 277 Continuations. MILES. Knaresborough to Harrowgate* 3J Knaresborough to Ripley* 4^ KNARESI30R0UGH(W. Riding of York), a neat and well-built town, delightfully situated on the n.e. bank of the Nidd, commanding many fine views. Tts Church (St. John the Baptist) contains several monuments. Jt has the remains of a Castle, erected at the Conquest, which formed a jilace of coniinement for Richard II., but was dis- mantled after its reduction by the Parliament army, under Lord Fairfax. Opposite these ruins in the walk along the bank of the Nidd, is a celebrated Petrifying or Dropping Well, springing in a declivity at the foot of a limestone rock ; near it is a curious excavation made in the solid rock, called St. Robert's Chapel, adorned with various Gothic ornaments and several heads. About half a mile lower dawn the river are the remains of a priory, foujided by Richard Plantagenet , a mile to the east is Robert's Cave, so named from a hermit who retired here in the reign of King John, but since rendered remarkable by the discovery of a murder committed here by Eugene Aram, fifteen years b.^fore. Knaresborough has manufactories of linen and cotton ; and its corn-market is one of the largest in the county. In tlie vicinity are four medicinal springs. Bor. and Towns/i. Pop. 5296. Inns; Crown and Bell, Elephant and Castle, Horse, Hart's Horns. No. 1 10. From London to LANCASTER. Through Northampton and Manchester. London to Lancaster, as at No. 42 240J miles. Continuation. Lancaster to Hest Bank 3 miles. I HEST BANK (Lane), a small sea-bathing place snr- i rounded by romantic scenery. I Continuation. I Lancaster to Hornby 9 miles. 1 '2b 278 No. 111. TOUR TO THE LAKES. HORNBY (Lancaster), on the Loyne, has a large cotton manufactory. About ball' a mile distant is a Castle, which once belonged to the Barons Mounteagle, in allusion to whom one of its towers is surmounted by the figure of an eagle. Chape Iry. Pop. 383. No. 111. TOUR TO THE LAKES. From Lancaster. MILES. Lancaster, across the Sands, to Ulverstone 21 Or by Millthorpe, avoiding the Sands .... 36 miles. Ulverstone to Furness Abbey, and return 12 Ulverstone to Coniston Water Head 14^ Coniston Water Head, by Esthwaite-Water, across ^ j- 3 Winder-Mere to Bowness S * Bowness to Ambleside 6 Or from Coniston Water Head direct to Ambleside, 7f miles. Winder-Mere must then be visited from Ambleside. Ambleside to Langdale, and return 18 Ambleside to Brothers' Water, and return 13 Ambleside, by Rydall, Grasmere, and Thirl-Mere, 1 ,„ to Keswick > Ascent to Skiddaw, and return 12 Keswick to Borrowdale, and round Derwent- Water ... 12 Keswick, round Bassenthwaite- Water 18 Keswick by Scale Hill, to Crum mock- Water and ^ ,^ Butter-Mere \ Or, if on horseback or walking, the tourist may ^ go through Borrowdale and Gatesgarth Dale to f Butter-Mere and Crummock- Water, returning I through the Vale of Newlands ^ Butter-Mere, by Vale of Newlands, to Keswick 9 Keswick, by Stye Head and Wast- Water, to Calder ) g, Bridge, (on horseback) \ Calder-Bridge, by Ennerdale-Water, Lowes- Water, \ ^q Butter-Mere and Vale of Newlands, to Keswick S Keswick to Penrith 18 No. 111. TOUR TO THK LAKES. 279 MILES. Or Keswick to Pooly Bridge, at the foot of UUs- Water 17:^ And thence to Lowther Castle and Penrith 10 Penrith to Ulls-Water and Patterdale, and return .30 Penrith to Lowther Castle and Hawes-Water, and > „, return ) Penrith to Kendal 26^ Kendal, by Levans and Sizergh, to Lancaster 20| The above is one of the Plans of Tours recommended in " Leigh's Guide to the Lakes," to which the traveller is referred for a minute description of this interesting part of England. We shall proceed to mention the principal Lakes as they occur in the above route. CONISTON-LAKE, or THURSTON-WATER, about six miles in length, and three quarters of a mile at its greatest breadth, noted as well as Winder-Mere for its char. Its character is particularly romantic, and on its banks are scattered numerous cottages. ESTHW^AITE-W^ATER, close to the town of Hawks- head about two miles long and half a mile broad. Its shores are fringed with wood, and towards the head is a small floating island. WINDER-MERE, or WINANDER-MERE, ten miles and a half long and two broad, principally supplied by the Rothay and the Brathay. It is the most extensive lake in England, and is adorned with fourteen beautiful islands, the largest of which is called Belle Isle, or Curwen's Island. The water is particularly clear, and abounds with trout, perch, char, &c. RYDALL-WATER, about a mile in circumference, sup- plied by the Rothay, and interspersed with several islands. At Rydall Hall are two cascades worthy of notice. GRASMERE LAKE, about a mile in length, and half a mile in breadth, exhibits a richness and variety of scenery equal to any that can be found in Westmoreland. Between Grasmere and Leathes-Water is Dun-mel-wray Stones, a heap of stones supi)Osed to have been raised in memory of a battle which took place here in the tenth century. The view of the Vale of Grasmere, from this s|)ot is beautiful. LEATHES-W^ATER, or THIRL-MERE-LAKE, a narrow and irregular sheet of water, about four miles long, 280 No. m. TOUR TO THE LAKES. skirting the l)ase of Helvellyn mountain, which rises up- wards of 3000 feet abcne tlie level of the sea. A remark- able beauty peculiar to this lake is the approximation of its banks near the middle, so that a bridge has been thrown across for the convenience of the neighbouring shepherds. DERWENT- WATER, distinguished by the gnindeur of its scenery, is near Keswick, and is of an irregular form, about three miles long, and one and a half broad, with several small but beautiful islands. The principal objects here worthy of notice are, the Lowdore Waterfall ; the mountain of Skiddaw, to the north ; the Borrow^dale Rocks, with the Bowlder Stone, at the south extremity of the lake ; and the seats adorning the banks. BASSENTHWAITE-WATER, or BROADWATER, about four miles long and one broad, to the n.w. of Derwent- Water, with w^hich it is connected by the river Derwent, and derives its grandeur from its vicinity to Skiddaw, w^hich soars above the interposing vale. I'he prospect from Ouse Bridge is beautiful. The best general views are from Braidness and Scareness. BUTTERMERE-WATER, a mile and a half long, and half a mile broad. CRUMMOCK-WATER, three miles long and about half a mile broad. Near it is Scale Force, a waterfall of great beauty. WAST- WATER, surrounded by romantic mountains, which almost meet at the base, and render the access to this lake difficult, is three miles long and three quarters of a mile at its greatest breadth. EN NERD ALE- WATER, two miles and a half long, varies from a quarter to three quarters of a mile in breadth. LOWES- WATER, a mile long and about a quarter of a mile in breadth. ULLS-WATER, the most beautiful of the lakes, partly in Cumberland and partly in Westmoreland, is nine miles long, but its greatest width is little more than one ; and in one part a vast rock projects, so as to reduce it to less than a quarter of a mile. The rocks of Ulls- Water and its vicinity are celebrated for reverberating sounds ; the report of a cannon may be distinctly heard six or seven times, and the etlect produced by a musical wind instrument is particularly beautiful. The lake abounds with trout, perch, and eels. No. 112. LONDON to the LAND'S END. 281 On the west side is Gowbarrow Park, formerly the property of the Duke of Norfolk. In the grounds is Airey Force, a waterfall of eighty feet. On the summit of Dunmallct, at the N.E. end of Ulls-Water, are the ruins of an ancient building, by some supposed to have been a Roman station, by others a Benedictine priory. HA WES, or HALL'S WATER, about three miles long and half a mile broad, abounds with char, perch, trout, &c. Besides these, there are several smaller lakes, which are seldom visited except by adventurous pedestrians. No. 112. From London to the LAND'S END. First Road. Through Andover, Dorchester, Exeter, Launceston, and Redruth. Hi/de Park Coi-ner to juilks. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Andover, as at No. 8 . . . . 63^ Lew Down Inn 205^ Salisbury* 81 Lifton 209| Woodyates Inn 91J Launceston (d) 213.1 Blandford (a) 103J Five Lanes Inn 221 Milbourne lllj Jamaica Inn 224| Dorchester (6) 119.J Bodmin 234 Bridport (t) 134| Indian Queen's Inn (e) . . . . 243 Charmouth* 141^ Truro* 257 Axminster 14«a Redruth (/) 263 Honiton* 156J Camborne 269^ Exeter* 172f Penzance 280 Crockernwell 184 Land's End 290 Okehampton 195 Continuations. MILES. (a) Blandford to Beer Regis (Dorset) 9 (6) Dorchester to Abbotsbury (DorseO 8 (?) Dorchester to Weymouth 8^ (t) Bridport to Beaminster GJ (d) Launceston to Bossiney {Cornwall) 17 (e) Indian Queen's Inn to St. Michael's 6J {/) Redruth to Marazion* 15^ ST. MICHAEL'S (Cornwall), an inconsiderable borough, 2 B 2 282 No. 112. LONDON to the LAND'S END. consisting of only a lew houses. The new road leaves St. Michael to the left. Iim ; Feathers. BLANDFORD (Dorset), on the Stour, was almost en- tirely destroyed by fire in ]731, hut has since been rebuilt in a very hajidsome style. The principal objects worthy of notice are, the Town-hall, a neat building of Portland stone, containing a tablet with an inscription respecting the fire ; and the Church (St. Peter and St. Paul), an elegant edifice of Grecian architecture, surmounted by a tower and cupola. In the latter are monuments to Pitt, the translator of Virgil, and his brother, the physician, who were natives of this town ; also a cenotaph to Dr. Pulteney, the botanist and physician. Blandford has a large manufactory of shirt- buttons ; a Free Grammar-school and Almshouses. Races are held in July or August, at Tarent Monkton in the vicinity. Townsh. Pop. 3109. Inns; Crown, Grey- hound. About five miles distant is Milton Abbey, a magnificent quudrangular Imilding, erected by the Earl of Dorchester, from designs by Sir vV. Cl]ambers, on the site of an ancient abbey. The apartments contain a valuable collection of paintings, and the chapel, which was the abbey church, is richly adorned. On the south side is an old room, called the Monk's Hall, tlie original refectory, ornamented with a fine oak roof and a beautiful carved screen. MILBOURNE ( Dorset;. Inn ; Cardinal's Hat. DORCHESTER, the capital of Dorset, a town of great antiquity, on the Frome. The principal objects worthy of notice are, St. Peter's Church, a large and handsome struc- ture, containing several ancient monuments and inscriptions : the Town-hall, beneath which is the Market-place ; the County Gaol, a modern and commodious edifice on the site of a castle ; the Shire-hall ; the Barracks ; and the walks, planted with trees, in the immediate vicinity of the town. There are two other Churches, several Meeting-houses and charitable Institutions, and two Freeschools. Dorchester is noted for the excellence of its ale, which is exported to most parts of the kingdom. Boro. Pop. 3033. Metnbers ; County Z, Tovui2. Inns; Antelope, King's Arms, Royal Oak. About a quarter of a mile distant is Maumhury, the most perfect Roman .imphitheatre in the kingdom. No. il2 LONDON TO THE LAND'S END. 283 M tidcii Castle^ about two iniies and a half from Dor- ciifsier, is a fine specimen of ancient fortification, coai- niitiuiing an extensive view. Tiiree miles distant is Wolveton House, the ancient carviiig.s and painted glass of which are curious. Cross Roads. Dorchester to miles. Dorchester to mii.es. Beaminster 17^ Yeovil 19 AxMiNSTER 31^ Ilchester 23^ Dorchester to Someiton 27j Ailwell 11 Glastonbury 35;^ BRIDPORT (Dorset), a papulous town of considerable size, on the Brit, about a mile from the sea. Its harbour is so choked with sand, that the shipping is inconsiderable : many of its inhabitants are engaged in the manufacture of sail-cloth, sacking, cables, nets, &c. It has a handsome Town-hall and Market-place in the centre of the town ; a large and ancient Church (St. Mary) ; a Gaol, and several charitable Institutions. Boro. and Par. Pop. 4212. 2 Memhs. Inns ; Bull, Golden Lion. AXMINSTER (Devon), a neat town o;i the Axe, noted for its manufacture of rich carpets, established (1755). Gloves, druggets, leather-breeches, and tapes, are also made to a considerable extent. The town contains a Church (St. Mary), exhibiting several specimens of Saxon archi- tecture ; a Roman Catholic Chapel, Charity-school, and Meeting-houses. Pur. Po/?. 2719. Inn; George. Seven miles beyond Exeter is Fulford House, which has been the property of the Fulford family since the time of Richard I., and is adorned with several paintings. CROCKERNWELL (Devon), lemurkable for the beau- tiful scenery in its vicinity adorning the banks of the Teign. Near it is a Logan, or Moving Stone, and a Cromlech. Ian; Hotel. OKEH AM PTON or OAK HAMPTON (Devon), a town of considerable antiquity on the Oke. In the Market-place is an ancient chantry Chapel, and about a mile s.w. of the town are the ruins of the castle, which was dismantled by Henry VIII. Boro. and Par. Pop. -lOoo. In-/ ; Whiia Hart. 284 No. 112. LONDON to the LAND'S END. LIFTON (Devon). Par. Pop. 1535. Inn ; White Horse. LAUNCESTON, the capital of Cornwall, a populous town near the Tamar, on an eminence, on the summit ol which are the ruins ol" its castle, an ancient fortress, sup- posed to have been erected by the Britons. The Church (^St. Mary Magdalen) is a handsome building, and contains some curious carving ; there are Methodist Meeting-houses and Charity-schools. Boro. a7id Fur. PoyO. 2231. Members; County 4, Town 1 . Inns ; King's Arms, White Hart, at which is a Saxon doorway. Almost adjoining Launceston is the borough of NEW- PORT ; and seven miles distant is Tregear, the seat of J. K. Lethbridge, Esq. Cross Roads. Launceston to miles. Launceston to wiles. Callington ., 10 Clawton lOJ Launceston to Holdsworthy 13^ Blake's Cross 14 Launceston to Hartland 27 Blake's Cross 14 Stratton 16 BODMIN (Cornwall), formerly a place of considerable importance, containing a Priory, a Cathedral, and thirteen Churches. Of these, however, only one Church (St. Petroe) remains, a large and irregular edifice, the spire of which has been desti'oyed by lightning : the font is ancient, and there is a painted window. The assizes are held in this town, in the New County-hall. It has a handsome County Gaol and Bridewell, built on Mr. Howard's plan, as well as a Lunatic Asylum. Its principal trade consists in wool. Between Bodmin and Liskeard are some monumental stones called The Hurlers, which Dr. Stukeley supposes to be the remains of a Druidical temple. Boro, and Par. Pop. 3782. 2 Metnbs. In7is ; Oliver's, King's Arms, White Hart. A railroad conducts from Bodmin ioWadebridge. To the left of the road, half-way towards St. Michael, are the Roche Rocks, resembling the ruins of a castle. No. 112. LONDOrs TO thk LAND'S END. 2R5 Caoss Roads. Bodmin to miles. Bodmin to milks, Camelford 12 Wadebridge 8 Bodmin to St. Columb 11 LOSTWITHIEL 6 TRUIIO. See No. 79. Between Truro and Redruth are the mines of St. Day. REDRUTH (Cornwall), a populous town, derives great benefit from its situation amongst copper-mines. About three miles n.w. of Redrutii is Tehidy Vurk, the seat of Lord de Dunstanville, a handsome mansion, in a beautiful park, and adorned with numerous pictures. Par. Pop. 8191. Inns; Hotel, King's Arms, London Inn. On darn Brea is a monument lately erected to the me- mory of Lord de Dunstanville, CAMBORNE, a considerable market-town of Cornwall, in a parish containing 7699 inhabitants. Inns; Burgess', White Hart. Between Camborne and Penzance is Heyle town and cop- per-works. Inn ; White Hart. A steamer plies between Heyle and Bristol. PENZANCE (Cornwall), the most westerly town in England, noted for the mildness of its climate, is a populous place, on the n.w. side of Mount's Bay, and carries on a considerable traffic in the exportation of tin and pilchards ; it has a good pier, and is the station for revenue cutters and nimierous vessels engaged in the pilchard fishery. It was burnt by the Spaniards in 1595. The Mother Church ( Madron) is about two miles from Penzance : the view from the churchyard is beautiful. A new and handsome Chapel of Ease has been recently erected. Amongst the edifices are the New Market-house, the Geological Museum, and the Baths. In the vicinity of Penzance are several natural curiosities, particularly Logan Rock, Lamorna Cove, and Lanyon Quoit. At St. Burien, five miles distant, is Dance Maine, or the Merry Maidens, a Druidical circle, consisting of nineteen upright stones. Chapelry. Pop. 6563. Inns; Pearce's Union Hotel, Mount's Bay Hotel, Hotel, King's Head, Ship and Castle, Star. At Treryn Castle, on the coast between Penzance and 286 No. 112. LONDON to the LAND'S END. Land's End, is a celebrated Logan, or Rocking Stone, sup- posed to weigh 90 tons. Continuation. Penzance to St. Ives 8 miles. The LAND'S END is composed of lofty and rugged moorstone rocks, overhanging the ocean, which roars be- neath with tremendous fury. About a mile i'rom the Land's End are several rocks, called the 'Long Ships, on the largest of which is a lighthouse, 112 feet in height from the sea. About nine leagues west of the Land's End lie the Scilly Islands, a group of rocks and islets, supposed to have for- merly produced much tin, but at present chiefly known as a resort for sea-fowl, and a shelter for ships. The principal islam) is St. Mary's (Pop. 1311), which has three towns, a harbour defended by a pier, a fortress, and a custom-house. The inhabitants are chiefly employed in husbandry, fishing, and making kelp. A number of beautiful shells are found upon the shore here. On St. Agnes {Pop. 289) is a light- house, as these rocks are often fatal to ships entering the Channel. One of the most disastrous events happened in J 707, when Sir Cloudesley Shovel and the crews of three men-of-war perished. Vessels sail every Friday from Pen- zance for the Scilly Islands. The distance is 14 leagues, and with a fair wind the voyage is generally accomplished in six hours. The other islands are Tresco, Pup. 470 ; St. Martin's, 230; Bryher, 128; Sampson Isle, 31. Continuation. Blandford to Cerne Abbas 7i miles. CERNE ABBAS (Dorset), a small town watered by the river Cerne, and surrounded by hills, employs some hands in the manufacture of silk, but is principally celebrated for the remains of its abbey, which are highly interesting. Near it is Trendle Hill, on the declivity of which is a gi- gantic figure cut in the chalk, representing a man holding a club. Par. Pop. 1209. Inn ; New Inn. Continuation. Dorchester to Beaminster 17^ miles. No. 113. LONDON to the LAND'S END. 287 BEAMINSTER (Dorset), on the banks of the Brit, a place of considerable antiquity, has suttered greatly by fire no less tban three times during the two last centuries, but is now in a flourishing condition ; it has several manufac- tories for sail-cloth. The principal buildings are the Chapel, adorned with curious carving, and several handsome monu- ments ; the Almshouse, endowed by Sir J. Strode ; and the Freeschool, founded 1684. Toivn and Par. Pop. 2968. Inn ; George. Continuation. Camborne to St. Ives 10 miles. ST. IVES (Cornwall), a populous seaport, formerly a town of considerable importance, now depends chiefly on the coast trade and pilchard fishery ; its harbour is defended by a pier, and is capable of accommodating 200 ve>sels. Boro. and Par. Pop. 4116. 1 Memb. Inns; Hotel, Red Lion. No. 113. From London to the LAND'S END. Second Road. Through An dover, Exetek, Liskeaud, Truro, and Redruth. Hyde Vark Corner to miles. Hyde Fark Corner to wiles. Andover, as at No. 8 63^ St. Austell* 242 Exeter, as at No. 112 .... 172| Grampound* 248| Moreton Hampstead 183| Truro* 256^ Tavistock (a) 204| Redruth* 264| Kellington, or Callington 213| Penzance* 282^ Liskeard* 221J Land's End* 292^ Lostwithiel* 234J Continuation. (a) Tavistock to Beer Alston (Bevon) .... 6 miles. MORETON HAMPSTEAD (Devon), on an emi- nence, has a handsome Church (St. Andrew), the remains of two castles, and in the vicinity the ruins of a Druid's temple, as well as the Rocking Stone and a Cromlech. Par. Pop. 1864. Inn; White Hart. 2B8 No. 114. LONDON to LAUNCESTON. The traveller then crosses Dartmoor Forest, a district comprisint? 100,000 acres, besides 20,000 acres of common, on which is an Agricultural Establishment for the poor; it was lormerly a prison, where French soldiers were confined during tiie war. TAVISTOCK (Devon), a neat and populous town on the Tavy, with manufactories of serges. The Church (St. Eustache) contains several handsome monuments ; one of the most remarkable is that oi Juda^e Glanville. In several places are visible the remains of an Abbey founded in the tenth century, by an Earl of Devonshire. Near Tavistock is a tunnel If mile in length, cut through a hard rock, for the passage of a canal ; at its mouth is a curious machine for raising ore. Here is a Subscription Freeschool. Bo7'o. Pap. .5602. 2 Menihs. Inns ; Bedford, London. KELLINGTON, or CALLINGTON (Cornwall), has a considerable cloth manufactory. Five miles from this place is Cotehele House, the seat of the Earl of Mount Edgecumbe, an ancient quadrangular mansion. The fur- niture is said to have been made in. the time of Henry VHf. and Queen Elizabeth, and to have remained in the same state since the reign of the latter. The hall is adorned with ancient armour, and the chapel is well fitted up. In the grounds is a small Gothic chapel, erected by Sir R. Edgecumbe, in commemoration of his escape, when he was suspected of favoring the Earl of Richmond's party against Richard HI. Boats to visit this mansion may be hired at Plymouth and Saltash. Boro.nnd Par. P^i;?. 1388. Inn; New Inn. Cross Roads. Cahington to miles. Callingtoti to miles. Saltash 9 Tavistock 9 No. 114. From London to LA'CNCESTON. Through Staines, Andover, Dorcrestfr, and Exeter. Hvde Park Carrier to miles. Ht/de PnrJc Corner to miles, Andover, as at No. 8 .... 03} Launckston, a? at No. 112 213} No. 114. LONDON to LAUNCESTON. 289 CONTXNUATIOXS. MJLES. Launceston to Camelford 16 Camelford to Wadebridge 12 Wadebridge to St. Columb 7 St. Colurab to Truro 15 .'JO CAMELFORD (ConiwHll). In the vicinity of this place two desperate battles were fought, one between the Saxons and the Britons, the other between King Arthur and Modred his nephew. Boro. and Par. Pop. 1359. Inn ; King's Arms. TintageU, six miles from Camelford, remarkable for its picturesque scenery, has the remains of a fortress called King Arthur's Castle. WADEBRIDGE (Cornwall), on the Camel, over which is a bridge of twenty arches. In the vicinity are nine enor- mous stones called the Sisters. Inn; Molesworth Arms. There is a railroad to Bodmin. Continuations. MILES. Wadebridge to Padstow 7 Padstow to St. Columb 7 14 PADS'! OW, a seaport, with a capacious harbour and pier, at the mouth of the Camel, in Cornwall, has a consi- derable trade in herrings, pilchards, and slates, and manu- factures serges. Dr. Prideaux was a native of this town. Par. Pop. 1822. Inn; Hotel. Cross Road. Padstow to St. Columb 8 miles. ST; COLUMB (Cornwall), so called from its Church (St. Columba). Par. Pop. 2790. Inn ; Red Liou. 2 C 290 No. 119. LONDON Ta-LINCOLN. No. 115. From London to LEICESTER. First Road. Through St. Alban's, Northampton, and Shearsbv. HicJcs's Hall to miles. Hicks's Hall to miles. Northampton, as at No. 42 66i Shearsby 87| Creator! 73^ Leicester* 97 Thornby or Thurnby 77f No. 116. From London to LEICESTER. Second Road. Through Northampton and Market Harbo- ROUGH. London to Leicester, as at No 42, , . . 98i miles. No. in. From London to LICHFIELD. First Road. Through D.aventry and Coleshill. Hicks's Hall to miles. Hicks's Hall to miles. Stone Bridge, as at No. 100 99| Swinfin* 116^ Coleshill* 103| Lichfield* 118| No. 118. From London to LICHFIELD. Second Road. Through Dunstable and Lutterworth. Hicks's Hall to miles. Hicks's Hall to miles. Northampton, as at No. 42 66^ Lichfield, as at No. 101 124| No. 119. From London to LINCOLN. First Road. Through Ware and Peterborough. Shoreditch Church to miles. Shoreditch Church to milks. AlconburyHill, asat No. 15 64 Lincoln, as at No. 88 .. 129^ Continuation. Lincoln to Wragby 10^ miles. " ! No. 120. LONDON TO LINCOLN. 291 |No. 120. From London to LINCOLN. Second Road. Through Ware, Staimford, and Anc aster. Shoreditch Church to MILkS. Shoreditch Church to miles. Greetham, as at No. 15 .. 92| Ancaster Ill Coltersworth 98^ Lincoln* 129 Continuations. MILES. Lincoln to Gainsborough I Gainsborough to Epworth lOJ Epworth to Crowle 7 m GA[NSBOROUGH (Lincoln), a port of some conse- quence on the Trent, over which is a handsome stone bridge. The river is here navigable for vessels of 150 tons burden, and this enables the inhabitants to carry on a con- siderable trade to the Baltic, as well as with the coast. A constant communication is kept up with Hull by means of steam-packets, which generally perform the voyage in four or five hours. The principal objects worthy of notice are the Town-hall, sometimes used as an Assembly-room ; and the Old Hall or Palace, which is said to have been occujjied by John of Gaunt. Gainsborough possesses a neat Church (All Saints) and several Meeting-houses. When the Danes invaded England, they landed near this town, and here Sweyn, their king, was assassinated. Races are held here annually. Par. Fop. 6658. Inns ; Blackamoor's Head, White Hart. Cross Roads. Gainsborough to miles. Gainsborough to MILES. East Retford 94 East Retford 9^ Worksop 17 Worksop 17 Chesterfield 42 Mansfield 29 Matlock 5ia Alfreton 38 Matlock Bath 53^ Wirksworth 47| Cromford 33| Ashbourn 67 Wirksworth 55.^ Uttoxeter 68 -Ashbourn 65 Stafford 81^ 292 No. 121 (ft). LONDON to LIVERPOOL. EPWORTH (Lincoln), a long and straggling town, the rectory of which was held by the lather ot' the celebrated John Wesley, who was born here. The inhabitants are principally employed in the manufacture of sacking, and in spinning hemp and flax. Par. Pop. 1825. CROVlE (Lincoln), in the Isle of Axholme. Par. Pop. 1S89. No. 121. From London to LINCOLN. Third Road. Throiagh Ware and Newark. Shoreditch Church to wiles. Shoreditch Church to miles. Newark, as at No. 15 .... 120| Lincoln* 136| Continuations. MILES. Lincoln to Gainsborough* 18 Gainsborough to Burton-upon-Strather 17 35 No. 121 {a). From London to LIVERPOOL. (Railroad.) MILES. Birmingham, see No. 17 (a) .... 114^ Birmingham to Liverpool .... 97J A train leaves for Liverpool at 7 p.ai., fare 1/. 1^., first class. It arrives at Liverpool about II5 p.m. By the Colesbill road. Birmingham and Fazeley Canal. Aston Park to left. Perry Bar station. Soho to left. Thame Valley. Newton station, 6^. Bescot Bridge sta- tion. James Bridge station. Willenhall, llf. Across Essington and Wyrley Canal, Wolverhampton station, 14 miles. Across Staffordshire and Worcester Canal, by Brewood, to left. Four Ashes station, 19|. The Spread Eagle station '2\^. Penkridge station, 23^. Across the Perik. Stafford ^station, town to right, 29. Sow Valley. GreatBridgeford station. Eccleshall, to left. Along the Sow. No. 1-2-2. LONDON to LIVERPOOL 293 Treiitham Park, to right. Whitmore station, 43. New- castle-under-Lyne, to rigbt. Great Madelj station ; it enters Cheshire at Wrine Hill. Crewe station, 53|. Nantwich, to left. Sandbank, to right. Church Coppenhall station, 55|. Min.-ihull Vernon, 6H^. Across Middlewich Canal. Wins- ford station, 61. Across the Weaver. Hartford station, 65|. Wiiverham. Acton station, 68. Across the Weaver. Frodshara, to left. Preston Brook Moore. Across Mer- sey and Irwell Canal. Across the Mersey. Warring- ton, 77 1. Newton Junction with tbe Manchester and Liverpool Railway, 82^. Across the St. Helen's Canal and Sankey Valley.f Parr Moss. RainhUl Bridge. Roby Embankment. Prescot, to right. Olive Mount, cutting 70 feet deep, 2 miles long. Wavertree Lane. The entrance to Liverpool is formed by a tunnel, through which the train proceeds, by its own weight, for about 1| mile. No. 122. From London to LIVERPOOL. First Road. Through Stony Stratford, NtnvpoRT, Chester, and WooDsiDE Ferry. Hicks' s Hall to miles. Hicks' s Hall to miles. Stone Bridge, as at No. 100 99| Woodside Ferry 197| Chester, as at No. 46 .... 180^ Liverpool 198^ Eastham 190^ Continuation. Liverpool to Ormskirk* (Lane.) 13^ miles. EASTHAM. Near this place is Houton Hall, a noble mansion, the seat of Sir T. Stanley, bart. WOODSIDE, ROYAL ROCK, and TRANMERE FERRIES. From these places, as well as from Birken- head Ferry, vessels cross the Mersey every half hour. PERRY BAR. Coaches run from Woodside to Chester and to Parkgate, where there is a ferry to Kent. Continuation. Perry Bar to Walsall 5i miles. + Sankey viaduct ; nine brick and stone arches 50 feet diameter, '■'0 to 70 feet high. 2 c 2 294 No. 122. LONDON to LIVERPOOL. LIVERPOOL (Lancashire), near the mouth of the Mersey, was merely a hamlet of the parish of Walton, till the reigrt of William III., since which time it has rapidly advanced in opulence and importance, through the spirited industry and enterprising pursuits of its inhabitants, being now the second commercial port in the kingdom. It has been estimated that one twelfth part of the shipping of Gieat Britain is navigated by Liverpool ; that it has one fourth part of her foreign trade, one sixth part of her gene- ral commerce, and one half as much trade as the city of Lon- don. Its principal traffic is carried on with the United States, the West India Islands, Brazil and other parts of South America, Ireland, and the East Indies ; but it also derives great advantage from inland navigation, as well as from the staple commodities of coal, salt, and earthenware, and the unrivalled cotton manufactories of the county in which it is situated. The Docks were the first harbours or reservoirs for the accommodation of merchandise ever con- structed in this kingdom ; they consist of M^et, dry, and graving docks, and are connected with wide and commo- dious quays, and immense warehouses ; and extend nearly eight miles. The principal are the Canning, Salthouse, George's, King's, Queen's, Brunswick, Prince's, Waterloo, Clarence, and the Graving Docks. Two new Docks have been formed between Clarence and Waterloo Docks, with a fine pier. The public buildings are in a style of liberal expense and tasteful decoration, superior to those of almost any pro- vincial town in England ; and several of its institutions are honorable testimonials of the enlightened spirit by which commercial prosperity has been accompanied. The Town -hall, in Castle street, is an elegant building, of the Corinthian order, surmounted by a dome, which is crowned by a statue of Britannia. It contains portraits of George III., by Sir T. Lawrence ; George IV., when Prince of Wales, by Hoppner; the Duke of York, by Phillips; William IV., when Duke of Clarence, by Shee; a Statue of Roscoe by Chantrey ; and on the landing of the staircase, a beautiful colossal statue of Canning, by Chantrey ; two spacious ball-rooms, sumptuously furnished ; a banquet-room, a council-room ; and numerous other apartments. The interioi' of the dome is much admired. No. 122. LONDON to LIVERPOOL. 295 iiiui from the gallery on the outside is a fine view of the town. 13ebintl the Town-hall are the New Exchange Buildings, built from designs by J. Foster, Esq., ranked amongst the finest specimens of architecture in this country; they form three sides of a square, inclosing a space of 197 feet by 178, in the centre of which is a fine group of statuary, in commemoration of Lord Nelson, executed by Westmacott in 1813. The New^ Custom-honse, a noble and stupendous edifice, on the site of the Old Dock, is intended to comprise the Customs, Excise, Post, Stamp Offices, ttc, II has three principal fronts, each adorned with a portico of eight Ionic columns, and is surmounted by a handsome cupola. The long room is about 160 feet in length, and 70 broad. Mr. John Foster is the architect. The other public buildings connected with commerce are the Post Office ; the Corn Exchange, a handsome Grecian structure, in Brunswick street ; the New Market, in Great Charlotte street, a stupendous and commodious building, erected in 1822, 18.3 yards in length and 45 in breadth; tiie handsome facade of the railway station and the entrance to the tiumel ; and the Tobacco VVarehouse, on the west sitle of the King's Dock, along the front of which is a pleasant walk. At the junction of the London road and Pembroke place is a fine equestrian statue of George III., executed by Westmacott in 1822. The New Mechanics' Institute in Mount street, an elegant Ionic structure, with a neat Theatre. A monument to the memory of the late lamented Mr. Huskisson was erected Sept. 23d, 1836, at an expense of about 3000/., in the Cemetery of St. James, immediately over the spot w^here his remains were interred; the statue, of fine white marble, is 7 feet 9 inches in height ; he is represented in the dress of a Roman senator, with a scroll in his hand ; the building in which it is placed is of a circular form, with a rustic basement, about two feet in height, which supports ten three-quarter fluted Corinthian columns. This appropriate and novel cemetery is formed in a rocky excavation : on the summit of the rock near the entrance is a truly beautiful miniature chapel, containing some good sculpture. The small cemetery for dissenters is in Brunswick road. Among the Literary Institutions maybe mentioned the Liverpool Ixoyai Institution in Colquit street, formed in 296 No. 122. LONDON to LIVERPOOL. 1814 lor the promotion of literature, science, and the arts, comprising a room for the perusal of periodical works ; a lecture-room; an apartment for the Literary and Philo- sophical Society ; a library ; a museum ; a laljoratory ; and a room containing casts of the Elgin Marbles, of the Phigalian Frieze, and of other celebrated specimens of sculpture. The Liverpool Institution of the Fine Arts, in Post-office place. Church street, contains spacious rooms for the annual display of the works of modern artists : it generally opens about August. The visiter should also notice the Athenaeum, in Church street, a neat edifice, comprising a news-room, and library of more than 14,000 volumes; the Lyceum, a handsome structure at the end of Bold street, containing a spacious coftee and reading-room, and an elegant circular library, with upwards of 30,000 volumes ; the Union News-room, in which is a small painting by Fuseli, emblematical of the Union of England and Ireland ; the Exchange News-room, a beautiful specimen of the Ionic order, forming the east wing of the New Exchange buildings ; the Botanic Garden, in Edge lane ; the Zoological Gardens ; and the Marine Baths, St. George's Parade, erected 1829, from designs by Mr. Foster. The New Fish Market in Great Charlotte street, the one in Elliot street, the New Medical Hall, in Hope street, and the Mechanics' Institute in Mount street, are amongst the latest additions. The principal places of amusement are the Theatre in Williamson square, a commodious edifice, opened 1772; the Circus, for equestrian exercises, in Springfield street ; the Liver Theatre at the top of Church street; the Wellington Assembl} -rooms, at Mount Pleasant, a beautiful specimen of Grecian architecture, erected from designs by Mr. E. Aikin ; the Music-hall, and the Rotunda Billiard -room, both in Bold street ; and the Mount, or St. James's Walk, at the top of Duke street. Liverpool possesses twenty Churches ; five Chapels or Meeting-houses for Independents, three for Unitarians, six for Methodists, three for Welsh Calvinists, seven for Baptists, one for Sandemanians or Glassites, one for Quakers ; a Synagogue, a Scotch Church, two Scotch Chapels, and five Roman Catholic Chapels. The most No. 122. LONDON to LIVERPOOL. 597 remarkable Churches are St. Nicholas, or the Old Church, at the north end of St. George's Dock, surmounted by a modern tower and spire, in the Gothic style 3 St. Luke's, at the top of Bold street, a fine Gothic structure; St. George's, at the end of Castle street, a handsome edifice, of the Doric order, containing a splendid stained-glass window of the Ciucifixion, after Hilton; St. Peter's Church, with stained-glass window ; St. Thomas's, Park lane, formerly distmguished by a lofty spire, part of which was obliged to be taken down in 1822 ; St. Paul's, in St. Paul's square, with a noble Ionic portico ; St. John's, St. John's lane, surrounded by a public cemetery, in which not less than 27,000 persons have been buried within twenty years ; St. Michael's, in .Kent street, a handsome modern structure of the Corinthian order ; St. Peter's, in Church street ; St. Martin's in tbe Fields ; the Church in Duncan street, for the School lor the Blind, adorned with a portico in imitation of the temple of Jupiter Panhellenius, in the island of ^Egina, and a beautiful altar-piece by Hilton, representing our Saviour restoring sight to the blind , and Christ Church, in Hunter street, an elegant fabric, adorned with an organ of singular construction, and sur- mounted by a dome, the summit of which commands a fine view of Liverpool. Amongst the Dissenting places of worship may be noticed the Unitarian Chapel, in Paradise street, a tasteful and elegant building ; Brunswick Chapel, in Moss street, belonging to the Methodists ; the Inde- pendent Chapel, in Great George street, originally designed for the Rev. Thomas Spencer, who was drowned during its erection ^ the Catholic Chapel, in Blake street, a modern edifice in the Gothic style ; and the Jews' Sj'nagogue, with a handsome front of the Doric order. The charitable Institutions are varied and numerous. Amongst the chief are the Old, New, and Ophthalmic Infirmaries; the Lock, Seamen's, and Blue Coat Hospitals; the Female Peni- tentiary, or Magdalen ; the Workhouse ; the House of Recovery ; the Deaf and Dumb, and Blind Schools ; the Lunatic Asylum ; two Dispensaries ; two Ophthalmic Institutions; the Ladies' Society; Savings' Bank; Bible Society, &c. c%c. Liverpool has numerous houses for the refining of sugar, an extensive pottery, iron-foundries, pnbUc breweries, roperies, &c. There are also slips for 298 No. 122. LONDON to LIVERPOOL. building ve.^sels, and a great number of windmills and steam- engines, in or near the town, for grinding corn, colours, dyers' wood, &c. The making of files, watches, and tools, is likewise carried on to a considerable extent ; and there is an extensive manufactory of iron chain-cables. Near the Docks is the Rotunda Steam Packet Tavern for George's Dock for Passage-boats on Mersey. Steamers to Glasgow', Dublin, Anglesea. The Birmingham and Liverpool Canal joins the Chester Canal at the Basin near Nantwich. It is carried over the London and Chester Road by a large aqueduct. From Liverpool there is a Railway to Manchester, com- pleted in 1830. It passes under a portion of Liverpool by a tunnel 1|- mile in length, and is altogether 31 miles in extent. The fare by the first class of coaches is 5s. 6d. ; second class, 4^, Another tunnel leads under the town from Wavertree road to Lime street. The roof of the shed at the mouth of the tunnel is worthy of notice. Boro. Pop.i65,\16. 2Membs. Inns ; Ade\[)hiHotel, Waterloo, King's Arms, Royal, Grecian, White Hart, Mersey, Angel, George, Wellington Arms, Commercial, Saracen's Head, Bull, Crown, Keel's Hotel or Cheap Dining House, and numerous others. New Brighton, at the entrance of the Mersey, on the Cheshire shore, adjoining the Rock lighthouse, will be, when completed, a splendid watering-place, commanding the finest views of vessels entering the port. At Evertoti, near Liverpool, may be seen the cottage in which Prince Rupert established his head-quarters when he besieged this town in 1644. Ince Blundell, about five miles from Liverpool, is an elegant mansion, belonging to the Blundell family. At- tached to it is a building in imitation of the Pantheon at Rome, which contains a valuable collection of busts, bas- reliefs, sarcophagi, and other antiquities. There are also about 200 pictures, many of which are by eminent masters. Knowsley Hall, the property of Earl Derby, is 7 miles distant, and Croxteth, belonging to Earl Sefton, 4 miles, tlie former containing pictures. No. 123. LONDON to LIVERPOOL 299 Cross Roads. Liverpool to aiiles. Ormskirk 13^ Prkston 3l| Liverpool to Prescot 8i St. Helen's IIJ Wigan 22i Middle Hulton 29^ Liverpool to miles. Bolton 3.31 Bury 38i Rochdale 45| Liverpool to Ormskirk ISJ South port 2G\ Continuation. Liverpool to Crosby Seabank, or Waterloo. 6 miles. CROSBY SEABANK, or WATERLOO, ca modern- built village in Lancashire, near the moutli of the Mersey, much frequented as a Bathing-place, and commands de- lightful views of the river. The principal houses are arranged in the form of a crescent, attached to which is a handsome building, comprising warm and shower baths, a reading-room, and billiard-room. Inn; Waterloo Hotel. No. 123. From London to LIVERPOOL. Second Road. Through St. Alban's, Daventrv, Coventry, and Warrington. Hicks' s Hall to miles. Stone's Bridge, as at No. 100 09J Coleshill 103| Swinfin \\Q\ Lichfield* 118| Rudgeley* 126^ Wolseley Bridge 128^ Great Haywood 130| Sandon 136i Hicks' s Hall to mi Stone Trentham Inn Newcastle-under-Lyne (a) Talk on the Hill Congleton Knutsford Warrington Prescot Liverpool* lks. 140^ 145f 149i 154 161A 176 1871 197f 206 (rt) Newcastle-under-Lyne to Nantwich*. , . .15 miles. COLESHILL (Warwick), a small town on an emi- nence, washed by the Cole. The Church (St. Peter and St. Paul) is a fine specimen of Cothic architecture, con- 300 No. 123. LONDON to LIVERPOOL. taining a sculptured font, and numerous monuments, pur- ticularly ol" the Digby family, and two of cross-legged knights. The churchyard commands a fine view. Near Coleshill is Blytli Hall, remarkable as having once been the property of Sir William Dugdale, the antiquary, who expired here about 1685. Par. Pop. 1853. Jwws; Angel, Swan. Tliree miles from Coleshill is Maxstoke Castle, a consi- derable part of which remains in the same state as when it ■was erected by Edward III. The gateway is curiously ornamented. Here also are visible the vestiges of a priory, built by the same monarch. SWINFIN (Stafford). At this place is Sxvinfin Hall, one of the elder Mr. Wyatt's earliest specimens of architecture. SANDON (Starfbrd). At this place is Sandon Hall, the seat of the Earl of Harrowby. Inn; Dog and Doublet. STONE (Stafford) consists principally of one street and a Market-place. It has a handsome modern Church, a Free- school, and other charities. Liberty. Pop. 2855. hin; Crown. Cross Road. Stone to Leek 16 miles. TRENTHAM INN. Near this place is Trenfha?ti Hall, the superb residence of the Duke of Sutherland, with a beautiful lake and grounds ; most extensive additions have been lately made by Mr. Barry. At Trentham a monu- ment has been erected to the father of the present Duke. NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYNE (Stafford) is a place of considerable commercial importance, having manufactories of hats, shoes, and cloth. Great quantities of earthenware are also manufactured in the neighbourhood. It formerly possessed four Churches, only one of which remains ; but it has several Meeting-houses and charitable Institutions. In the vicinity is a Race-course. Boro and Par. Pot). 8192. Inns; Castle, Roebuck. About two miles from Newcastle is Etruria, the superb mansion erected by Mr. Wedgwood, whose name has been given to that superior kind of earthunware, first manufac- tured here under his direction. No. 123. LONDON to LIVERPOOL. 301 Cross Road. miles. miles. Newcastle-under-Li/ne to Newcastle-undo'-Lyne to Cheadle 10 Belpkr 33^ Ashbourn 22^ TALK ON THE HILL (Staflord). Inn; Swan. CONGLETON (Cheshire), is a neat town near the banks of the Dane, deriving its chief support from the manufac- ture of silk, riband," cotton, and leather. It has two Churches, both subject to the Church at Astbury. Chapelry. Pop. 9352. Inns ; Bull's Head, White Lion. KNUTSFORD (Cheshire), so called, it is said, because King Canute, or Knut, passed the ford here with his army. It has a handsome modern Church (St. John the Baptist), Dissenting Chapels, and Charity Schools ; and many of its inhabitants are engaged in the manufacture of cotton. Its annual races (July) are well frequented. About a mile from Knutsford is Tabley Park, the seat of Lord de Tabley, a large and handsome edifice of the Doric order, containing a noble picture-gallery. In the park is the Old Hall of Tabley, a venerable structure man- tled with ivy. Townsh. Pop. 3040. //i«5 ; George, Angel. WARRINGTON (Lancaster), a large and populous town on the north bank of the Mersey, over which is a handsome stone bridge ; manufactures sailcloths, coarse linens, and checks ; and in the vicinity are pin, glass, and iron works. Vessels of seventy or eighty tons burden can come up the river to within a short distance of the town. Warrington has a Church (St. Elphin), containing some curious monu- ments; Chapels of Ease, Meeting-houses, an Academy established by the Dissenters, a Freeschool, and other charitable Institutions. During the Civil Wars, this place was freq. 6189. Inn; Lamb. Cross Road. Ely to MILES. Ell/ to MILES. St. Ives 172 Huntingdon 23| LITTLEPORT. Par. Pojo. 2644. Inn; Crown. DOWNHAM or DOWNHAM MARKET (Norfolk) is pleasantly situated on a declivity, by the Ouse, over which is a stone bridge. Its market was long noted for the sale of butter, known at London as Cambridge butter, but this article is now taken to Swaffham for disposal. Par. Pop. 2198. Inns; Crown, Swan. LYNN REGIS or KING'S LYNN (Norfolk), a large and populous town of considerable antiquity, on the Great Ouse, about nine miles from the German Ocean, has a har- bour capable of receiving 300 sail, and carries on an extensive import-trade in coals, timber, wine, tfec, and export-trade in corn and malt. The town is divided into several parts by four small rivers, called Fleets, and was formerly sun'ounded on the land side by a foss, defended by a wall and bastions ; the wall is now in a decayed state. The principal objects deserving notice are the Church (St. Margaret's), a large and noble pile, founded in the time of William II.; St. Nicholas Chapel, said to have been erected about 1350 ; the Guildhall, comprising courts of justice and assembly-rooms; the Custom-house, a very handsome edifice, with a statue of Charles II. ; the Theatre (1814); the Hospital, supported by voluntary contributions ; the Market-place, a spacious area, formerly adorned with a freestone cross ; the Free Grammar-school, at which Eugene Aram was usher; St. Anne's Fort; the Promenade, called the Mall; the ruins of the Grey Friars' Church, and the Lady Chapel ; Mechanic.?' Iii.;es ; the Bede Hou.>e, rebuilt 1822.il No. 125. LONDON to LYNN REGIS. 309 Lancasterlan and National Schools; Meeting-bouses; Catho- lic Chapel, &c. A steamer leaves Lynn for Hull every Friday, and returns on Wednesday. Boro. Fop. 13,370. 2 Membs. Inns; Globe, Crown, Duke's Head, Three Tuns. Cross Roads. Lynn Regis to miles. Lynn Regis to milks. Hillington 8 Stow Market 54 Fakenham 21^ Lynn Regis to Holt 33i Swatfham 15 Cromer 43^ East Dereham 26^ Lynn Regis to Reepham 37| Hunstanton 17 Cawston 40^ Holme 20 Aylsham 44J Burnham Market 28^ North Walsham 51^ Wells 34i Lynn Regis to Cromer 52J Swaffham 15 Lynn Regis to . East Dereham 26J Swaffham 15 Norwieli 43^ Thetford 33 Wejrfaridge 55^ Ixworth 42J Yarmouth 06^ Continuations. MILES. Lynn to Castle Rising 5 Castle Rising to Burnham Market* 17i 22J CASTLE RISING (Norfolk), one of the most ancient boroughs in the kingdom, said to have been formerly washed by the sea, has considerable remains of a Castle, erected by the first Earl of Sussex, and in which Isabel, the Queen of Edward II., was confined from 1330 till her death, in 1358. The Church (St. Lawrence) is a curious specimen of Saxon architecture, and contains an ancient font. There is a Hospital with a Chapel, built by the Earl of Northamp- ton, in 1613, and a National School. Boro. and Par. Pop. 358. 310 No. 12(J. LONDON to LYNN REGLS. No. 126. From Loxdox to LYNN REGIS. Second Road. Through Royston, St. Ives, and Wisbeach. Shoreditch Church to miles. Shoreditch Church to miles. Caxton, as at No. 15 49^ Wisbeach 90 St. Ives 59i Walpole St. Peter 95 Chatteris 71J Lynn* lOSJ March 79-2 ST. lYES (Hunts) is a small town, pleasantly situated on the Ouse, over which is a curious and ancient stone bridge, and a modern arcbed causeway. It carries on a con- siderable trade in malt and coal, and its market is noted for the sale of cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry, &c. It has a light and neat Church (St. Ive), Meeting-houses, and the ruins of a Priorj', in the n.e. part of the town. Slepe Hall, or Cromwell House, at St. Ives, is remarkable as having been the residence of Oliver Cromwell when he rented Wood Farm, in the vicinity. Par. Po/7. 3314. Inn; Crown. CHATTERIS (Camb.), has a Church (St. Peter and St. Paul), a National School, and the remains of a Chapel at Hunny Farm. Par. Po/?. 4177. Inn; George. MARCH (Camb.), a hamlet of Doddington, with an elegant Church (St. Windred). Numerous Roman anti- quities have been found in the vicinity of this place. Chapelry. Pop. 6111. Inns; White Hart, Griffin. WISBEACH or WISBECH (Camb.), about eight miles from the German Ocean, is a well-built town on the Nene, over which is an elegant bridge of one arch of 72 feet span. It carries on a considerable trade in corn, timber, coals, and wine ; has a large cattle-fair, and the surrounding country produces hemp, flax, and wool. The Church (St. Peter's) is a spacious and handsome fabric, though of singular con- struction, having two naves and two aisles ; its tower is remarkably beautiful ; it contains numerous monuments, and a fine organ built by Green. Wisbeach has another Church (St. Mary)^ a handsome new Chapel of Ease, Meeting-houses, a Custom-house and Town-hall, the Shire- hall and Gaol, a Theatre, Free and National School, Lite- rary Society, several charitable Institutions, and Assembly, rooms at the Rose and Crown Inn, which is remarkable for No. 127- LONDON to MAIDSTONE. 311 its antiquity, having been occupied as a tavern since 1475; the Circus, erected on the site of the Castle; and Hot and Cold Sea-water Baths. Par. Pop. 8777. Ifins; Rose and Crown, Vine. In attempting to cross the Wash, King John lost all his baggage and treasures. In Leveringtoii Church ^ two miles distant, is a curious font, and some painted glass, WALPOLE ST. PETER (Norf.) is a village containing one of the most beautiful parish Churches in England. From the place called Cross Keys, an embankment has been thrown across the Wash more than 1 \ mile in length, and the river is carried to the sea by a canal, crossed by a drawbridge. On this embankment, and over the bridge, is an excellent turnpike road, opening a direct communication between Norfolk and Lincolnshire, and lessening the dis- tance between this part of the country and the north of England, by 20 miles. Pur. Pop. 1237. hm ; Bell. No. 127. From London to MAIDSTONE. First Road. Through Wrotham. MILES. London to Maidstone, as at No. 82 34^ Continuations. Maidstone to Cranbrook 13^ Cranbrook to Highgate 4| Highgate to Rye* 15^ 33^ CRANBROOK (Kent). The first woollen manufactory in England was established in this town by the Flemings, in the reign of Edward III., but at present this trade is en- tirely removed to other parts of the kingdom. The Church (St. Dunstan's) contains some curious paintings and monu- menls. Par. Pop. .3844. 312 No. 129. LONDON TO MANCHESTER. No. 128. From London to MAIDSTONE. Second Road. Through Gravesend. MILKS. MILES. Rochester, as at No. 63, .. . 29 Maidstone* 37^ No. 129. From London to MANCHESTER. First- Road. Through Northampton, Derby, and Buxton. HicJts's Hall to MiLES. Hicks's Hall to miles. Ashbourn, as at No. 4S? , . 140 Disley 169^ Newhaven Inn 149^ Bullock Smithy 173 Buxton 159| Stockport* 175| Whaley Bridge 166^ Manchester* 182 BUXTON, a village in the Lower Peak, Derbj', in a hollow, surrounded by high and dreary moors, is celebrated for its waters, which annually attract more than 500 visiters. Their temperature is more agreeable for bathing than the waters of Bath, and they are found very efl&cacious in the cure of rheumatic complaints. They are also administered internally, in nephritic and bilious disorders. The principal buildings are the Crescent, an elegant stone edifice, erected, from designs by Mr. Carr, by the late Duke of Devonshire, comprising three Hotels, Card-rooms, Assembly-rooms, &c. ; and the stables behind it, also erected by his Grace, are considered by many the most complete in Europe : they form a circle, the interior of which is sixty yards in diameter, and have coach-houses for sixty carriages. Promenade upon gravel walks of Colonnade. The Church (St. John the Baptist) at Buxton was built by the Duke of Devon- shire in 1812. Here also are circulating Libraries, nume- rous Lodgitig-houses, a Theatre, Private and Public Baths, a Bath for the Poor, News-rooms, &c. St. Anne's Well is remarkable, because hot and cold water may be obtained from the same pump. Chapelry. Po;?. 1211. I/^«5; Great Hotel, St. Anne's, Hotels in the Crescent, Grove, Hall, George, Angel, Eagle and Child. About a mile from Buxton Crescent, is Fooles Hole, a No. 129. LONDON TO MANCHESTER. 313 subterrane^m cavern, containing many curious objects, parti- cularly an immense congelation called the Flitch of Bacon, and a column of stalactite called Mary Queen of Scots' Pillar, from having been visited by that unfortunate princess. Amongst other places in the vicinity of Buxton are the Lover's Leap, one mile distant ; Jjc Edge Hill ; Mousall Dff/^, about five miles; Marvel Stones, three miles on the road towards Chapel in Forest ; and Chee Tor, five miles on the road to Tideswell. Cross Roads. Buxton to MILES. Buxton to miles. LoNGxoR * . . 5 Congleton 16 Buxton to Nantwich 34 Smithy Green llj WHALEY BRIDGE (Derby). Inn; Cock. DISLEY (Chesh.) Chapelry. Pop. 2031. hrn ; Ram, BULLOCK SxMITHY (Chesh.) Imis ; Sun, Red Lion. Continuations. MILES. Stockport to Ashton-under-Line 7^ Ashton-under-Line to Oldham 4^ 12 ASHTON-UNDER-LINE (Lane), a large town, near the river Tame, has a Market-house ( 1829), a Court-house, with a Theatre and Concert-room, and carries on various manufactures. The Church (St. Michael) contains some ancient carving and stained glass ; St. Peter's Church, Meet- ing-houses, and National School. District. Pop. 9222. 1 Memb. Inn; Globe. OLDHAM (Lane), near the sources of the Medlocic and Irk, on the banks of which are numerous manufactories, has two Churches (St. Paul and St. James), and a Chapel (St. Peter), Meeting-houses, and Bluecoat-school for the education of 100 boys has been lately endowed by Mr. Ilenshawwith 70,000/. Near the New Church is a News- room and Library. Towns//. Pop.3-2,SS\. 2 Menilis. It is proposed to connect Oldham with the line of railway fioni Manchester to Leed--. 2 li 314 Xo. 151. LONDON to MANCHESTER. Continuations, MILES. Manchester to Middleton 6^ Middleton to Rochdale 6 MIDDLETON (Lane), a neat town, carrying on a con- siderable trade in cotton, which is manufactured here, has an ancient Church (St. Leonard), containing several monu- ments ; and a Grammar-school. Touuish. Pop. 6903. ROCHDALE (Lane), in a beautiful valley or dale by the river Roche, over which there are one iron and two stone bridges. It has extensive wodllen manufactories, a neat Church (St. Chad), situated on a remarkable eminence, St. Mary's and St. James's Chapels ; a New Market-house and Town-hall ; the New Bailey and Workhouse ; a Public Library and News-room ; a Horticultural Society ; a small Theatre ; concerts, and races in July ; Archbishop Parker's School ; National-school, and several Meeting-houses and charitable Institutions. Entire Par. Pop. 74,427. 1 Memb. Inns; Wellington Hotel, Buck. Cross Road. Rochdale to wiles. Rochdale to miles. Burnley 14^ Skipton 32^ Colne 21 No. 130. From London to MANCHESTER. Second Road. Through Northajipton, Derby, and Leek. London to Manchester, as at No. 42 186 miles. No. 131. From London to MANCHESTER. Third Road. Through Coventry, Congleton, and Wilms- LOW. Hicks's Hall to miles. Hicks's Hall to miles. Stone Bridge, as at No. 100 99| Wilmslow 1741 Congleton, as at No. 123. . 161^ Manchester* 186| WILMSLOW (Chesh.) It has a Church (St. Bartho- lomew) and Meeting-houses. Inn; Swan. No. 132. LONDON to MANCHESTER. 315 No. 132. From London to MANCHESTER. Fourth Road. Through Northampton, Derby, Matlock Bath, Bakewell, and Chapel en le Frith. Hicki's Hallto miles. Hicks' s Hall to miles. Derby, as at No. 42 126^ Wlialey Bridge 1/0 Belper 1341 Disky* 1731 Matlock Bath 142J Bullock Smitliy* 177J Bakewell 152i + Stockport* 180 Chapel en le Frith .... 167 Manchester* 186| t Or by new road, avoiding the town. Continuations. MILES. Belper to Cromford 7^ Cromford to Matlock Bath I Four miles from Derby, on the old road through W^irks- worth to Matlock Bath, i.s Kedlestone, the celebrated seat of Lord Scarsdale, enlarged and embellished by Adams, and distinguished as one of the finest specimens of modern archi- tecture in England. Its interior is richly adorned with paintings, sculpture, and other works of art, which may be seen every day, except Sunday, from 11 to 3. A landscape by Cuyp, and the Interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar's Dream by Rembrandt, are much admired. In the Church are several monuments of the Curzon family, one of which is by Rysbrach. In the Park, is a sulphurated (or sulphureted) spring of considerable efficacy, and nearly allied in its quali- ties to the waters of Harrowgate ; and near it is a very comfortable inn built by Lord Scarsdale. BELPER or BELPAR (Derby), on the Derwent, noted for Strutt's cotton-mills, the construction of which is worthy of notice, and for its manufactory of nails. A Gothic Church has been erected in the centre of the town by sub- scription. About one mile and a half distant, also on the river, are two other cotton-mills, an iron forge, and a bleaching-mill. CUupelry. Pop, 7890. Inns ^ George, Red Lion. 316 No 132. LONDON to MANCHESTER. CROMFORD (Derby). At tliis place is the first cotton- mill erected by Sir R. Arkwright; and to the right, after passing through Scarthin-Nick (a perforated rock near CromfortI), Willersley Castle, also built by him, appears in view. This spacious and elegant castellated edifice is situ- ated on a cliff washed by the Derwent. It contains paint- ings by Wright, of Derby, and a portrait of Sir R. Ark- wright. The house is not shown, but the grounds, which are open to visiters on Mondays and Thursdajs, command fine views. Townsh. Top. 1291. MATLOCK BATH (Derby), on the Derwent, much frequented on account of its beautiful scenery, has been long celebrated for its mineral waters, which are recommended in strumous affections, the earlier stages of consumption, and in diabetes. Of late years the influx of visiters has in- creased in consequence of the new line of road, including scenery unusually fine and varied. The valley in which Matlock Bath is situated is about three miles long ; and amidst the chain of rocks the High Tor rears its giant brow, forming a magnificent spectacle from this lovely village. Its buildings are grouped in a singular manner up the moun- tain side, and the accommodation for visiters, consisting of Hotels, Lodging-houses, Baths, Libraries, Assembly-rooms, Billiard-rooms, cfec, are excellent. The numerous Caverns, Petrifying Wells, Establishments, particularly those of Messrs. Mawe and Vallance, for the sale of spar, marble ornaments, cfec, are well deserving the traveller's attention. The season commences in April and ends in October. In the vicinity are several objects deserving the traveller's attention, par- ticularly the High Tor, a roaiantic hill ; Cliff-House ; the Lovers' Walk ; Wild -cat Tor; Alport Hill ; Rutland, Cum- berland, and Devonshire Caverns ; the Romantic Rocks, or Dungeon Tors, near Upperwood. Townsh. cmd Par. Pop. 4567. Imis (^Posti?ig Houses); Cumming's Old Bath Hotel, Saxton's New Bath Hotel. A mile and three quarters from Matlock Bath is Matlock Bridge ; and deviating to the right about a quarter of a mile, stands the old town of Matlock, inhabited chiefly by miners and agriculturists. The Church (St. Giles), seated near the edge of a rock, is a most picturesque object from the Bridge. Two miles on this side of Bakevvell is Haddon Hull, a No. 132. LONDON TO MAxNCHESTBR. 317 vcneriible baronial reskleiice belonging to the Dake of Rat" land, which in shown to visiters. Cross Roaos. Matlock to jiiLBS. Matlock to miles. Ashford lOj Winster 5 Buxton 20J Newhaven Inn 9| Buxton 21^ BAKEWELL (Derby), on the we.t bank of the Wye, 18 much resorted to by anglers, as the river abounds with trout, grayling, No. 134. LONDON TO MARGATE. 319 villai^e abounds with natural curiosities, and exhibits more wild and romantic scenery than any other place in England. Tlie approach to it from Chapel en le Frith is formed by a steep descent, called the tVinnets or fl'indgates, from the con^tant stream of air flowing through the chasm in which the road winds. Amongst the curiosities in the vicinity are the Peak Caverti, or Devil's Caveim in the Peak, (guide 2s. 6d., candles 2a. (id.) on the rock above which are the remains of PeveriTs Castle ; the Waterfall in the Naviga- tion Mine, which falls thirty yards j the walk through the Town Ditch to the Basaltic Column ; Mam Tor, or the Shiverifig Mountain, at the foot of which is Odin Mine, producing the beautiful spar called Blue John ; and Elden Hole, three miles distant. The road from Castleton to Buxton (nine miles), and on which is an ebbing and flow- ing well, is very grand. Par. Pojj.99ti. Inn ; Castle. No. 133. From London to MANCHESTER Fifth Road. Through Coventry, Congleton, Knutsford, and Altrincham. Hickx's Hall to miles. Hicks's Hall to miles. Stone Bridge, as at No. 100 99| Altrincham J83 Knutsford, as at No. 123 176 Manchester* 191 ALTRINCHAM, or ALTRINGHAM (Cheshire), a small neat town, with manufactories of stuif, near the Bridgewater Canal, supplies Manchester with large quan- tities of fruit and vegetables. It has a Chapel (St. George), Meeting-houses, and a Jubilee School. Chapelri/. Pop. 2708. Inns ; Bowling Green, Unicorn. Two miles distant is Dunham Masse]/, the seat of the Earl of Stamford and Warrington, containing many good pictures ; in the park is a heronry. No. 13i. From London to MARGATE. Ltmdon Bridge to miles. London Bridge to .miles. Canterbury, as at No. 63 55^ Margate 7i^ Sarr 64 320 No. 134. LONDON to MARGATE. SARR, or SARRE, at the west end of the Isle of Thaiiet, was once n place of some importance. It has two inns. Monkton, 1 h mile from Sarr, was so called from having be- longed to the monks. In the Church are several stall;!, and the windows exhibit portraits of priors, f'i/le. Pop. 200. MARGATE (or St. John in Thanet), Isle of Tbanet, Kent, was originally a fishing village, but was converted during the last century into one of the most frequented watering-places in the United Kingdom ; it has a harbour formed by a pier, which enables it to carry on a considerable trade, as much of the produce of the island is shipped there, and it affords protection to numerous fishing vessels em- ployed in the supply of the London market. The principal objects worthy of notice are the New Church (1826;, with a lofty tower, from designs Ijy Mr. Edmunds, and adorned with beautiful stained glass ; the Assembly-rooms, a hand- some building of the Ionic order in Cecil square ; the Pier, along the top of which is a beautiful promenade ; a tablet on the side of the Pier, recording the preservation of the York Eastlndiaman ; the Jetty, for the use of passengers embarking or disembarking at low water; the Old Church, containing several ancient monuments ; the Town-hall, in which is a portrait of the late Dr. Jarvis, by Jackson ; the CUfton Baths, curiously excavated from the rock near the Fort; and the Sea-bathing Infirmary at Westbrook, about a quarter of a mile distant. Margate has also excellent Baths, Bathing-machines ; a Theatre ; several Meeting-houses ; Libraries ; a well-sup- plied Market, and numerous Boarding-houses. During the season, which begins in June, and terminates in October, steam-vessels sail every day between London and this place, and perform the voyage in from six to seven hours. Races are held here for three days, and excursions in sailing-vessels are daily made to places in the vicinity, particularly to the Reculvers, or Titw Sisters, the remains of a Chmxh, situated on the edge of the cliff, about nine miles from Margate, and kept in repair by the corporation of the Trinity-bouse, for the benefit of navigation. Draper's Hospital, about a mile from iNIargate, was erected in 1T09, by Michael Yoakley, a quaker, for the reception of poor men and women of the neighbouring parishes. At -S^. Peter's, a village about two mile^ from Margate, are the No. 134. LONDON TO MARGATE. 321 Thanet Ranelagh Gardens, fitted up in an elegant style for public balls and breakfasts. In St. Peter's Church is a tablet to the memory of Thomas Sheridan, the father of the celebrated orator. Richard Joy, the Kentish Samson, lies buried on the south side of the churchyard. There is also a public garden called Tivoli, formerly shady groves, half a mile from Margate. Kingsgate, three miles from Margate, and one from Broadstairs, was so called in consequence of Charles II. and James Duke of York landing here, on their way from London to Dover, in 1683. At this place there is a breach in the cliif, across which formerly stood an ancient gate, which fell down a few years ago. Here also are the re- mains of a noble mansion, erected by the late Henry Lord Holland, in imitation of Tully's Villa, on the coast of Baia. Between Kingsgate and Broadstairs is the North Foreland, the most eastern point of the county. It is surmounted by a Lighthouse, to the summit of which visiters may ascend. Dandelion, Ig mile distant, was formerly noticed as a place of public amusement. It has since been converted into a private residence. The situation is charming. At Birc/iington, about three miles from Margate, is an old h.use, at which William III. waited for a fair wind, when he was about to visit the Continent. Pur. Pop. 10,339. Inns; Fountain, Royal Hotel, York Hotel, Foy Boat, Duke's Head, White Hart. Cross Roads, Margate to MILES. Margate to HlLGS. Broadstairs 4J Pevensey Castle 83 Ramsgate 6^ East Bourne 89 Sandwich 12^ Seaford 97J Deal 18i Newhaven lOOf Dover 26J Brighton 109;^- Folkstone 33j Shoreham 117i Sandgate 35 Worthing 122^ Hythe , 37} Arundel 132^ New Romney 47 Chichester 143 Rye 59^ Havant 152 Wiiichelsea 61 J Cosham 156^ Hastings 70 Fareham 1(H^ St. Leonard's 71 Southamptox ]73| Bexhill Barracks 75^ 322 No. 134. LONDOX to MARGATE. CoXTlNU.ATIOiN. Sarr to Ramsgate 9 miles. RAMSGATE (Kent) is a noted bathing-place, with a siiacious harbour, defended by a stone pier, which forms an excellent promenade ; it has an elegant Church, of Gothic architecture, erected 1826, from designs by Kendal; a Chapel of Ease ; several Meeting-houses; a well-supplied Market; an Assembly-room ; Baths, admirablyconstructed ; Libraries ; Boarding-houses, &c. The bathing-place is a line sandy shore beneath the cliffs near the pier, and the bathing-machines are numerous and convenient. At the commencement of the Pier is a stone column, erected to commemorate the embarkation and landing of George IV., in 1821. Steam-vessels proceed during the season between this place and London, but as the sea off the North Fore- land is occasionally rough, most persons prefer sailing by the Margate vessels. The voyage from Ramsgate to Lon- don is usually performed in six or seven hours. P'ille. Pop. 798.'^. Inns ; London Hotel, King's Head, Royal Oak, Albion, Castle. About a mile distant is Pegivell Bay, to which the visiters of Ramsgate often resort, to witness the operations of the shrimp-catcher, and to enjoy the fruits of his labour. St. Lawrence, one mile from Ramsgate, is a pretty village. The Church contains a monument to Rear-xAdmiral Fox, erected (1811) by the Duke of Clarence. The tower is of Saxon architecture. At Mansfon, about a mile beyond St. Lawrence, are remains of a curious cave, constructed by a person named Troward. Minster, four miles from Rams- gate, has the most ancient Church in the Isle of Thanet. Its tea-gardens are much frequented. Continuation. Margate to Broadstairs 4^ miles. BROADSTATRS (Kent), a fashionable watering-place, , about two miles from Ramsgate, has Libraries, Bathing- machines, (fee, for the accommodation of visiters, and is particularly calculated for those who prefer retirement to the No. 135. LONDON to MARKET WEIGUTOX. 323 hustle of Margate or Brighton. It is a place of some anti- quity, having the remains of a gateway, erected in 1540. On tlie shore to the right of the harbour the cliff has been perforated by the sea, so as to form a natural arch. Near it are some steps, called the Waterloo Stairs, descending through the clitl' to the sands. V ilk {St. Peter, Tbanel), Po;?. 2101. Inns; Phoenix, Rose. Xo. 135. From London to MARKET WEIGHTON. Shoreditch Cliurch to mIles. Shoreditch Church to miles. Bawtry, as at No. 15 .... 149^ Howden 17wn. Par. Pop. 3779. J7ins\ Red Lion, White Hart. BOOTH FERRY. Iww; Ferry House. Two or three miles east of Booth Ferry, and on the river Ouse, is the rising port of GOOLE, which carries on a considerable trade. It has extensive docks and warehouses ; and it has been proposed to construct a railroad from it to join the line from Manchester to Sheffield. Huntingley Canal begins at Goole, and falls into the Aire near Ferrybridge, eight miles. The Dutch river, a fine work of art, effected by Van Mulden in the reign of Charles II. HOWDEN (E. R. York) is a .-^mall town of considerable antiquity, with the remains of a palace, which belonged to the Bishops of Durham, and an elegant Church (St. Peter), one of the finest specimens of Gothic architecture in the kingdom. It contains a monument of a female cross-legged. Toiv7is/i, Pop.2{20. Jwn; Half-Moon. Beyond Howden is Spalding Moor, on which is a remarkable hill, command- ing an extensive prospect. MARKET WEIGHTON (E. R. Y^ork), a small town, supposed to have been a Roman station, carries on a con- 324 No. l.-^S. LONDON to MAilKET WEIGHTON. siderable trade by means of a canal which conimunicalet» with the Ilumber. In the vicinity are several liarvows. Five miles distant is Evering/iam Hall, a noble modern mansion, in which is a fine portrait of Charles I. by Van- dyke. Near the entrance to the grounds is a curious Saxon font, formerly in the Church. Toiv/tsh. Pop. IH21. Inns; Brigg's Inn, Grapes. Cross Road. Market Weighton to Great Driffield 14 miles. CONTIXUATIONS. MILES. Thorne to Snaith . . . . ; 7 Snaith to Selby fti Selby to Cawood 4J 19| SNAITH (W. R. York), pleasantly situated on the Aire. Great quantities of flax are grown in the vicinity. Towns/i. Pop. 885. Inns; Bell and Crown, Blue Bell. In the Church (St. Mary) is a statue and tomb of Viscount Downe. SELBY (W. R. York), a flourishing town near the banks of the Ouse, by means of which, and of canals, it carries on a considerable trade with Leeds, &c. ; it has also Railways to that town and to Hull (30 miles). It was formerly celebrated for its fine Abbey, of which the beauti- ful Cuurch (St. Mary and St. German) still remains ; the choir and east window of which are admirable. The noble timber bridge over the Ouse is curiously constructed, and carries on the Hull and Selby Railway. Selby has Meeting- houses, a Catholic Chapel, and a Bluecoat-school. Par. Fop. 4:600. Inns; George, Petre Arms. CAWOOD (VV. R. York), on the Ouse, was formerly one of the principal residences of the Archbishops of York. Cardinal Wolsey resided for some time, and was arrested here. It has a Church (All Saints), and Charities. Far. Po;;. 117.3. No. 138. LONDON to MARV^ORT. 325 Continuation. MILES. Market Weighton to South Cave (Yorks.) . . 8 South Cave to North Cave {Yorks.) 3 No. 136. From London to GREAT MARLOW. Fir.st Road. By Maidenhead. Hpde Park Corner to miles. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Maidenhead, as at No. 32 26 Great Marlow 31 GREAT MARLOW (Bucks) is situated near tlie Thames. Many of its inhabitants are employed in the manufacture of lace, sillc, and paper. Tt has an old Cliurch (All Saints), with some ancient monuments, a National School, News-room, and Races in July. Boro. and Par. Pop.ii.SI. 2 Membs. Inn; Crown. Three miles from Marlow is Medmenham Abbey, a picturesque object on the banks of the Thames. It was noted in the last century as the retirement of a society of men of wit and fashion, who assumed the habits of Franciscan monks. No. 137. From London to GREAT MARLOW. Second Road. By Burnham. Hyde Park Comer to miles. Hyde Park Corner to wiles. Salt Hill, as at No. 32 .. . 21^ Great Marlow* 31| Burnham , 24 No. 138. From London to MARYPORT. First Road. Through Northampton, Manchester, Lancaster, Kendal, and Keswick. Hicks' s Hall to milks. Hicks' s Hall to miles. Kendal, as at No. 42 .... 262^ Keswick (a) 292^ Low Wood Inn 275 Cockermouth (6) 305^- Ambleside 276J Maryport 313 '? IT 326 No. 138.. LONDON to MARVPOKT. Continuations. MILE8. la) Keswick to Ireby (Lane.) 12 (6) Cockermouth to Whitehaven* {C«mb.) 14 26 AMBLESIDE (Westmoreland), a small town, delight- • fully situated at the north end of Windermere, much fre- quented by persons visiting the Lakes. It has a modern Gothic Church : and three quarters of a mile distant is a beautiful waterfall, called Stockgill Force. Near Amble- side is Calgarth Park, remarkable as having been the resi- dence of the learned Bishop Watson. From Ambleside the traveller may make an excursion to hangdale, and visit the waterfalls of Skelwith, Colwith, and Dungeon Gill. See Leigh's Guide to the L.-ikes. Chapelry. Pop. 1095, I?ms ; Salutation, Commercial. The traveller then passes by the village of Rydal, near which is a lofty mountain called Rydal Head ; Rydal Hall, in the grounds of which are two beautiful cascades ; Rydal Mount, the seat of Wordsworth, the poet; the Lakes of Rydal and Grasmere ; Diamnelwray Sfoties, commanding a fine view of the Vale of Grasmere ; Helvellyn Mountain ; Thirlmere, or Leathes Water ; to Keswick. KESWICK (Cumberland), a small town at the north ex- tremity of Derwent Water, is much resorted to by visiters to the Lakes, It has a modern Market-house, and two private Museums, open, however, to strangers, containing speci- mens of all the mineralogical substances found in Cumber- land. Between the Church, which is about a mile distant, and the town is Greta Hall, the seat of Southey, the poet. The principal objects in the vicinity worthy of notice are Derwent Water and Borrowdale ; -S^. John's Vale ; the Bruid^s Temple, about a mile and a half distant, on the old load to Penrith ; Ca^^/er/^-^, a mile distant, commanding a fine view ; S/rzddaw, the summit of which is about six miles distant; and Saddleback. Townsh. Pop. 2159. Inns; Queen's Head, Royal Oak. See Leigh's Guide to the Lakes. COCKERMOUTH (Cumberhmd), so called from its 1 No. 139. LONDON to MARYPORT. 327 position on the Cocker, at its entrance into the Derwent. The streets are spacious, though irregular ; but many of the houses are neatly built. The inhabitants are employed in the manufacture of hats, coarse woollens, shalloons, and coarse linens. On the summit of an artificial mount are the ruins of an ancient castle, originally the baronial resi- dence of the Lords of AUerdale, during the civil wars gar- risoned for Charles 1. Boro. Town. Pop. 4^36. 2 Meinbs, Imis ^ Globe, Sun, MARYPORT, or ELLENFOOT (Cumb.), a well-built town on the Ellen or Elne, is much frequented for bathing. Many of its inhabitants are engaged in the manufac- ture of cotton ; it has numerous vessels employed in the ex- portation of coals, and the importation of timber, flax, and koxu Chapelry. Pop.Sbll. Inn; Golden Lion. Continuation. Maryport to Allonby 5 miles. ALLONBY (Cumberland), on the south shore of the Solway Frith, is much frequented for bathing. It has warm and cold baths. Chapelry. Fop. 7S3. Inn ; Ship. No. 139. From London to MARYPORT. Second Road. Through Lancaster, Ulverstone, and White- haven. Hicks' s Hall to miles. Hicks's Hall to miles. Lancaster, as at No. 42 . . 240^ Ponsonby 299 Cartmel 253| Egremont 303.J Ulverstone 260J Whitehaven 308| Broughton 269| Workington 316 Bootle 281| MARYPORT* 321^ Ravenglass 290| From Lancaster, the traveller, if the tide be out, may cross the Sands, taking care, however, to procure the as- sistance of the guide, who is obliged to be on the spot from sunrise to sunset. CARTMEL (Lancashire) is a pleasant town, chiefly sup- ported by persons visiting the mineral springs, about three 328 No. 139, LONDON to MARYPORT. miles distant. It has a Free Grammar-school, and an elegant Church (St. Mary), formerly attached to a priory, riduly ornamented with carved work and monuments. Chapelry. Pop. 347, ULVERSTONE (Lane), pleasantly situated about a mile from the river Leven, with which it communicates by means of a canal, has two handsome Churches, a Theatre, Assembly-rooms, and a Library. The inhabitants are engaged in the coasting-trade, and in the manufacture of cotton, canvass, and checks. Townslu Pop. 4876. hms; Sun, Braddwyll Arms. Swarthmoor Ha/l, one mile from Ulverstone, was occupied for four years by George Fox, the founder of the Society of Friends. The Meeting-house which he built is about a quarter of a mile distant. Two miles from Ulverstone is Conishead Priory, the seat of Colonel Braddwyll, containing a fine collection of pictures, and surrounded by delightful grounds. RAVENGLASS (Cumb.), on the Esk. Near it is Muncaster House, the seat of Lord Muncaster, who has made numerous improvements by planting the adjacent grounds. About two miles from this mansion, on the opposite side of the Esk, are ruins of considerable magni- tude, called the City of Barnscar, respecting which it is said that no historical documents exist. PONSONBY (Cumb.) Near this place, on the north bank of the Calder, are the beautiful ruins of Calder Abbey. Par. Pop. 180. Ponsonhy Hall is a handsome mansion on an eminence near the banks of the Calder. The apart- ments contain some good portraits, a curiously carved bedstead, made in 1345, and other antiquities. EGREMONT (Cumb.) is an ancient town, pleasantly situated about two miles from the sea. On the west side of the town are the ruins of a castle: in the vicinity are several tumuli. Par. Pop. 1741. WHITEHAVEN (Cumb.) is a handsome and well-built town which has risen into importance, during the last two centuries, in consequence of its vicinity to the collieries belonging to the Lowlher family. The pits are the deepest that have hitherto been worked, and they produce annually about 90,000 chaldrons of coals. Its beautiful stone piers, until lately damaged by a terrific storm, defended No. 130. LONDON to MARYPORT. 329 the harbour so completely, that at low water the shipping lay as in a dry dock. Whitehaven has a Market-house, designed by Sir R. Smirke, three Episcopal Chapels, several Meeting-houses, and charitable Institutions ; a Theatre, and manufactories of cordage and sail-cloth. South of White- haven is the lofty promontory, called St. Bee's Head, on the summit of which is a Lighthouse, commanding beautiful prospects. During summer, a steam-packet plies between this port, Liverpool, and Dumfries. The "Lake Tourist" stage-coach leaves Whitehaven daily in summer, for Work- ington, Cockermouth, Keswick, Ambleside, and Kendal. Toivnsh. Pop. 11,393. 1 Memh. Inns; George, Globe and King's Arms. In the vicinity is IVhitelmven CastlSy the noble mansion of the Earl of Lonsdale. WORKINGTON (Cumb.) is a considerable town on the south bank of the Derwent, which is here crossed by a handsome bridge, and flows into the sea about a mile distant. The river is navigable for vessels of 400 tons : on its banks are stone piers where the ships receive their lading, con- sisting principally of coals which are exported to Ireland, the Baltic, &c. About 200 vessels are employed in this traffic, and several in the salmon-fishery. The ancient part of the town is narrow and irregular, but the modern is well laid out, and contains several good public buildings. Here is a neat Church (St. Michael), with an altar-piece, representing the Descent from the Cross ; a handsome new Tuscan Chapel of Ease (St. John); Catholic Chapel; Meeting-houses ; Theatre ; Assembly-rooms ; School ; and a Dispensary. On the east side of the town is TVorkington Hall, the seat of the Curwen family, a noble quadrangular structure, remarkable as having aftbrded an asylum to Mary Queen of Scots, when she landed at Workington. The room in which she slept is still denominated the Queen's Chamber, thoxigh the house has undergone various altera- tions during the last century. Races in August upon the Cluffocks. Townsh. Po/?. 6415. //?.w;» ,- Dragon, King's Arms. Near Workington, on an eminence, are the remains of ^'tbe Old Chapel," probably a border Watch-tower. 2f2 330 No. 140. LONDON to MIDDLETON. Continuation. Cartrael to Hawkshead 13J miles. HAWKSHEAD (Lane.) is a small town In a vale near the Lake of Estwaite, and the principal place in Furness Fells. It has a Church, which was made parochial by Archbishop Sandys, who was a native of this place ; a Free Grammar-school, and a Town-house. The mountains in the vicinity produce copper and slate. Toivnsh. Pop. 797. Inn; Red Lion. Continuation. Ulverstone to Dalton 4^ miles. D ALTON (Lane), a small, neat town, communicating with the sea by a canal one mile and a half long, has an ancient Church (St. Mary) ; a massive Castle, now a Court-house, and remains of a Castle erected in the time of Edward IIL Towtish. Pop. 759. About a mile and a half distant are the ruins of Furness Abbey, a Cistercian monasteiy, formerly of high rank and power The ruins are situated near a small rivulet, and are approached by a farm-yard. No. 140. From London to MIDDLETON in TEASDALE. HicTcs's Hall to miles. Hicks' s Hall to miles. Greta Bridge, as at No. 41 244J Middleton inTEAsDALE 256| Barnard Castle 247 J BERNARD or BARNARD CASTLE (Durham), on the Tees, has one of the largest Corn-markets in the north of England. It derives its name from a Castle erected shortly after the Conquest, the ruins of which still adorn a rocky eminence. The inhabitants are chiefly employed in tanning and in the manufacture of Scotch camlets or tammies, and stockings. It has a Chapel (SI, Mary) and a National School. Chapelry. Pop. 4430. Inns ; Rose and Crown, King's Head. Two miles from the town is a pleasingly situated Chaly- beate S])ring. No. 142. LONDON to MONMOUTH. 331 iMIDDLETON IN TEASDALE (Durham), a small town, the inhabitants of which are chiefly employed in the neighbouring lead-mines, has a Church (St. Mary) ; Meeting-houses ; a Town-hall, and a National School. The banks of the Tees abound with picturesque and ro- mantic scenery. At a short distance from Middleton is the ford of Step Emh, and two miles from it is Winch Bridge, consisting of iron chains stretched from rock to rock, over a chasm nearly 60 feet deep. In the vicinity are the cataracts of High Force and Caldron Snout. Townsh. Pop. 1824. No. 14] . From London to MILL HILL. Holborn Bars to milks. Holborn Bars to miles. Camden Town 2 Hendon 7 Hampstead A\ Mill Hill 9| HAMPSTEAD (Middl.) lies on the declivity of a hill, at the top of which is a very picturesque heath, command- ing extensive prospects of London and its environs. This vil- lage is noted for its medicinal springs, though they are not so much frequented as formerly. West of Hampstead Heath is Child'' s Hill, from which there is a very extensive view ; and between Hampstead and Highgate is Caen or Ken Wood, the seat of Earl Mansfield. Far. Pop. 8588. MILL HILL (Middlesex), beautifully situated on the brow of a hill, is noted for its Grammar-school for Dis- senters, which was rebuilt (1826) from designs by Mr. Tite. Avery neat Chapel has lately been built. No. 142. From London to MONMOUTH. First Road. Through Oxford, North leach, Seven Wells, and Mitchell Dean. Tyburn Turnpike to miles. Tyburn Turnpike to miles. Oxford, as at No. 1 54| Gloucester* 101| Witney* 65| Mitchell Dean 113| Burford* 73 Coleford 121^ Northleach* 82 Monmouth* 126f Seven Wells* J)2| MITCHELL DEAN (Gloucester) is a small, inegularly 332 No. 143. LONDON to MONMOUTH. built town, with a manufactory of leather. The Church (St. Michael) contains several monuments, and has a sub- terranean passage of great antiquity, leading to a wood about half a mile distant. Par. Pop. 001. I;m; George. About four miles from Mitchell Dean is Flaxley Abbey, erected on the site of a Cistercian Abbey. COLEFORD (Gloucester) has a Chapel (All Saints), and a Market-house. Portions of Oifa's Dyke may still be traced. In the vicinity of this place are several iron forges. Chapelry. Pop. 2193. Inn ; Angel. Continuations. MILKS. Monmouth to Skenfreth 5 Skenfreth to Grosmont 5J lOi SKENFRETH (Monmouth). The remains of the Castle are situated near the Munnow, in a sequestered spot sur- rounded by hills. The country between this place and Grosmont is exceedingly fine. Par. Pop. 609. GROSMONT (Monmouth) is remarkable only for the ruins of its Castle, which, occupying an eminence, present a verj' picturesque appearance. Par. Pop. 690. No. 143. From London to MONMOUTH. Second Road. Through Oxford, Cheltenham, and Ross. Tyburn Turnpike to mfxes. Tyburn Turnpike to milks. Oxford, as at No. 1 54| Monmouth* 129| Ross, as at No. 2 119^ Continuations. MILES. Monmouth to Ragland* 8 Ragland to Usk 6 Usk to Pontypool 6 20 USK (Monm.) is a place of high antiquity, situated on a tongue of land formed by the confluence of the Olwy and the Usk. It has an ancient Church (St. Mary), in No. 144. LONDON to MONMOUTH. 333 which is an inscription that has often perplexed antiquaries, and the ruins of a Priory; but is particularly noted for the remains of its Castle, seated on an eminence east of the river. The river Usk, crossed by a stone bridge, abounds with fine salmon. From the terrace under the tower, near the Castle, there is a fine view of the town and its vicinity. Par. Pop.U^i). Jw« ; Three Salmons. PONT-Y-POOL (Monmouth), on a cliff overhanging the Avon, has long been celebrated for the manufacture of japan ware; which has, however, lately declined, in con- sequence of competition in other parts of the kingdom. In the vicinity are extensive iron works. There is a canal from this place to Newport. Townsh. (with Trevethun). Pop. 10,2^0. Inns ; Red Lion, Crown. No. 144, From London to MONMOUTH. Third Road. Through Bath, Bristol, and Chepstow. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Bristol, as at No. 32 119 Tintern Abbey* 139J Westbury 122 Landogo 143 Aust Passage Inn 130 Biggswear Bridge 144J Beachley Inn 131^ Redbrook 147J Chepstow* 134J Monmouth* 150J ABBEY TYNTERNE, a smaU village in the immediate neighbourhood of the Abbey, with wire-works. Inn; Beaufort Arms. BIGGSWEAR BRIDGE carries the mail-road across the Wye, instead of proceeding by Trellech. REDBROOK, a village on the left bank of the Wye, in the neighbourhood of mines, carrying on tin and iron- works. This interesting road from Chepstow leads along the banks of the Wye to Monmouth. The fVyndcliffis a bold and beautifully wooded rock, from the simimit of which the eye embraces the Severn, the Wye, and nine counties. At the bottom of the WyndclifF is the Moss Cottage. 334 No. 147. LONDON to MUKER. No. 145. From London to MONTGOMERY. First Road. Through Oxford, Worcester, and Ludlow. Tyburn Turnpike to miles. Tyburn Turnpike to milbs. Worcester, as at No. 1 .. 111^ Montgomery, as at No. 34 169 Continuation. Montgomery to Welsh Pool 8J miles. WELSH POOL is one of the chief marts for Welsh flannel. It has a handsome County-hall; in the Church is preserved a valuable chalice of gold, brought from Guinea. On Moel y Golfa, to the north of Welsh Pool, is an Obelisk, erected in honour of Lord Rodney. Par. Pop. 5020. Inns; Roj'al Oak, Bear. Powis Castle, tbe seat of the Powis family, is a venerable pile, situated in Montgomeryshire, one mile from Welsh Pool. It is adorned with numerous paintings, and sur- rounded by pleasing grounds. No. 146. Erom London to MONTGOMERY. Second Road. Through Daventry, Birmingham, and Shrews- bury. Hicks's Hallto milrs. Hicks' s Hall to miles. Shrewsbury, as at No. 100 153J Montgomery* 174^ Brocton 166^ No. 117. From London to MUKER. Through St. Neot's and Doncaster. Hicks's Hall to miles, Hicks's Hall to miles. Catterick Bridge, as at No. Reeth 243J 41 230J MuKER 253| Richmond 234^ RICHMOND (N. R. York), delightfully situated on the banks of the Swale (which is crossed by a stone bridge of three arches), is surrounded by a very picturesque country. It has an old Church (St. Mary); the Chapel of the Trinity (repaired 1740) ; a Catholic Chapel, with a painting of the No. 149. LONDON to NORTHAMPTON. 335 Crucifixion ; Meeting-bouses ; a Town-hall ; two Gaols ; Free Grammar and other Schools. It is noted for its exten- sive Corn-market, and has a considerable traffic in lead. The Market-place is handsome, having in the centre a column, and beneath, a reservoir. Richmond possesses the remains of a once famous castle, founded by Earl Alain of Bretagne, who accompanied William the Conqueror; and it still exhibits traces of its ancient grandeur. North of the town are the ruins and a fine tower of the Greyfriart?, and near the Castle, on the opposite bank of the Swale, are the remains of the Priory of St. Martin. There are also ruins of St. Nicholas's Hospital, of a later date. Bar. and Par. Fop. 3900. 2 Membs. Inns ; King's Arms, King's Head. No. 148. From London to NORTHAMPTON. First Road. Through St. A lean's and Stony Stratford. Hicks's Hall to wiles. Hicks' s Hall to MILES. Dunstable, as at No. 42 . . 33^ Stony Stratford* 52^ HocklifFe 37^ Northampton* 65J Brickhill* 43^ Continuation. Northampton to Weston Favel 2i miles. WESTON FAVEL (Northampton). In the Church (St. Peter) is buried the Rev. James Hervey, author of ** Meditations among the Tombs," &c., who preached here for many years. Over the altar is a representation of the Passover, in needlework, by Lady Holman. Par. Pop. 44.3. Continuation. Northampton to Rugby* (Warwicks.) .... 19 miles. No. 149. From London to NORTHAMPTON. Second Road. Through St. Alban's and Woburn. London to Northampton, as at No. 42. . G6i miler^. 336 No. 151. LONDON to NORWICH. No. 150. From London to NORWICH. First Road. Through Newmarket and Thetford. London to Norwich, as at No. 54 109 miles. Continuations. MILES. Norwich to Aylsham llj Aylsham to Holt* llf AYLSHAM (Norfolk), on the Bure, which here becomes navigable, has a Church (St. Michael), said to have been erected by John of Gaunt, containing numerous old brasses, a font adorned with curious bassi-relievi, and a painted glass window representing the Salutation. Aylsham possesses a Freeschool and a Bridewell. About a mile from the town is a Mineral Spring, the waters of which are efficacious in chronic disorders. Two miles from Aylsham is Blickling Hall, said to be the birth-place of Ann Boleyn, It is a noble ancient mansion, containing some good pic- tures and an extensive library. The grounds are adorned with a lake nearly a mile in length, a wilderness, &c. ; here also is a Mausoleum in the form of a pyramid, erected over the remains of the late Earl of Buckinghamshire and his countess. Par. Fop. 2334. Inns ; Black Boy, Bull. Continuation. Norwich to Worsted 11| miles. WORSTED (Norfolk) is a small village, remarkable for first giving name to a kind of cloth made of wool, but differently dressed from those denominated woollens. Par. Pop. 830. No. 151. From London to NORWICH. Second Road. Through Colchester and Ipswich. Whitechapel Church to miles. Whitechapel Church to miles. Colchester, as at No. 93 . . 51 Thwaite 84^ Stratford 58^ Scole Inn 92 Copdock 65J Long Stratton 101 Ipswich 69^ Norwich* Ill Stonham 79| I No. 151. LONDON to NORWICH, 337 STRATFORD (Suff.), situated on the Stour, has a great road trade. Par. Pop. 630. COPDOCK (Sutf'.) Par. Pop. 310. Inn ; Elm. IPSWICH, the capital of Suffolk, and a place of great antiquity, is situated on a declivity on the banks of the Orwell, over which are two bridges. It contains 1 5 Churches, including three in the Liberty. In St. Peter's is an ancient font, and in St. Lawrence is a painting by Sir R. Kerr Porter. St. Margaret, St. Mary Stoke, and St. Nicholas, are old structures. It has also a commodious Market-place, erected in 1811; a Theatre; Assembly-rooms; a modern Town- hall, erected with the remains of St. Mildred's Church ; County Gaol ; Town Gaol ; House of Correction ; a Free Grammar-school, originally founded by Cardinal Wolsey ; a Custom-house, at which is a ducking-stool ; a Burgess' Library, in Christ's Hospital; a Public Library; several News-rooms; a Mechanics' Institution (1824); a Horti- cultural Society ; a Corn-exchange and Shire-hall ; public Baths ; several Meeting-houses and charitable Institutions ; and two yards for ship-building. About a mile from the town is the Race-course. Christchurch Park is a beautiful promenade, opened to the public. There are, during the summer months, steamers from Ipswich to London, touching at Harwich. Ipswich was formerly famed for its manufac- ture of woollen cloth, which has gradually dwindled away since the middle of the 17th century ; its present commerce consists chiefly in the exportation of malt and corn, and in a coasting trade. Vessels commodiously fitted up for pas- sengers sail down the Orwell every tide to Harwich, and return, affording prospects on the banks of that estuary of unrivalled beauty. Ipswich w^as the native place of Clara Reeve and Mrs. Trimmer; and it was here that Garrick made his first appearance. The house in which Wolsey was said to be born (See Long Melford) is still standing in St. Nicholas' parish. Boro. Pop. 20,454. Members: County 4, Toivn 2. Inns; Great White Horse, Ship, Golden Lion, Bear and Crown, Coach and Horses, Crown and Anchor. Cross Road. Ipswich to MIL US. Hadleigh 9^ SUDBl/RY \9% 2 G 338 No. 151. LONDON to NORWICH. STONHAM. Inn; Pie. About four miles distant is Heimiiigham Hall., a seat of the Dysart family, a quadrangular structure of the time of Henry VIII., containing a good library, some fine paintings, and a choice collection of ancient armour. THWAITE (Sutt".) has a Church (St. George). Inn; Buck's Head. SCOLE INN or OSMONDISTON (Norf.) was for- merly noted for a singularly carved sign, representing the arms of the chief towns and families of the county, and for a large circular bed, capable of containing thirty or forty persons. It has a Church (St. Andrew). Par. and Hamlet, Pop. 617. Continuation. Stratford to Hadleigh 5J miles. HADLEIGH (Suff.), on the Breton, formerly n corpo- ration town, has a Church (St. Mary), a handsome structure in the centre of the town, remarkable as the burial-place of Guthram or Gorma, the Danish chief who embraced Chris- tianity after being defeated by Alfred, with an altar-piece, a painting of Moses and Aaron, old font, old gateway ; and Parsonage-house. Dr. Taylor, the rector of Hadleigh, was burnt in 1555, on Oldham Common, for his attachment to the Reformation. There is a corn exchange (1813). Par. Pop.M25. Inn; White Lion. Continuation. Stonham to Debenham 3^ miles. DEBENHAM (Suff.), situated near the source of the Deben, from which it takes its name. The Church (St. Mary) contains several ancient monuments. It has a Market-house and a Freeschool. Par. Pop. 1629. Inn; Cherry Tree. Continuation. Stonham to Eye 9^ miles. EYE (Suff.) is almost surrounded by a rivulet. The Church (St. Peter and St. Paul) is a handsome building, and to the east of the town are the ruins of a Benedictine Monastery. Boro. and Par. Pop. 2S13. \ Memb. No. 152. LONDON to NORWICH. 339 No. 152. From London to NORWICH. Third Road. Through Braintree and Bury St. Edmund's. Whitechapel Church to miles. fVhitechapel Churchto miles. Chelmsford, as at No. 93. . 29 Bury St. Edmuuds (b) . . 71 Braintree 40^ Ixworth 77i Booking Street 41^ Botesdale (c) 85| Halstead 46J Scole Inn* 93 Sudbury (a) 54^ Long Stratton 102 Long Melford 58 Norwich* 112^ BradfieJd 66 Continuations. MILES. (a) Sudbury to Bildeston (Suffolk) 9 (6) Bury St. Edmund's to Thetford»(Nor/o/A:) .... 12^ (f) Botesdale to Diss* {Norfolk) 5| (c) Botesdale to New Buckenham (Norfolk) lOJ BRAINTREE (Essex), a large straggling town, con- tains a spacious Church (St. Michael), situated on an emi- nence, several Meeting-houses, and charitable Institutions. Many of its inhabitants are employed in the manufacture of baize and sillc. Far. Fop. 34^22. Inn; White Hart. Cross Road. Braintree to MILES. Braintree to miles. Witham 7 Rochford 24J Maldon 13^ South end 26 BOCKING STREET (Essex). Par. Pop. 312H. Inn; White Hart. HALSTEAD (Essex), so called from two Saxon words, signifying healthy place, is situated on a rising ground, the foot of which is washed by the Colne. The Church (St. George) contains several ancient monuments, and there is a good Grammar-school. At a house in this parish is a curious Greek inscription, brought from Smyrna, where it was erected 150 years before Christ, in honour of Crato, a musician. Par. Po/?. 4637. Inns; George, King's Arms. About two miles from Halstead is Gosfield Hall, belong- ing to the Duke of Buckingham, an interesting specimen of ancient architecture, containing, amongst other objects worthy of notice, a gallery, called Queen Elizabeth's, in 340 No. 152. LONDON to NORWICH. commemoration of her havinj? twice visited this place, and H curious stone chimne5'-piece, sculptured with a represen- tation of the battle of Bosworth Field, and small statues of Henry VII. and his Queen. SUDBURY (Suff.), on the Stour (over which is a hand- some stone bridge), was once a place of much greater im- portance than at present, and possessed a Priory, part of which is still standing. It has three handsome Churches, and a small silk manufactory. The Stour is navigable to this town. Boro. Pop. 4677, 2 Membs. Inns; Vernon Arms, Rose and Crown, Swan. LONG MELFORD (Suflblk). The Church is a hand- some Gothic building, containing several monuments, and a font with some curious carving on the top of it. Wolsey was born at Long Melford. Par. Pop. 2514. Inn; Bull. BRADFIELD (Suttblk). Near this place is Bradfield •Hall, remarkable as having been the residence of A. Young, Esq., the Secretary to the Board of Agriculture. BURY ST. EDMUND'S (Suffolk) is an ancient town, delightfully situated on the west bank of the Lark, or Bourne, and noted for the salubrity of its air. It was restored by Canute, after its destruction by Sweyn ; and its splendid Monastery of St. Edmund was the second in the kingdom, but was ravaged by the populace in 1327 and J 381. The principal objects worthy of notice are the Town-hall, originally a Church ; St. Mary's Church, erected in the 15th century, adorned with an elegant roof, constructed in France, and a beautiful porch on the north side — it con- tains the tomb of the Duchess of Suffolk, daughter of Henry VII.; St. James's Church, a fine Gothic building, the gate of which, situated about 30 feet distant, is considered a noble specimen of Saxon architecture ; the Abbey gate, in the Gothic style, distinguished by a beautiful arcb, and numerous sculptural embellishments ; the Theatre and As- sembly-rooms, both handsome modern edifices ; the new Gaol (1805), the House of Correction, the Shire-hall, the town Bridewell, an old structure ; the General Hospital, Mechanics' Institute, and the Suffolk Library. Bury has also a beautifully situated Botanical Garden, a Free Gram- mar-school, Meeting-houses, Almshouses, and charitable Institutions. Sir Nicholas Bacon, Bishop Gardiner, and Dr. Blorafield, Bishop of London, were born here. Boro. No. 152. LONDON to NORWICH. 3-11 Po;?.] 1,436. 2 Memhs. Inns; Angel, Bell, Greyhound, Half Moon. About a mile from the entrance to Bury, on an eminence, are Ickworth Park and HalL This splendid building was erected by the celebrated Earl of Bristol, Bishop of Derry : the finished wing is occupied by Earl Jermyn. It contains a fine collection of modern sculpture, and, although un- finished, is one of the grandest buildings in the kingdom. About three miles n.w. of Bury St. Edmund's is Hengrave Hull, a noble specimen of ancient architecture, the property of Sir T. Gage. Rushbrooke Hall, about two miles distant, a fine specimen of the Elizabethan style, the property of Col. Rushbrooke. Cross Roads, Bwy St. Edmund's to miles. Bury St. Edmund's to miles. Chippenham 12^ Ely 24^ Ely 24i Chatteris 36 Bury St Edmund'' 8 to Peterborough 52^ Chippenham 12^ IXWORTH is a neat town in Suffolk. Near it is Troston Hall, the seat of the late Capel Loft't, Esq., well known in the literary world. Par. Pop. 1063 . BOTESDALE (Suffolk), a small ill-built town, derives its name from a Chapel here, dedicated to St. Botolph. It has a Freeschool, founded by Sir Nicholas Bacon ; and in the vicinity is Redgrave Hall, once the property of Chief Justice Holt. In the park is the village Church, containing some curious monuments, amongst which are those of the above-mentioned Judge, and of Sir N. Bacon, Lord Keeper to Queen Elizabeth. Par. Pop. 665. Inn ; Crown. Continuations. MILKS. Becking Street to Sible Hedingham 6J Sible Hedingham to Great Yeldham (Essex) . . 3 Great Yeldham to Haverhill 8 17i SIBLE HEDINGHAM (Essex). In the Church is the tomb of Sir J. Hawkwood, "the first English general.'' Par. Po/7. 2194. Inn; Bell. 2 G 2 342 No, 152, LONDON to NORWICH. HAVERHILL (Suftblk). Many of the inhabitants are employed in the manufacture of cottons, checks, and fus- tians. Entire Par. Pop. 2025. Continuations. MILES. Bockiug Street to Sible Hedingham* 6J Sible Hedingham to Great Yeldham (Essex) . . 3 Great Yeldham to Clare 4f CLARE (Suffolk), on the Stour, formerly a place of considerable note, celebrated for its Castle, few vestiges of which remain. On the north side of the town is an ancient house, remarkable for its ornaments, consisting chiefly of armorial bearings and foliage. The parish Church (St. Peter and St. Paul) is an old and elegant edifice ; in the vicinity are the remains of Clare Priory, a monastery of Augustine Canons, founded in 1248. Par. Pop. 1619. Continuations. MILES. Sudbury to Stow Market 15 Stow Market to Diss 16J Diss to New Buckenham 7^ 38| About three miles from Sudbury is Acton Place, formerly a line structure, and still displaying traces of its ancient grandeur. STOW MARKET (Suffolk), near the centre of the county, at the junction of three rivulets forming the Gipping, is a flourishing place, and carries on a considerable business in barley and malt, as well as in the manufacture of sacking, ropes, twine, and hemp. The towing-path of the navigable canal from this town to Ipswich forms a delightful prome- nade, particularly in the hop season, the neighbouring lands being chiefly occupied in the growth of this plant. The Church (St. Peter and St. Marj') is a spacious edifice ; and the House of Industry, about a mile distant, is a verj' fine building. Here is a National School, Sunday-schools, and several Charities. Par. Pop. 2672. Inns; King's Head, White Hart. No. 154. LONDON to NOTTINGHAM. 343 DISS (Norfolk), is a neat and flourishing town on the Waveney. The Church (St. Mary) is remarkable for the disposition of its windows ; there are Meeting-houses, and a Charity-school in the former Town-hall. Par. Pop. 2934. Inns; Saracen's Head, King's Head. No. 153. From London to NOTTINGHAM. First Road. Through Hitchin and Kettering. London to Nottingham, as at No. 107 123| miles. Continuation. Nottingham to Southwell 13^ miles. SOUTHWELL (Notts), a pleasantly situated town, for- merly a place of great importance, is still distinguished by its Minster, or Collegiate Church (St. Mary), a foundation of Paulinus, Archbishop of York, in the seventh century. This venerable pile is, with the exception of St. Augustine's at Canterbury, the most ancient edifice in England, and offers an interesting study to the architectural antiquary. It contains the tomb of Archbishop Sandys, a chapter-house, and library. The Prebendal-house is a handsome modern mansion, and to the south of the Minster are ruins of the Archbishop's Palace, which still exhibit vestiges of ancient grandeur, and a portion of which has been modernized. Charles I. often visited Southwell, and the apartment in which he dined May 6th, 1646, when he surrendered himself to the Scotch Commissioners, is still in existence, nearly in its original state, at the Saracen's Head, formerly the King's Arms. Southwell is situated near the Greet, which is famous for its red trout. Jt has Assembly-rooms (1806), a Theatre, and Harmonic Society, a House of Correction, and a pleasant Parade. St. Catherine's and South Well are still in use. Par. Pop. 3384. No. 154. From London to NOTTINGHAM. Second Road. Through Northampton, Leicester, and Lough- borough. Hicks' s Hall to miles. Hicks' s Hall to miles. Loughborough, as at No. 42 109| Nottingham* l2^ Bunny 117^ 344 No. 15L^ LONDON to OAKHAM. BUNNY (Notts). The Church (St. Mary) contains the monument of Sir Thomas Parkyns, which was erected in his lifetime, and represents him in two attitudes, one as wrestling with and the other as thrown down by Time. It has a School and Almshouses. No. 155. From Londox to OAKHAM. First Road. Through Hatfield and Bedford. London to Oakham, as at No. 107 95 miles. Continuation. Oakham to Waltham on the Wolds {Leicester) . . 14 miles. No. 156. From London to OAKHAM. Second Roab. Through St. Alban's, Newport Pagnell, and Wel- lingborough. Hicks's Hall to MiLBS. Hicks's Hall to miles. Newport Pagnell, as at Kettering* 75^ No. 42 51J Rockingham* 84J Olney 56J Uppingham* 90 Wellingborough 68^ Oakham* 96 OLNEY (Bucks) is a small neat town, surrounded by delightful scenery, on the Ouse, which is crossed by a bridge of four arches. The Church (St. Peter and St. Paul) has a handsome spire. Cowper the poet resided at fVesion, in the vicinity. Many of the females here are employed in making worsted stockings and in silk weaving. Par. Pop.23U. Inn; Bull. WELLINGBOROUGH (Northampton), on the Nen, is said to have derived its name from the numerous medicinal springs in the vicinity. One of these, called Redwell, was visited by Charles I. and his queen, who lived here in tents for a whole season, in order to drink the water in its greatest purity. Wellingborough has a handsome Church. (All Saints), containing some stained glass; Meeting-houses, Free and Charity-school. It carries on a considerable trade in corn and the manufacture of boots, shoes, and lace. Par, P(>y>.4688. hms; Hind, White Hart. No. 157. LONDON to OAKHAM. 345 Continuation. Kettering to Weldon 9 miles. WELDON (Northampton), generally called Weldon in the Woods, is noted for its quarries of stone, which is capable of taking a high polish. It has a Church (St. Mary), and in the neighbourhood are the remains of the pavement of a Roman mansion, and also the traces of a town. No. 157. From London to OAKHAM. Third Road. Through Biggleswade and Kimbolton. Hicks's Hall to milks. Hicks's Hall to miles. Biggleswade, as at No. 41 , . 45 Clapton 72^ Eaton Socon 55 Deane 84J Kimbolton 63 Oakham* 96^ KIMBOLTON (Hunts). The noble Castle, belonging to the Duke of Manchester, is remarkable as the place where Catherine, the divorced queen of Henry VIII., expired ; and St. Andrew's Church contains several monuments of the Montague family. Pa?-. Po/?. 1584. Inn; White Lion. DEANE (Northampton). Deane Park, the seat of the Earl of Cardigan, contains some handsome rooms, numerous good pictures, and a valuable library, comprising curious MSS., principally relating to the county. Continuation. Kimbolton to Thrapstone 11 miles. THRAPSTONE (Northampton) is a small town, with a considerable river trade, on the Nen, over which there is a wooden bridge. It has a Church (St. James), with an an- cient monument in the churchyard. About two miles from Thrapstone is Drayton House, a noble, antiquated structure, supposed to have been erected in the time of Henry VI. It contains a fine collection of paintings : the Church of Lowick near it is adorned with brasses, monuments, and stained glass. Par. Pop. 1014. Inns; George, White Hart. 346 No. 158. LONDON to OLD PASSAGE INN. Continuations. MILBS. Clapton to Oundle 5J Oundle to Apethorpe 6 Apethorpe to King's ClifFe 1^ 12| OUNDLE (Northampton), a neat town, alnoost surrounded by the Nen, over which there are two bridges. The North Bridge is remarkable for the number of its arches. St. Peter's Church is a handsome edifice with a spire and some rich stalls. Oundle has a Market-house, several Meeting- houses, a Free Bliiecoat and other Schools, a Hospital for old women, and Almshouses. Par. Pop. 2308. hms ; Talbot, Swan. Three miles and a half from Oundle is Fotheringat/, formerly noted for its castle, in which Mary Queen of Scots was confined and executed. Several houses in Oundle were built with its remains. APETHORPE (Northampt.) The Church (St. Leonard) contains a monument to Sir Walter Mildmay, Chancellor of the Exchequer to Queen Elizabeth, and founder of Emma- nuel College, Cambridge. Apethorpe Hall, the seat of the Earl of AVe.stmoreland, is a handsome mansion, containing some good paintings. Par. Pop. 297. KING'S-CLIFFE (Northampton) has a Church (All Saints), and Almshouses. Here, Law, the author of a ** Serious Call to a Holy Life,' ^ was buried. Par. Pop. 1173. No. 158. From London to OLD or AUST PASSAGE INN. Through Henley and Malmesbury. Hj/de Park Corner to miles. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Maidenhead, as at No. 32. . 26 Acton Turville 104^ Farringdon, as at No. 87 . . 69| Cross Hands Inn 107i Highworth 75| Chipping Sodbury Ul Cricklade 83^ Old or Aust Passage Malmesbury 95^ Inn , 124 No. 158. LONDON to OLD PASSAGE I.NN. 347 Four miles beyond Farringdon is Coleshill, in Berkshire, a pleasant village, with a handsome Church (All Saints), which has some fine stained glass; and a noble mansion, designed by luigo Jones, and now the seat of the Earl of Radnor. HIGHWORTH (Wilts) is situated on elevated ground, commanding fine prospects. The Church (St, Michael) contains several ancient monuments. Tything. Pop. 632. CRICKLADE (Wilts), an ancient town on the banks of the Isis, near the Thames and Severn Canal, has a Town- hall, erected 1569, supported by ten pillars; and two Churches : St. Samson's, a large building in the form of a cross, with an elegant tower in the centre ; and St. Mary's, in the cemetery of which is an ancient stone cross. Boro. Pop. 1642. 2 Membs. Inns; White Horse, White Hart. MALMESBURY (Wilts) is a very ancient town, for- merly surrounded by a wall, some remains of which are still visible. The principal objects worthy of notice are the re- mains of a celebrated Abbey, exhibiting fine architectural specimens of different ages ; the Abbot's House, an antique building in the Gothic stjle ; the INIarket Cross in the cen- tre of tlie town, supposed to have been erected in the time of Henry VII., and a curious ancient arch in the Corpora- tion Almshouse. Malmesbury has two Churches (St. Paul's and St. Mary^s), one of which contains a tomb supposed to be that of Athelstan. The altar-piece, of the Raising of Lazarus, was presented by the Earl of Suffolk ; a Chapel of Ease, several Meeting-houses, two Freeschools, and other charities ; and carries on a considerable manufacture of cloth, leather, gloves, parchment, and glue. It was the birth-place of William of Malmesbury, the historian, and of Hobbes, the philosopher. Boro and Par. Pop. 1424. \ Memb. Inn; White Lion. A mile from Malmesbury is Charlton Park, an ancient seat of the Earl of Suffolk, containing many fine portraits by Vandyke and Lely. ACTON TURVILLE (Gloucester). Three miles beyond this place is Badminton House, the residence of the ducal family of Beaufort, a spacious edifice on the French model, erected by the first duke towards the close of the seventeenth century ; it is situated in a noble park, and is adorned with ni:iny fine works of art, particularly portraits of the Beau- 348 No. 160. LONDON to OXFORD- fort family, commencing with John of Gaunt, and Salvator Rosa's celebrated picture representing the Sovereigns of Europe under the form of ditt'erent animals. The Church at Badminton, erected by the Duke of Beaufort, in 1785, is a singularly elegant building, adorned with monuments by Rysbrach. Par. Pop. 23(j. CHIPPING SODBURY (Gloucest.), formerly a borough, but now of little importance. Par. Pop. 1306. Inns; Bell, Swan. OLD or xVUST PASSAGE INN, on the Severn, has an Hotel on the Beach. COXTINUATIONS. MILES. At Old Passage Inn cross the Severn to Beachley Inn. . IJ Beachley Inn to Chepstow* 3 4i The passage of this river has been very much improved within a few years by the erection of piers, and the adoption of a steam-packet. The river may now be crossed at any time of the tide. No. 159. From London to OXFORD. First Road. Through High Wycombe. London to Oxford, as at No. 1 54f miles. No. 160. From London to OXFORD. Second Road. Through Maidenhead. Hyde Park Coi-ner to miles. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Maidenhead, as at No. 32. . 26 Dorchester* 49^ Henley-upon-Thames* 35i Oxford* 58 Bensington, or Benson. . . . 46^ Three miles and a half beyond Dorchester is Nuneham Courtenay, to the left of which is Nuneham Cuurtcnay Park, the seat of the Earl of Harcourt, a handsome building, with a stone front, adorned with a choice collection of pictures. No. 161. LONDON TO PEMBROKE. 349 The grounds, embellished with numerous statues, busts, inscriptions, and the conduit formerly in Oxford, &c., are very beautiful ; and in the park is an elegant church, erected in 1764, by the Earl of Harcourt. Inn; Angel. No. 161. From London to PEMBROKE. Through Oxford, Gloucester, and Caermarthen. Tt/burn Turnpike to miles. Tyburn Turnpike to miles. Caermarthen, as at No. 31 216 Carew 244^ St. Clear's, or St. Clare* . . 225^ Pembroke 248J Cold Blow 236^ CAREW (Pembroke), a small village, containing a cu- rious ancient cross, and spacious Chui'ch, with monuments. About a mile distant are the ruins of Carew Castle, some portion of which still presents a magnificent aspect. Pur. Pop. 1020. PEMBROKE, the capital of Pembrokeshire, pleasantly situated on a navigable creek of Milford Haven, was formerly surrounded by a wall, some part of which is still visible. It can ies on but httle trade ; and its three Churches present nothing worthy of particular attention. On an eminence west of the town are the remains of an ancient castle, still comprising several apartments in tolerable preservation, one of which is shown as the birthplace of Henry VII. This castle is celebrated for its defence against Cromwell. Boro. Pnp.^oW. Members; Coufity 1, Toiim 1. Inns; Green Dragon, Golden Lion. Three miles from Pembroke, near the edge of the cliff, is Bosherton Mere, a remarkable cleft, through which, during heavy gales from the s.w., the sea is forced up from beneath in a column thirty feet in height. A short distance east of Bosherton Mere is a curious hermitage, called St. UouHui's Chapel. Cross Road. Pembroke to MtLRS. Haverfordwest 10 FiSHGUARD 24 Continuation. Cola Blow to Ten'jy 7.] miles. 1 11 350 No. 163. LONDON ro PENRITH. TENBY (Penib.), romantically situated on a rocky pro- montory stretching over the sand.s for a considerable dis- tance, and at high water almost entirely surrounded by the sea. It has for many years been much frequented as a watering-place, and contains excellent Baths, a very neat Market-place (1829), aTheatre, Assembly-rooms, Libraries, Lodging-houses, &c. The season commences in May and terminates in October. The sands are well adapted for promenading, and the adjacent rocks are very picturesque. The Church is a spacious structure : and the remains of a Castle, as well as of the town walls, are still visible. Tenby carries on a considerable trade in coals, and the environs present delightful prospects. Excursions to the Isle of Caldy, three miles from the shore, form one of the amusements of the summer visiters. See Leigh's Guide to Wales. Towns/i. Pop. 2128. Inns; Faulkner's Hotel, White Lion, Coburg. No. 162. From London to PEN-RICE. Hyde Park Corner to miles Hyde Park Corner to miles. Swansea, as No. 32 204| Pjen-rice 2I7f PEN-RICE (Glamorgan), at a short distance from the Bristol Channel. The ruins of Oxwich and Pen-rice Castlei are entitled to attention. Par. Pop. 362. i No. 163. From London to PENRITH. First Road. Through Biggleswade and Doncaster. London to Penrith, as at No. 41 .... 285^ miles. Continuation. Penrith to Kirkoswald 8^ miles. KIRKOSWALD (Cumb.), on the Eden, is only re- markable for the remains of its once noble castle. Near Salkeld, about three miles distant, is the celebrated Druidical Circle called Long Meg and her Daughters, con- sisting of 67 stones, nearly ten feet in height. Townsh. Pop. 768. No. 163. LOi>JDON to PENRITH. 351 Continuations. MILES. Penrith to Hutton 5J Hutton to Wigton 16 Wigton to Holme Abbey 6| 271 WIGTON (Cumb.) is a neatly-builttown, with spacious street. The Church is a handsome building, erected with the remains of a Roman station, at Old Carlisle in the vicinity. It has a Public Library, Meeting-houses, Free Grammar- school at Market Hill, and Sunday-school (1820) ; Clarke the poet and Smirke the painter were natives of this town. Toivtish. Pop.-iHSo. Inn; Queen's Head. HOLME ABBEY (Cumb.) is one of the smallest market-towns in England. The Chapel here was con- structed with the remains of the Abbey, from which the town derives its name. Quarter, Pop. 861. Continuations. MILES. Penrith to Hutton 5^ Hutton to Hesketh Newmarket 7^ 13 Penrith to Aldstone Moor 18| Aldstone Moor to Haltwhistle 11^ 30 ALDSTONE MOOR (Cumb.) is situated on an emi- nence near the Tyne, over which there is a bridge. In the vicinity are extensive lead-mines. Par. Pop. 5244. HALTWHISTLE (Northumb.), a small town of con- siderable antiquity, containing several remarkable objects, particularly two old towers ; the Church (Holy Cross), adorned with old monuments, and the mound called Castle Banks, in the centre of which is a fine spring. Towmh. Pop. 1018. Two miles and a half distant is Featherstonehaugh Castle, a noble edifice, belonging to the Wallace family : about 352 No. 167. LONDON to PENZANCE. three miles n.w. of the town are the remains of Thelwall Castle, formerly one of the boundary fortresses between England and Scotland. No. 164. From London to PENRITH. Second Road. Through Northampton and Lancaster. London to Penrith, as at No. 42 . . 288^ miles. No. 165. From London to PENZANCE. First Road. Through Basingstoke, Dorchester, and Launceston. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Hyde ParTi Corner to miles. Andover, as at No. 8 .... 63^ Penzance, as at No. 112 280^ No. 166. From London to PENZANCE. Second Road. Through Basingstoke, Dorchester, Tavistock, and Truro. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Andover, as at No. 8 6^ Penzance, as at No. 113 282^ Exeter, as at No. 112 172J No. 167. From London to PENZANCE. Third Road. Through Basingstoke, Dorchester, and Marazion. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Andover, as at No. 8 . . . . 63| Helston 272| Exeter, as at No 112 172| Marazion 283 Tiuro, as at No. 113 .... 256^ Penzance* 286^ HELSTON (Cornwall), a populous town, on the side of a hill, gradually sloping to the river Cober. In the principal street is the Market-house and Town-hall ; on an eminence stands the Church (St. Michael), with a lofty pinnacled tower, forming an excellent sea-mark. A singular festival, called the Furry Dance, is held on the s^th of May. Here are a Dissenting Chapel and a Grammar-school. Boro and Chapelry. Pop. 3293. \ Memb. Inn; Angel. About two miles from Helston is Penrose, a handsome No. 168. LONDON TO PLYMOUTH. 3C3 mansion, belonging to the family of that name. In the grounds is a large piece of water called Loe Pool, justly admired for the beautiful scenery surrounding it. Seven miles from Heslton is Kynance Cove, composed of immense rocks, which at one spot form a natural arch of romantic beauty. One mile farther is the Lizard Point, the most southern in England, and near that is the Soap Rock : letters written on glass with soap-rock cannot be removed by washing, but always appear when breathed upon. Cross Roads. Helston to milks. Redruth 9 Helston to St. Ives 10 MARAZION or MARKET JEW (Cornwall), delight- fully situated on the foot of a hill on St. Michael's Bay, has a considerable trade in the importation of coals, timber, and iron. Town. Pop. 1.393. Inn ; Star. About a quarter of a mile distant is that extraordinary peninsular rock called St. Michael's Mount, which at spring- tides is entirely isolated. The Castle on the summit of the rock, which has been recently much enlarged, is the property of Sir J. St. Aubyn. It was formerly much frequented by pilgrims, w^ho visited the shrine of St. Michael here, and was afterwards occupied as a monastery, which was con- verted into a military post during the Civil Wars, and taken by Colonel Hammond, the parliamentary general. A num- ber of houses have since been erected at the foot of the Mount, and a pier constructed for the use of fishing-vessels. The summit, which rises upwards of 200 feet above the level of the ocean, commands delightful prospects of the sea and the adjacent coast. jVear Marazion is Godolphin Park (Duke of Leeds). No. 168. From London to PLYMOUTH. First Road. Through Basingstoke, Wincaunton, and Exeter. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Hyde Park 0»-ner to miles. Wincaunton, as at No. 8 108^ Ivy Bridge* 196^ Exeter, as at No. 74 .... 164^ Ridgway* 202| Chudleigh* 173| Plymouth* 207^ Ashburton* 183^ 2 II 2 354 NTo. 170. LONDON to PLVMOUTH. No. 169. From London to PLYMOUTH. Second Road. Through Basingstoke, Dorchester, and Exeter. Hyde Park Corner to mtles. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Andover, as at No. 8 ... 63^ Plv mouth, as at No. 80. . 215| Exeter, as at No. 112. .. . 172| No. 170. From London to PLYMOUTH. Third Road. Through Andover, Exeter, and Totness. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Andover, as at No. 8 .... 63J Erme or Sequel's Bridge 210 Exeter, as at No. 112 172| Brixton 215 Newton Bushel (a) ...... 137| Plymouth* 222^ Totness (b) . 195| Continuations. MILES. (a) Newton Bushel to Brixham {Devon) .... 13 (6) Totness to Dartmouth* (Devon) 10 (6) TotnesstoKingsbridgeor Dodbrook(Deww) 12 (6) Totness to Modbury .^ 12 Modbury to Plympton Earle ' 9^ Haldo)i Hill, six miles beyond Exeter, commands a fine view of that city, and other places in the vicinity. NEWTON BUSHEL (Devon). About five miles dis- tant is Ugbrook, the" seat of Lord Clifford, situated in a very beautiful park, comprising a chapel, a library, and a valuable collection of pictures. I/ins ; Bell, Globe. TOTNES or TOTNESS (Devon), a very ancient town, finely situated on the Dart, carrying on a considerable woollen manufacture, has a handsome Church (St. Mary), and the remains of a Castle, erected in the time of William I. ; Grammar and Charity-schools, and Almshouses. Mar- ket-boats maintain a regular daily communication between this place and Dartmouth. At Bridgetown, a new Chapel has been erected by the Duke of Somerset. About two miles from this town are the picturesque ruins of Berry Porneroy Castle, in a beautiful vale, overhung with shrubs, and mantled with ivy. Boro. and Far. Pop. 3442. 2 Membs. Inn ; Seven Stars : at Bridgetown, the Seymour Hotel. No. 170. LONDON to PLYMOUTH. 355 MODBl'RY (Devon) is uii ancient town, consisting principally of four streets, crossing each other in a Market- place. Many of the inhabitants are employed in the manu- facture of woollens and hats ; the town is noted for its ale. It has a spacious Church (St. George), with a lofty spire, and two Meeting-houses. Here may be seen the remains of a Priory, and of Modbury House, formerly inhabited by the lords of the manor. Par. Pop.2\\Q. Inn; Exeter Inn. PLYMPTON EARLE (Devon), formerly called Plymp- ton Thomas, in honour of Thomas a Becket, in a beautiful valley about a mile from the Plym, has a Guildhall, con- taining a portrait of Sir Joshua Reynolds, who was born in this town, painted by himself ; a Freeschool, and a Chapel. Boro and Par. Pop. S04:. Inn; George. Shaugh Bridge, over the Plym, five miles north of Plymptou Earle, is surrounded by very picturesque scenery; and the Fale of Bichleigh is particularly famed for its woodlands. Continuation. Plymouth to Saltash 4 J miles. A new road has been cut, with a fly-bridge, over the Tamar. SALTASH (Cornwall), seated on a rock near the Tamar, has a Market-house and Mayoralty-hall, a Chapel, and several Meeting-houses. Borough. Pop. 1637. On the north bank of the Lynher, just below Saltash, but about two miles from it by the road, are the remains of Trematon Castle, supposed to have been erected before the conquest. Three miles from Saltash, on the road to St. Germain's, is Nottar Bridge, crossing the river Lynher, celebrated for its beautiful scenery, particularly at its junction with the Tamar. In Lundulph Church, three miles distant, is the monument of Theodore Palaeologus, a descendant of Con- stantine Palaeologus, the last Christian Emperor of Greece. Continuation. Newton Bushel to Dartmouth 15^ miles. 356 No. l/I. LONDON TO PONTEFRACT. Seven miles from Newton Bushel is Tor Abbey ^ a modern mansion, commanding a fine view of Torbay. A new road leads by a fly-bridge across the Dart to DARTMOUTH (Devon), situated at the entrance of the Dart, which here forms a spacious harbour, capable of accommodating 500 sail. It is a populous town of consider- able importance, and contains three Churches (St. Petrock's, St. Saviour's, and Townstall) ; Meeting-houses, Dockyards, a Quay, Custom-house, and a Subscription Reading-room. The bay, which is defended by a Castle and Batteries, is one of the most beautiful scenes on the coast, the banks consisting of loftj, wooded hills, gradually sloping to the water. The river Dart, much admired for the beauty of its scenery, is navigable from this place to Totness, a distance of ten miles : passage-boats are constantly going from one town to the other. A Floating Bridge for the conveyance of carriages and foot-passengers across the river, a distance of 1650 feet, was opened here in 1831. The bridge, and roads leading to it, were designed by Mr. Rendell. Regatta in July. Boro. Pop, 4697. 1 Memb. Inn; Castle. To the north of Dartmouth is Torbay, which, during war, forms the principal rendezvous for the navy. Brixham, five miles from Dartmouth, is a busy fishing- town, remarkable as the landing-place of William III. in 1688. At Lay well, near it, is an intermitting spring. Near Galmpton, 4^ miles from Dartmouth, is Lupton House, the elegant seat of Sir John Yarde BuUer, bart., M.P. Cross Road. Dartmouth to miles. Dartmouth to milks. Morleigh 8 Plymptou Eaile 25 Modbury loj Plymouth 30 No. 171. From London to PONTEFRACT. Through Stamford and Tuxford. Shareditch Church to miles. Shoreditch Church to milks. Doiicaster, as at No. 15 , . 158 Fontbfract ^ . . . . I73j PONTEFRACT or POMFRET (W. R.York) is a neat, v.eil-built town, pleasantly situated on an eminence, sur- N"o. 172. LOiNDON TO POOLE. 357 rounded by numerous villas. It is celebrated for its gardens and nurseries, and for the cultivation of liquorice, which is made into cakes, named after this town. The Church of St. Giles contains a fine painting of the Crucifixion, and at All Saints is an ancient bell, with a dedication to the Holy Trinit}'. The Castle is remarkable as the scene of several tragical events, the most celebrated of which was the murder of Richard II. Pontefract has several Meeting-houses and a Roman Catholic Chapel. Boro and Townsh. Pop. 4832. 2 Membs. Inns ; Red Lion, Star. No. 172. From London to POOLE. First Road. Through Staines, Basingstoke, Winchester, and RiNGWOOD. Hyde Park Corner to MILES. Hyde Park Corner to milbs. Basingstoke, as at No. 8 . . 4.5i Cadnam 79J Popham Lane 51 Ringwoocl 91 Winchester 624 Poolk 105^ Romsey 73^ POPHAM LANE (Hants.) Par. Pop. 104. Inn; Wheatsheaf. WINCHESTER, the capital of Hampshire, is a place of great antiquity, having been the Saxon metropolis, the resi- dence of King John, and the birthplace of his son, Henry III., and of Arth\ir, the son of Henry VH. It is situated on the Itchen, which is navigable for barges, and has a direct communication with the sea, by means of a canal : little trade, however, is carried on, though it has some employ- ment in wool-combing. The Cathedral is one of the most interesting buildings in England, whether we consider the antiquity of its founda- tion, the importance of the scenes which have been trans- acted there, or the characters of the personages buried within its walls. It is also curious as a fine specimen of Saxon, Norman, and English styles of architecture, and as the longest Cathedral in England, measuring 500 feet from east to west. It was successively embellished by Bishops Wyke- ham and Waynfleet, and Bishop Fox, whose chantry is a masterpiece of its kind. The altar-screen is of beautiful design, although destitute of the statues which formerly 358 No. 172. LONDON TO POOLE. filled the niches. It contains numerous objects well worthy of notice, particularly six coffins, containing the bone.s of several Saxon kinpjs and queens, and of Canute ; the marble coffin of William Rufus ; and amongst other monuments those of Bishop VVaynfleet, William of Wyke- ham, Cardinal Beaufort, Bishop Fox, who died 1528, on the 26th day, in an attempt to imitate our Saviour's fast of Forty Days ; Bishop Gardiner, Bishop B. Hoadly, Bishop North, with a statue by Chantrey; Dr. Joseph Warton, the critic and poet, sculptured by Flaxman ; Henrietta Maria North, by the same artist; Bishop Willis, by Cheere ; and Sir G. Prevost, by Chantrey. Here likewise were buried Queen Boadicea, Alfred the Great, St. Swithin, and Izaak Walton, the author of the Angler. Over the altar is a painting by West, representing Christ raising Lazarus ; and within the rail of the communion-table is preserved the chair in which Queen Mary sat at her marriage with Philip. The other objects in Winchester worthy of attention are the College, founded by Bishop Wykeham, now one of the principal pub- lic schools in the kingdom ; the Town-hall, containing the city archives, the standards of weights and measures for the kingdom, and various other antiquities; the City or Butter Cross, of the age of Henry VI. ; the County Gaol, on Howard's plan ; the Infirmary ; the Market-house ; the ruins of Wolsey's Palace near the College ; the Theatre ; and the Old Hall, originally part of a Castle, where the Assizes are held, and in which is preserved Arthur's round table. Near the Court-house, but outside the City Gate, is a Pillar, erected on the spot to which the markets were removed when Winchester was visited by a pestilence in 1669. On St. Catherine's or College Hill is an ancient en- trenchment. This eminence commands a good view of Winchester and St. Croix. Winchester has six parish Churches, and several Meeting-houses ; and on the site of the Castle is a noble range of buildings erected as a palace for Charles II., but afterwards converted into barracks. Races are held here annually. City. Pop. 9212. Meynbers ; County 4, City 2. Inns; George, White Hart, Black Swan. St. Swithin and Bishop Lowth were natives of Winches- ter. One mile from Winchester is 5/. CroiXy where there is au No. 172. LONDON TO POOLE. 359 hospital for twelve decayed tradesmen, i'ounded 1)y Bishop de Blois, brother to King Stephen. The Church contains a remarkable pavement, and many of the tombs are inlaid with singular effigies in brass. About four miles from Winchester is Avington Park, a seat of the Duke of Buckingham. It contains some elegant apartments, and a good collection of paintings, but is parti- cularly remarkable as having been the residence of the no- torious Countess of Shrewsbury, who was often visited here by Charles II. The Old Green-house is said to have been the room where that monarch was entertained. The seats of the Baring family, near Winchester, contain fine collections of pictures, &c. About five miles irom Winchester is Uiirsley Lodge, remarkable as having once belonged to Richard, the son of Oliver Cromwell, though the house has been since rebuilt. In Hursley Church, he and his wife and several of his chil- dren were buried. In Twyford Church, three miles from Winchester, is a fine bust of Bishop Shipley, by Nolle- kens. Caoss Road. Winchester to milbs. Winchester to miles. Bishop's Waltham 11 Gosport 24} Fareham 18| ROMSEY or RUMSEY (Hants), a large and ancient town, watered by the Test, or Anton. The Church (St. Mary), formerly attached to a nunnery founded by Edward the Elder, is a venerable edifice, built in the form of a cross, and adorned with several ancient monuments, one of which, in honour of John St. Barbe and his wife, has a very quaint epitaph. Another, to the memory of Viscountess Palmer- ston, was executed by Flaxman. Here Sir W. Pett}', the founder of the Lansdown family, was buried. On the leads of the roof formerly grew an apple-tree, which produced excellent fruit, notwithstanding its singular situation. It died a few years back, and several eftbrts to raise another have been made without success, Romsey has an Audit- house and a Town-hall, and once possessed a considerable share in the clothing trade ; this, however, is now confined to the shalloons called rattinets. It has a sacking mann- 3G0 No. 172. LONDON TO POOLE. factory and paper-mills ; Meeting-houses and Charity- schools. Far. Pop. 5i:i2. Inns; Bell, White Horse. One mile from Romsey is Broadlands, the seat of Lord Palmerston, adorned with a fine collection of paintings. The Test flows through the Park. CADNAM. Here the traveller enters the New Forest, About two miles distant is Rk/hs's Stone, erected by Lord Delawar, on the spot formerly occupied by the tree against which the arrow glanced that killed William Rufus. RINGWOOD, an ancient town in the New Forest, on the east side of the Avon, is noted for its malt liquor, and has manufactures of woollen cloths and stockings. The neighbouring meadows are frequently overflowed by the Avon. Par. Pop. 3434. Inns ; Crown, White Hart. POOLE (Dorset), a seaport town, on a peninsula, derives its name from the pool, or bay, on the north side of which it is situated. The harbour is very safe, and will admit any vessel not exceeding fourteen feet draught. The principal branch of business is the Newfoundland fishery ; but it also imports deals from Norway, and coals from Newcastle, and exports corn, provisions, nets, cordage, and sail-cloth. Near the mouth of the harbour is an oyster-bank, upon which a great number of smacks are employed during the season for the supply of the London market. Poole has an ancient Church (St. James), with an elegant mahogany altar-piece ; several Meeting-houses ; a Market-house (1761 ) ; a Wool- house ; a Town-hall, with a prison underneath ; and a Cus- tom-house ; Almshouses ; Free and Charity-schools. Toivn and County- P07). 6459. 2 Memhs. Inns; London Tavern, Old Antelope, New Antelope. Cross Road. Poole to MILES. Poole to miles. Blandford 13 Stalbridge 27| Sturminster 23^ Sherborne 35 Continuation. Cadnatn to Koi-dingbridge 9 miles. FORDINGBRTDGE (Hants), on the Avon, formerly a town of considerable importance, has a neat Church (St. Mary), and a handsome bridge over the river. Many of the No, 173. LONDON to POOLE. 361 inhabitants are employed in the manufacture of tickijig and the printing of calicoes. Par. Pop. 2611. Inn; Greyhound. Continuation. Ringwood to Christchurch 9 miles. CHRISTCHURCH (Hants) is an ancient town, at the united mouths of the Avon and Stour, formerly defended by a Castle, vestiges of which may still be seen. It derives its name from a Priory and Church consecrated to our Saviour ; the former has been destroyed, but the latter re- mains a very interesting study for the antiquary. It is a noble piece of architecture, and the interior contains some curious specimens of grotesque carving. The inhabitants are chiefly employed in the manufacture of stockings and gloves, and in the salmon fishery on its river. The port is rendered inaccessible to vessels of heavy burden by a sand- bank. Boro. andPar, Pop. 634:i. 1 Memb. Inns ; VLoiel (from which there is a fine view), King's Arms, George. About a mile from Christchurch is Muddyford or Sum- merford, much frequented for sea-bathing. On the cliff is a handsome mansion built by Lord Stuart de Rothsay, and an extensive building is proceeding at Muddyford and Bourne Mouth. Bourne Mouth or TregonweWs Bourne (the pro- perty of Sir G. Jervis, who has erected a handsome Hotel and Baths), about six miles from Christchurch, on the road to Poole, is a modern built watering-place. The sands are extensive, and several bathing-machines are kept. No. 173. From London to POOLE. Second Road. Through Staines, Basingstoke, Stockbridge, Salis- bury, and WiMBORNE Minster. Ht/de Paj-Je Corner to miles. Hi/de Park Co7-ner to MfLES. Basingstoke, as at No. 8 . . 45^ Salisbury* 80.J Popham Lane* 51 Cranborne 92 Sutton 59 Wimborne Min?tcr 101^ Stockbridge 66^ Poole* 103 2 1 362 No. 173. LONDON TO POOLE. STOCKBRIDGE (Hants), on the Test, near the An- dover Canal, derives its chief support from a road trade. About two miles distant is Houghton Down, where races take place annually. Stockbridge House (Marquess of Westminster). Boro. and Par. Pop. 851. Inns; King's Head, Swan, Grosvenor Arms. CRANBORNE (Dorset) is a small neat town, with a very ancient Church (St. Bartholomew), formerly attached to a Benedictine monastery, containing several monuments. Bishop Stillingfleet was born here. Par. Pop. 2158. About two miles distant is fFimborne St. Giles, the noble seat of the Earl of Shaftesbury, a large embattled edifice, erected at various periods. In the grounds is a beautiful grotto, formed with shells and minerals, at an expense of 10,000/. The Church contains several monuments of the Shaftesbury family. WIMBORNE MINSTER (Dorset), a town of great antiquity, situated in a delightful vale, on the river Allen, near its confluence with the Stour. It is celebrated for its beautiful collegiate Church, which exhibits a curious mix- ture of Saxon and Gothic architecture, and contains the monuments of illustrious persons ; amongst whom are King Ethelred, the brother of Alfred, and the Duke and Duchess of Somerset, the parents of Henry Vllth's mother. This town contains Meeting-houses, a College or Free Grammar- school, and several charitable Institutions. Prior, the poet, was a native of Wimborne. Par. Pop. 1484. Inns; Crown, New Inn. Continuations. MILES. Wimborne Minster to Wareham 13 Wareham to Corfe Castle 4J Corfe Castle to Swanage 6 23i WAREHAM (Dorset), on a peninsula formed by the Frome and the Piddle near their entrance into Poole Har- bour, was anciently a place of great consequence, containing eight Churches ; but tbe choking up of its harbour has greatly reduced the population. It still possesses three Churches, one of which (St. Mary) is supposed to have been No. 174. LONDON TO POOLE. 363 the burial-place of the Saxon Kings. It contains the monu- ment of Hutchins, the historian of Dorsetshire^ St. Peter's Church is now converted into a Town-hall, School, and Prison : there are also several Meeting-houses, and a hand- some bridge over the Frome. Wareham carries on a large trade in pipeclay, nearly 10,000 tons of which are annually sent to various potteries in Great Britain. Horace Walpole was a native of this town. Boro. Pop. 2325. 1 Memb. In?is ; Red Lion, Black Bear. Lulworth Castle, about eight miles from Wareham, remarkable as the mansion in which Charles X. resided when expelled from France in 1830, is a handsome building, in the castellated style, and contains some fine pictures, which may be seen on Wednesdays. CORFE CASTLE (Dorset), contiguous to a town of the same name, which has a Church (St, Edward the Martyr) with an embattled tower, is situated on a steep, rocky hill, surrounded by walls of remarkable thickness, and commands a very extensive prospect. It is noted in history as the place where Edgar held his court, where John kept his regalia, and where Edward the Martyr was murdered. Boro. and Par. Pop. 1712. SWANAGE (Dorset), s.e. extremity of the Isle of Purbeck, is noted for its exportation of stone. Par. Pop. 1T34. Inn; Victoria Hotel. The Isle of Purhec/c, though called an island, is a peninsula, formed by the Frome and the sea. It contains several rocks of marble, slate, and limestone. No. 174. From London to POOLE. Third Road. Through Bagshot, Farnham, Winchester, South- ampton, and Ringwood. Ht/de Park Corner to miles. Hi/de Park Corner to milks. Bagshot, as at No. 8 26 Southampton 77 Farnham 38^ Cadnam* 85i Alton 47i Ringwood* 96J Alresford 57^ Wimborne Mins er* 106^ Winchester* 65 Pool e* 112^ Chandler's Ford Bridge . . 71^ FARNHAM (Surrey), seated on the Wey, is famous for 364 No. 174. LONDON TO POOLE. its hops, and its large wheat- market. The principal build- ings are the Church (St. Andrew), with a beautiful altar- piece and handsome monuments ; and the Castle, now the residence of the Bishops of Winchester, containing a good library, and a valuable collection of paintings. It has a Market-house and a Freeschool, Town. Vop. 'i\^2. Inns ; Bush, Lion and Lamb. Two miles and a half from Farnham, near More Parky formerly the residence of Sir William Temple, is a cave in a rock, called Mother 'Ltullam'' s Hole, through which flows a stream of pure water. The spot is said to have been a favorite place of retirement with Dean Swift, when he visited Sir W. Temple. ALTON (Hants), on the Wey. The inhabitants are principally employed in the cultivation of hops, and in the manufacture of stuffs. Par. Pop. 2742. Imis; Swan, Crown. ALRESFORD (Hants), near the source of the Itcheu (which was formerly called the Aire), has a small manu- facture of lindseys. Par. Foj3. 1437. Inn; Swan. Cross Road. Alresford to Bishop's Waltham 10 miles. CHANDLER'S FORD BRIDGE. To the left of this spot is North Sto7ieham Church, containing a monument in memory of Admiral Hawke, who was buried here. SOUTHAMPTON (Hants.) a fashionable watering- place, situated on an arm of the sea, called the Southampton Water. The entrance to it from the London road is beautiful. It is a handsome and populous town, and carries on a con- siderable traffic with Spain and Portugal, France, the Baltic, Jersey, and Guernsey. It was formerly a port of conse- quence. Here Canute rebuked his flattering courtiers when the disobedient tide washed his feet ; and here Henry V. mustered his forces destined to the conquest of France. The principal objects worthy of notice are the Bar Gate, a curious vestige of early fortification, at the end of the prin- cipal street ; All Saints' Church, an elegant modern build- ing, in which are burled Carteret, the circumnavigator, and Bryan Edwards, the author of the ** History of the West Indies," who was a resident in the Polygon at Southampton ; No. 174. LONDON TO POOLE. 365 St. Michael's Church, an ancient structure, containing the monument of Lord Chancellor Wriothesley, and the remains of Bennet Langton, the friend of Dr. Johnson ; Holyrood Church, in which is a monument by Rysbrach, with an epitaph by Thomson, in memory of Miss Stanley, a young lady alluded to in the " Seasons ;" the New Baths, fitted up in elegant style ; the Column erected in honour of Mr. Chamberlayne, at the entrance into the town ; the Cannon given to Southampton by Henry Vlll., now placed on the beach ; and remains of the ancient Walls. Here are two other Churches, Meeting-houses, Assembly- rooms, a Theatre, a Chalybeate Spring in a nursery -ground, an Exhibition of Paintings, circulating Libraries, and Reading-rooms. The environs of the town are particularly beautiful, abounding with elegant seats. In the summer both sailing and steam-packets go to and from the Isle of Wight, performing the voyage in about an hour and a half. Steam-packets also sail between this place and Havre. The new Pier was opened in July, 1833, in presence of H.R.H. the Duchess of Kent, and the Princess Victoria. Southampton was the native place of Dr. Watts ; of Pococke, the traveller; and of Dibdin, the song writer. Connected with the Railway (which is open about 40 miles) is a plan for the formation of a Harbour at Southampton. Tow7i and County. Pop. 19,324. 2 Memhs. Inns ; Dolphin, Star, Coach and Horses, Vine, George, Crown. A navigable Canal leads from Southampton to Win- chester. Three miles from Southampton, on the banks of the Southampton Water, are the beautiful ruins of Netley Abbey, which was founded by Henry HL, and destroyed by Henry VHI. Cross Roads. Southampton to wiles. Southatnpton to miles. Beaulieu 6^ Poole 38^ Lymington 13J Wareham 48^ Christchurch 26 Weymouth 66^ 2 I 2 366 No. 176. LONDON to PORTSMOUTH. No. 175. From London to PORT PATRICK. Through Hatfield, Doncaster, Carlisle, and Dumfries. Hicks' s Hall to miles. Hicks' s Hall to miles. Carlisle, as at No. 41 .... 303| Gate House of Fleet .... 371^ Longtown* 312^ Cree Town 383J Gretna Green* 317 Newton Stewart 390 Annan .325^ Glenluce 405J DuiTifries 341 Stranraer 415J Castle Douglas 357i Port Patrick 421^ Carlingwark Inn 358 For a description of the places in the preceding route, see Leigh's Road Book of Scotland. No. 176. From London to PORTSMOUTH. First Road. Through Esher, Godalming, and Petersfield. Stones' End, Boro', to mIlks. Stones' End, Bo)-o', to miles. Godalming, as at No. 7 . . 33i Homdean 61| Hind-Head Hill 41 Portsdown HUl 66| Llphook 46 Cosham 67^ Petersfield 54^ Portsmouth 72J By the new road, lately cut through hilly parts, the dis- tance is reduced to 69 miles. HIND-HEAD HILL. To the right of this place is a deep dell, called The DeviPs Punch-Bovd, along the edge of which the road has been carried. PETERSFIELD (Hants), a town of considerable an- tiquity, is principally supported by its road trade : it has a neat Chapel of Ease, near which is an equestrian statue of William III. Boro. and Par. Pop. 142S. \ Memb. Inns; Red Lion, While Hart, Dolphin. Three miles beyond Petersfield the road crosses Butser Hill, from the summit of which there is a delightful prospect. HORNDEAN (Hants). Inn; Crown and Bell. PORTSDOWN HILL. On the top of this hill, whence the land and sea views are remarkably beautiful, is a monu- ment in memory of Lord Nelson. PORTSMOUTH (Hant*), the principal naval arsenal in the kingdom, is situated on Portsea Island, at the mouth No, 1/6. LONDON to PORTSMOUTH. 367 of Portsmouth harbour, unrivalled for spaciousness and safety, and defended by fortifications that render it impreg- nable. Many of the largest ships are always laid up here, and in time of war it is the rendezvous of the channel fleet. The Docks, Arsenals, Storehouses, Block-machinery, and, in short, all the stupendous arrangements made here for building, repairing, and equipping a fleet, are calculated to strike the visiter with astonishment. During war, upwards of 5000 men have been employed at one time in the various departments. The principal buildings connected with the Arsenal and Dockyards are the Commissioners' House, the Naval Academy, a neat Chapel, the Victualling Office, the Government House, the Port Admiral's House, and the Marine and Military Barracks. The other objects in Ports- mouth worthy of notice are the Church (St. Thomas of Canterbury), which forms a good mark for seamen ; the Promenade along the fortifications round the town ; the Victory, Nelson's flag-ship at Trafalgar ; the House (No. 110, High street,) where Felton assassinated the Duke of Buckingham ; and the Semaphore Telegraph. On the build- ing beneath the Semaphore is a bust of Charles I., with an inscription stating that he landed at Portsmouth in 1623, after his travels in Spain. Here also are several charitable Institutions and Meeting-houses, a Town-hall, Theatre, Free Grammar-school, Assembly-rooms in Green row, and a Town Prison. Adjoining Portsmouth is Portsea, formerly a suburb, but now a much larger and more populous place than the original town. At Southsea, another suburb of Portsmouth, are the Clarence Promenade and Bathing- rooms, about a quarter of a mile from the town. Packets leave Portsmouth several times a day for the Isle of Wight. Boro. and Par. Pop. of Portsmouth and Portsea, 50,389. 2 Membs. Inns; George, Fountain, Navy Tavern, King's Head, Blue Posts. Cross Road. Portsmouth to miles. Portsmouth to wjles. Fareham 9^ Ringwood 4I| Southampton 22 Wimborne Minster .51^ C'adnam 30^ Blandford 61^ Continuation. Portsmouth acrobs the Ferry to Gosport 2 mile. 368 No. 176. LONDON to PORTSMOUTH. GOSPORT (Hants), a populous and strongly- fortified town on the west side of Portsmouth Harbour, carries on a great trade in naval stores, and has extensive docks, wharfs, and barracks. One of the principal buildings is the Free- masons' Lodge ; in the vicinity is Haslar Hospital, a noble establishment for the relief of sick and wounded seamen, capable of accommodating upwards of 2000 men. This hospital contains a Library, a Lecture-room, and a Museum for the use of the medical students. Gosport possesses a Roman Catholic Chapel, a Chapel of Ease, several Meet- ing-houses, and a Dissenter's College. On the north of the town, are Weovil's brewery and cooperage, and across the lake, in the same direction, is Priddy's Hard, an immense powder magazine. One mile from Gosport is Alverstdke, in the Church of which is a monument in memory of Admiral Kempenfelt, who, with 400 men and 200 women, was lost on board the Royal George, at Spithead, in 1782. Near Gosport also is Anglesey, a watering-place of mo- dern growth, with a good hotel. Town. {Alverstoke Par.) Pop. 12,637. Inns; India Arms, Dolphin, Star, Red Lion. Continuations. MILES. Petersfield to Havant 11^ Havant to Hayling , , . . 5 \^ HAVANT (Hants) is a neat town, consisting princi- pally of two streets, crossing each other at right angles. Par. Pop. 20S3. Inn; Bear. HAYLING is a modern-built watering-place on the south shore of Hayling Island. The principal houses are disposed in the form of a crescent and an esplanade, and command a fine view of the Isle of Wight. The distance from Portsmouth is only four miles. Inn ; Royal Hotel, now shut up. No. 179. LONDON TO NEW RADNOR. 369 No. 177. From London to PORTSMOUTH. Second Road. Through Staines and Farnham. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Hyde Park Corner to milks. Bagshot, as at No. 8 26 Horndean* 61| Farnham* 38J Portsdown Hill* 66| Woolmer Pond 48^ Cosham 67i Petersfield* 54^ Portsmouth* 72^ No. 177(a). From London to PRESTON. By Railroad. miles. milks. London to Birmingham . . 114 Newton to Wigan 7 Birmingham to Newton. . 90 Wigan to Preston 12 No. 178. From London to NEW RADNOR. First Road. Through Oxford and Worcester. London to New Radnor, as at No. 1 159 miles. No. 179. From London to NEW RADNOR. Second Road. Through Oxford and Gloucester. MILES. WILES. Oxford, as at No, 1 54| New Radnor, as at No. 2 160| Continuations. MILKS. New Radnor to Builth 11| Builth to Tregarron 31J 43J BUILTH, or BUALTH (Brecknock), a small town on the south bank of the Wye, over which there is a handsome 370 No. 180. LONDON to READING. modern bridge. The Church, with the exception of its steeple, is a modern building, and at the east end of the town are vestiges of a castle. The Park Weils, in a de- lightful spot about a mile distant, are much frequented, and are furnished with a commodious pump-room and other apartments. Par. Pop. 1034. Imis ; King's Head, Lion. Four miles from Builth is Aberedwy, one of the most picturesque villages in Wales. Cross Road. Builth to MILES. Builth to miles. Glasbury 15 Hay 19 TREGARRON, or CARON'S TOWN (Cardigan), formerly a corporate town, is now a place of little impor- tance. No. 180. From London to READING. First Road. Through Egham. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Egham, as at No. 8 ]7| Reading* 38 Binfield 28 1 Continuations. MILES. Reading to Pangbourn (BerArs.) 6 Pangbourn to Streatly 3 Streatly to East Ilsey (Berks.) 6 15 STREATLY (Berks). In Aldworth Church, three miles distant, are the tombs of several Crusaders. Par. Pop. 582. Continuations. MILES. Reading to Aldermaston (Hants.) lOj Aldermaston to Kingsclere (Hants.) 6^ 17 No. 183, LONDON to RICKMANSWORTH. 371 No. 181. From London to READING. Second Ro.\d. Through Eg ham and OakinghA3i. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Egham, as at No.8 17| RkadIng* 38^ Oakingham 31^ OAKINGHAM, or WOKINGHAM (Berks) is a populous town, with a handsome Church (All Saints), and an ancient Market-house. Town. Pop. 1628. Inn; Rose. No. 182. From London to READING. Third Road. Through Slough. London to Reading, as at No. 32 . . 39 miles. No. 183. From London to RICKMANSWORTH. Tyburn Turnpike to miles. Tyburn Turnpike to miles. Harrow on the Hill 9| Rickmanswobth 18 HARROW ON THE HILL (Middlesex). The views, particularly from the churchyard, are remarkably extensive. The Church (St. Mary), said to have been erected in the time of William I., contains a monument in honour of Dr. Garth, the poet and physician. Harrow is principally noted for its Freeschool, one of the first public schools in the kingdom. Lord Byron was educated here. A subscrip- tion has lately been raised for the erection of a Chapel for the use of the scholars. Station of London and Birming- ham Railway. Far. and Hamlet. Pop. 3861. Inn; King's Head. RICKMANSWORTH (Hertford) is situated on the Colne near the Grand Junction Canal. It has cotton and paper mills. The Church is large, but not remarkable ; in the immediate vicinity is Moore Park (Lord Wilton). Near Rickmansworth is fVarren Hill, where there is an echo. Par. Pop. 4574. hms ; Swan, George. 372 No. 184. LONDON to RIPON. No. 184. From London to RIPON. Through Bedford, Nottingham, Wakefield, and Harrovvgate. Hicks's Hall to rules. Hicks's Hall to miles. Mansfield, as at No. 107 . . 138i Leeds 195J Chesterfield 150^ Harewood 2031 Sheffield 162i Harrowgate 211 Barnsley* 176 Ripley (b) 215 Wakefield (a) 168^ Rifon (c) 222^ Continuations. MILES. (a) Wakefield to Dewsbury (Yorks.) 5^ , (6) Ripley to Paitley Bridge (Yorks.) 9| (c) Ripon to Masham (Yorks.) 9^ CHESTERFIELD (Derby), on the west bank of the Rother. Its principal manufactures are cotton aiid worsted stockings ; it has also manufactures of ^hoes and carpets, and in the vicinity are iron works and potteries. The town, which is irregularly built, has a neat Town-hall and Gaol, and a handsome Church (All Saints), the spire of which appears considerably out of the perpendicular. It has a Theatre ; a Subscription Library ; several Meeting-houses ; Free Grammar, National, and Lancasterian Schools, and numerous Charities. Races in August. The Chesterfield Canal, which communicates with the Trent and Humber, cost £160,000. Par. Pop. 6715. Inns ; Castle, Angel, Falcon. In Whitt'mgton Church, 2^ miles distant, is the monu- ment of Dr. Pegge, the antiquary. At Whittington also is the Revolution House, so called from having been the place where the Revolution of 1688 was planned. Cross Roads. Chesterfield to miles. Chesterfield to miles. Stoney Middleton 10| Longnor 21J Tideswell 16J Leek 31^ Buxton 23A Burslem 40J Stockport 39^ Newcastle-under-Lyne .... 42J Manchester 45^ Madeley 48 Chesterfield to Audlem 55f Ashford 13.} Whitchurch 64| No. 184. LONDON to RIPON. 373 ASHFORD, in Derbyshire, is admired for its cascade and ro- noted for its marble-works, the mantic scenery. The summit first of the kind established in of the Great Finn commands a England. Between this place good view of it. and Tideswell is Monsall Dale, SHEFFIELD (VV. R. York), in a beautiful and roman- tic district, is a large, populous, and opulent town, situated on an eminence at the confluence of the Don and the Sheaf, long celebrated for its manufacture of cutlery, ivory, and plated goods. The cheapness and utility of the articles made here, which has been assisted by the aid of machinery and the abundance of coal found in the vicinity, has given them a superiority in most markets, domestic and foreign. The town, formerly irregular, is now well built, especially the suburbs, though the nature of its trade renders the houses dingy and the air smoky. There are six Churches, in one of which, called Trinity Church, formerly St. Peter's, is buried William Walker, who disputes with Brandon the distinction of being the executioner of Charles I. ; the monument of the Rev. J. Wilkinson, in this church, was the first monumental sculpture executed by Chantrey. In St. Paul's Chapel of Ease (1720), a Grecian structure, with a dome, is a monument to the Rev. A. Mackenzie, by Chantrey. St. .James's Chapel, a neat Grecian building, has a painted window of the Crucifixion. St. George's Church, a fine edifice (1824), has an altar-piece by Mr. Parris; St. Philip's; St. Mary's; Meeting-houses, and Roman Catholic Chapel. The other public buildings are the Town-hall (1808) ; Cutler's-hall (1726); the Duke of Norfolk's Hospital, with a handsome Chapel ; the Theatre and Assembly-rooms (1762), open from October to .January ; the Music-hall, a handsome Grecian edifice, erected 1824, containing commodious apartments for the Literary and Philosophical Society, and the Commercial News-room, besides the handsome rooms for musical purposes ; the Corn Exchange (1827), Public Baths, Cemetery, Botani- cal Gardens, Rodger's and Sons' Show Rooms, where the most beautiful specimens of the Sheffield manufactories are exhibited ; and about half a mile west of the town the ex- tensive and handsome General Infirmary ; Sheffield has also extensive barracks, one iron and two stone bridges, besides ^ 2 K 374 No. 184. LONDON TO RIPON. one over the Sheaf; a public Library, Excise, Post and Assay OflBces ; Free Grammar and Charity Schools ; a large School of Industry, Lancasterian, National, and Sun- day Schools ; Hollis' Hospital, and several other charitable institutions. Bm-o. Pop. 91,692. 2 Members. Inns; Angel, Commercial Inn, Tontine, King's Head, George, Albion, Black Swan. WAKEFIELD, the corn store of the northern manufac- turers, with immense warehouses, is a large and well- built town overlooking the Calder, considered one of the handsomest in the West Riding of Yorkshire. The new quarter of St. John's is handsome. The principal objects worthy of notice are the Old Church (All Saints), a fine Gothic structure, with the highest spire in the county (237 feet) ; the New Church (St. John), an elegant edifice erected towards the close of the eighteenth century ; and a very beautiful and richly adorned Gothic Chapel, on the Bridge over the Calder, built by Edward IV., in memory of his father and followers, who fell in a battle near this town. Wakefield has also a handsome edifice, containing Assembly- rooms, Library, and News-room ; a Theatre, erected by Tate Wilkinson ; a Court-house (1806) ; a handsome Mar- ket-cross, several Meeting-houses, Catholic Chapel, a Free Grammar, Lancasterian, National, and Green-coat Schools ; a House of Correction, an Auction Mart, News-rooms, Library, Lunatic Asylum, Dispensary, Almshouses, and numerous charitable institutions. Archbishop Potter and Dr. Radcliffe were born here. Townsh. Pop. 12,232. 1 Memb, Inns ; Strafford Arms, White Hart. Three miles from Wakefield is Walton Hall, the resi- dence of Mr. Waterton, with a museum of natural history, most courteously thrown open to the public. Wakefield to Cross Roads. WILES. Wakefield to MILES. 29 Wakefield to High Town Burnley lOJ Blackburn ••::•••. ^ Halifax 16^ Chorlky 60 LEEDS (W. R. York) is a well-built, commercial, and opulent town, on the Aire ; its chief manufacture is cloth, No. 184. LONDON to RIPON- 375 but it has also manufactories of linen, thread, sacking, canvass, kerseymeres, carpets, and cotton. It is the principal mart for the woollen manufactories of the West Riding, particu- larly coloured and white broad cloths ; in its vicinity are several forges, potteries, and collieries, and numerous mills for fulling cloth, grinding rape-seed, cutting tobacco, &c. The principal objects worthy of notice are the Commercial Buildings (1829), comprising a Hall in which the Exchange is daily held, a Coffee-room, Concert-rooms, spacious News- room, &c. ; the Mixed Cloth-hall, a building of amazing extent (1758), for the sale of coloured cloth ; White Cloth- hall (1775), a quadrangular edifice similar to the preceding, both occupied by persons who have served a regular appren- ticeship ; the Wellington Bridge, a stone structure of one arch, 100 feet span ; the New Suspension Bridge; another of five arches ; St. Peter's Church, a venerable fabric, in the pointed style of architecture, containing ancient monu- ments, and a painting of the Last Supper ; St. John's (1634), by J. Harrison, esq., who is buried within its walls; St. Paul's, a handsome stone Church, opened in 1794 ; Trinity, an elegant stone edifice (1721) ; St. James's, in the form of an octagon ; the Central Market, in Duncan street; St. Mary's New Church (1824); Christchurch (1824); St. Mark's (1825); the Philosophical and Lite- rary Hall, in Park row, a neat stone edifice (1820), com- prising a museum, lecture-room, and library ; the handsome New Court-house (1813), and Prison at the end of the same street ; the Music-hall ; the Gallery of the Northern Society of Fine Arts ; the Theatre, erected by Tate Wilkin- son ; the Masonic-hall, the Mechanics' Institute, the Corn Exchange, with a statue of Queen Anne ; the handsome Public Baths, the Bazaar, and fine Barracks. Leeds pos- sesses numerous Meeting-houses, a Catholic Chapel, a Free Grammar-school, a National School (1812), an Infirmary, a House of Recovery, a Dispensary, and other charitable institutions. It enjoys the benefit of water carriage to the eastern as well as western seas, by means of the river Aire, and Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Another Canal extends from the Aire to Selby, and a Railroad from Leeds to Selby. Town and Liberty. Po/). 123,393. '2, Membs. Inns ; Royal, Scarborough's, Bull and Mouth, Golden Lion, Talbot, Rose and Crown, White Horse. 376 No. 184. LONDON to RIPON. About three miles from Leeds is Temple Neivsham or Newsome, a seat of the Marquess of Hertford, adorned with a fine collection of pictures, and distinguished by a singuhir inscription, executed on stone, forming the battle- ment of the mansion. About three miles from Leeds are the ruins of Kirkstall Abbey, pictifresquely situated in a vale watered by the Aire. The principal window is a rich specimen of Gothic archi- tecture. This abbey was founded 1157, by Henry de Lacy, for monks of the Cistercian order. Continuation (Railroad.) From Leeds to Selby 19 miles 7 furlongs. Commences with a Tunnel 800 yards long, by Halton. Temple Newsham to right. Whitchurch to right. Church Garforth Station, 6i. Micklefield 9. To right Ledsham Park. Milford to right, 12. Sherborn to left. Hambleton, 16. Across the road by Thorpe. Willoughby to Selby, 19|. Cross Road. Leeds to miles. Leeds to miles. Peckfield Common 9^ Beverley . . .^ 48| Selby 20J Hull 58 Market Weighton 38| HARE WOOD (W. R. York). The Church (All Saints) is a venerable structure, containing, amongst other tombs, that of Judge Gascoigne, who committed Henry V., when Prince of Wales, to prison, for insulting him whilst administering justice. Here also may be seen the remains of Harewood Castle. Townsh. Fop. 895. Inji ; Hare- wood Arms. At this town is Harewood House, the magnificent seat of the noble Earl of that name. It is a stone structure of Corinthian architecture, very elegantly finished, and superbly ornamented with panted ceilings and other appropriate decorations. The gardens and pleasure-ground§ were laid out by the celebrated Brown. HARROWGATE, or HARROGATE (W. R. York), No. 184. LONDON to RIPON. 377 is celebrated for its mineral waters, which annually attract more than 2000 visitors. The village, which abounds with delightful scenery, and enjoys a salubrious air, is divided into High and Low, about half a mile from each other ; the former containing the chalybeate, and the latter the sul- phureous springs, and another, combining the qualities of both. The season lasts Irom May to Michaelmas, and the visiters are most of them accommodated at several large inns, situated on a heath, each having a long room and an ordinary at a moderate charge. Here also are several Lodging-houses; St. John's Chapel (1749); a Chapel of Ease ; Theatre and Library 5 a Promenade-room, and a newly constructed promenade. Townsh. Pop. 2812. Inns ; Queen's Hotel, Dragon, Granby, Queen's Head, at High Harrowgate ; Crown, Half Moon, White Hart, at Low Harrowgate. Cross Road. Harrowgate to miles. Harrowgate to milks. Knaresborough 2\ Kirkby Moorside 39| Boroughbridge 8| Pickering 47 Thirsk 20i Snainton 54^ Helmesley Blackmoor , , , , 34| Scarborough 64^ RIPLEY (W. R. York) is a small town, with a Free- school and a modernized Castle, the residence of the Ingleby family. The Church (All Saints) contains several monu- ments of the Ingleby's, and in the Churchyard is the pedestal of an ancient cross. Townsh, Pop. 270. Inn ; Star. RIPON (W. R. York), and in the new see of Ripon, is a town of considerable antiquity, situated between the Ure and the Skell. The streets are irregularly built, but the Market-place is a very handsome square, having in the centre an obelisk 90 feet in height, erected by J. Aislabie, chancellor of the exchequer in the reign of George I. The Cathedral Church of St. Peter and St. Wilfred is a venerable structure, formerly attached to a monastery founded by Wilfred, Bishop of York, and rebuilt in the reign of Edward HL It contains numerous monuments, a stone pulpit, a well-painted altar-piece, and a beautiful, painted window, executed by Peckitt of York. The Church of the Holy 2 k2 378 No. 184. LONDON to RIPON. Trinity, a handsome structure, was erected in 1827. Ripon possesses an excellent Town-hall (1801); a neat Theatre; several Meeting-houses ; Free Grammar and National Schools; Jepson's, St. Mary Magdalen's, and other Hos- pitals, and numerous other charitable institutions. This town was formerly noted for the excellence of its spurs, which gave rise to the proverb, "As true steel as Ripon rowels.'^ At the east end of Ripon, near the Church, is a Tumulus, said to have been raised by the Danes. In the vicinity is a bridge of IT arches, and a common, where annual horse-races are held. Bishop Porteus was a native of Ripon. Boro.and Townsh. Pop. 4663. 2 Me?nbs. Inns; Norfolk Arms, Unicorn. About two miles from Ripon, on the opposite side of the Ure, is Newly Hall, the seat of Lord Grantham, from designs by Sir C. Wren. Its principal internal decorations are a spacious statue gallery, containing one of the most valuable collections of sculpture in the kingdom ; a beautiful hall, in which are an organ and a curious inlaid table ; a dining-room, superbly painted with mythological subjects ; a drawing-room, hung with Gobelin tapestry ; and numerous fine paintings. Three miles west of Ripon is Studley Royal, an elegant mansion, containing a fine collection of pictures, but prin- cipally celebrated for its pleasure-grounds, tastefully adorned with statues, temples, &c., and with the beautiful remains of Foxintains Abbey ^ the most perfect vestige of a monastic building in England. Near these ruins is Hackfally a romantic valley of great beauty, said to have been once inhabited by witches. In West Tanfield Church, OJ miles from Ripon, are several tombs of the Marmion family. One of them bears a cross-legged figure. Continuations. MILES. Sheffield to Penistone 14J Penistone to Huddersfield* 13^ PENISTONE (W. R. York) is a small market-town, I No. 185. LONDON to NEW ROMNEY. 379 on the Don, where a great number of moor sheep are sold. It has a Church (St. John's) Meeting-houses, and a Free Grammar School. The vicinity is particularly dreary. Toivns/i. Pop. 703. /ww ; Rose and Crown. Continuation. Leeds to Otley 9| miles. OTLEY (W. R. York) is a small town on the Wharf. The Church contains several ancient monuments. It has a Free Grammar-school. Townsh. Pop. 3161. Inns ; Black Horse, White Horse. In the vicinity is Farnley Hall, the elegant seat of the Fawkes family. The apartments are adorned with beautiful pictures and drawings, and there is a very fine window of stained glass. Denton Park was the residence of Lord Fairfax. No. 185. From London to NEW ROMNEY. Through Sevenoaks and Tunbridge. London Bridge to miles. London Bridge to miles. Tunbridge, as at No. 68 . . 30 Tenterden 55^ Kipping's Cross 36^ Old Romney 67| Milkhouse Street (a) .... 48^ New Romney 69| Continuation. (a) Milkhouse Street to Cranbrook* {Kent) .... 1 mile. TENTERDEN (Kent) is a pleasant town, with a hand- some Church (St. Mildred), a Town-hall, Free and National Schools, and Meeting-houses. The inhabitants are chiefly occupied in rearing cattle. Par. Pop. 3177. Inn; Woolpack. OLD ROMNEY (Kent) was formerly a flourishing seaport at the mouth of the Rother, but the course of that river having been changed by a tempest, it has fallen to decay. Par. Pop. 113. NEW ROMNEY, a cinque-port, was also a seaport in former times, but its harbour has been long filled up. It is situated in Romney Marsh, a fertile tract, comprising more than 50,000 acres, defended against the sea by an embank- 380 • No. 187. LONDON to SALISBURY. ment called Dymchurch fVall, along which, there is a good carriage-road. It has a Town-hall, a Church (St. Nicholas), with numerous monuments. Cinque Porte and Par. Pop, 983. Inn ; New Inn. Continuation. Old Romney to Lydd 3 miles. LYDD (Kent) is a small town, chiefly inhabited by fishermen. Near it is the point of land called DungenesSy on which is a Lighthouse, 1 10 feet in height, a Fort, and Barracks. Par. Pop. 13.57. No. 186. From London to SAFFRON WALDEN. Shoreditch Church to miles. Shoreditch Church to MlLBS. Newport, as at No. 37 .... 38| Saffron Waldkn 42| SAFFRON WALDEN (Essex) was made a corporate town by Edward VI. The Church (St. Mary) is considered one of the most beautiful parish churches in England, and is adorned with an altar-piece, copied from Correggio, by the Rev. Mr. Peters. Saffron Walden contains the ruins of a Castle, a Freeschool, new Almshouses, originally founded by Edward VI. ; and Meeting-houses. Town and Par. Pop. 4762. Inns ; Rose and Crown, Sun. Close to Saffron Walden is Audley Park and Audley End, a portion of the magnificent structure erected in 1603, by the Earl of Suffolk, upon the site of the ancient abbey. Five miles distant is Hempstead, where Dr. Harvey, the discoverer of the circulation of the blood, was buried. The coffin, with his name on it, is shown. No. 187. From London to SALISBURY. First Road. Through Basingstoke and Stockbridge. Ht/de Park Corner to miles. Hyde Park Comer to miles. Basingstoke, as at No. 8 . . 45J Stockbridge* 66^ Pophara Lane 51 Salisbury 80^ Sutton 59 No. 189. LONDON to SALTFLEET. 381 CONTINU.ATIONS. MILES. Salisbury to Downton 7i Downton to Fordingbridge* 5 DOWNTON (Wilts), in a pleasant vale on the Avon, has a Church (St. Lawrence), containing some monuments j an ancient Cross; and in front of the White Horse Inn, near the Cross, are ancient busts of King John and his Queen. It formerly had a Castle, some traces of the earth- works being yet visible. A mile north of Downton is Trafalgar or Standlinch Park, presented by the nation to Lord Nelson. Boro. and Par. Pop. 3652. No. 188. From London to SALISBURY. Second Road. Through Andover, Hyde Park Corner to miles. Hyde Fark Corner to miles. Andover, as at No. 8 .... 63^ Salisbury* 81 No. 189. From London to SALTFLEET. Through Ware, Huntingdon, and Louth. Shoreditch Church to miles. Shoreditch Church to miles. AlconburyHill, asatNo. 15 64 Horncastle 132^ Sleaford, as at No. 88. . . . lllj Louth* 145| Tattershall 123| Saltfleet 155| TATTERSHALL (Lincoln) is a small town on the Bane, distinguished by the remains of a castle, erected by Sir R. Cromwell in the fifteenth century, and the ruins of a Church (Holy Trinity), which was once a magnificent structure. Pur. Pop. 599. Inn ; Angel. HORNCASTLE (Lincoln), on the River Bane, is sup- posed to have been the Castra Hibernia of the Romans. It IS noted for its horse fairs, and has a con.siderable trade in tanning. Par. Po/?. 3988. Jwws; George, Bull. 382 No. 190. LONDON to SCARBOROUGH. SALTFLEET (Lincoln), situated on a creek of the German Ocean. Par, Pop. 490. No. 190. From London to SCARBOROUGH. First Road. Through Ware, Lincoln, and Hull. Shoreditch Church to miles. Shoreditch Church to MILKS. Alconbury Hill.asat No. 15 64 Hull 169^ Lincoln, as at No. 88 129^ Beverley {b) 178J Spittal Inn (a>l 140| Great Driffield 191| Brigg, or Glandford Bridge 151| Foxholes (c) 201 Barton 162^ Scabborough 213 Waterside Inn 163 Continuations. MILES. (o) Spittal Inn to Kirton (Lincoln) 6 J (a) Spittal Inn to Burton-upon-Strather (Lincoln) 19^ (6) Beverley to Frodingham ( York) 13 (b) Beverley to Hornsea (York) 13J (c) Foxholes to Hunmanby (York) 9 BRIGG or GLANDFORD BRIDGE (Lincoln), situated on the Ancolme. The inhabitants carry on a considerable trade in corn, coals, and timber. Pop. 1780. In7is ; Angel, White Lion. BARTON- UPON-H UMBER (Lincoln), a town of great antiquity, on the south bank of the Humber, noted as the principal place of passage to Hull. It carries on a considerable traflfic in corn and flower, and has in its vicinity several flour and other mills. There are two Churches, one of which is very ancient. Par. Pop. 3233. hms ; Waterside House, George. Adjoining the village of Thornton, five miles from Barton, are ruins of Thornton Abbey. HULL or KINGSTON-UPON-HULL (E. R. York) is a large commercial town at the mouth of the river Hull, where it enters the Humber. Its principal trade consists in the whale-fisherj , in the prosecution of which it employs more vessels than any other place in England ; it also carries on an extensive traffic in coals; oil, corn, and timber, and has a considerable foreign trade to the Baltic, No. 190. LONDON to SCARBOROUGH. 383 the southern parts of Europe, and America. The chief objects here worthy of notice, are, the Market-place, adorned with an equestrian statue of William III.; the North Bridge, consisting of two freestone arches, between which is a drawbridge, large enough to admit any vessel used in this port ; the Docks on the north and west sides of the town ; the Trinity House, containing several curiosities ; tbe Exchange; and the Church of the Holy Trinity, a noble Gothic building, ornamented with a painting of the Last Supper by Parmentier, and numerous monuments. The Mechanic's Institute (1825) contains a statue of the late Dr. Alderson, by Earle, and a picture by Briggs, repre- senting the Progress of Civilization. It has a handsome Subscription Library ; the Hall of the Lyceum (1830) ; the Literary and Philosophical Society. The Public Rooms, with an Ionic Portico, a large establishment founded (1830), which contain a Museum, Assembly, Dining, and Reading Rooms, Baths, &c. Hull possesses other Churches (St. Mary's and St. John's), and a handsome Chapel near the Trinity House; several Meeting-houses, a General Infir- mary, Female Penitentiary, Marine School, Charter-house or Maison Dieu, numerous Hospitals and Charity-schools, a large Theatre (1809), a Circus, Custom-house, Gaol, and a Citadel, strongly fortified, Public Baths, &c. Near the town is a Botanical Garden (1812). The Wilberforce Testimonial, a column in honour of that excellent man, was erected August Ist, 1834. Town. Pop. 32,958. 2 Membs, Inns ; Victoria, Cross Keys, Neptune, George, Cross Keys and Saracen's Head, Paragon. It is proposed to continue the railroad from Leeds to Selby, on to Hull, a distance of 30| miles. Near Hull is Rise Park, the seat of R. Bethell, Esq., M.P. Hornsea is the Bathing-place of Hull. From Hull there are steam-vessels to London, Gains- borough, Selby, Thome, &c. BEVERLY (E. R.York) is a considerable town, near the Hull, at the foot of the York Wolds. The houses are elegant, and the principal street is terminated by an ancient gateway. St. John's Church, generally called the Minster, is a superb edifice, surmounted by two lofty towers, and adorned with several monuments of the Earls of Northum- berland. St. Mary's is also a handsome building. Beverley 384 No. 190. LONDON to SCARBOROUGH. has a Grammar-school, two Hospitals, and a House of Correction. It carries on a considerable trade in corn, and has a direct communication with the Hull by a canal. Boro. and Liberties. Fop. 8302. 2 Me?nbs. Imis ; Beverley Arms, Tiger, George and Dragon. Cross Road. Beverley to miles. Beverley to MILE?. Wetwang 15^ New Malton 28^ GREAT DRIFFIELD (E. R. York), a pleasant town, at the foot of the Wolds, carries on a considerable trade in corn by means of a canal, which passes by it. Townsh. Pop. 2660. Inn ; Red Lion. In the Church of Little Driffield, one mile distant, is an inscription to the memory of King Alfred. FOXHOLES. Toumship. Pop. in. Inn; Ship. SCARBOROUGH (N. R. York) is delightfully situ- ated in the recess of a ijay, whence it rises in an amphithe- atrical form, to the summit of a cliff or scar, from which it derives its name. It has a spacious harbour, formed by a noble pier, and is the only port between the Humber and the Tyne capable of affording shelter for large vessels during eastern gales. Its trade consists principally in the export of corn, salt fish, and provisions, and in the import of coals, goods from London and the Baltic commodities; it has also ship-yards, rope-walks, and a sail manufactory. Scarborough however, is chiefly celebrated for its waters, and for sea bathing. It has two mineral wells, one chaly- beate, and the other saline. The lodging-houses are elegant and commodious, and the buildings on the cliff delightfully situated, with a terrace in front, 100 feet above the level of the sea. This terrace has recently been connected with the cliff on the opposite hill by an elegant Iron Bridge of four arches. Near it is the Museum on the Spa Terrace. Scarborough has also a Theatre, an Assembly-room, the remains of an ancient Castle, on tbe summit of a lofty promontory, commanding a fine view ; a Church formerly attached to a Cistercian monastery ; se- veral Meeting-houses ; warm Baths ; Libraries ; and Sea- man's Hospital. Christ Church, completed in 1828; is a No. 190. LONDON to SCARBOROUGH. 385 handsome edifice in the Gothic style, capable of accom- modating 1300 persons. Boro. and Far. Pop, 8369. 2 Metnbs. I/ms ; Black Bull, New Inn, George, Newbo- rough Arms, Blacksmith's Arms, Talbot, Golden Bull. One mile distant is Oliver's Mount, commanding a good view ; and about five miles from Scarborough is Hachness Hall, a noble mansion near the supposed site of St. Hilda's Cell, and surrounded by a romantic country. Filey, a small fishing town, seven miles south of Scarborough, is admirably adapted for sea-bathing. The sands are level, and extend upwards of four miles : at their east extremity is a siugular ridge of rocks called Filey Bridge. A mile from the Church is a mineral spring. Continuations. WILES. Hull to Hedon 8 Herion to Patrington \0\ Patiington to Spurn Head 11A 29.^ Cross Road. Scarborough to miles. Scarborough to MtLES. Hunmanby 9 Flamborough 18^ HEDON, or HEYDON (E. R. York), on a small creek of the H umber, was formerly a place of importance, but has been much injured by the encroachments of the sea. Boro. and Par. Pop. 1080. PATRINGTON (E. R.), named the capital of the Holderness country, is also seated on a branch of the Humber, the spire of the Church is a landmark for vessels entering the Humber. Par. Pop. 1298. Inn; Hilyard Arms. SPURN HEAD is a projecting point pf land at (he mouth of the Humber, in the E. R. of Yorkshire. Continuations. mIlks. Great Driffield to Bridlington 17^ Bridlington to Flamborough 3.^ 21 2 L 386 No. 190. LONDON to SCARBOROUGH. BRIDLINGTON (E. R.), ft neat town, pleasantly situated near the coast, derived its origin from an Augus- tine Priory, founded in the reign of Henry I., some vestiges of which are still visible. In the Churchyard is a tomb- stone with this inscription: "1542, Thomas Newman, aged 153." About a mile s.e. of the town is Bridlingtoyi, or Burlington Qiiay, much frequented for sea-bathing. The harbour is defended by two piers, one of which forms an excellent promenade, and commands a good view of Flamborough Head. Townsh. Pop. 4792. Inn; Scar* borough Castle. FLAMBOROUGH (E. R.) is a large fishing village, but was formerly a town of considerable importance. The Church contains a curious monumental inscription, and at the enft of the town are the remains of a Danish tower. Par. Pop. 975. Two miles distant is the celebrated promontory called Flamborough Head, the lofty and stupendous cliflFs of which serve as a direction to mariners. They are composed of a mouldering limestone rock, and at the base are worn into numerous caverns by the fury of the waves. Continuations. MILES. Scarborough to Peak Alum-Works 10^ Peak Alum-Works to Whitby 8 18i THE PEAK ALUM- WORKS will amply repay the traveller's trouble of inspecting them. WHITBY (N. R. York), on the banks of the Eske, over which is a drawbridge, capable of admitting vessels of 500 tons burden, has a fine harbour, and carries on an extensive trade in the exportation of alum and the importation of coals. Ships are also built here. The principal objects worthy of notice are the Docks extending along both sides of the river ; the Piers ; the Town-house, a heavy building of the Tuscan order; the Baths, Library, and Museum, recently erected ; and the vestiges of the Abbey Church, founded (650) by Osway, king of Northumberland. The Church contains .several monuments of the Cholmley family, No. 191. LONDON to SCARBOROUGH. 387 and the tomb of General Lascelles, a native of Whitby, who was killed at Preston Pans; the ascent to it is formed by 190 steps. Whitby has also a Chapel of Ease, several Meeting-houses, and charitable Institutions. The vicinity abounds with bold and romantic scenery (amongst which is Robin Hood's Bay), petrifactions and natural curiosities. Townsh. Pop. 7765. 1 Meynb. Inns; Angel, Golden Lion, White Horse, King's Head. Continuation (Railroad.) From Whitby to Pickering. EfiFected by stationary engines and horses. By the Suspension Bridge over the Eslce. Across the road. By Eske Hall. Several times across the Eske by the Sleights. Beck Hale, 8^. Goodland Dale. Crossing and recrossing Eske. Fen Steps. Along Newton Dale. Levisham and Stockton to left. Newton to right, 18. Along the Picker- ing Beck to Pickering, 24. No. 191. From London to SCARBOROUGH. Second Road. Through Ware, Doncaster, and York. Shoreditch Church to miles. Shoreditch Church to miles. Ferrybridge, as at No. 15 173^ Yeddingham Bridge . .. . 221 J Tadcaster 185J Snainton 225 York 194^ Wykeham 228 Whitwell 206| Scarborough* 234| New Malton 212^ TADCASTER (W. R. York) is a neat, well-built town, on the Wharf, over which is a verj' handsome bridge. It is supposed to have been the Calcaria of the Romans. Townsh, Pop. 1666. Inns ; Rose and Crown, Angel, White Horse. About three miles from Tadcaster, between Towton and Saxton, is a ridge of high ground, remarkable as the scene of a famous contest between the armies of York and Lan- caster, in 1461. About six miles beyond Tadcaster, on the right, is Bishopsthorpe, the Palace of the Archbishops of York, con- taining a chapel, adorned with painted glass by Peckett, of 388 No. 191. LONDON to SCARBOROUGH. York, at the expense of Archbishop Drummond, who also rebuilt the parish Church in an elegant style, and enriched it with a painted window. YORK, the Eboracum of the Romans, is situated on the Ouse and the Fosse, and has long been regarded as the capi- tal of the north of England, and the second city in the king- dom, though in wealth and population it is now left far behind several trading towns. Though much is lost, York yet retains considerable relics of antiquity, and it is to be hoped that the good sense and good taste of the citizens will watch over these heir-looms. It is divided into four dis- tricts, which derive their names from the city gates, or bars, Mickle Gate, Bootham Gate, Monk Gate, and Walm Gate- It is principally distinguished for its Cathedral or Minster, which, from its mass, its grandeur, and its architectural beauties, is generally placed at the head of the Gothic structures of this kingdom. The west front is superb, the east has a very fine window ; the lantern-tower is orna- mented with peculiar taste ; the nave is larger than any except that of St. Peter's at Rome ; nearly all the windows are of painted glass, representing sacred subjects ; and there are numerous ancient and magnificent monuments, amongst which may be seen those of Archbishop Scrope and Sir George Saville. The screen separating the nave from the choir is an exquisite specimen of sculpture, adorned with figures of the kings of England from William I. to Henry VI. The Chapter-house is a fine octagon building, with painted windows ; on the n.w. of the Cathedral is the Library. In February, 1829, the Cathedral was much in- jured by fire, the choir and organ being destroyed. It has, however, been restored under the direction of Sir Robert Smirke. Besides the Cathedral, there are twenty-one parish Churches within the walls, and three in the suburbs ; the most remarkable are All Saints, in North street, adorned with some fine painted glass ; St. Mary's, in Castle Gate, distinguished by a beautiful spire ; All Hallows, a fine specimen of Gothic architecture, built with the ruins of the ancient Eboracum ; St. Dennis, containing, under a large blue marble tomb in the choir, the remains of an Earl of Northumberland ; and St. Margaret's, having a singular porch, ornamented with the signs of the Zodiac, and other No. 191. LONDON to SCARBOROUGH. 389 hieroglyphics. In the Friends' Burying-ground are de- posited the remains of Lindley Murray, the grammarian. The other objects in York deserving notice are the Museum and the remains of St. Mary's Abbey, on the north side of the city ; the Mickle Gate, and near it, the Gateway which formed the entrance to the Priory of the Holy Trinity, both curious vestiges of antiquity ; the tomb of Septimus Severus, outside the Mickle Gate Bar ; a hill cro\A'ned with trees, commanding a fine view ; the Castle, originally built by William I., now used as the County Gaol, and surrounded by a massive stone wall of noble architecture, from designs by P. E.Robinson; the Basilica, or County-hall, a hand- some structure of the Ionic order (erected 1777) ; the ruins of Clifford's Tower, on a commanding eminence near the Castle, said to have been raised by the Romans ; the Man- sion-house, a commodious building, erected (1726), as the residence of the annual first magistrate, who is the only one in England participating with the municipal head of London in the title of Lord Mayor; the magnificent Assembly- rooms, planned by the Earl of Burlington with great taste and judgment; the Concert-room (1825); the Guildhall (1446), a noble edifice, embellished with painted glass ; the Theatre (1770) ; and the Promenade called the New Walk, along the banks of the Ouse. An exhibition of pictures, intended to be annual, first took place in June, 1836. York possesses several Meeting-houses, a County Hospi- tal and numerous other charitable Institutions ; near it is the Retreat, a Lunatic Asylum belonging to the Society of Friends. The ancient walls which surround the city have lately been partially repaired, by public subscription ; and it is to be hoped they will be completed. It carries on a con- siderable river trade, as vessels of 120 tons can come up the Ouse to the bridge ; and it has some traffic in gloves and drugs, as well as in printing and bookselling. The principal source of profit to the inhabitants, however, is the influx of visiters to the assizes and the races. The former are held in the County-hall, and the latter on a plain called Knavesmire, about a mile from the city. The learned Alcuin was a na- tive of York, as also Flaxman and Etty, the Academicians. City of York and Ainstry. Pop. 34,461. Members; County 6, City 2. Inns ; Black Swan, Eddridge's, Falcon, York Tavern, George, White Horse, Red Lion. 2l2 390 No. 191. LONDON to SCARBOROUGH. Cross Roads. Ywk to MILES. Knaresborough 17| Ripley 22^ Paitley Bridge 31^ Grassington 41^ Stainforth 53| Ingleton 63 Hornby 72J Lancaster 81^ York to Boroughbridge 17^ Ripon 24i Paitley Bridge 37 Yo)-k to Knaresborough 17| Harrowgate 20 Blubberhouses 28| Bolton Bridge 34 Skipton .....: 40| Colne 51i Burnley 57J Blackburn 69| York to MILES. Preston 80^ York to Skipton 40^ Gisburn 51| Clitheroe .59| Preston 80 York to Selby 131 York to Tadcaster 9 Harewood 20 Otley 28J Skipton 42| York to Bickerton 11 Wetherby 14^ York to Tadcaster. 9 Thorp and Spa 13 Wetherby 15J WHITWELL (York), hm ; Horse. NEW MALTON (N. R. York) is a well-built town, seated on an eminence overlooking the Derwent, over which is a handsome stone bridge. It has two Churches, several Meeting-houses, a Theatre, and Assembly-rooms. Near the bridge are the ruins of an ancient Castle. New Malton carries on a large trade in corn, butter, and hams, and is noted for a fine show of horses at its fairs. Near the town is a mineral spring. Boro. Pojo. 4173. 2 Membs. Inns; Talbot, White Horse. About four miles from New Malton, on the road to York, is Castle Howard^ the magnificent seat of the Earl of Car- lisle, from designs of Sir J. Vanbrugh ; the state apartments are remarkably grand, and are enriched by a very fine col- lection of paintings, statues, and antiquities. The grounds are well laid out, and the park contains several objects of attraction, particularly an obelisk erected at the junction of four avenues of lofty trees to commemorate the valour of No. 193. LONDON to SHEERNESS. 391 the Duke of Marlborough ; an elegatit monument in honoxir of Lord Nelson 5 an Ionic Temple, adorned with busts y and a Mausoleum of the Doric order. Near the entrance to the park is an excellent Inn. SNAINTON(York). Inn ; ^ew Inn. WYKEH AM (N. R. York). IFykeham Abbey is a mo- dern mansion, erected on the site of a Priory founded (1 1.53), by Osborne de Wykeham. Par. Pop. 605. Inn ; Bull. Continuations. MILES. New Malton to Pickering 8J Pickering to Whitby* 20^ No. 192. From London to SEAFORD. By Croydon and Lewes. Westminster Bridge to MiLes. Westminster Bridge to miles. Lewes, as at No. 26 49 Seaford 59^ Newhaven 55^ NEWHAVEN (Sussex) is situated at the mouth of the Ouse, by means of which it carries on a considerable trade, and has a tolerable harbour. Near the wall of the churchyard is an obelisk to commemorate the fate of his Majesty's ship Brazen, Captain Hanson, which was wrecked here in January, 1800, when only one out of 105 persons escaped. Par. Pop. 904. Inn ; Bridge Inn. SEAFORD (Sussex) was formerly a flourishing place, but is now only a fishing village. It is, however, occasion- ally resorted to as a bathing-place. At Aldfristo?i, 3 miles distant, are several ancient barrows. Cinque Port and Par. Pop. ]09S. Inns; New Inn, Old Tree. No. 193. From London to SHEERNESS. By Gravesend. London Bridge to miles. London Bridge to miles. Chatham, as at No. 63, . . . 30J Queenborough 45 King's Ferry 42J Shkerness 47^ 392 No. 194. LONDON to SHREWSBURY. KING'S FERRY. Here the traveller crosses the West Swale, and enters the Isle of Sheppy. QUEENBOROUGH once belonged to the Saxon kings. It consists of one street, chiefly inhabited by fishermen and oyster-dredgers, and has a Church (Holy Trinity) with an ancient tower. Bar. and Par. Pop. 786. SHEERNESS, the principal place in the Isle of Sheppy, at the mouth of the Medway, is so strongly fortified as to prevent any force from passing it. It has spacious Docks (opened 1823); an Ordnance OflBce; a King's Yard for building and repairing vessels ; a new Church ; and a Chapel for the use of the Garrison. Here is a well, 328 feet in depth, for supplying the inhabitants and garrison with water ; and on the shore are stationed the hulls of several old vessels, intended to serve as breakwaters. Persons may go from Sheerness to Chatham, every tide, for 6d. per head. Par. andVille. Pop. 1983. No. 194. From London to SHREWSBURY. First Road. Through Stony Stratford, Coventry, and Birmingham. The New Mail Road. MILES. London to Shrkwsbuky, as at No. 100 153J Continuation. Shrewsbury to Welsh Pool* {Montgom.) 18J Continuations. Shrewsbury to Llandrinio 13J Llandrinio to Llanfylliu 11 J i 25 LLANFYLLIN (Montgomery) is a small town, with a handsome Town-hall and a neat Church. Par. Pop. 1836. CONTINUATIOiXS. MILES. Shrewsbury to Wem lOJ Wem to Whitchurch* 8J No. 195. LONDON to SHREWSBURY. 393 WEM (Salop) is pleasantly situated near the source of the Roden. The Church (St. Peter and St. Paul) is a hand- some structure, with a lofty steeple and a fine chancel, and there is a good Freeschool. Wycherley, the dramatic writer, and Ireland, the author of " Illustrations of Hogarth," were both born near Wem, in the same house. Towns/u Pop. 1932. Inn; White Horse. No. 195. From London to SHREWSBURY. Second Road. Through Aylesbury, Kidderminster, and Much Wenlock. Tyburn Turnpike to miles. Tyburn Turnpike to milks. Southall* 9^ Adderbury 72 Uxbridge* 15 Banbury* 75^ Chalfont St. Giles 22^ Edgehill* 83i Amersham (a) 26 Stratford-upon-Avon*. ... 95 Great Missenden 31 Alcester (6) 103 Wendover 35^ Bromsgrove (c) 116^ Aylesbury* 40^ Kidderminster 125| Winslow* 50% Bridgenorth (^rf; 139^ Buckingham* 57j Much Wenlock 147^ Aynhoe on the Hill 69 Shrewsbury* 160;^ Continuations. MILES. (a) Amersham to Chesham {Bucks) 3 (6) Alcester to Droitwich* (Worcester) 14 (e) Bromsgrove to Stourbridge* ( Worcester) .... 8^ (d) Bridgenorth to Madely Market (Salop) 8 J CHALFONT ST. GILES (Bucks) is remarkable as having been the residence of Milton during the plague which raged in London in 1665. Here he finished the " Paradise Lost." Par. Pop. 1297. AMERSHAM or AGMONDESHAM (Bucks) is an ancient town, which manufactures large quantities of black lace and cotton. It has a Town-hall, built by Sir W. Drake, 1642; and a spacious Church, containing several monu- ments of the Drake family, one of which was executed by Scheemakers. Bor. and Par. Pop. 2S\6, Inns; Crown, Griffin. 394 No. 195. LONDON to SHREWSBURV. About a mile from Amersham is Shardeloes, the seat of the Drake family, an elegant mansion, erected from designs by Adams, adorned with beautiful paintings, and surrounded by charming grounds. GREAT MISSENDEN (Bucks). Three miles distant is Hampden House, formerly the seat of the ancient family of that name, and the burial-place of the celebrated patriot. The spot of land on which 20^. ship-money was levied is situated a short distance south of the avenue to the house. This mansion now belongs to the Earl of Buckinghamshire. Par. Fop. 1827. WENDOVER CBucks), consists of mean houses, and contains nothing remarkable. The inhabitants are sup- ported by lace- making. Bor. and Par. Pop. 2008. The Chiltern Hills, which extend from Tring in Hertford- shire to Henley in Oxfordshire, pass by Wendover. They are generally called the Chiltern Hundreds, and have stew- ards appointed by the Chancellor of the Exchequer. By accepting one of these nominal offices, a member is enabled to vacate his seat in Parliament. AYNHOE ON THE HILL (Northamp.) is so called from its situation on an eminence near the Charwell. Par. Po;?. 464. Inn; Red Lion. ADDERBURY (Oxford) is a village with a Gothic Church, containing several monuments. Near a spot called the Green are the ruins of a mansion belonging to the Cobb family ; and at a short distance formerly stood the superb residence of the Duke of Buccleuch, now reduced to a com- modious modern building. Within these walls formerly resided the notorious Wilmot, Earl of Rochester, whose state bed is still preserved here, and was once slept in by Pope. ALCESTER (Warwick), near the confluence of the Alne and the Arrow, is supposed to have been a Roman station. It has a neat Church (St. Nicholas), a Market- house, and a Freeschool : it employs about 600 persons in the manufacture of needles. Par. Pop. 2405. Inn ; Angel. About two miles from Alcester is Ragiey Hall, the seat of the Marquess of Hertford, built by Lord Conway about the middle of the last century, but since improved under ■the direction of Mr. Wyatt. The house, situated in a de- No. 195. LONDON to SHREWSBURY. 395 lightful park, has four fronts, all displaying architectural beauty. BROMSGROVE (Worcester), on the Salwarp, consists principally of one street, in which are many old houses, curiously ornamented. Its inhabitants are employed in the manufacture of needles, nails, and linen. It has a Free Grammar-school, and a Church (St. John the Baptist), an elegant Gothic edifice, situated on an eminence, and distin- guished by a fine tower and spire. It is adorned with some excellent stained glass, and several ancient monuments, par- ticularly of the Talbots, Earls of Shrewsbury. This parish contains three remarkable echoes, at the east and west cor- ners of the Church, and at a gate between Dyer's Bridge and the turnpike. At Barnet Green are a Chalybeate Spring and a Petrifying Well. Par. Pop. 8612. hins ; Crown, Golden Cross. About three miles from Bromsgrove is Hewell Grange, a noble mansion belonging to the Earl of Plymouth. KIDDERMINSTER (Worcester), an extensive and well built town, on the Stour, is famous for the manufacture of carpets, which are remarkable for the brilliancy and dura- bility of their colours. The principal objects are the old Church (All Saints), a noble Gothic pile, containing nume- rous monuments ; the new Church, on the hill at the back of the town, an elegant Gothic edifice by F. Goodwin ; the Walks in the churchyard, commanding fine views of the town and its vicinity ; the Town-hall and Market-house, a heavy structure, beneath which is the Prison ; and the Promenades along the banks of the Stour, particularly that leading to Round Hill, about half a mile distant, where there is a Chalybeate Spring. Kidderminster possesses a Free- school, Meeting-honses, Assembly-rooms, Reading So- cieties, a Billiard-room, and charitable Institutions. Town. Pop. 14,981. 1 Memb. I?i?is ; Lion, Black Horse. In the vicinity are several interesting objects, particularly the remains of an ancient Castle on the banks of the Canal ; the vestiges of an encampment at fVassal Hill, about half a mile from the Severn ; and a Chalybeate Spring at Sand- burn. Richard Baxter, the celebrated divine, was for many years vicar of Kidderminster; and Baskerville, the printer, was born near it. 396 No. 195. LONDON to SHREWSBURY Cross Road. Kidderminster to miles. Kidderminster to milks, Bewdley 3 Sarnsfield 36| Tenbury 16 Hay 49^ Leominster 2? BRIDGENORTH (Salop) is delightfully situated on the banks of the Severn, over which is a handsome bridge of seven arches. It is divided into two parts, the Upper and the Lower Town ; the former stands on a hill 60 yards above the bed of the river, and has a communication with the bridge by a curious walk hewn out of the rock. Many of the cellars are also cut out of the rock, and are covered by gardens and footpaths. Bridgenorth has two Churches, several Meeting-houses, and a Freeschool; and besides its traffic on the river, carries on a considerable trade in cloth, stockings, flannel, cfec. Near the town, in the grounds of a private mansion, is a terrace more than a mile long, com- manding a very extensive prospect. Bor. Pop. 5065. 2 Mtmbs. Inns; Castle, Crown. Cross Roads. Bridgenorth to miles. Bridgenorth to MILKS. Bbwdlky 14| Stourbuidge 11^ MUCH WENLOCK (Salop) is noted for the remains of a Cluniac Monastery. They are situated on the south side of the town, and consist of the Church (Holy Trinitj')* which is a fine specimen of the Gothic style, and part of the Chapter-house. Here are extensive limestone quarries. Par. Pop. 2424. Inns ; Swan and Falcon, White Hart. Continuation. Kidderminster to Stourport 4 miles. STOURPORT (Worcester), on the Severn, over which there is an elegant iron bridge, is a town of modern growth, iiaving risen into importance from its contiguity to the Trent and Severn Canal, which has rendered it the principal medium of commercial communication between the central No. 196. LONDON to SHREWSBURY. 397 and western parts of the kingdom. It is a noted mart for hops, apples, and corn. Pop. 3H56, Inn; Swan. Continuations. MtTiES. Kidderminster to Bewdley 3 Bewdley to Cleobury 8 Cleobury to Ludlow* 13 24 BEWDLEY (Worcester) is a well-built town on the Severn, over which there is an elegant bridge. It h;is a good Town-hall, to which the Lyttleton Arms are affixed ; a handsome Chapel of Ease ; several Meeting-houses ; a Freeschool, and Assembly-rooms. The town is chiefly sup- ported by its navigation, and has a considerable trade in tanning leather. At Blackstune Hill, a beautiful rock on the edge of the river, is a curious hermitage, chapel, &c., excavated in the rock. Boro. Pop. 3908. 1 Memb. Inns ; George, Wheatsheaf. CLEOBURY or CLEOBURY MORTIMER (Salop) is a town of some consequence, with a Freeschool and a handsome Church. It derived its name from the ancient family of Mortimer, who formerly had a castle here. Par. Pop. 1716. Inn; Eagle and Serpent. No. 196. From London to SHREWSBURY. Third Road. Through Aylesbury, Kiddkrminster, and CoLEBROOK Dale. Tyburn Turnpike to miles. Tyburn Turnpike to wiles. Bridgenorth, as at No. 195 139^ Build was 1483 Broseley 146 Shrewsbury* 160| Colebrook Dale 147i BROSELEY (Salop), a large and populous town on the Severn, has a manufactory of tobacco-pipes and coarse earthenware, but its inhabitants are chiefly employed in the iron and coal-mines in the vicinity. Par. Pop. 42;)9. Inn ; Tontine. The traveller then crosses the Severn, over the fcimous 2m 393 No. 197. LONDON To SKIPTON. iron bridge, consisting of one arch, 100^ feet in the span, and weighing 378 tons 15 cwt., to COLEBROOK DALE, a beautiful winding glen, situated between two hills, and celebrated for its numerous iron- works, steam-engines, forges, 6| North Elmsall ]67i Bingley 202J Wakefield* 178i Keighly* 206| Leeds* 187 Skxpton* 21^ NORTH ELMSALL (York). Inn; White Hart. BINGLEY (York) is situated on an eminence on the Aire. The surrounding country is pleasing. BRADFORD ( W. R. York) is a well-built and populous town, pleasantly situated at the junction of three beautiful valleys to the south of the Aire. Its inhabitants are chiefly occupied in the manufacture of woollen cloths and cotton ; about three miles distant are extensive foundries, with abundance of coal and iron-ore in the vicinity. Bradford has two spacious Churches (St. Peter and Christchurch), one of which is a modern erection ; and several Meeting- bouses. Its trade is greatly assisted by a canal, which leads from the centre of the town to the L^e^^s and Liverpool Canal. Townsh. Pop. 23,233. 2 Membs. Inns; Sun, Talbot. About five miles from Bradford is Fulner-k, a Moravian settlement situated in a healthy spot, distinguished by neat- ness and the industry of its inhabitants. The single women No. 198. LONDON to SKIPTON. 399 here are much employed in working muslins, in whicii they are very skilful. This village has a commodious Inn. At UndercUffe, near Bradford, is the Airedale College, for the education of Dissenting Ministers, the first stone of which was laid in 1831, No. 198. From London to SKIPTON. Second Road. Through Northampton, Leicester, Buxton, and Bury. Hicks' s Hall to miles. Hicks' s Hall to MILES. Ashbourn, as at No. 42 ,.140 Clitheroe 212^ Manchester, as at No. 129 . . 182 Gisburn 220.^ Bury 191 Skipton* 232 Hasiingdeii 200 Three miles lieyond Manchester is Heaton Hall, the seat of the Earl of Wiiton. There is a fine view from the Temple in the Park. Races are held annually in the ground. BURY (Lane.) is a considerable town on the east side of the Irwell, the banks of which are occupied by various cotton-factories. It has a neat modern Church (St. Mary), a Chapel of Ease (St. John, 1770), and several Meeting- houses and charitable Institutions. Toivnsh, Fop. 15,086. 1 Memb. Inns ; Eagle and Child, Hare and Hounds. HASLINGDEN or HASLINGTON (Lane.) is a flourishing manufacturing town. The Chapel, or Church (St. James) as it is sometimes called, contains a font of tlie time of Henry Vlll., as well as several monuments. The Haslingden Canal communicates with Bury, Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds. Chapelry. Pop. 7776. CLITHEROE (Lane), on an eminence on the east bank of the Ribble, is distinguished by the remains of its ancient Castle, erected by Robert de Lael, a Norman baron. It has a Chapel (St. Michael) and a Freeschool. In the vicinity are extensive cotton-printing works. Two miles from Clitheroe is Pendle Hill, 1800 feet above the level of the sea. Boro. Pop. 5213. 1 Memb. Inns; Swan, Brownlow Arms. Three miles and a half from Clitheroe is Brow }is holme, the seat of T. Parker, Esq., a curious building, erected in the reign of Henry VII., containing a valuable collection of antiquities, amongst which is the original silver seal of tho Commonwealth. 400 Xo. 108. LONDON to SKIPTON. Continuation. Haslingden to Blackburn 8 miles. BLACKBURN (Lanes. \ on a little river ot the same name, is famous for the manufacture of calicoes of every possible variety. It has two Churches, several Meet- ing-houses, and charitable institutions, a Grammar-school, and an Academy for the education of Dissenting Ministers. Townsh. Pop. 27,09L 2 Membs. Inns; New Inn, Bull, Hotel. At Stonet/hurst is the New Catholic Chapel of St. Peter, opened in 1835. CONTIN UATIONS. MILKS. Haslingden to Burnley 7J Burnley to Colne 6| 13| BURNLEY (Lanes.) a flourishing town, the inha- bitants of which are engaged in the manufacture of cotton, has an ancient Church (St. Peter), containing various monuments ; a Grammar-school, Meeting-houses, and a Catholic Chapel. Chapelry. Pop. 7551. Inns; Bull, Old Red Lion. Near Burnley is Townley Hall, the seat of the family of that name, and once the residence of C. Townley, esq., wiio formed the celebrated collection of antique marbles and statues now in the British Museum. COLNE (Lanes.) is a small town, with numerous cotton and woollen manufactories. It has a neat Church est. Bartholomew), a Cloth-hall, a Grammar- school, and several Meeting-houses. The Leeds Canal passes within a mile of it. Chapelry. Pop. 8080. Cross Road. Colne to Bradford 17| miles. No. 200. LONDON to SOUTHAMPTON. 401 No. 198 (a). From London to SOUTHAMPTON. Railroad. The terminus is at Nine Elms, near "Vauxhall Bridge, Steamers and Omnibuses ply from various parts of the city. It proceeds to Wandsworth, Kingston, and Wimble- don Park, to right. Merton, to left. Long Ditton, to left. Thames and Hampton Court, to right. Claremont, to left. Across the Mole. Walton on Thames. Ashley and Oatlands Park, to right. Hersham Green and Burwood Park, to left. Woking Heath, Perbright and Trimley, to left, to Shapley Heath. It will proceed by Basingstoke and Winchester to Southampton. Fares : To Farnborough, 5s. to "is. 6d. ; Winchfield and Shapley Heath, Qs. to 9s. M. No. 199. From London to SOUTHAMPTON. First Road. Through Bagshot, Basingstoke, and Win- chester. Hyde Fark Corner to miles. Hyde Park Corner to MiLBs. Basingstoke, as at No. 8 . . 45^ Southampton* 74^ Winchester* 62^ No. 200. From London to SOUTHAMPTON. Second Road. Through Bagshot, Alton, and Bishop's Waltham. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Bagshot, as at No. 8 26 Bishop's Waltham 65J Farnham* 38^ Botley 68| Alton* 47J Southampton* 'J5\ Filmer Hill bQ^ BISHOP'S WALTHAM (Hants), a small town, carry- ing on a considerable trade in leather, has a Church (St. Peter), and a Freeschool. Here may be seen the vestiges of a palace which once belonged to Ihe Bishops of Winches- ter. Par. Pop. 2181. Inns; Crown, Dolphin. 2 M 2 402 No. 201. LONDON TO SOUTHAMPTON. BOT LEY (Hants). Par. Pop. 122. I/?;z; Dolphin, Continuations. MILES. Filmer Hill to Warnford 4 Warnford to Droxford 3j Droxford to Wickham 5J Wickham to Fareham 3J Fareham to Gosport* 5^ 22 WARNFORD (Hants). Par. Pop. 4]8. Inn ; George. WICKHAM (Hants) is remarkable as the birth-place of the celebrated Bishop, William of Wykeham. Par. Pop. ]]06. FAREHAM (Hants), at the head of Portsmouth Har- bour, carries on a considerable trade in corn and coals, and has dockyards for building small vessels. During summer it is much frequented for sea-bathing. The Church (St. Peter and St. Paul), stands at the entrance of the town. Par. Pop. 4402. Inn; Red Lion. A mile distant is Roche Court, a mansion nearly 700 vears old. No. 201. From London to SOUTHAMPTON. Third Road. Through Bagshot, Alresford, and Win- chester. Hyde Pm-k Corner to mfles. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Bagshot, as at No. 8 26 Southa.mpton, as at No. 174 77 Continuations. MtLKS. Southampton to Lyndhurst 9^ Lyndhurst to Lymington 8J 18 LYNDHURST (Hants), though only a village, is con- sidered the rapit?il of the New Forest, and is the place where No. i>Ol. LONDON TO SOUTHAMPTON. 403 tbe court's are held relative to it. An unimportant building here, erected in the reign of Charles II., called the King's House, is occupied by the Lord Warden when he visits the forest. Here are a Church, or Chapel of Ease (St. Michael), and a National School. Par, Pop. 12Sb. Inn; Crown. Near Lyndhurst is Cuffnels, once the residence of the Right Hon. George Rose : it is said to contain one of the finest private libraries in the kingdom. In Brockenhurst churchyard, 3^ miles from Lyndhurst, is an oak of extra- ordinary size, as well as a fine yew-tree. LYMINGTON (Hants), delightfully situated on a creek of the sea, the banks of which are adorned with verj' beau- tiful scenery, is celebrated for the manufacture of marine salt, and is much frequented for bathing. A promenade called the Grove and many of the houses command a fine prospect of the Jsle of Wight and the English Channel. Lymington has a Church, Freeschool, places of worship for Dissenters, Town-hall, a neat building, often used as an Assembly-room, and Baths. The rides and walks in the vicinity are peculiarly beautiful. The Salt-works are worthy of inspection. Boats go every day to Yar- mouth (Isle of Wight), about five miles distant. Four miles from Lymington is Hurst Castle, a fortress erected by Henry VHL, in which Charles I. was confined a short time before his execution. Borough and Old Town. Pop. 3361. 2 Membs. Inns; Angel, Nag's Head, Anchor, Bugle, Red Lion. Cross Road. Lymington to MILES. Lymington to miles. Christchurch 12| Blandford 35| Wimbome Minster 25| Sherbornk 58| Continuations. MILBS. Southampton to Beaulieu 6J Beaulieu to Lymington* 6| Cross the Southampton Water, by the ferry to Ihjthe. BEAULIEU (Hants), on the Exe, so called on'account 404 No. 202. ISLE OF WIGHT. of its beauty, boasts of the venerable remains of an Abbey, wliich was the burial-place of Queen Eleanor, the mother of King John, and once atibrded an asylum to Margaret of Anjou, as well as to Perkin Warbeck. The room in which Margaret was concealed, and the door by which she escaped, are still shown. It has a Church (St. Bartholomew.) Par. Fop. 1298. % No. 202. ISLE OF WIGHT. MILES. London to Southampton, as at No 201 77 Southampton to Cowes 15 92 MILES. Or, London to Portsmouth, as at No. 177 .... 725 Portsmouth to Ryde 6 78i This beautiful island, situated in the southern part of Hampshire, is about 23 miles from east to west, and about 13 from north to south. Its circumference is about 70 miles, and it contains 105,000 acres. Pop. 35,363. 1 Memb. The coast is extremely diversified, but the southern portion, or what is called the Bach of the Island, is the most picturesque. There are four rivers, the Medina, Yar, Wotton, and Brading. The distance from Southampton to Cowes (Isle of VYight) is 15 miles. Steam-vessels perform the voyage every morning during the summer in about an hour and a half, and return in the afternoon. Steam-vessels like- wise go daily from Portsmouth to Ryde, the distance between which is about six miles. As the limits of this work will not allow a detailed account of the island, we have endeavoured, in the following Routes, to point out all the principal objects worthy of notice, and the best method of visiting them. If the traveller take up his residence at Newport, which is almost in the centre of the island, he may visit its principal beauties in three or four days, though for a minute inspection of all, he would require as many weeks. COWES, or WEST COWES, at which the traveller will land if he sail from Southampton, is delightfully situated on a steep eminence, at the mouth of the Medina, or Cowes No. 202. ISLE OF WIGHT. 405 river. The streets are narrow but well paved, and the houses ill-built, but the manner in which they rise one above another from the water's edge, gives them a romantic appearance. The parade is a fashionable promenade in the summer sea- son. West Cowes has a Market-house, Town-hall, Libraries, Post-office, and National School. A fair is held on Thurs- day in Whitsun \yeek. At the entrance of the harbour is a Castle, erected by Henry VIII., near to which is the Royal Yacht Club-house, and to the west of it are kept numerous bathing-machines, as this place is much fre- quented during the summer. The Regatta takes place annually about August. The hotels are good, and carriages may be hired to make excursions in the island. Stages are constantly going from Cowes to Newport. Pop. of North- wood Par. 4^9]. Inns; Marine Hotel, Fountain, Vine. On the opposite side of the river is East Cowes, with which there is a communication by a ferry. This place has an Hotel, Lodging-houses, Assembly-rooms, and Baths. The first stone of a Chapel of Ease was laid here in 1831, by the Duchess of Kent. Half a mile distant is Norn's Castle, erected from designs by Wyatt, as the residence of the late Lord H. Seymour ; also East Cowes Castle, the splen- did seat of the late John Nash, esq., containing a fine con- servatory. WILES. Cowes to Northwood 2^ Northwood to Newport 2^ Northwood is the Parish Church of Cowes. The Park is a beautiful domain, well wooded. NEWPORT, the principal town in the island, is a well- built and populous place, on the west bank of the Medina, which is navigable to the quay. The principal objects of attention are St. Thomas's Church, in which the Princess Elizabeth, the second daughter of Charles L, was buried, and which contains a carved pulpit ; the Freeschool, where this unfortunate monarch held a conference with the Par- liamentary Commissioners ; the Public Library, or Isle of Wight Institution, a handsome building, in the principal street ; the Market-house, designed by Mr. Nash ; the 406 No. 202, ISLE OF WIGHT. Theatre, Assembly-rooms, Town-hall, Post-office, Bar- racks, and Gaol. In the Independent Meeting-house at Node-hill is an inscription by James Montgomery, the poet, in memory of the Rev. D. Tyerman, the Missionary. Newport has several Meeting-houses, a Roman Catholic and other Chapels, Mechanics' Institution, Gas Works; and near it, on the road to Cowes, are the Albany Barracks, capable of accommodating 3000 men. The inhabitants of Newport are chiefly employed in the manufacture of starch and hair-powder, and in making cracknels and biscuits for the navy. The markets are well supplied with provisions, particularly poultry and butter, but fish is scarce. In the vicinity are several corn-mills, and a well-regulated House of Industry. Horses, carriages, or chaises, may be hired at the hotels of Newport, for making excursions. Stages are constantly going to Ryde and to Cowes. Boro. and Par. Po/?. 4081. 2 Membs. Inns; Bugle Hotel, Green Dragon, Star, Wheatsheaf. THE EASTERN TOUR. Newport to miles. Newport to miles. Wootton Bridge 4 Brading 14 Ryde 7 Sandown 16^ St. John's 8 Return to The Priory 10^ Brading Down 19| St. Helen's Green llj Newport 26J On leaving Newport, the traveller crosses the Medina, and proceeds to Fern Hill, a singular mansion, built by Lord Bolton, one end of which is surmounted by a tower, commanding fine views of the adjacent countrj-. Imme- diately beyond it, over an arm of the sea, is Wootton Bridge, the prospect from which, at high water, is remarkably beautiful. By Binstead Parsonage, near which are ves- tiges of Quarr Abbey, which was founded for Cistercian monks in the reign of Henry I., to RYDE, a flourishing town, much frequented for bathing. It has a Pier, 2245 feet long, first built 1813, and length- ened 1833, which forms an excellent promenade ; and there are numerous lodging-houses, as well as a boarding-house No. 202. ISLE OF WIGHT. 407 and a Library, for the accommodation of visiters. In the vicinity are several beautiful villas adorning the sea-sliore. Ryde has two Episcopal Chapels (St. Thomas and St. James), Meeting-houses, a National School, Royal Victoria Arcade, Buclvingham Cottage (Duke of Buckingham), a Theatre, Assembly-rooms, Banks, Baths, and Post-office. The Theatre is usually open in July, August, and September. The Market-house and Town-hall were erected in 1830, from designs by Mr. Sanderson. A Regatta takes place annually in September. The Dover, to the east of the pier, is a large tract of waste land, used as a promenade, and remarkable as being the burial-place of many of the unfor- tunate crew of the Royal George, which sank at Spithead the 29th of August, 1782, being part of a fleet destined for Gibraltar. The fare in the steam-boat from Ryde to Ports- mouth is only Is. 6d., but persons may have a boat to them- selves for 5^. There are also boats to Brighton, during the summer, every Monday; and on VV^ednesdaya steam-packet makes the coasting tour of the island. The Havre de Grace packets also call off the pier. I/ms ; Yelf's, Kent Hotel, Bugle or Pier Hotel, Crown, Commercial, Star. Horses, carriages, and boats may be hired here for excursions. By St. John's^ — the Priory, where exotics flourish in the open air ; St. Helen's Green, to BRADING, an ancient but verj- neat town at the extre- mity of Brading Haven. It has a convenient quay, and Storehouses for corn, Market-house and Town-hall, and its Church (Virgin Marj) is considered the most ancient ecclesihstical foundation in tbe island. It contains a monu- ment, with a figure in complete armour, carved in wood. In the churchyard is the tomb of the " Young Cottager,'^ well known by the narrative of the late Rev. Legh Richmond, who was settled here for some years. The Haven abounds with oysters, mullet, whitings, flat-fish, and cockles, and is capable of receiving vessels of 400 tons. Dover Point, form- ing the termination of the Haven towards the sea, commands a fine view, particularly at high water. Bembridge, on the opposite side of tbe Haven, is the most eastern part of the island. It is a pretty village, and has a Chapel (1827). Par. Pop. 2227. SANDOWN has extensive barracks, and near them is the cottage once inhabited by the celebrated John Wilkes. 408 No. 202. ISLE OF WIGHT. Sandoivfi Fort, about half a mile distant, was originally erected by Henry VIII., and is now the most considerable fort in the island. Between the barracks and the fort is a neat Inn. The traveller may then return across Brading Doxon by Ashey Down, which commands fine views; Sea Marie ^ and Arreton Down, to Newport. At Parkhvrst the military hospital is to be converted into a prison for juvenile ofl'enders, for 300 boys (80 acres of land), and to be called the Reformatory. . % THE WESTERN TOUR. Newport to miles. Newport to milks. Carisbrook 1 Needles Lighthouse 17| Shorwell 5 Freshwater 21 Brixton 7 Yarmouth 24^ Mottestone 9 Shalfleet 28^ Brook lOj Newtown 29| Freshwater Gate 14^ Newport 35 CARISBROOK is a small village, with a fine Gothic Church (St. Mary), principally noted for its castle, which occupies the summit of a conical eminence. It was for- merly the most important fortress in the island, and is cele- brated as having been the prison of Charles I. The Well here is shown to visiters on account of its remarkable depth ; and the Keep, which is still in tolerable condition, com- mands a very fine view. The gateway has a picturesque appearance ; and near it i-! the window from which, it is said, Charles attempted to escape. Thence, by the pretty village of Shorwell, Brixton, Mottestone, at which are vestiges of a Druidical Temple, Brook, to FRESHWATER GATE, consisting of only a few houses, one of which is a small Inn. The Cliffs here are remarkable for flinty strata; and in those west of Fresh- ti'ater Bay is a curious natural cavern, only accessible at low water. The Lighthouse on the summit of the Cliffs commands fine sea views. The NEEDLES consist of perpendicular rocks in the ocean, at the west extremity of the island. They derived No. 202. ISLE OF WIGHT. 409 tbeir name from a lofty pointed rock, 150 feet high, in the shape of a needle, which fell down in 1764, Near the Needles is Allum Day, the view of which is rendered very picturesque by the varied tints of the roclc, and the nume- rous sea-fowl constantly hovering in the air. In the vicinity are several rabbit-warrens. There is a very neat inn at Allum Bay. Thence, by the village of Freshwater^ to YARMOUTH, a seaport on the east side of the mouth of the Yar. It has a neat Market-house and Town-hall, and a Fort, erected by Henry VIII. Near the Church, which was built in 1543, is a Chapel, containing the monu- ment of Sir Robert Holmes, who was governor of the island in the time of Charles II. He built the house which is now the George Inn, and here he received this monarch. There are also Meeting-houses. Vessels sail daily from Yarmouth to Lymington, which is about five miles distant. Pop. 586. Inns ; George, Bugle. By Shaljleet, — Newtown, the haven of which will admit vessels of 500 tons burden,— to NEWPORT. THE SOUTHERN TOUR. As this is the most picturesque of the three Tours in which the island is usually visited, the traveller should per- form it last. Newport to Miles. Newport to miles. St. George's Down 2 Steephill 14J Arreton Down 4 St. Lawrence 15| Brenston 6J Sandrock Hotel 17J Shanklin 10 Niton 19^ St. Boniface, or Bonchurch 12^ Godshill 22^ Ventnor 12| Nbvv^port 27J The traveller passes by St. George's and Arreton Downs. In the churchyard of Arreton is the gravestone of *' The Dairyman's Daughter," whose character was so pleasingly sketched by the late Rev. L , Richmond. The cottage in which she lived, about a mile and a half from the church, is much visited. Thence proceed by Brenston to SHANKLIN, a small village, with a tolerable inn. Tlie 2k 410 No. 202. ISLE OF WIGHT. Chine, which is one of the principal curiosities in the island, is a picturesque chasm, commencing about a quarter of a mile from the shore, and becoming gradually wider and deeper as it approaches the sea. Through this chasm flows a small rill, which at one place forms a fall, whilst in other parts it is almost hidden by the luxuriant foliage with which the Chine is adorned. The height of the Chine is 270 feet, its greatest width about 175 feet. Between Shanklin and Bonchurch is Luccomhe Chine^ which is very thickly wooded, and is likewise embellished by a small rivulet. BONCHURCH or ST. BONIFACE is a very pictur- esque village, situated on a landslip, the bold fragments of which give it a very romantic appearance. Nearly opposite Boniface Cottage is a singular rock, whence a fine view of the village, as well as of the sea, may be obtained. Beyond Bonchurch commences the romantic tract called Undercliff, which extends along the shore as far as the Sandrock Hotel, and presents a scene of singular beauty. On one side of the road a wall of rock rises to a considerable height, whilst the ocean bounds the other. The tract of irregular land along which the road passes has evidently been detached from the adjacent rock, and sunk to its present situation by some natural convulsion. VENTNOR has two inns, where tolerable accommoda- tion may be obtained, — the New Inn and the Crab and Lobster. Beyond it is Steephill, the seat of the Earl of Dysart, a small but elegant building, situated in delightful grounds. On the opposite side of the road is a waterfall, and a pleasing walk to the shore. Between Steephill and St. Lawrence is the Marine Villa of Lord Yarborough, the grounds of which are prettily ornamented. ST. LAWRENCE is remarkable for the size of its Church, which is said to be the smallest in the kingdom. It is only twenty feet long and twelve wide. In its vicinity are several charming villas. SANDROCK HOTEL or ROCK COTTAGE is a beautifully situated inn, on an eminence commanding a very fine prospect of the sea. About one mile and a half west of this house is the Sandrock Spring, said to be the strongest aluminous chalybeate spring known ; and a short distance beyond it is Black Gang Chine, a rude chasm .500 feet high. No. 202. ISLE OF WIGHT. 411 on the s.w. declivity of St. Catharine's Hill, The view of this Chine from the shore is very striking, particularly after heavy rain, when the water from the hill falls over the rock in a continuous stream. Carriages cannot approach within three quarters of a mile ; but the foot-road to the edge of the precipice is tolerably good, and there are generally per- sons on the spot to point out the best path to the beach. NITON is a small village on the east base of the lofty St. Catharine, from the summit of which it is about a mile distant. The Church (St. John the Baptist) is very an- cient ; and in the churchyard are the steps of a cross, sup- posed to have been used in former times for the purpose of baptism. From this place the tourist may ascend St. Ca- t/mrme's Hill, which rises 750 feet above the level of the sea. Puckastei' Cove, just below Niton, is celebrated as the spot at which Charles II, landed after a storm. Fop. 573. Ifin ; White Lion. About one mile and a half north of Niton, to the left of the road towards Godshill, is Medina Hermitage ; and immediately above it a Pillar, erected by Mr, Hoy, to commemorate the visit of the Emperor Alex- ander, in 1814. GODSHILL has a Church situated on an eminence, and adorned with some good monuments. About a mile distant is Appiddurcombe, the seat of Lord Yarborough, formerly the residence of Sir R. Worsley. It is a noble freestone mansion of the Corinthian order, and the interior is enriched with a fine collection of sculptures, paintings, drawings, &c. Orders to see it may be obtained of Mr. Sewell, at Newport. Thence by Pidford—Standen—io NEWPORT. ISLES OF JERSEY, GUERNSEY, and ALDERNEY. Excursions are frequently made by Tourists from South- ampton to these islands, which are situated near the French coast, but belong to England, having been attached to this country by its Norman princes. They may likewise be visited from Weymouth, from which vessels sail, as well as from Southampton. The ISLE of JERSEY, which is the farthest from England, is about 48 leagues from Southampton. Its length 412 No.202. ISLE OF GUERNSEY. is about ] 2 miles and its breadth about 6 ; the surface is beautifully varied with hill, dale, and water, and the cliffs on the north shore are very lofty. The island abounds with apple-trees, from which 25,000 hogsheads of cider have been made in one year ; and it produces plenty of cattle, particularly sheep. St. Heliers or ^S"^. Hiliary, the chief place in Jersey, on the east side of St. Aubin's Bay, has a commodious harbour, defended by a strong castle, which is the residence of the Governor. The principal buildings are the Church, containing a monument to Major Pearson ; the Court-house, a handsome structure in the centre of the town ; the Government-house ; tht- Corn-market ; the New Prison, and the Hospital. Pop. 10,118. St. Aubin or Hodiere is also seated on St. Aubin's Bay, about 3 miles from St. HeUer's. It has a harbour defended by a pier. The ISLE of GUERNSEY, is about 20 miles n.e. of Jersey, 60 from Weymouth, and 110 from Southampton. It is 9 miles in length and 6 in breadth. Some of the bays surrounding it present grand and romantic scenery, particu- larly Moulin I'Huet, Petit Bo, and the village of King's Mills. This island is strongly fortified by nature with a ridge of rocks, one of which abounds with emery. St. Pierre or St. Peter Port, the principal place in Guern- sey, consists of one long narrow street. It has a commo- dious harbour with a noble pier, and is defended by two Castles, one of which is the residence of the Governor. The Market (1822) is very extensive, and admirably arranged. St. James's Church (1818) is a handsome edifice in the Grecian style. Near St. Pierre is a lofty column raised in honour of Sir John Doyle. King's Mills, 3 miles from St. Pierre, is much frequented on account of its picturesque appearance. The ISLE of ALDERNEY is situated about 18 miles N.E. of Guernsey, and is famous for its cows, which yield excellent milk. It has but one town, which is in the centre of the island, and the harbour is 2 miles distant. Near this island is a ridge of rocks called the Caskets, which is dan- gerous for vessels. The ISLE of SERK is situated 6 miles s.s.e. from Guernsey. It is about 2 miles long and 1| broad. No. 203. LONDON TO SOUTHEND. 413 No. 203. From London to SOUTHEND. First Road. Through Barking and Stanford le Hope. Whitechapel Church to miles. Whitechapel Church to miles. Barking 7 Stanford 24J Rainham 12^ Hadleigh 34 Stifford Bridge 17| Southend 39 BARKING (Essex), on the Roding, about 2 miles from its entrance to the Thames, was formerly celebrated for an Abbey, of which but few vestiges can now be traced. This was the first convent for women in England. It has a Church (St. Margaret), containing several ancient monu- ments, a Gaol on Howard's plan, and a Market-house. About a mile from Barking is Eastbury House, a curious antique building, said by some to have been the place where Guy Faux and his associates held their meetings, and by others to have been tbe residence of Lord Mounteagle. {Ward of Barking.) Far. Po/>, 3404. Imi; Chequers. RAINHAM (Essex). Far. Pojo. 671. //i«; Phcenix. STANFORD (Essex). Par. Pop. 905. J;^/^; King's Head. HADLEIGH (Essex) is distinguished by the remains of a Castle, situated on a hill, from which there is a fine pros- pect of the Thames. The Church (St. Mary) is an ancient building. Par. Pop. 365. SOUTHEND (Essex) is a small village, which has risen into importance as a bathing-place during the last thirty years. It is situated on an acclivity at the mouth of the Thames, opposite to Sheerness, and is furnished with every accommodation for visiters. It has a handsome Assembly- room ; a Theatre ; a Library ; a Meeting-house ; Warm Baths, and Bathing Machines. The principal building is the teiTace, a noble range, finished with pilasters and cor- nices of stone, situated on an eminence facing the sea. Near Southend is a stone placed to show the termination of the jurisdiction of the Corporation of London over the Thames. During the summer, steam-vessels proceed seve- ral times a day between Southend and London, performing the voyage in about three hours. Inns; Hotel, Ship Tavern, Hope. 2 N 2 414 i\o.204. LONDON TO SOUTHEND. No. 204. From London to SOUTHEND. Second Road. Through Komford and Billericay. Whitechapel Church to miles. Whitechapel Church to miles. Romford* (a) 12 Raleigh 34 Brentwood* 18 Southend* 41| Billericay 23 Continuations. MILES. («) Romford to Hornchurch 2^ Hornchurch to North Ockendon. 4J North Ockendon to South Ockendon l| South Ockendon to Stiflford 2 StifiFord to day's Thurrock* 2^ BILLERICAY (Essex) is a populous town, on an emi- nence, commanding fine views of the Thames and the coast of Kent. It has a Chapel, the tower of which was erected in the time of Edward III. Inn ; Crown. RALEIGH or RAYLEIGH (Essex) was formerly a town of some importance, though it is now a small village. Slight remains of its ancient 'castle may be traced. It has a handsome ancient Church (Holy Trinity). Lawless Court is held on King's Hill. Par. Pop. 1339. HORNCHURCH takes its name from a pair of horns, at the end of the Church (St. Andrew). Close by is Langston Vark^ the residence of Mrs. Massu. NORTH OCKENDON, an inconsiderable village with a Church (St. Mary Magdalen). SOUTH OCKENDON, a small village, has a Church (St. Nicholas). In the vicinity is Bell House, the seat of Sir T. B. Lennard, bart. STIFFORD, an in.*ignificant village. Inn ; Dog and Partridge. Continuation. Raleigh to Roehford 6 miles. ROCHFORD (Essex), an irregularly-built town on Ihe No. 205. LONDON TO SOUTHEND. 415 Broomhill, over wbicii there are two bridges, has a Church (St. Andrew), a Market-house, and Meeting-house. At Rochford Hall, Anne Boleyn was born, in 1507, two years before Henry VIII.'s accession. Par. Pop. 1256. hm ; New Ship. No. 205. From London to SOUTHEND. Third Road . Through Barking and Gray's Thurrock. IVhitechapel Church to MILES. Whitechapel Church to milks. Barking* 7 West Tilbury 24j Purfleet 161 Hadleigh* 38 Gray's Thurrock 20| Southend* 43J PURFLEET (Essex), near the Thames, is chiefly inha- bited by persons engaged in the neighbouring lime and chalk pits. Here are immense powder magazines belonging to Government. The heights on the river side command fine views. Par. Pop. 804. GHAY'S THURROCK (Essex), on a creek of the Thames, navigable . for small vessels. The Church is an ancient building. In the adjacent parishes of Chadwell and Little Thurrock are the Danes Holes, supposed to have been the granaries of the ancient Britons. Pa)'. Po/>. 1248. Near Gray's Thurrock is Belmont Castle, the noble seat of R. Webb, Esq., with a commanding view of the Thames. Continuation. West Tilbury to Tilbury Fort 2 miles. TILBURY FORT (Essex), which forms the principal defence of the passage of the Thames above Sheerness, was originally built as a kind of blockhouse by Henry VIII., but enlarged into a regular fortification by Charles II. in 1667. It is now mounted with a great number of cannon, and strongly garrisoned during war. Near this place Queen Elizabeth reviewed her army when the country was threat- ened by the Spanish Armada. 416 No. 206. LONDON to STOURBRIDGE. No. 206. From London to STOURBRIDGE. Through Dunstable and Coventry. HicJcs's Hall to miles. Hicks's Hall to miles. Dunstable, as at No. 42 , , 33^ Hales Owen 1171 Birmingham, as at No. 100 109J Stourbri dgb 128 HALES OWEN (Salop), pleasantly situated in a valley watered by the Stour, was formerly celebrated for its Abbey, remains of which still exist. The Church (St. Mary and St. John^, which is admired for its beautiful spire, supported by four curious arches, contains a monument by Banks in honour of Major Halliday; and another, with a poetical inscription by Graves, in memory of Shenstone the poet, who was educated in the Free Grammar-school, and buried in the adjacent cemetery. In the vicinity is the Leasowes, the beauties of which his refined taste so much improved as to render them models for the picturesque style in laying out grounds. In the churchyard of Hales Owen is the tomb of Miss Powell, with a beautiful epitaph by Shenstone. Entire Par. Po;;. 11,839. STOURBRIDGE (Worcester), on the Stour, is a large and handsome town, noted for the manufacture of glass. It has also manufactories of woollen cloth, iron, particularly nails, leather, and crucible clay. The canal, which passes the town, communicates with the adjacent counties, and contributes greatly to its prosperity. Stourbridge has a Freeschool, founded by Edward VI. ; a good public Library j a handsome Church ; a Market-house ; a Theatre ; a Free- school, and several Meeting-houses. Toivnsh. Pop. 6148. Inns ; Crown, Talbot. Two miles and a quarter from Stourbridge is Hagley, the far-famed mansion erected by the first Lord Lyttleton. It contains a valuable library ornamented with busts of Shak- speare, Milton, Spenser, and Dryden, by Scheemakers ; and noble apartments, adorned with an admirable collection of paintings. The grounds are embellished with several orna- mental buildings, and command fine views. In Hagley Church is the Mausoleum of the Lyttleton family. Near Stourbridge, also, but in Staffordshire, is EnvHle Hull, the No. 207. LOXDvON TO STRATTO.V. 417 seat of the Earl of Stamford, a spacious mansion, witli grounds laid out by Shenstone, to whose memory a beauti- ful chapel has been dedicated. No. 207. From London to STRATTON. Through Basingstoke, W^incaunton, and Exeter. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Hyde Park Corner to Mil-KS. Wincaunton, as at No. 8. . 108^ Tawton 183^ Exeter, as at No. 74 164^ Hatherleigh (b) 192^ Crediton (a) 172 Holsworthy 206 Bow or Nymet Tracie . . 179^ Stratton 214 Continuations. MILES. (a) Crediton to Chumleigh {Devon) 14 (6) Hatherleigh to Sheepwash {Devon) 5 CREDITON (Devon) is an ancient and populous place, situated on the Crede, between two hills. It has an elegant Gothic Church (Holy Cross), in which is a beautiful altar- piece ; and a Freeschool. Boro and Par. Pop. 6922, Inns; Ship, Angel, White Hart. HATHERLEIGH (Devon) is an ancient but inconsi- derable town on a branch of the Torridge. The inhabitants are chiefly occupied in agriculture and the manui'acture of woollens. The vicinity abounds with game. Par Pup. 1606. STRATTON (Cornwall) is noted as the place where the Parliament forces were defeated liy Sir R. Hopeton. The town itself contains nothing remarkable. Par. Pop.idlS. Inn; Tree. Five miles from Stratton is Kilkhampton, the Church of which has a Norman archway, a carved pulpit, and several ancient monuments. The churchyard is said to have been the scene of Hervey's *' Meditations among the Tombs.'' Two miles from Stratton is Bude, a considerable watering- place. 418 No. 212. LONDON TO THAXTEAD. No. 208. From London to TAUNTON. First Road. Through Basingstoke and Somerton. London to Taunton, as at No. 8 144J miles. No. 209. From London to TAUNTON. Second Road. Through Basingstoke and Shaftesbury. Hyde PavTi Corner to miles. Ht/de Park Corner to miles. Andover, as at No. 8 . . . . 63J Ilminster* 136J Yeovil, as at No. 75 122 Taunton* 148J No. 210. From London to TAUNTON. Third Road. Through Bath, Glastonbury, and Eastling. Hyde Park Corner to miles. * Hyde Park Corner to miles. Bath, as at No. 32 105j Taunton, as at No. 77 . . 151^ No. 211. From London to TAUNTON. Fourth Road. Through Bath, Glastonbury, and Bridgewater. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Hyde Park Corner to miles, Bath, as at No. 32 105J Bridgewater* 145 Glastonbury, as at No. 77 129^ Taunton* 156| No. 212. From London to THAXTEAD. By Harlow. Shoreditch Church to miles. Shoreditch Chu7-ch to miles. Harlow, as at No. 37 .... 23| Thaxtead 44| Dunmow 3Q\ DUNMOW (Essex), on an eminence, near the Chelmer, is supposed by many to have been a Roman station. The Inhabitants are chiefly employed in manufacturing baize and blankets. It has a large and ancient Church (St. Mary), containing some monuments ; and in the centre of the town is an ancient cross. This place is celebrated for a No. 213. LONDON TO THORNBURY. 419 singular custom, which was instituted by Lord Fitzwalter in the reign of Henry III. If any man, a year aiid a day after his marriage, will go to the Priory, and swear that he has not quarrelled with his wife, or repented of the union, he shall receive a flitch of bacon. Some old records here men- tion several persons who have received it ; but the custom is gradually expiring. The chair in which these persons were carried is preserved in the Church. Par. Pop. 2462. THAXTEAD (Essex) was formerly noted for its cutlery, but that manufacture has now failed. Par. Pop. 2293. No. 213. From London to THORNBURY. By Maiden- head and Cirencester. Hyde Park Coj-ner to mIles. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Maidenhead, as at No. 32. . 26 Frocester 106J Cirencester, as at No. 8/ . . 88| Berkeley 114J Minchin Hampton .... , 98| Thornbury 122^ MINCHIN HAMPTON (Gloucester) is pleasantly situated on a gradual declivity, and is employed in the manu- facture of cloth. The Church, dedicated to the Trinity, in the reign of Henry III., by the nuns of Caen, has a curious ramitied window, and numerous sepulchral monuments : in the churchyard is an inscription in memory of Bradley, the astronomer. Near the town, on a large common, called Amberley, are the remains of an encampment, supposed to have been made by the Danes. In the vicinity is a roman- tic valley, called the Golden Vale. Par. Pop. dili. Inns ; Glazier's Arms, Crown. FROCESTER (Glouc.) is a pretty village at the foot of an eminence, which commands a delightful prospect. Par. Pop. 414. Frocester Inn. BERKELEY (Glouc.) is situated on an eminence in the delightful vale of Berkeley, about a mile from the Severn, and is remarkable as the birth-place of Dr. Jenner, the celebrated discoverer of vaccination. The Church (St. Marj), an ancient edifice, the tower and body of which are in different parts of the churchyard, contains several monuments of the Berkeley family; and in the churchyard is Swift's 420 No. 214. LONDON to TORRINGTON. epitaph on the Enrl of Suffolk's fool. Entire Par. Pop. 3899. hin ; Berkeley Arms. Berkeley Castle, the ancient baronial residence of the Berkeley family, situated contiguous to the town of Berke- ley, was founded soon after the Conquest, and has been the scene of various events in early history. The Dungeon- room, in which the murder of Edward II. took place, in 1327, is still shown. The castellated form of the mansion is pre- served, and the apartments are adorned with a large collec- tion of portraits and Gobelin tapestry. Here also may be seen the cabinet-furniture of Sir Francis Drake. THORNBUiiY (Glouc.) is an ancient town, with an elegant Church, and the ruins of a Castle, which present a fine specimen of Gothic architecture. Pop. 1261. Inn ; Swan. Continuation. Minchin Hampton to Woottou-under-Edge .... 10 miles. WOOTTON-UNDER-EDGE (Glouc.) is a large town, the inhabitants of which are chiefly employed in the clothing trade. The Church contains numerous monuments. It has a Town-hall and Market-house, and several Meeting- houses. Pur. Pop. 5482. Inns; Swan, White Lion. No. 214. From London to TORRINGTON. First Road. Through Basingstoke and Bridgewater. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Deptford Inn, as at No. 8 87 Dulverton 163| Bridgewater, as at No. 104 136| South Molton* 176| Enmore 140^ Atherington 185J Radleigh's Cross 153^ Torrington 192 ENMORE (Somerset). At this place is Enmoi-e Castle, the seat of the Earl of Egmont, a noble and curious struc- ture, with ornamental grounds; and, one mile from it, Halsewell House. Par, Pop. 294. DULVERTON (Somerset) is an ancient town, consist- ing of two neat and well-built streets, through which streams of water are continually flowing. The Church (All Saints) is a neat Gothic structure, with an embattled tower, 60 No. 21(5. LONDON to TOWYN. 421 feet high. Dulverton manufactures coarse woollen cloths and blankets; and in the vicinity are lead-mines. Par. Pop. 1285. TORRINGTON (Devon), a populous and flourishing town, on an eminence on the east bank of the Torridge, has two Churches, one of which is furnished with a library. The bowling-green, which occupies the site of a Castle, commands a fine prospect. There are also delightful views from the two bridges in the vicinity of the town. Par. Pop. 309.3. No. 215. From London to TORRINGTON. Second Road. Through Basingstoke and Taunton. Hi/de Park Corner to wiles. Ht/de Park Corner to miles. Taunton, as at No. 8 . . . . 144^ South Molton* 182J Milverton 152^ Atherington 191 Wiveliscombe 157 Torrington* 198 Dulverton* 169^ MILVERTON (Somerset) is a small and irregularly- built town, in a rich wooded country. It has a handsome Church (St. Michael). P'ir. Po/^. 223.3. VV^IVELISCOMBE is a town of moderate size, almost i entirely surrounded by lofty hills. On an eminence are I the remains of an encampment called the Castle, which was \ a place of some importance in the time of the Romans. i The new Church (St. Andrew), from designs by Mr. Carver, ; was commenced in 1827. Besides the Church, there are i several Meeting-houses. Par. Pop. 3047. j Continuation. ; Wiveliscombe to Bampton 10 miles. BAMPTON (Devon), on a branch of the Exe, has i| manufactories of serges and pottery, and near the town is a ] chalybeate spring. Par. Pop.^96\. No. 216. From London to TOWYN. Through Hirai Wycombe, Oxford, and Worcester. Tyburn Turnpike to miles. Tyburn Turnpike to niLES. "Worcester, as at No. I ..111^ Carno 189 Montgomery, as at No. 34 lfi9 Machynlleth 206 Newtown 178 TowY>f 218 2 O 422 No. 217. LONDON TO TROWBRIDGE. NEWTOWN (Montgomery) is almost surrounded by the Severn. The Church contains an antique font; and over the altar is a painting, which has been ascribed to Dyer, the author of *' Grongar Hill." Par. Pop. 4550. Intis ; Bear's Head, Red Lion. MACHYNLLETH (Montgomery), situated at the con- fluence of the Dulas and the Dovey, is a place of great anti- quity, but presents nothing worthy of notice, except the entrance to an old Hall, in which it is said Owen Glendower assembled a parliament, and the Church, which is handsome. The Market-house was built by Sir W. W. Wynne, in 1783. Par. Pop. 1657. Inns; Eagles, Unicorn. TOWYN (Merioneth), a village of moderate extent, is much frequented for bathing during the summer season, the situation being favorable, and provisions good and cheap. The Church contains several monuments ; and near the churchyard is a well, the waters of which are said to be efficacious in cutaneous diseases. The vale of the river Dysyni, which flows about a mile from the town, is remark- ably beautiful. Par. Pop. 2694. No. 217. From London to TROWBRIDGE. First Road. Through Reading, Newbury, and Devizes. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Marlborough, as at No. 32 74^ Devizes* 88I Beckhampton Inn 81 Trowbridge 98^ Continuation. Trowbridge to Frome* 9 miles. TROWBRIDGE (Wilts) is an irregularly-built town, on the Were or Ware, over which is a stone bridge. The Church (St. James), a spacious structure, upwards of 400 years old, contanis numerous monuments ; and there are several Meeting-houses. Beresford, the author of *' Miseries of Human Life," was rector of this place, as also Crabbe, the poet, to whose memory there is an elegant monument erected in the parish church. There is a new Church lately opened here, and National and British Schools on a very extensive scale. It is celebrated for the manufacture of the best kerseymeres in the kingdom. Par. Pop. 10,863. Inn; George. No. 219. LONDON to TYNEMOUTH. 423 Continuation. Trowbridge to Bradford 2 miles. BRADFORD (Wilts) is divided by the Avon into two parts, called the Town and the New Town. It has several manufactories of broad cloth, and is particularly noted i'or the excellence of its mixtures, the superiority of the colour and the dye being attributed to the water of the river. The Church (Holy Trinity) is an ancient edifice, adorned with some modern painted glass, a picture of the Last Supper, and several handsome monuments. Par. Pop. 3352. Jn7i ; Swan. No. 218. From London to TROWBRIDGE. Second Road. Through Basingstoke, Andover, and Up- HAVEN. Ht/de Park Corner to miles. Hyde Park Corner to BirLES. Andover, as at No. 8 . . . . 63J East or Market Laving- Ludgershall* 70| ton* 89| Uphaven* 80^ Tkowbridgk* 100| No. 219. From London to TYNEMOUTH. First Road. Through Huntingdon, Doncaster, and Stockton. Shoreditch Church to MILKS. Shoreditch Church to miles. Dishforth, as at No. 15 . . 205 Castle Eden Inn 251| Thirsk* 214 Bishop's Wearmouth 264 Cleaveland* 226 Sunderland 264| Yarm* 234 South Shields 272J Stockton* 237^ North Shields (a) 273 Norton Inn 239^ T v nemouth 274J (a) North Shields to Blythe 9| miles. CASTLE EDEN INN (Durham). Castle Eden is a spacious and castellated edifice, beautifully situated on the summit of a wooded precipice, forming the southern boundary of the romantic defile called Castle Eden Dean. BISHOP'S WEARMOUTH (Durham) is a place of great antiquity, now so united by buildings and other local circumstances to Sunderland, that they may be said to form only one town. The Church (St. Michael) is a very ancient 424 No. 219. LONDON TO TYNEMOUTH. building; but the principal structure is the Iron Bridge over the Wear, which is one of the wonders of modern mechan- ism. This noble fabric, constructed by the patriotic exer- tions of Rowland Burden, Esq., and opened in 1 796, consists of a single arch, wh'ch spans 236 feet, and at its centre rises 100 I'eet from the surface of the river at low water, so that vessels of 200 or 300 tons can pass under it without striking their masts. Townsh. Pop. 14,462. Inn; Bridge Inn. SUNDERLAND, a seaport of Durham, at the mouth of the Wear, was formerly dependent on Bishop's Wearmouth, but is now a populous town. The harbour is formed by two piers on the north and south sides of the river ; and at the extremity of the former is an elegant lighthouse. The celebrated Bridge has been noticed in the preceding article. The principal traffic arises from the exportation of coals, in which upwards of 500 vessels are engaged, besides an equal number of keels in bringing them from the staiths to the ships. Sunderland exports lime, glass, grindstones, and copperas ; and has manufactories of glass, earthenware, and pottery. The town contains a spacious and handsome Church (Holy Trinity), a Chapel of Ease (St. John), several Meeting-houses and charitable Institutions, a Theatre, and Assembly-rooms. Near the town, on the coast, is a Chalybeate Spring, resembling that at Harrowgate. Townsh. ami Par. Pop. 17,060. 2 Mefnbs. Inns; George, Golden Lion. A quarter of a mile above the bridge is the celebrated Peraberton shaft, 273 fathoms deep. Continuation. (Railroad.) From Sunderland to Durham. Along the coast to Ryhope. Across High Road. Seaham, to left. Burn Hall, to right. Beyond Sharpley Hall, to left, and Warden Law, to right, the railroad branches oft" s.w. by Hetton Hall, and crosses the Hartlepool line. North Pit- tington. Pittington Hall, to left. Belmont, to right. Old D urham. SOUTH SHIELDS (Durham) is a considerable port on the south bank of the Tyne, near its egress to the sea. It carries on a large trade in coals, and has extensive dock- yards, and numerous glasshouses. It was once noted for No. 2iy. LONDON to TYNEMOUTH. 425 the manufacture of salt, but this has greatly declined. The town is irregularly built, and has a singular and unsightly appearance, from a number of artificial hills formed by the refuse of the salt and glass works. The only objects worthy of notice are the Church, containing several monuments, and a model of the life-boat presented by Mr. Greathead, the inventor, an inhabitant of this town ; the Town-house, in the centre of the Market-place ; and the Law^-house, on the south point of the harbour, commanding very fine sea views. A railroad leads from South Shields to Stanhope. South Shields possesses four Churches ; a Theatre ; As- sembly-rooms ; several Meeting-houses and charitalle In- stitutions. Chapelry. Pop. 9074. 1 Memb. Inn ; Oyston's Hotel. NORTH SHIELDS (Northumb.) is also a port and populous town of considerable antiquity. The ancient part consists of a long, narrow, and dirty street, but the more modern is handsome and well built. The town carries on a large trade in coals, and possesses a spacious Church, a Public Library, Meeting-houses, and charitable Institutions. At the entrance of the town from the sea are two Light- houses, and near them is Clifford's Fort, which commands the entrance to the river. Townsh. Fop. 6744. Inns; Northumberland Arms, George, Half Moon, Star and Garter, Commercial Inn. TYNEMOUTH (Northumb.) is a seaport at the mouth of the Tyne, where ships receive their cargoes of coals and goods from Newcastle. During the summer it is much frequented as a bathing-place, and commodious baths have recently been erected. The river at low water is shallow, and contains several rocks, called the Black Middens, to guard against which there are lighthouses. A few miles from Tynemouth, and about sixty yards from the shore, are the Marsden Rocks, which are often visited by parties of pleasure. Two miles from Tynemouth is Cullercoats, a small bathing- town. Toivnsh. Pop. 10,182. 1 Memb. Inn ; Salutation. Eight miles I'rom Tynemouth is Seaton Delaval, which was built from designs by Sir J. Vanbrugh. The Chapel is a good specimen of Norman architecture. 2 o 2 426 No. 222. LONDON TO WANTAGE. No. 220. From Lovdon to TYNEiMOUTH. Second Road. Througb Durham and Sunderland. Shoreditch Church to miles. Shoreditch Church to miles. Durham, as at No. 15 ... . 255^ South Shields* 276 Houghton le Spring 262 North Shields* 2^^ Bishop's Wearmouth* ... . 267J Tynemouth* 278 Sunderland* 268J HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING (Durham). Toionsh. Pop. 3917. Inn; Red Lion. No. 221. From London to TYNEMOUTH. Third Road. Through Newcastle. Shoreditch Church to miles. Shoreditch Church to miles. Newcastle, as at No. 15 . . 269| Tynebiouth* 278| North Shields* 277i No. 222. From London to WANTAGE. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Maidenhead, as at No. 32. . 26 Wallingford 45| Henley-upon-Thames*. ... 35^ Wantage (o) 59| Continuation. (a) Wantage to Farringdon* 8 miles. WALLINGFORD (Berks), an ancient town, fortfierly of great importance, is situated on the Thames, over which there is a stone bridge of nineteen arches ; it has a well-built Town-hall, three Churches, and several Meeting-houses. In the chancel of St. Peter's Church is buried Sir William Blackstone, the author of the " Commentaries." Near the river are the vestiges of the Castle, which sustained a con- siderable siege in the reign of Stephen. Boro. Fop. 2467. 1 Memb. Inns ; Bear, Lamb. At Cholsey, three miles distant, is a barn of very extra- ordinary' size, being more than 300 feet long. WANTAGE (Berks) is a small market town, on the border of the vale of White Horse. It is distinguished as No. 223. LONDON to WARRIMGTON. 427 the birth-place of Alfred, and here also Dr. Butler, the author of the '' Analogy of Revealed Religion," was born. It has a considerable manufactory of sacking and coarse cloth. Par. Pop. 2501. Inns; Bear, King Alfred's Head. Five miles from Wantage is Uffington Castle, an ancient camp, situated on a hill commanding fine prospects. Near it is the White Horse, cut out upon the side of a chalk hill, and by some attributed to the time of Alfred, who is said to have had it executed in memory of a victory. No. 223. From London to WARRINGTON. First Road. By Lichfield, Newcastle, and Middlewich. Hick.t's Hall to miles. Hicks' s Hall to MILES. Stone Bridge, as at No. Sandbach 162 100 99| Middlewich 167 Newcastle-under-Lyne, as North wich 174 at No. 123 149| Warrington* 185 SANDBACH (Cheshire), on an eminence near the little river Wheelock, is famous for its ale. Townsh. Pop. 37 10. Inn; George and Dragon. Cross Road. Sandbach to miles. Sandbach to milhs. Wilmslow 15| Stockport 2^ MIDDLEWICH (Cheshire), seated near the confluence of the Dane and the Croke, is noted for its manufacture of salt. On the south side of the Church (St. Michael) is a College, founded by Archbishop Savage. Townsh. Pop. 1325. Inns ; King's Arms, White Bear. NORTH WICH (Cheshire) is a neat town, near the conflux of the Dane and the Wever. Its inhabitants are chiefly employed in the manufacture of salt, which is ob- tained from brine springs and mines in the vicinity. The latter being illuminated by numerous candles for the use of the workmen, present a curious spectacle : Sir G. Head recommends a Bengal light for the purpose of illumination. The Manston or Burns' Pit, which can be visited only by permission of the proprietor, is 108 yards in diameter, and 428 No. 223. LONDON to WARRINGTON. is certainly the most beautiful cavern in England. The Church is rendered remarkable by its semicircular choir, and the curious ornaments of the roof. About three miles from Northwich is Vale Royal, a handsome mansion erected on the site of an ancient abbey, and decorated with numerous portraits. Here also is pre- served the MS. of Nixon's Prophecies. A coach proceeds to Runcorn, and thence a steamer plies to Liverpool. Toivnsh. Po/>. 1481. Inn; Crown. COXTINLTATIONS. MILES. Warrington to St. Helen's 10 St. Helen's to Ormskirk 11^ Ormskirk to Southport 13 34i At St. Helen's are copper and glass works. A coal rail- road leads to Runcorn. ORMSKIRK (Lane.) has a handsome Gothic Church (St. Peter and St. Paul), with a tower and steeple, and curious monuments •, an Episcopal Chapel, Grammar-school, Dissenters' Chapels, and Meeting-houses. l\\ the vicinity is Latham Hall, the seat of Lord Skelmersdale, noted for the mineral Spa called Maudlin's Well. Townsh. Pop. 4251. Inns ; VVheatsheaf, King's Arms, Talbot. SOUTHPORT (Lane.) is a fashionable bathing-place, with good sands. It has baths, libraries, &c. Inn ; Bold Arms. Southport to Liverpool, 22 miles. Continuations. MILES. Warrington to Newton ' 5 Newton to Wigan 7i Wigan to Chorley 8 201 NEWTON (Lane.) is the mid-station of the railway from Liverpool to Manchester, where the branches to Wigan and to Warrington meet it. This place contains an old No. 224. LONDON to WARRINGTON. 429 hall, which tradition asserts was the residence of royalty. Races are held near the town. Chapelry. Pop. 4377. hm; Legh Arm*. A railroad leads from Newton to Wigan, a distance of six miles, across the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. WIGAN (Lane), a well-built town, on the Douglas, is noted for the manufacture of cotton goods, and its large works for pewter and brass. The vicinity also abounds with that elegant species of coal called cannel, which is manufactured into various ornaments and utensils. Wigan has a stately Church (All Saints), containing a few ancient monuments, a Town-hall, two Roman Catholic Cliapels, Free Bluecoat and National Schools, several Meeting- houses and charitable Institutions, and a monumental pillar in honour of Sir T. Tyldisbey, who was killed here in 1651. In the vicinity is a sulphurous spring, with a neat building for the accommodation of visiters. Bor. Pop. 20,774. 2 Membs. Inns ; Eade and Child, Buck in the Vine. A railroad from Wigan to Preston, \o miles, will, by continuation to Lancaster, 23 miles, join the intended line from Lancaster to Carlisle. A mile distant is Haigh Hall, the seat of the Earl of Balcarras, containing a fine collection of pictures. Adjoin- ing the hall is a summer-house built entirely of cannel coal. Continuations. MILEiJ. Warrington to Newton* 5 Newton to Leigh 5| 10| LEIGH (Lancaster) has manufactories of fustian and other cotton articles, and, by means of its canal navigation, carries on a considerable trade. Townsh. Pop. 2780. The railroad from Newton passes here, and continues to Bolton. No. 224. From London to WARRINGTON. Second Road. By Lichfield, Newcastle, and Congleton. Hicks' 8 Hall to miles. Hicks' s Hall to mili!:s. Stone Bridge, as at No. 100 99| Warrington, as at No. 123 187-| 430 No. 226% LONDON to WARWICK. No. 225. From London to WARWICK. First Road. Through Watford, Banbury, and Gaydon Inn. Tyburn Turnpike to milks. Tyburn Turnpike to miles. Banbury, as at No. 18 72| Warwick* 91| Gaydon Inn 82f Continuation. Warwick to Kenilworth 5^ miles. Between Warwick and Kenilworth, and about a mile from the former, is Guy's Cliff", a picturesque residence, situated on an eminence, where it is said Guy Earl of Warwick lived as a hermit. A cave is still shown as the place of his retirement, and near the chapel is a mutilated statue of him cut out of the rock. Half a mile from Guy's Cliff is Blacklow Hill, on which is this inscription : *' Piers Gaveston, Earl of Cornwall, beheaded here, 1311." KENILWORTH (Warwick), consists principally of one long and irregularly built street, and is famous for the re- mains of its castle, which was erected in the reign of Henry I., and after passing through the hands of various proprietors, was given to the Earl of Leicester by Queen Elizabeth. During the civil wars its fortifications were destroyed by Oliver Cromwell, but it still remains an object of great in- terest. It has the slight remains of a monastery, a Church (St. Nicholas), a Freeschool and other charities. Par. Pop. 3097. Inn ; King's Arms. No. 226. From London to WARWICK. Second Road. Through Dunstable, Daventry, and Leamington. Hicks' s Hall to miles. Hicks' s Hall to miles. Daventry, as at No. 100 . . 72| Leamington 89J Shuckburgh 77^ Warwick* 91^ Southam 82| SHUCKBURGH (Warwick). The Church (St. John Baptist) contains some finely-painted glass ; and in the vicinity is Shuckljurgh Park, the ancient seat of the family of that name. Par. Pop. 205. No. 227. LONDON TO WARWICK. 431 SOUTHAM (Warwick) is principally supported by its road trade. Its Church (SL James) is a handsome Gothic structure. Par. Pop. 1256. Inn; Griffin. LEAMINGTON, or LEAMINGTON PRIORS, is a village in Warwickshire, pleasantly situated on the Learn, which is crossed by a handsome bridge, and celebrated lor its medicinal springs, which annually attract numerous visiters from April to November. The waters are used both internally and as baths ; and are particularly efficacious in chronic disorders, cutaneous diseases, and visceral obstruc- tions. The principal objects worthy of notice are, the New Pump-room and Baths, one of the most elegant buildings of the kind in Europe ; the Public Spring, Royal Spa, and others ; the Theatre, in Bath street, a very neat edifice ; the Regent Hotels one of the largest in the kingdom ; the As- sembly-rooms, in Cross street ; the Concert and Ball-rooms ; the Reading-rooms and Library; the Upper Assemblj- rooms and BiUiard-room ; Bisset's Museum and Picture Gallery ; the Ranelagh and the Priory Gardens, forming delightful promenades; and the Church (All Saints), a good specimen of the Gothic style. Leamington possesses National Schools, an Episcopal and Catholic Chapels, a Meeting-house, an Institution for the gratuitous supply of baths to the poor, several Libraries, numerous Boarding and Lodging-houses, and a Bowling-green. The vicinity abounds with beautiful scenery, furnishing almost endless amusement to the visiter. Excursions may be made to fVarwick Castle, 2 miles ; Ke?itlwort/t Castle, 5 miles ; and G/{?/^s CUff, 3 miles. Par. Pop. 6,209. Inns; Regent Hotel, Royal Hotel, Bedford Hotel, Blenheim Hotel, Crown, Lansdown Hotel. No. 227. From London to WARWICK. Third Road. Through Watford, Banbury, and Kineton. London to Warwick, as at No. 18 96 miles. 432 No. -29.8. I.OXDOX ro WELLS. No. 228. From London to WELLS, (Norfolk.) First . Road. Throucrh Chesterford and Bkandon. Shireditch Church to juiLES. Shnreditch Church to nilLKS. Great Chesterford, as at Rainham Hall ........ 105^ No. 37 44| Fakenham 108| Brandon, as at No. 53 78J Walsingbam (a) 113J Swaffham 93^ Wklls 118J Continuation. (a) Walsingbam to Burnham Market*. . . . 9J miles. SW^VFFHAM (Norf.) is a large and respectable town, noted for its butter market. It has a handsome ancient Church (St. Peter and St. Paul), containing several monu- ments, a library, and some curious carving. On the Market Hill is a cross, erected by the Earl of Orford. Here like- wise is an Assembly-room, Theatre, places of worship for Baptists, &c. ; and to the south of the town is an extensive heath, where Races are annually held about September. Coursing matches, for which greyhounds are regularly entered, are also frequent on the same ground. Par. Pop, 3285. Inns; Crown, White Hart, George. RAINHAM HALL (Norfolk) was erected in 1630, from designs by Inigo Jones, and is adorned with a few pictures, amongst which is the famous one of Belisarius, by Salvator Rosa. Inn; King's Head. FAKENHAM (Norfolk) is a small town on the slope of a bill near the Yar. It has a handsome Church, and its Market is one of the best in the county for corn. Par. Pop. 20,77 7. hins ; Red Lion, Crown. WALSINGHAM (Norfolk), a considerable town, was formerly celebrated for its Priory, the ruins of which are still visible in the pleasure-grounds attached to a modern mansion called IValsingham Abbey. The Church contains many curious vestiges of antiquity, particularly an elegant font richly sculptured. The Bridewell was formerly a bouse for lepers. Par. Pop. 1004. Inn ; Black Lion. WELLS (Norfolk) is a small seaport town, with a tole- rable harbour. It has an oyster- fishery, and a considerable trade in coals. Par. Pop. 3624. Inn ; Fleece. No. 22fl. LONDON to VVKLLS, 433 No. 229. From London to WELLS, {Norfolk.) Second Road. Tbrough Ware, Cambridge, and Lynn. Shnreditch Church to rules. Shoreditch Church to milks. Puckeridge, as at No. 15. , 26} Setchy 92 '^ Barkway* 34^ Lynn* 96 Camljridge* 50| Flitcham 105 Ely* 67-i Burnham Market ...... 117^ Littleport* 72i Wells* 123^ Downham* 84J FLITCHAM (Norlulk) was formerly called Felixham, or village of Felix, and St. Mary de Fontibus, from tlie nu- merous sprina;s in the vicinity. Par. Pop. 323. About four miles Irom Flitcham is Houghton Hall, the seat of the Marquess of Cholmondeley, erected by the celebrated Sir Robert VValpole. It is a noble freestone structure, and the apartments are adorned with fine paintings and statues. The pictures, which constituted the celebrated Houghton Gallery, were sold to the Empress Catherine, and now de- corate the Palace of St. Petersburg. The Church contains the remains of Sir Robert Walpole, the prime minister, and here also is a monument to his wife, with an epitaph by their son. BURNHAM MARKET (Norfolk) is so called to dis- tinguish it from several other Burnhams in the vicinity. It is situated on the Burn, near the t^ea, and has a considerable corn trade. Near the town is Burnham Thorpe, remarkable as the native place of Lord Nelson, who was horn in the ! Parsonage House. Pur. Pop. 1022. Jnn ; Pitt's Arms. About three miles from Burnham Market, and two and a halt from Wells, is Holkham House, the residence of the : Earl of Leicester, equally celebrated for its magnificence I and its hospitality. This noble building was commenced in 1 1734 by the Earl of Leicester, from designs of Palladio and I Inigo Jones, with the assistance of the Earl of Burlington i and Mr. Kent, and was completed by the Countess Dowager I in 1760. It is particularly distinguished by the commodious j arrangement of its apartments for the purposes of state and I comfort, and comprises a library and statue gallery. Its in- ternal decorations, the works of art with which it is adorned 2 P 434 No. 230. LONDON to WELLS. and the beauties, natural and artificial, exhibited in its pleasure grounds, place it foremost among the residences in this part of England. No. 230. From London to WELLS, {Somersetshire.) Through Basingstoke, Andover, and Warminster. Hijde Park Corner to MILES, Hyde Park Corner to miles. Deptford Inn, as at No. 8 87 Frome* 1041 Heytesbury' 93^ Shepton Mallet (^) 116 Warminster (a) 97^ Wells* 120J Continuations. MILES. (a) Warminster to Bruton* 14^ (6) Shepton Mallet to Glastonbury* 8| WARMINSTER (Wilts) is a town of great antiquity, on the small river Willy, carrying on a considerable trade in corn. It has a spacious stone Church (St. Dennis), and one lately built, a Chapel of Ease, Meeting-houses, a good Market-house, a new Town-hall, in which the sessions are held, erected at the expense of the Marquess of Bath, an Assembly-room, and a Free Grammar-school. In the vicinity are three ancient camps. Par. Pop. 6115. Inns; Weymouth Arms, Angel. About two miles and a half from Warminster is Longieat, the seat of the Marquess of Bath, and one of the noblest mansions in the kingdom. It is built entirely of freestone, in the form of a parallelogram, and is adorned with pilasters of the Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian orders. Many of the rooms are ornamented with paintings, and the grounds, laid out by Brown, are particularly beautiful. FROME (Somerset) is a large and populous town on the Frome, over which is a stone bridge. Its inhabitants are chiefly employed in the woollen manufacture, and in its vicinity are several mills. It has two Churches, one of which was erected in 1817 ; a subscription Free Church (1817); a modern Market-house ; several Meeting-hotises ; a Free- school, and other charitable Institutions. Frome has long been noted for its ale ; and at the sign of No. 230. LONDON to WELLS. 435 tlieBell is kept a cask which contains several hundred hogs- heads. Par. Pop. 12,240. 1 Memb. Inn ; George. Cross Road. Frome to Bradford 9 miles. SHEPTON MALLEI (Somerset) is an ill-built town, carrying on an extensive manufacture of knit stockings and woollen goods. It has a Church and several Meeting-houses ; but its principal curiosity is the Maiket Cross, a singular structure, erected in 1500, consisting of five arches, sup- ported by penta2;o(ial columns, and adorned with sculpture. Par. Pop. 5330. Inn ; George. Continuations. Wells to Cheddar . . . Chedder to Axbridge CHEDDER or CHEDDAR (Somerset) is celebrated for its cheese, and for the grandeur of its scenery. The chasm called Chedder Clitts is certainly the most striking object of its kind in England. The rocks in several places are 400 feet in height, and there is a subterranean passage from Wokey Hole, six miles distant, through which flows a constant stream. Chedder has an ancient Market Cross, and a handsome Church (St. Andrew), containing painted glass and brasses. Many of the inhabitants are employed ia making paper and spinning and knitting hose. Par. Pop. 19S0. AXBRIDGE (Somerset) is a very ancient town, situ- ated on the Axe, about seven miles from its mouth. It has a handsome Gothic Church (St. John the Baptist), on the tower of which are two statues, supposed to have been put up in the time of the West Saxon kings; a Market-house, and shambles. I'he chief employment of the poorer classes is the knitting of hose. Par: Pop. 998. Five miles from Axbridge is South Brent, in the Church of which are some very curious grotesque carvings. 436 No. 232. LONDON to WEYMOUTH. No. 231. From London to WESTBURY. Through Egham and Basingstoke. Hi/de Park Corner to miles. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Amesbury, as at No. 8 .... 78 Westbury 99 Market Lavington 90 MARKET or EAST LAVINGTON (Wilts) is situ- ated beneath the ridge of hills which bound the Salisbury Downs, 'i'lie Church, erected in the reign of Richard IIL, contains some curious monmnents and inscriptions. Par. Pop. 1108. Between Lavington and Westbury is Erie Stoke Parky the propeity of Sir J. C. Hobhouse, hart., a noble mansion, surrounded by pleasure-grounds of extraordinary beauty. WESTBURY (Wilts) is a town of considerable anti- quity, with a venerable Church (All Saints), containing several monuments of distinguished personages. It has a Town-hall, which is partly used as a Market-house, a Na- tional School, and carries on a considerable trade in malt and wool. The inhabitants are chiefly employed in the manufacture of broad cloth and kerseymere. Boro. Pop. 2495. Imi; Lopez Arms. No. 232. From London to WEYMOUTH. By Andover and Dorchester. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Andover, as at No. 8 . . . . 63| Melcombe Regis 127^ Dorchester, as at No. 112 119^ Weymouth 127| MELCOMBE REGIS (Dorset), at the mouth of the Wey, over which is an elegant bridge forming a communica- tion with Weymouth, has a Theatre and Assembly-rooms, and In the Church is an altar-piece given by Sir James Tliornhill, who painted it. Par. Pop. 5126. WEYMOUTH (Dorset) is a place of considerable anti- quity, at the entrance of the Wey : it formerly carried on a good trade ; but the harbour has been injured by the sand, and it is now celebrated as a bathing-place, for which it is admirably adapted by its fine beach and the softness of the No. 232. LONDON to WEYMOUTH. 437 air. George III. and his family were frequent visitants of Weymouth, and this contributed greatly to the prosperity of the town. Tlie principal objects here worthy of notice are the Esplanade, a grand public walk, half a mile in length, and thirty feet in breadth ; an edifice called the Royal Lodge, erected /or the residence of George III. and his family; the Bridge, erected in 1821 ; the Bay, forming a beautiful semicircular sweep of nearly two miles ; the Battery, mounting twenty-one guns; the Theatre, the Assembly- room, and the Church (St. Mary, rebuilt 1817), containing a fine altar-piece of the Last Supper. The new Church of the Holy Trinity, which was consecrated in August, 1836, has extensive catacombs. Weymouth has also Meet- ing-houses, Hot and Cold Baths, Bathing Machines, Libraries, and commodious Lodging-houses. Races take place annually in August, in the vicinity of the town, and a regatta is celebrated in the bay. Sir James Thornbill was a native of this town. Par. Chapelry. Fop. 2529. {fVeymouth and Melcombe Regis.) 2 Membs. Inns; Royal Hotel, Luce's Hotel, Bear, Golden Lion, Crown, King's Head. Holwortli Cliff, near Weymouth, is remarkable for its inflammable vapour, which has continued burning for several years. One mile distant is Sandisfoot Castle, erected by Henry VIH. ; and four miles from Weymouth, at Orming- ton, is an equestrian figure of George HL, cut out of chalk on a hill. At Nottington, about three miles north from Weymouth, on the left of the road towards Dorchester, is a medicinal spring, which has been found efficacious in cutaneous and scorbutic disorders. Over it is an elegant octangular structure called the Spa House, erected in 1830, containing Baths, Reading-room, (fee. Lulworth Castle, sixteen miles from Weymouth, is fre- quently visited by strangers. See WAREHAM. To the south of Weymouth extends the rocky promontory called the Isle of Portland, though, in fact, it is a peninsula, joined to the land by a ridge of pebbles, called the Chesil Bank ; it is famous for its vast quarries of freestone, of which the whole island is composed: it produces herbage sufficient for the support of about 3000 sheep. The isle is four miles and a half long and two broad, and presents seve- ral objects worthy of attention, particularly Portland Castle, 2 p2 438 No. 235. LONDON TO WINDSOR. which defends the Weymouth Road, the ruins of Bow and Arrow Castle, the Lighthouses, and the Cave, or Keeves' Hole. Iini ; Pr)rtland Arms. To the north of the isle is a safe road for ships ; hut the south point, called the Race of Portland, is one of the most dangerous places in the British Channel. The distance from Weymouth to Portland, by water, is about four miles ; and when wind and tide are favorable, the voj'age may be accomplished in half an hour. The best way, however, is to proceed by land to the Ferry- house at the end of Smallmouth Sands, and there cross an inlet of the sea. No. 233. From London to WINCHESTER. First Road. Through Staines and Basingstoke. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Ht/de Park Corner to miles. Basingstoke, as at No. 8 .. 45J Winchester* 62J Popham Lane* 51 No. 234. From London to WINCHESTER. Second Road. Through Farnham. Hyde Park Corner to wiles. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Bagshot, as at No. 8 26 Alresford* 57^ Farnham* 38^ Winchester* 65 Alton* 47J No. 235. From London to WINDSOR. First Road. By Slough. Hyde Park Corner to MiLt s* Hyde Park Corner to miles. Slough, as at No. 32 20J Windsor 22^ Eton 22 No. 235 (a). From London to WINDSOR. By Rail- road (Great Western). See London to Bristol. London to Slough 19 miles. Continuation. Slough to Windsor, by coach 1| miles. No. 235. LONDON TO WINDSOR. 439 KTON (Bucks) i;! celebrated for its College, founded in 1441, by Heiiry VI., for the education of seventy youths. Besides these, there are generally two or three hundred sons of the nobility and gentry. The Chapel is a stately structure, bearing some resemblance to that of King's Col- lege, Cambridge. A singular custom, called the Eton Mon- teni, takes place triennially on Whit Tuesday at Salt Hill. Par. Pop. 3232. WINDSOR (Berks), on the Thames, is celebrated for its magnificent Castle, which has for ages been the residence of the British sovereigns. It was founded by William I., but was almost rebuilt by Edward III. and William of Wykeham, who was surveyor of the royal buildings. Ex- tensive alterations were made by Sir Jef. Wyatville for his late Majesty George IV. The apartments are richly adorned with paintings and c:irving ; and from the summit of the Round Tower there is a very extensive view. St. George's Chapel, or the Collegiate Church of Windsor, is an elegant specimen of florid Gothic architecture. At the east end is the Royal Vault, containing the remains of George III., George IV., William IV., and several other members of the Brunswick family. In Urswick chapel is a monument (erected by national subscription, from designs by M. Wyatt, Esq.) to the memory of the Princess Charlotte. Here also are deposited the remains of Henry VI., originally atChert- sey ; of Edward VI. and his Queen; of Henry VIII. and Jane Seymour ; and of Charles I. The terrace is the noblest walk of its kind in Europe. The splendid Park, a domain of unequalled beauty, contains a colossal equestrian statue of George HI., by Westmacott, at the end of the celebrated Long Walk. Virginia Water is comprised in this regal Arcadia. In Old Windsor churchyard is the tomb of Mary Robinson, the poetess and actress. Boro. Pop. 7103. 2 Membs. Inns ; Castle, Star and Garter, White Hart. Half a mile from Windsor is Frogmore, a charming estate, which was the favorite residence of her late Majesty Queen Charlotte. Six miles distant is Ascot Heath. Continuations. MILES. Windsor to Binfield (Be; Sr«) 9i Binfield to Reading* 9 18i 440 No. 238. LONDON TO WOLVERHAMPTON. Cross Roads. Windso7- to miles. Windsor to miles. Hounslow 12^ Staines 6J Richmond 15^ Richmond 16 No. 236. From London to WINDSOR. Second Road. By Egham. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Hyde Varh Corner to miles. Egham, as at No. 8 17| Windsor* 22| No. 237. From London to WOLVERHAMPTON. First Road. Through Dunstable, Coventry, and Birmingham. London to Wolverhampton, as at No. 100. . 122| miles. No. 238. From London to WOLVERHAMPTON. Second Road. Through Dunstable, Coventry, and Castle Bromwich. Hicks's Hall to miles. Hicks's Hall to milks. Stone Bridge, as at No. 100 99^ Walsall (a) 117 Castle Bromwich 105| Wolverhampton* 123 Continuations. MII/BS. {a) Walsall to Brewood (Staff.) ISJ (a) Walsall to Penkridge (Staff.) 13^ WALSALL (Stafford). The inhabitants of this place are principally employed in manufacturing hardware used in saddlery. It has a fine and spacious Church (St. Matthew), rebuilt 1821, by Goodwin, on the ancient foundations; St. Paul's Chapel, erected 1 826 ; a Town-hall ; a Subscription Library with a handsome Doric Colonnade (1800) ; several Meeting-houses ; two Catholic Chapels, one a handsome No. 239. LONDON TO WORCESTER. 441 Grecian edifice, by Irtland ; a Free Grammar, English, Bluecoat, and Sunday Schools. Par. Pop. 15,066. 1 Mernb. Inns; Bull's Head, George Inn and Hotel. No. -239. From LoNnox to WORCESTER. First Road. Through High Wvcombe, Oxford, and Per- SHORE. London to Worcester, as at No. 1 111^ miles. Continuation. Worcester to Droitwich 6| miles. DROIT WICH (Worcester) is a small town on the Sal- warp, which h;is for ages been celebrated for its salt works, derived from copious brine-sprinivs. It has three Churches, a Chapel of Ease, and Meeting-bouses. The navigable Canal to the Severn was completed in 1771. The Exche- quer-house, erected in 1580, contained some curiously- painted windows, but was taken down in 1826, as was also the ancient IMarket-house. The new Court-rooms and the Market are the principal edifices. There are remains of an old Monastery near Chapel Bridge. Boro. Pop.'I-iSl. 1 Monb. Inn ; George. Three miles distant is Hnnbury llalL The hall and staircases are painted with allegoricil subjects by Sir God- frey Kneller, who has, in one of them, introduced Dr. Sa- cheverell carried away by the Furie,>f. The Church stands on a lofty eminence : it contains several monuments of the Vernon family, on one of which is a figure of B. Vernon, Esq. ; the upper part is in the Roman costume, whilst the lower is in breeches and slippers. Four miles distant is Otnbersley Court, the seat of the Marchioness of Downshire. It is a handsome building, adorned with numerous portraits ; and on the staircase is a painting by Fuller, representing the leading Whigs in the reign of Queen Anne. 442 No. 240. LONDON to WORCESTER. No. 240. From London to WORCESTER. Second Road. Through High Wycombe, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, and Malvern. Tyburn Tumpilte to miles. Tyburn Twnpike to miles. Oxford, as at No. 1 53^ Tewkesbury )03| Witney* 64f Upton 109^ Burford* 72 Great Malvern 117^ Northleach* 82 Worcester* 126 Cheltenham* 93J Continuation. a Tewkesbury to Pershore* 10 miles. TEWKESBURY (Gloucester; is pleasantly situated at the junction of the Severn and the Avon. The principal object worthy of notice is the Church (St. Mary), generally supposed to have been first built by Fitz Hamon, about 1105. It was originally attached to an Abbey, and is a stately structure of Norman architecture, joined with that of later ages. It contains the monuments of many persons of note, and the relics of those who fell in the battle of Tewkesburj. Prince Edward, son of Henry VI., who was inhumanly butchered after the engagement, was also buried here. The windows are adorned with painted glass, and several of the monuments are exquisitely sculptured in the Gothic style. From the summit of the tower there is a delightful prospect, embracing Gloucester, Cheltenham, and tbe meanderingsof the Avon and the Severn. The gateway, which once formed the entrance to the Abbey, still remains; and behind the Church are vestiges of the cloisters. In the meadow called the Vineyard, behind the church, may be perceived an Echo, which repeats the human voice distinctly. Tewkesbury possesses a New Church, by Mr. Trotman ; a handsome Town-hall, built by Sir W. Codrington, whose portrait, by Sir W. Beechey, adorns the Ball-room ; a Market-house ; a House of Industry; a Freeschool ; a Gaol (1816); a Public Library and News-room (1828); a Free Grammar, Bluecoat and National (united) Schools ; a Dispensary, and Meeting-houses. It has a considerable trade in malt- ing, and manufactures cotton stockings, and nails: a lace No. 240. LONDON to WORCESTER. 443 manufactory, also, was established here in 1825. Races are held annually on the Severn Ham. Par. and Boro. Pop. 5780. 2 Membs. Inns ; Anchor, Cross Keys, Hop- Pole, Swan. The Mythe, about half a mile north of the town, forms a pleasant promenade. Here, in 1826, a handsome iron bridge was erected over the Severn, from designs by Mr. Telford. It consists of one arch, 170 feet in the span. The battle of Tewkesbury, between the Yorkists and Lancasterians, in 1471, took place in the meadows near the town. The spot where the action is supposed to have been most sanguinary still retains the name of the Bloody or Gaston's Field, and is situated a short distance to the right of the House of Industry. At JValton Cardiff, about a mile east of Tewkesbury, are mineral springs, nearly resembling those of Chelten- ham. UPTON (upon Severn) has a Church (St. Peter and St. Paul, 1758), a Meeting-house, a Market-house, and Schools. Inn; White Lion. Five miles distant is Madresfield, the seat of Viscount Beauchamp. The ball is adorned with painted glass, and the rooms are splendidly furnished. In one of them is a cabinet which belonged to Louis XVI.; and in the state bed-room is a quilt worked by Queen Anne and the Duches.s of Marlborough. About five miles and a half beyond Upton, are MALVERN WELLS, situated on the foot of the Mal- vern Hills. The principal spring, called Holy- Well, rises about half way up the hill, on the east side, and is secured by a building, containing an excellent bath. Near it is a large boarding-house, and an inn for the accommodation of visiters. About two miles and a half farther is GREAT MALVERN, a village of considerable antiquity, on the N.E. declivity of the Malvern ridge, and the principal place of accommodation for those who visit the Wells. It possesses a Church (St. Mary), erected by Sir Reginald Bray, the favorite architect of Henry VIL, and richlyadorn- ed in the Gothic stjle; its tower is particularly elegant, and it contains several curious monuments. Behind the Crown Hotel is St. Anne's Well, to which is attached a Pump-room. Great Malvern has numerous lodging and 444 No. 241. LONDON to WORTHING. boarding-houses, and is surrounded by scenery of the most beautiful description ; beiiind it the Malvern Hills rise 1300 feet above the level of the Severn, and before it extend the delightful vales of Worcestershire. Pur. Pop. 20\0. Inns ; Crown Hotel, Foley Arms, Bellevue Hotel. No. 241. From London to WORTHING. First Road. Through Dorking, Horsham, and Washington Com- aioN. Westminster Bridge to miles. Westminster Bridge to milks. Dorking, as at No. 6 23^ Washington Common .... 48 J Horsham 36^ Worthing 56 Continuation. Horsham to Brighton* 21 miles. HORSHAM (Sussex) is a considerable town on the Adur, well paved and lighted with gas. The Church of St. Mary is a fine old building, with a lotty spire, and contains several ancient monuments, amongst which are two with- out inscriptions, supposed to be those of Lord Hoo and Lord Braose, the maternal ancestors of the Dukes of Nor- folk. Dane Hill, at the foot of which the Church is situ- ated, commands an extensive view, including that part of the forest of St. Leonard called Mike Mill's Race, a beau- tiful avenue, a mile and a quarter long, containing about 15,000 full-grown trees. Horsham possesses a handsome Town-hall, in the Gothic style, erected by the late Duke of Norfolk, in which the Assizes were held until removed to Lewes ; a good Market-house ; a commodious County Gaol; two Freeschools ; several Meeting-houses, a Catho- lic Chapel, a Mechanics' Institute, and Free and Lancas- terian schools. Large quantities of corn and poultry are sold here for the supply of the London market. Boi'O. a7id Par. Pop. 5105. 1 Memh. hms ; King's Head, Crown, Anchor, Lamb, Swan, Castle, Black Horse, &c. Fairs: April 5th; Monday before Whitsunday; Sept. 5th ; Nov. 27th : last Tuesday in every month. A little to the south of the town i.> Chesjrorth, an ancient No. 241. LONDON to WORTHING. 446 residence of the Braose family, and at a short di;?tance Denne House, another estate of the sanne family. Cross Roads. Horsham to miles. Horsham to miles. Cuckfield 12i Hurst Green 44| Chailey Inn 20 Hawkshurst 46| Maresfield 25^ Highgate 4?^ Cross-in-hand Turnpike . . 33 Ryb 62J Hurst Green 44J Horsham to Robertsbridge 47^ Battle 53J Battle 53^ St. Leonard's 59J Hastings 61^ WORTHING (Sussex) is a watering-place of modern growth, a few years only having elaps^ed since the whole village consisted of fi:;hermen's huts. The sands being level and very extensive, are well adapted for bathing and prome- nading, and the town is sheltered by the South Down Hills. Worthing has no Church, but there is a handsome Episcopal Chapel (1812), two Dijsenting Chapels, a Town-hall (1835), a Savings' Bank, Mechanics' Institute, Schools, a Dorcas Society, &c. ; a commodious Market-place, and neat Theatre (1807). Here alj^o are several Libraries, numerous Boarding-houses, the Royal Baths and Boarding-house, New Parisian Baths, &c., lor the accommodation of visiters. The Steyne, the Esplanade, Warwick House, the Colonnade, Liverpool Terrace, and Ambrose Place deserve notice. Along the beach is a good promenade, and the rides and walks in the viciiiity are particularly pleasing, Races take place on the sands. The traveller should not omit to visit the Miller's tomb on Highdown Hill, commanding a fine view ; the house at Salvingfon,, in which Selden was born ; and Taring, containing the only fig orchard in England. Broadicater Par. Inns ; Steyne Hotel, Sea-house Hotel, Marine Hotel, Wellington, Royal George, Nelson. Two miles east of Worthing is Lancing, a small sea- bathing place, well adapted for those who like seclusion. Westward of Worthing is Goring, with a handsome new Cliiirch, erected at the expense of D. Lyon, esq. Excursions may be made to Park Crescent, Broadwater (the Parish Cimrcli of Worthing), Offington, Cisshtry ' '2 Q 446 No. 243. LONDON TO WORTHING. Hilt, Chankhury Hill, Highdown Hill, Bramber Castle and Parish Church. Near North Lancing is a Roman Pavement. No. 242. From London to WORTHING. Second Road. Through Croydon and Horsham. Westminster Bridge to miles. Westminster Bridge to miles. Crawley, as at No. 23 , ... 29 Washington Common .... 48| Horsham* 36| Worthing* b6\ No. 243. From London to WORTHING. Third Road. Through Horsham and Stevning. Westminster Bridge to miles. Westminster Bridge to MiLES. Dorking, as at No. 6 23i Steyning 51| Horsliam* 36^ Worthing* 59^ West Grinstead 43^ Continuation. Steyning to Brighton* lOJ miles. STEYNING (Sussex), at the foot of a hill near the Adur. The Church (St. Andrew's) is very ancient, and is considered a fine specimen of Saxon architecture. There is a National and a Free Grammar-school, where John Bell the mathematician was educated. St. Cuthman, and Ethel- wolf, king of Wessex, father of Alfred, were buried here. Boro. and Par.. Fop. 1436. Inns; White Horse, Chequers. Continuation. Steyning to New Shoreham 6 miles. NEW SHOREHAM (Sussex), at the mouth of the Adur, has the best harbour on this part of the coast. The Church (St. Mary) is an interesting specimen of the Saxon and pointed styles of architecture. Shoreham has a con- siderable trade in ship-building, and has lately become famous for its oysters. A new bridge has lately been No. 245. LONDON to YARMOUTH. 447 erected to shorten the road between Worthing and Brighton. Boro. and Par. Pop. 1503. 2 Membs. Inns ; Fountain, Star. No. 244. From London to WOOTTON BASSETT. Through Reading and Newbury. Hyde Park Corner to MtLES. Hyde Park Corner to miles. Hungerford, as at No. 32 64^ Swindon 81J Albourn 72^ WoottonBassett .... 87f SWINDON (Wilts), pleasantly situated on an eminence, is adorned with the mansions of several persons of indepen- dent fortune. The Church (Holy Rood) is neatly fitted up, but the exterior has by no means an imposing appear- ance. In Newport street is a Freeschool. Par. Pop. 1742. In7is ; Goddard Arms, Bell. WOOTTON BASSETT (Wilts) is an ancient town, with a Town-hall, Market-house and Shambles, and two Freeschools. The Church (All Saints) presents nothing worthy of notice. Bo7'o. a?id Par. Pop. 1896. Inns; Old Royal Oak, Royal Oak, King's Head, Angel. No. 245. From London to YARMOUTH. First Road. Through Colchester and Lowestoft. Whitechapel Church to miles. Whitechapel Church to miles. Colchester, as at No. 93. . 51 Yoxford 94 Stratford* 58^ Wrangford 102J Ipswich* 69i Wrenthana 106J Woodbridge 77 Lowestoft 114 Saxmundham (a) 89| Yarmouth 124 Continuation. (a) Saxmundham to Dunwich* {Suffolk) 10 miles. WOODBRIDGE (Suffolk), on the Deben, about ten miles from the sea, carries on an extensive traflflc in the exportation of flour, corn, and malt ; and very fine sea-salt is made in its vicinity. The Church (St. Mary) is a spacious 448 No. 245. LONDON to YARMOUTH. Gothic structure, supposed to have been erected in the time of Edward III. ; it contains some ancient monuments, and is surmounted b}- a lofty quadrangular tower. Here also are Dockyards ; an ancient Shire-hall; a Free Grammar- school ; Almshouses, and several Meeting-houses. Par. Pop. 4169. Inns; Crown, Royal Oak. Ck'S;? Ro\D. Woodbridge to MtLES. DeB£NHAM 12| SAXMUNDHAM (Suffolk), situated on an eminence, presents nothing worthy of particular attention. Par. Pop. 1048. Inn ; Bell. YOXFORD (Suffolk). Par. Pop.\\4Q. Inn ; Tnns. Three miles distant is Heveningham Hall, the seat of Lord Huntingfield, one of the noblest mansions in the county. The front, which is 200 feet long, is adorned with Corinthian columns, and the interior is embellished with a valuable collection by Dutch and Flemish masters. In the park is a very ancient oak. WRANGFORD. Par. Pop. 792. Inn; Angel. WRENTHAM. Par. Pop. 1022. Inn; Eagle. LOWESTOFT (Suffolk), on a cliff above the sea, on the most easterly point of England, enjoys a fine view of the German Ocean, particularly from the gardens on the slope of the cliff, and when viewed from the sea presents a more picturesque appearance than any other town on the coast. The Church (St. Margaret), about half a mile from the town, contains several ancient monuments, and in the churchyard is the tomb of Potter, the translator of Euri- pides, &c. In the High street is a Chapel. Lowestoft has been lately much frequented as a bathing-place, for which its sands are well adapted. It possesses a Theatre, a Public Reading-room, a Town-hall, and two Lighthouses. Its commerce is chiefly derived from tht* herring and mackerel fisheries, but especially the former, the Lowestoft herrings being greatly famed. Par. Pop. 4238. Inns ; Crown, Queen's Head. YARMOUTH (Norfolk) is a considerable seaport, famous for its herring fishery in October and November, for which it stands unrivalled. Mackerel are also taken No. 245. LONDON to YARMOUTH. 449 here in abundance during May and June ; and the town carries on a considerable trade with various parts of Europe. The town is laid out in the form of a parallelogram, the streets of which, running from north to south, are con- nected by 156 narrow alleys, called rows ; and this mode of building has introduced the use of a particular kind of one- horse vehicle for conveyance from one part to another. The principal objects in Yarmouth deserving notice are the Church, with a celebrated organ ; St. George's Chapel, an elegant building (1717); the Quay, one of the finest in Europe, being more than a mile in length, and in several places 250 yards in breadth ; the Town-hall, a handsome edifice on the quay ; the Theatre, (1778); the Assembly- room and Bowling-green ; the Bathing-house, a commo- es. Shoreditch Church to miles. Ferrybridge^^as at No. 15 173| York* 194^ Tadcaster* 185^ Continuations. MILES. York to Easingwold 12 Easingwold to Thirsk* 11 Thirsk to Northallerton* 8| Northallerton to Darlington* 16| Darlington to Durham* 18^ 67 Continuations. York to Barnby Moor Inn llj Barnby Moor Inn to Pocklington 2J Pockliugton to Market Weigh ton 5 J Market Weighton to Beverley* 10 Beverley to Hull* 9J Continuations. York to Helmesley Blaekraoor 22| Helmesley Blackmoor to Kirkby Moorside .... 5^ 28i No. 247. LONDON to YORK. 453 HELMESLEY BLACKMOOR (N. R. York) is a small town on a declivity near the banks of the Rye. The inhabitants are chiefly employed in agriculture and the manufacture of linen. The Ca>*tle, only the ruins of which now remain, was taken by Fairfax in the civil war. It has a Church (All Saints). Townsh. Pop. 1-185. Inns; Swan, Excise- Office. About half a mile from Helmesley is Buncombe Pa>k, the seat of Lord Feverihani, an elegant mansion, erected 1 y Wakefield, from designs by Sir John Vanbrugh. The hall and saloon are parlicularly admired ; and the rooms are adorned with a valuable collection of pictures by the first masters. The grounds are laid out with great taste, and command fine prospects. Duncombe Park was formerly called Helmesley, and was the seat of Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. About four miles from Helmesley are the ruins of Rievaiilx u4bbey, which was founded in 1181 for Cistercians. About five miles from Helmesley are the ruins of Ryland Abbey. KIRKBY MOORSIDE (N. R. York) is remarkable as the place where Villiers, Duke of Buckingham, died in want and misery in 1687. The house where he expired is in the market-place ; but the spot where he was buried is unknown. Townsh. Pop. 1802. Inn; White Horse. Continuations. MILES. Vork to Garraby Street Inn 12J Garraby Street Inn to Sledmere 11 J Sledmeie to Bridlington* \^ SLEDMERE (E. R. York). Sledmere Park, the seat of Sir T. Sykes, is a very elegant mansion, the grounds of which are richly ornamented with temples, pavilions, &c. Over the road near it is a noble arch. PLEASURE TOURS. The following hints are designed to assist those persons who are unacquainted with England, and are frequently at a loss to know what portions of the country are the best worth seeing. They point out only the most remark- able objects of curiosity, as a detailed account would far exceed the limits of this work. For a description of the Metropolis, the reader is referred to Leigh's New Picture OF London. The most Picturesque Scenery is to be found in Wales, particularly North Wales ; at the Lakes, comprising that portion of the country situated to the west of Lancaster and Penrith ; in Derbyshire ; Devonshire ; the Isle of Wight ; the banks of the Wye from Ross to Chepstow j the vicinity of Dorking and Leatherhead ; and the neigh- bourhood of Hastings and Tunbridge Wells. The Cathedrals most worthy of notice are those of Lon- don, York, Lincoln, Peterborough, Canterbury, Winches- ter, Durham, Salisbury, Gloucester, Ely, and Hereford. The principal Inland Watering Places are Bath, Chel- tenham, Leamington, Clifton or Bristol Hot Wells, Tun- bridge Wells, Harrowgate, Buxton, Matlock, and Malvern. The most frequented Watering Places on the Coast are Brighton, Margate, Ramsgate, Heme Bay, Hastings, Ryde, Weymouth, Scarborough, Worthing, and Gravesend. Amongst the great number of Nohle Residences with which England abounds, the following particularly deserve PLEASURE TOURS. 455 notice : Eaton Hall, Harewood House, Castle Howard, Blenheim, Chatsworth, Burleigh House, Lowther Castle, Stowe, VVoburn Abbey, Alnwick Castle, Arundel Castle, Goodwood, Petworth, Knowle, Belvoir Castle, Warwick Castle, Hatfield House, Wardour Castle, Wentworth House, Trentham Park, Wynnstay, Powis Castle, Clumber Park, Wilton House, Longleat, and Luton Hoo Park. Font- hill, Hafod, Hawkstone, Holkham, and Newstead Abbey, are also noted seats. Windsor Castle and Brighton Pavilion are the royal palaces. The chief Commercial Towns are London, Liverpool, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham, Sheffield, Leeds, New- castle-upon-Tyne, Halifax, Wakefield, Leicester, and Hull. Derby, Nottingham, York, Worcester, and Norwich, are also important towns. Bath will be visited on account of the splendour of its buildings ; and Oxford and Cambridge as the seats of the Universities. There are Docks at London, Liverpool, Bristol, and Hull ; and Dockyards at Portsmouth, Woolwich, Chat- ham, Devonport, and Pembroke. The most celebrated Monastic Ruins are those of Net- ley, Tintern, Furness, Vale Crucis, and Llanthony ; and the principal Castellated Ruins, those of Ragland, Kenil- worth, Caerphilly, Caernarvon, Conway, Pembroke, Caris- brook, and Beaumaris. FIRST TOUR. From London to DERBYSHIRE, LIVERPOOL, and the LAKES, returning by DURHAM, YORK, LIN- COLN, and CAMBRIDGE. i^Ues. Most remarkable Objects. 21 St. Alban's. Abbey Church. St. Michael's Church. Excursion to Luton Hoo Park, 9 miles. 12^ Dunstable. Straw Plat Manufacture. To the right of the road, between Dunstable and Woburn, is Woburn Abbey. 456 PLEASUiu: tours. Miles. Most remarkable Objects. 9i WoBURN. Altar-piece in Church. Excursion to Ampthill, 7^- miles. 23| NoRTHAJiPTON. Stutne of Perceval in All Saints' Church, and Portrait of him in the Town-hall. St. Sepulchre's and St. Peter's. Dr. Doddridge's Monument. 31f Leicester. Abbey Ruins. Old House where Richard III. slept. Wool and Stocking Manufac- tories. 28^ Derby. Monuments in All Saints' Church. Silk and Cotton Mills. Porcelain Works. Spar Manufactories. Excursion to Keddlest one, 4 miles. 13^ AsHBOURN. Monument in the Church. Excursion to Dove Delia and I lam. 9} WiRKSwoRTH. Ancient Measure in the Moot Hall. 2 Cromford. Cotton Mills. Willersley Castle in the vicinity. ^ Matlock Bath. Baths. Spar Repositories, A Botanic Garden. Beautiful Scenery on the Derwent. Excursions to the High Tor, &c. See page 316. 10^ Bakewell. Excursion to Chatsworth, 2^ miles. Excursion to Haddon Hall, 3 miles. Ex- cursion to Ashford Marble Works and Monsal Dale, about 5 miles. 12 Buxton. Baths. Crescent. Spar Shops. Poole's Hole or Hall. Excursions in the vicinity, See page 312. On the road to Castleton, pass Ebbing and Flowing Well ; and the Winnats. 9 Castleton. Devil's Cavern in the Peak. Mam Tor. Odin Mine. Spar Shops. Excursion to Elden Hole, 3 miles. 15 Sheffield. Manufactories of Cutlery and Plated Goods. PLEASURE TOURS, 457 Miles. Most remarkable Objects. 30f Manchester. Cotton Manufactories. Collegiate Church. Market House. Society of Arts, Commercial Buildings. Railway to Liverpool. 31 Liverpool. Docks. Exchange Buildings. Nelson's Monument. Town Hall. New Market. Pub- lic Cemeteries. School for the Blind. Botanic Garden. Tunnel at the beginning of the Railway. Statue of George IIL Royal In- stitution. Athenaeum. Lyceum. Union News Room. Public Baths. Excursion to Chester and Eaton Hall, 17^ miles. At Chester are the Castle and Court of Law, the Cathedral, Town Walls, New Bridge over the Dee, Ancient Houses, and Roman Sudatory. 53} Lancaster. Castle, comprising Gaol and Law Courts. Thence make the Tour of the Lakes, as described at page 278, terminating the route at Penrith. From Penrith the return to Lon- don may be made in the following manner : IS Carlisle. Cathedral. Court Houses. 66 Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Town Court. Sessions House. The Quay. Town Gaol. 14^ Durham. Cathedral. Bishop's Palace. Promenade called the Banks. View from St. Giles's Church- yard. Walks in Pellaw Wood. 67 York. Cathedral. Ruins of St. Mary's Abbey. Mu- seum. Castle. Ruins of Clifford's Tower. Remains of the City Walls and Gates. Prome- nade along the Ouse. Excursion to Castle Howard, 14 miles. 36^ DoNCASTER. Mansion House. Race Stand. 17 Worksop. Abbey Church. In the vicinity, Work- sop Manor ; VVelbeck Abbey, with fine trees in the Park ; Clumber Park ; and Thoresby Park 2 R 458 PLEASURE TOURS. Miles. Most remarkable Objects. 17 Gainsborough. Hence an excursion may be made in the steam -vessel to Hull. 18 Lincoln. Cathedral. Newport Gate. Castle and Courts of Law. 51^ Stamford. St. Martin's Church. Excursion to Burleigh House, one mile. Excursion to Bur- ley-on-the-Hill, six miles. 14 Peterborough. Cathedral, and cemetery surround- ing it. Excursion to Milton Park, 2 miles. 28 Ely. Cathedral. 16§ Cambridge. Trinity College, Chapel and Library. King's College Chapel. St. John's College. Senate House. Fitzwilliam Museum. Univer- sity Library. Pitt Press. Large Globe at Pembroke College. Botanic Garden. 50f London. Other Plans of Tours to the Lakes may be found in Leigh's Guide to the Lakes. SECOND TOUR. From London to OXFORD, CHELTENHAM, the WYE, SOUTH and NORTH WALES, WORCESTER, BIRMINGHAM, WARWICK, STRATFORD-ON- AVON, &c. 54| Oxford. Fine view on entering the city. Bodleian Library and Picture Gallery. Ashmolean Museum. Radcliffe Library. All Souls' Col- lege. Christ Church College, Great Bell, Guise Picture Gallery, and Theatre of Ana- tomy. New College Chapel. Arundelian and Pomfret Marbles in the Schools. Christ Church Mead. Botanic Garden. Excursion to Stanton Harcourt, 4^ miles. Excursion to Blenheim, 8 miles. I PLEASURE TOURS. 459 Miles. Most remarkable Objects. 40 Cheltenham. Well Walk. Montpellier. Pump Room. Montpellier Rides and Walks. Baths. New Church. 8J Gloucester. Cathedral. Mineral Spring. View from Vineyard Hill. 16^ Ross. Church and Monuments. View from Pros- pect Ground. House of the Man of Ross. Excursion to Wilton and Goodrich Castles. Thence descend the Wye in a boat to Mon- mouth. 20 Monmouth. Remains of the Castle. Priory House. Excursions to Kymin Hill, Buckstone, and Troy House. Proceed by the New Road along the banks of the Wj'e to Chepstow, passing Tintern Abbey, VV^yndclift", and Piercefield. 15^ Chepstow. Ruins of the Castle, with prison of the Regicide Marten. Church, with Marten's epi- taph. Iron Bridge. Ebbing and Flowing Well. 12 Ragland. Ruins of the Castle. 9 Abergavenny. Ruins of the Castle. View between the Castle and Bridge. Ascend Sugar Loaf Mountain. Excursion to Llanthony Abbey, 10 miles. 20 Brecon. Remains of the Castle. Public Walks. 16^ Builth. Vestiges of Castle. Park Wells. Excur- sion to Aberedwy. 7 Llandrindod. Wells. 16 Rhaiadyr. 17^ Hafod. Beautiful House and Grounds. 4 Devil's Bridge. Falls of the Mynach and the Rheidol. 11^ Aberystwith. Castle ruins. 460 PLEASURE TOURS. Miles. Must remarkable Object*. 18 Machynlleth. Thence ascend Plinlimmon. \Q\ DoLGELLv. County Hall. View from the Bridge* Excursion to the Waterfalls. Ascend Calder Idris. 10 Barmouth. The scenery between Dolgelly and this place is very beautiful. 10 Harlech. Ruins of the Castle. 10 Tremadoc. Embankment. 9|^ Festiniog. Falls of the Cynfael. 11| Beddgelert. Ascend Snowdon. 12 Caernarvon. Castle. Town Walls. Excursion to Plas Newydd. Excursion to Dolbadern Castle, 7 miles. 9 Bangor. Cathedral. Excursion to Menai Bridge, 2\ miles. Excursion to Beaumaris and Baron Hill, by the Menai Bridge, 6^ miles. Excur- sion to Conway, 1 4f miles. 52f Llangollen. View from Churchyard. Plas Newydd Cottage. Castel Dinas Bran. Excursion to Vale Crucis Abbey, 2\ miles. Excursion to Pont y Cyssyllte Aqueduct, 4 miles. 6 RuABON. Visit Wynn Stay. Monuments in Church. 4^ Chirk. Monuments in Church. Aqueduct over the Ceiriog. Excursion to Chirk Castle. 23f Shrewsbury. Quarry Walk. Churches. Castle. Town Hall. Grammar School. Cadman's Epitaph at St. Mary's Infirmary. St Chad's Church. Excursion to Hawkston, 10 miles. Excursion to the Wrekin, 10 mile>\ 30 Ludlow. Castle where Milton's Comus was first performed. Monuments in Churcb. 23^ Hereford. Cathedral, with Library, and curious Map. Court House, or Shire Hall. Castle Green and Nelson's Column. Birth-place of Nell Gwynne. PLEASURE TOURS, 461 Miles Most remarkable Objects. 23| Malverv. Church. Wells. Fine prospect from the Hills. 8^ Worcester. Cathedral. China Manufactories. 25f Birmingham. New Hall. Hardware Manufactories. St. George's Church. Public Library. Ex- cursions to Soho, the Manufactory of Messrs. Boulton and Watt, and Mr. Egginton's Glass Painting. Sir Edward Thomassin's Plate, Jewellery, &c., and Messrs. Jenners' and Betteridge's Japan Works. 15| Lichfield. Cathedral, with Sculpture by Chantrey, and Monuments of Johnson, Garrick, Lady Montague, and Miss Seward. Birth-place of Johnson. 17A Coventry. Riband Manufactories. Antiquity of the Houses. Figure of Peeping Tom. St. Mary's Hall. 5^ Kenilworth. Remains of the Castle. 5i Warwick. The Castle. St. Mary's Church. Ex- cursion to Leamington, 2| miles. 8 Stratford-on-Avon. Tomb of Shakspeare in the Church. House in which Shakspeare was born. Statue and Portraits at the Town Hall. 3T^ Buckingham. Altar-piece and Stained Glass in Church. Excursion to StQwe, 3 miles. More extensive and detailed Tours through Wales may be found in Leigh's Guide to Wales and Monmouth- 2r2 462 THIRD TOUR. From London to PORTSMOUTH, the ISLE OF WIGHT, SOUTHAMPTON, &c. Miles, Most remarkable Objects, 72^ Portsmouth. Dockyard and Block Machinery, House in which the Duke of Buckingham was assassinated. Fortifications. Ships in tiie Harbour. Thence cross the water to Ryde in the Isle of Wight. 6 Ryde. Pier. The Dover. Quarr Abbey. 7 Newport. Thence make excursions through the island as pointed out at page 404. 4^ CowEs. Thence proceed by Steam-vessel to South ampton. 15 Southampton. Churches. New Baths. Excursion to Netley Abey, 3 miles. Or, From Newport proceed to Yarmouth, 10^ miles. Cross the water to Lymington, 6 miles. Pretty Scenery, Salt Works. Beaulieu Abbey, 6f miles. Southampton, 6^ miles. 12 Winchester. Cathedral, with numerous monu- ments. College. City Cross. Arthur's Round Table in the Old Hall. Excursion to St. Croix, 1 mile. 66 London. Windsor Castle may be visited in the way back, turning off at Egham, 5 miles. 463 FOURTH TOUR. From London to CANTERBURY, MARGATE, DOVER, HASTINGS, and TUNBRIDGE WELLS. Miles. Most remarkable Objects. 29 Rochester. Ruins of the Castle. Cathedral. Ex- cursion to Chatham Dockyard. 2'6\ Canterbury. Cathedral, with numerous Monu- ments. Ruins of St. Augustine's Abbey. Dane John Promenade. Christ Church Gate. 16^ Margate. Pier, Baths in the Rock. New Church. 4^ Broadstairs. 2 Ramsgate. New Church. Pier. Column on the Pier. Baths. Thence pass by Sandwich and Deal to Dover. 20|- Dover. Castle, and beautiful view from it. Pier Shaft. Baths. Excursion to Shakspeare's Clitt", ^ a mile. Pretty view of the Valley ou the London Road. Or, Go direct from Canterbury to Dover, 15f miles. From Dover proceed by Folkstone, Sandgate, Hythe, New Romney, Rye, and Winchelsea, to Hastings. 43^ Hastings. Pretty entrance to the Town. Ruins of the Castle. St. Mary's Chapel. Excursion to St. Leonard's, I mile. Excursions to the En- virons, see pp. 235, 236. 8 Battle. Remains of Battle Abbey. 21f TuNBRiDGE Wells. Wells. Tunbridge Ware Boxes, &c. Excursions to the Environs, see pp. 183, 184. b% Tunbridge. Manufactories of Work Boxes, &c. 464 PLEASURE TOURS. Miles. Most remarkable Objects. 6^ Seven Oaks. Visit Knowie Park. 23^ London. Or, From Hastings proceed to London by the fol- lowing route : 13 Pevensey Castle. 6 East Bourne. Excursions to Hurstmonceaux Castle and Beachy Head. 20-| Brighton. Pavilion. New Church. View from the Old Churchyard. Chain Pier. Statue of George IV. on the Steyne. Several handsome Chapels. Public Gardens. Park. Kemp Town. Baths. Excursions to Devil's Dyke, 5 miles. 11^ Worthing. Fine Sands. Excursion to the Miller's Tomb. 10 Arundel. Visit the Castle. lOf Chichester. Cathedral. Ancient Cross. St. John's Chapel. Excursion to Goodwood, 3 miles. 14^ Petworth. Visit Petworth House. 49 London. FIFTH TOUR. From London to SALISBURY, WEYMOUTH, along the SOUTH COAST of DEVONSHIRE, EXETER, NORTH COAST of DEVONSHIRE, BRISTOL, and BATH. 80J Salisbury. Cathedral, with numerous Monuments. Chapter House. Excursion to Stonehenge and Old Sarum. PLEASURE TOURS. 465 Miles. Most remarkable Objects. 61^ AVeymouth. Bay. Esplanade. Bridge. Burning Cliff. 8^ Dorchester. Church. Town Hall. Excellent Ale. 22 Charmouth. The whole of the south coast of Devon- shire, from this place to Plymouth., abounds with charming scenery. If Lyme Regis. \Yalk to the Pier, and through the Churchyard to the Cliff Fields. Excursion to the Pinney Cliffs, 3 miles. 15 SiDMOUTH. Excursions to Beer and Seaton, the Glen, and village-i of Branscombe, Sidford, and Fire Beacon Hill. 3| East Budleigh. Excursion to West Down Beacon. 4f ExMOUTH. View from the Beacon Hill. Excursion to Bicton, 5 miles ; and to Nutwell Court. From Exmouth cross the river Exe by the Ferry to Dawlish, 3| miles ; or proceed up the East Bank of the river to Exeter, 10| miles, a ride abounding with beautiful views ; and thence to Dawlish, 13 miles. 3^ Dawlish. Excursion to Luscombe. 2^ Teignmouth. View from the Promenade leading to the Fort. Thence take a boat at flood -tide to Newton Quay, 6 miles, and return at the ebb ; or go direct from Newton to Torquay, 8 rniles. a ToRQtiAV. Walk to the Beacon Hill and Tor Abbey. Visit Brixham, the landing place of William IH., also Berry Head. 6 Dartmouth. Thence proceed up the Dart with the tide to Totness. 10 Totness. Visit Ruins of Berry Pomeroy Castle. 12 Kingsbridge. Visit the arm of the sea below this place. 6 MODBURY. ^^65 PLEASURE TOURS. Miles. Most remarkable Objects. 9^ PlvmptOxN Earle. Portrait of Sir Joshua Reynolds in Guildhall. Excursion to Shaugh Bridge. 6 Plymouth. Theatre and Hotel. Breakwater. Docks at Davenport, and Column in honour of George IV. Citadel, and Public Walks on the Hoe. Mount Edgecumbe. Fine Sea Views in the vicinity. Excursion up the Tamar, according to the tide. Excursion to Saltram, 4 miles. Excursion to Saltash, 4^ miles, and Nottar Bridge 3 miles from it. 11^ Ivy Bridge. ]3 AsHBiTRTON. Excursions to the beautiful scenery in the vicinity, particularly on the banks of the Dart. 9^ Chudleigh. Walk to the Rocks below the Town, near the remains of the ancient Palace, and visit Ugbrook House. 9| Exeter. Cathedral. Bridge. Rougemont Castle. Public Library and Museum. View from Marypole Head, one mile to the north ; and from Stoke Hill, one mile to the n.e. View from the opposite side of the River, between Exwick and VVhitstone. Various excursions may be made from Exeter to view the scenery on the banks of the Teign. 13| Tiverton. Church. View from the Churchyard, and from the top of adjacent Tower. Remains of the Castle. 6f Bampton. 6 DULVERTON. 13 South Molton. Church. Between this place and Barnstaple, Castle Hill. 11^ Barnstaple. Bridge. Modern Guildhall. PLEASURE TOURS. 467 Mileg. Most remarkable Objects. 10 Ilfracombe. Monument to Captain Bowen in the Church. Excursion to Swansea by Steam Packet. The whole of the north coast of Devonshire from this place to Dunster is cha- racterized by fine Rocky Scenery. 7 Combe Martin. 10 Linton. View from the Churchyard. Scenery of the River Lyn. Valley of Rocks. 11^ PoRLocK. Fine Scener}\ View from Dunkery Bea- con. Secluded situation of Culbone. 6 MiNEHEAD. Fine situation. Statue of Queen Anne in the Church. 2^ Dunster. View from the Castle. 22 Briogewater. Altar-piece in the Church. Ruins of the Castle. 15^ Glastonbury. Ruins of the Abbey. 5i Wells. Cathedral. St Cuthbert's Church. City Conduit. Excursion to Wokey Hole. 17^ Bristol. Cathedral, with numerous Monuments. St. Mary RedclilFe. Commercial Rooms. City Library. Park street Institution. Excursions to Clifton and St. Vincent's Rocks, 1 mile ; to the Cottages at Henbury, 5 miles ; and to Leigh Court, 3 miles. 13^ Bath. Abbey, with numerous Monuments. Pump Room. Public Baths. Assembly Rooms. Bath Literary Institution. Sydney Gardens. Royal Crescent. Circus. Great Pulteney Street. Guildhall. View from Lansdowne Hill. Beautiful Prospects from many parts of the City. 105| London. 408 SIXTH TOUR. From London to DERBYSHIRE, Part of YORKSHIRE, LINCOLN, and CAMBRIDGE. Miles. Most remarkable Objects. 198 Sheffield. As in the First Tour. 13^ Barnsley. Iron and Linen Manufactories. 12^ Wakefield. The New Church. Ancient Chapel on the Bridge. 16| Leeds. Cloth Factories. Commercial Buildings. Mixed Cloth Hall. White Cloth Hall. AMon Street Hall. Central Market. Several Churches. Excursion to Temple Newsome, 3 miles. Ex- cursion to Kirkstall Abbey, 3 miles. 8^ Harewood. Monument of Judge Gascoigne in the Church. Visit Harewood House. 7 1 Harrowgate. Baths. Pretty Scenery. 4 Ripley, Excursion to Knaresborough. Ruins of the Castle. Dropping Well. Robert's Cave. 7 1 RiPON. Old Church, with Painted Window. New Church. Excursion to Newby Hall, 2 miles. Excursion to Studley Royal, 3 miles, Fountains Abbey, and Hackfall. 0^ Masham. 8 1 Middleham. Ruins of Castle, and fine Scenery in the vicinity. 4^ Leybourn. Promenade and Queen's Gap. Thence, proceed by Wensley Dale and Redmire, near which is Bolton Castle, to A.skrigg. HI AsKRiGG. In the vicinity visit the Falls of the Eure. Excursions to Aysgarth and the Fall at Heaning. 6 Ha WES. PLEASURE TOURS. 469 Miles. Most remarkable Objects. 16^ Ingleton. Excursions to Ingleborough Mountain, and other natural curiosities. See page 275. 10^ Settle. Excursion to Malliam Water, 6 miles. 15| Skifton. Castle. 14^ Otley. In the vicinity, Farnley Hall. 9f Leeds. As before. 16f Wakefield. As before. 125 Barnsley. Between this place and Rotherhara, visit Wentworth House, and Mausoleum in the Park. 12^ Rotherham. Iron Works. 12 DoNCASTER. Thence to London, as in the First Tour. Is GENERAL DESCRIPTION ENGLAND AND WALES. SITUATION AND EXTENT. England is surrounded by the sea on every side except the north, where it is separated from Scotland by the Tweed, the Liddel Water, and other smaller streams. It is bounded on the east by the German Ocean ; on the south by the English Channel; and on the west by St. George's Channel. It is situated between 49° 56' and bb"^ 46' north latitude : and between 1° 55' east, and 5" 38' west longitude. Its greatest length from Berwick-on- Tweed to the southern coast is about 360 miles, and its greatest breadth from the North Foreland to the Land's End about 370 miles. The extent of England and Wales is computed at 57,960 square miles, or 32,342,400 acres. Of these 25,632,000 acres consist of cultivated lands and gardens ; and 3,454,000 of meadows and pasturages. The remainder is uncultivated land. The population of England and Wales is estimated at 13,894,574. CLIMATE. The insular situation of England renders it liable to con- siderable variations in the weather, and induces a humidity which, while it is often injurious to the health of the inha- ENGLAND AND WALES. 471 bitants, by causing colds and catarrhs, clothes the vales and meadows with a delightful verdure unknown to other regions. MOUNTAINS. The principal mountains in England are Crop Fell, Sea or Scaio Fell, and Helvellyn, in Cumberland ; the Peak in Derbyshire ; the Endle in Lancashire ; the Boiv Fell in Yorkshire ; the Chiltern in Bucks ; Malvern in Worcester- shire; Cotstvold in Gloucestershire; Mendip in Somerset- shire ; the IVrekin in Shropshire ; the Cheviot, between England and Scotland ; Skiddaw in Cumberland ; and S?iowdoti, Cader Idris, and Plinliminon, in Wales. MINERALS, &c. Cornwall is celebrated for its mines of tin and copper. Gold and silver have also been discovered in this county. Lead is found in Derbyshire, Somersetshire, and Cumber- land ; and iron in Shropshire, Gloucestershire, Glamorgan- shire, and Lancashire. Marble is found in Devonshire and other counties ; and quarries of freestone in several places. Northumberland and Cheshire contain alum and sali-pits. Alabaster appears in Derbyshire ; fuller's earth in Berk- shire, and some other counties. Coals are found in great abundance in Northumberland, Durham, Cumberland, Glamorganshire, and Staffordshire, Slate abounds in Wales and in Cumberland. In Cumberland, also, is a mine of blacklead, which is superior to any other in the world. LAKES, The principal Lakes of England have already been no- ticed in the preceding pages. They are Windermere, between Westmoreland and Lancashire ; Ullswafer, on the borders of Westmoreland and Cumberland ; Coniston, in Lancashire ; 472 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF and Denventwater and Bassenthwaite, in Cumberland. They are all distinguished by beautiful scenery. RIVERS. I England is intersected by a great number of rivers, the most important of which are the Thames, the Severn, the Humber, and the Mersey. The navigable rivers are 1,800 miles in extent. The Thames has its rise near Cirencester in Gloucester- shire, and soon enters Wiltshire, where it becomes a stream of importance, receiving the Swill Brook, the Key, and the Churn, and passing by Cricklade. It then proceeds by Lechlade to Oxford, where it is increased by the Charwell, and at Dorchester receives the Thame. Continuing its course towards the s.e., it forms a boundary to the counties of Oxford, Berks, Bucks, Surrey, Middlesex, Essex, and Kent, and passes by Wallingford, Reading (where it receives the Kennet), Henley, jMarlow, Maidenhead, Windsor, Eton, Staines, Chertsey, Kingston, Richmond, Brentford, Ham- mersmith, Chelsea, and Latnbeth. Then on the north bank of the river are Westminster and London, and on the south side Southwark, forming together one continued city, ex- tending to Limehouse and Deptford. Thence the river proceeds by Greenwich, Blackwall, Woolwich, Erith, Greenhithe, Gray's Thurrock, and Gravesend to the sea, which it enters after a course of about 200 miles, reckoning from its source to the Nore. The tide flovs^s up to Rich- mond, which, following the winding of tbe river, is 70 miles from the sea — a greater distance than the tide is carried by any other river of Europe. The Thames becomes navigable for barges of 80 or 90 tons at Lechlade, 138 miles above London. Ships of the largest size may ascend the river as far as Deptford, and vessels of 700 or 800 tons can come up to London Bridge. The water is esteemed extremely wholesome, and fit for use in verj- long voyages, during which it will work itself per- fectly fine. The Severn rises on Plinlimmon Mountain in Montcro- ENGLAND AND WALES. 473 ineryshire, and flowing across Shropshire, Worcestershire, and Gloucestershire, enters the Bristol Channel after a course of about 150 miles. In its progress it receives numerous smaller streams, the imncipal of which are the Northern and Southern Avons, the Teme, and the Wye ; and passes by the towns of Welsh Pool, where it first be- comes navigable, Shrewsbury, Bridgenorth, Worcester, Tewkesbury, and Gloucester. The Hitmber is a large estuary formed by the union of the Ouse, the Trent, the Don, and other smaller streams. It separates Lincolnshire from Yorkshire, and enters the German Ocean. The Mersey rises in the West Riding of Yorkshire, and pfissing by Stockport, Warrington, and Liverpool, forms the boundarj' between Cheshire and Lancashire. Near Stock- port it receives the Tame, and lower down the Irwell. The Tre7it has its source in Staffordshire, whence it flows through Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, and Lincolnshire, and, increased by the Dove, the Derwent, and other streams, enters the Humber after a course of about 100 miles. The chief towns on its banks are Burton, NotUngham, and Gainsborough. The Northern Ouse is formed by the union of the lire and the Swale, both of which rise in the n.w. part of York- shire. It passes by York and Selby, and falls into the Hum- ber, after receiving the Wharf and the Derwent. The Don rises near Penistone in Yorkshire, and passing by Sheffield, Rotherham, and Doncaster, enters the Ouse. The Medway has its source in Ashdown Forest, Sussex, and entering Kent, waters Tunbridge, Maidstone, and Chatham. Here it divides into two branches, one joining the Thames at the Nore, and the other, called the East Swale, passing by Milton and Faversham to the sea. The Dee rises near Bala, in Merionethshire, passes through a picturesque district to Chester, and then enters the Irish Sea. The Tyne is formed bv two streams, one of w^hich rises 2 s2 474 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF in the northern and the other in the southern part of Northumberland. These unite a little above Hexham, and, flowing by Newcastle, enter the German Ocean. The Avon rises near Naseby in Northamptonshire, and, flowing through Warwickshire and Worcestershire, joins the Severn at Tewkesbury. The principal places on its banks are Warwick, Stratford, Evesham, and Pershore. The Lower Avon derives its source from different springs on the confines of Wiltshire and Gloucestershire. It runs by Malmesbury, Chippenham, Bath, and Bristol, into the Bristol Channel. The Upper Avon also rises in Wiltshire, and takes a southward course by Amesbury, Salisbury, and Downton, beyond which it enters Hampshire, and, passing Fording- bridge and Ringwood, falls into the sea at Christchurch. The Wye rises in Plinlimmon, near the source of the Severn, and flows through Radnorshire, along the borders of Brecknockshire into Herefordshire. Thence it proceeds between the counties of Monmouth and Gloucester to the Severn. It passes Rhaiadyr, Builth, Hay, Hereford, Ross, Monmouth, and Chepstow. Its banks, towards the latter part of its course are very picturesque. The Tees rises on the borders of Cumberland, and run- ning towards the east, divides Durham from Yorkshire, and enters the German Ocean. Barnard Castle, Yarm, and Stockton are the chief places on its banks. The Great Ouse rises near Brackley, in Northampton- shire, waters Buckingham, Stony Stratford, Newport Pag- nel, Olney, and Bedford, where it is navigable. Thence it proceeds by St. Neot's, Huntingdon, St. Ives, Downham, and Lynn, to the Wash. The Stour rises on the borders of Cambridgeshire, and, taking an eastern direction, forms the boundary between Suffolk and Essex. It passes by Sudbury, and falls into the German Ocean at Harwich. The Exe has its source in Somersetshire, and, entering ENGLAND AND WALES. 475 Devonshire, flows by Tiverton, Exeter, Topsham, and Ex- mouth into the British Channel. The Taw and the Torridge are rivers of Devonshire, flowing into the sea at Barnstaple, or Bideford Bay. The Parret rises in Somersetshire, and, after receiving the Ivel and the Thone, enters the Bristol Channel at Bridgewater Bay, The Usk has its source in Brecknockshire, and, passing Brecon and Crickhowell, enters Monmouthshire. It then proceeds by Usk, Caerleon, and Newport to the Bristol Channel. The Teifi has its rise in the eastern part of Cardiganshire. It passes Tregaron, Lampeter, and Cardigan, beyond which it enters St. George's Channel. The nibble rises in Yorkshire, aiid, crossing Lancashire, falls into the Irish Sea beyond Preston. The Loyne, or Lune, rises in Westmoreland, and falls into the Irish Sea beyond Lancaster. The Eden rises in Westmoreland, passes by Appleby into Cumberland, and, flowing by Carlisle, enters the Solway Frith. There are also some others of minor importance. CANALS. The number of navigable Canals is 2,200 miles in extent. The first Canal established in England was in Lancashire, to convey coals from St. Helen's to Liverpool. The Act of Parliament for this Canal, which was called the Sankey, Avas passed in 17.55. Since that period, an immense num- ber of canals have been formed, extending to Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Derby, Nottingham, Sheffield, Hull, Birmingham, Worcester, Gloucester, Bristol, Oxford, and London : indeed scarcely any portion of the country is now destitute of the means of inland navigation. 476 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PORTS. The ports of London, Liverpool, Hull, Bristol, Swansea, Whitehaven, &c., improved by docks, wharfs, and other accommodations, are thronged with shipping from all parts of the world, and those of Portsmouth, Plymouth, Chatham, Pembroke, and Mill'ord Haven afford every convenience to our matchless navy. The trading vessels of this country, exclusive of those that belong to the Colonies, amount to 24,280, with a tonnage of 2,653,685, employing 166,583 men and bojs. RAILROADS. Besides the celebrated line from Liverpool to Manches- ter, which is now united with the metropolis, there are nu- merous others, for the purposes of commerce, in various parts of the kingdom. Those of Bodmin and Wadebridge (Cornwall). Bolton and Leigh (Lancashire). Bolton and Manchester. Bolton and Preston. Brandling Junction (Durham). Canterbury and Whitstable (Kent). Carlisle and Newcastle. Clarence (Durham). Cromford and High Peak. Dundee and Newtyle (Scotland). Edinburgh and Dalkeith. Garnkirk. Grand Junction (Birmingham to Warrington). Gloucester and Cheltenham. Hetton (Dur- ham). Leeds and Selby (York). Leicester and Swaning- ton (Leicestershire). Preston and Wigan. Seaham and Durham. Stanhope and Tyne (to South Shields). Stock- ton and Darlington. St. Helen's and Runcorn (Lancashire). Stratford-upon-Avon and Moreton-in-the-Marsh. Sunder- - land (Durham). Warrington and Newton. Whitby and Pickering (York). Wigan, Newton, and VYarrington, have been finished. The following are in progress : Arbroath and Forfar. Aylesbury. Birmingham, Bristol, and Thames Junction. Birmingham, Derby, and Stour- bridge. Birmingham and Gloucester. Bristol and Exeter. ENGLAND AND WALES. 477 Cheltenham and Great Western Union (by Gloucester and Stroud to Swindon). Chester and Birkenhead. Chester and Crewe. Clarence, Stockton, and Darlington Union. Cork and Passage. Deptford Pier Junction. Dublin and Drogheda. Dublin and Kilkenny. Dundalk ^A'^estern. Dundee and Arbroath. Durham junction. Durham and South Shields. Eastern Counties (from London to Chelmsford, Ipswich, Norwich, and Yarmouth). Edinburgh, Leith, and Newhaven. Gateshead, South Shields, and Monkwear- mouth. Glasgow, Paisley, and Greenock. Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock, and Ayr. Great North of England (from Newcastle to Durham and York). Great North of England (from Gateshead to Durham and Darlington). Great Western (London to Bristol). Hartlepool and Clarence. Hayle (Cornwall). Hepburn and Blaydon. Hull and Selby. Kilmarnock and Troon. Lancaster and Preston Junction. London and Brighton (from the Croy- don Railway by Merstham and Cuckfield Main Line). Lon- don and Blackwall (Commercial). London and Cambridge. London and Croydon. London and Greenwich. London Grand Junction (from the Birmingham Railway at Primrose Hill to Skinner street). London and Southampton. Man- chester and Birmingham, Manchester, Cheshire, and Staf- ford. Manchester and Leeds. Maryport and Carlisle. Merthyr Tydvil and Cardiff. Midland Counties (Derby and Nottingham to Leicester). Newcastle and North Shields. North Midland (Leeds to Derby). Preston and Wyre. Preston and Longridge. Sheffield, Ashton, and Manchester (by Peniston and Glossop). Sheffield and Ro- therham. Sheffield and North Midland. South Eastern (London to Dover). Thames Haven Raihvay and Dock. Tremoutha Harbour to Launceston. West Lothian. York and North Midland (from Leeds to York). There are also upwards of 60 Railways proposed. AMUSEMENTS, SPORTS, cfec. Amidst the various manly exercises and sports to which the gentry of England are partial may be mentioned racing, hunting, coursing, shooting, and sailing. No district adapted to hunting is without a w^ell-trained kennel, and the sport 478 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF is pursued with a relish astonishing to the timid and thought- ful. The racing grounds are now too numerous to mention ; but the principal races take place as follows : Epsom, May and October; Doncaster, September; Ascot, June ; New- market, May, July, October ; York, May, July ; Goodwood, August ; Liverpool, May, July ; Chester, May ; Lewes, August ; Bath, April and July ; Canterbury, August ; Manchester, May ; Newcastle, June ; Hampton, June ; Northampton, August; Warwick, September; Guildford, July ; Chelmsford, July ; Bedford, September ; Shrewsbury, September; Heaton Park, September; Richmond, Septem- ber ; VV^olverhamp ton, July, &c. Coursing. — Amongst the sports pursued with the ardour peculiar to the members of the English turf, is the ancient and elegant sport of coursing, one admirably adapted to those more subdued spirits who have resigned the dangerous attractions of hunting without forfeiting their love of horse- manship. Modern coursing may be said to have been introduced by Lord Orford, who founded the Swaft'ham club in Norfolk. The following are the most celebrated clubs : Swaft'ham Coursing Society, founded by Lord Orford in 1776; meeting second Monday in November. Ashdown Park Coursing Meeting, Lord Craven, 1780 ; first Monday in November, first Monday in February. Malton Coursing Club, 1781 ; meeting first whole week in November, and first Monday after 15th of February. Louth, Lincoln, Coursing Society ; meeting third Monday in November. Ilsley Coursing Society, for coursing and fox-hunting, 1802. Derbyshire Coursing Society, 1815; meeting Monday be- fore 20th February. Newmarket Coursing Society, 1805 ; November, second Monday after Swaff ham ; bye-meeting fourth Monday in November. Beacon Hill Coursing Meeting, 1812. High Clere, Hants, Lord Caernarvon ; third week in December. Letcombe Bowers Coursing Meeting, 18H; November. Morfe Coursing Club, 1815. Deptford Inn Coursing Meeting, 1819. Amesbury Coursing Club, 1822; November and after Christmas. Deptford ENGLAND AND WALES. 479 Union Meeting, 1826. Burton-on-Trent, 1825; December. Alscar Coursing Society, 1825; November, February. Drayton Club, 1825. Epsom Coursing Society, 1827 ; November and February. Hunting is pursued with that devotion and skill which has raised the fame of Melton Mowbray far beyond its foreign competitors. The packs of fox hounds are too numerous to mention. Sailing and Rowing have latterly become especial fa- vorites with individuals of all classes, and the Royal Yacht Squadron may be regarded as unique, while the feats performed on the Thames may be considered as su- perior to the efforts of the world's boatmen. The truly brutalizing amusement of boxing is now a dis- gusting tale of the past. At no time was it to be con- sidered a national sport, since it was only encouraged by the idle and the profligate, and it has at length sunk beneath public reprobation. CIVIL DIVISIONS. England is divided into forty Counties, and the Princi- pality of Wales into twelve, making the whole number of counties in South Britain fifty-two. The six Northern Counties are Northumberland Yorkshire Cumberland Westmoreland Durham Lancashire- There are four bordering Wales, Cheshire Herefordshire Shropshire Monmouthshire. 480 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF The twelve Midland Counties are Nottinghamshire Warwickshire Derbyshire Worcestershire Staffordshire Gloucestershire lieicestershire Oxfordshire Rutlandshire Buckinghamshire Northamptonshire Bedfordshire. The eight Eastern Counties are Lincolnshire Suffblk Huntingdonshire Essex Cambridgeshire Hertfordshire Norfolk Middlesex The ten Southern Counties are Kent Hampshire Surrey Dorsetshire Sussex Somersetshire Berkshire Devonshire Wiltshire Cornwall. The six Counties forming North Wales are Flintshire Anglesey Denbighshire Merionethshire Caernarvonshire Montgomeryshire. The six Counties forming South Wales are Radnorshire Caernarvonshire Cardiganshire Brecknockshire Pembrokeshire Glamorganshire. ECCLESIASTICAL DIVISIONS. The Established Church of England is governed by the mo- narch as its supreme head, under whom are two Archbishops and twenty-four Bishops. The inferior Clergj- are styled Deans, Archdeacons, Deacons, &c. The ecclesiastical division of England may be seen in the following Table : ENGLAND AND WALES. 481 Province and Diocese of Canterbury. (15,000/, per annum.) The diocese of Canterbury embraces the county of Kent, except the city and deanery of Rochester, and the parishes included in the see of London, also the parishes of Croydon and Addington, and the district of Lambeth Palace. Bishopric of London — containing Middlesex part of Essex, parts of Kent, Hertford, and Surrey. (10,000/. per annum.) Winchester — Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Jersey, Guernsey, and Alderney. (7000/. per annum.) Lichfield and Coventry — Stafford, Derby. Lincoln — Lincoln and Nottingham. Ely — Cambridgeshire, Huntingdon, Bedford, part of Norfolk, and parts of Suttblk and Cam- bridge. (5500/. per annum.) Salisbury — Wiltshire and Dorset. Exeter — Cornwall, Devonshire, Scilly Islands, Bath and Wells — Somersetshire. (5000/. per annum.) Chichester — Sussex. Norwich — Norfolk, part of Suffolk. Worcester — Worcestershire and Warwickshire. (5000/. per annum.) Hereford — Hereford and part of Shropshire. Rochester — Part of Kent, part of Essex, and part of Hertford. Oxford — Oxfordshire, Buckingham, and Berks, Peterborough — Northamptonshire, Rutlandshire, and Leicester. Gloucester and Bristol — The City of Bristol, Gloucestershire, and part of Wilts, Llandatt" — Glamorganshire, Monmouthshire. St, David's — Pembrokeshire, Cardiganshire, and Caermarthenshire. The greater part of Flint- shire, Denbighshire, and Montgomeryshire. St. Asaph's — Bangor, Anglesey, Caernarvon- shire, Merionethshire, part of Denbighshire, 2 T ^ 482 DESCRIPTION OF ENGLAND AND WALES. and part of Montgomeryshire. (5200/. per annum.) Province and Diocese of York. (10,000/. per annum.) The diocese of York consists of the county of York, ex- cept portions included in the new diocese of Ripon. Bishopric of Durham — Durham and Northumberland. (8000/. per annum.) Carlisle, Sodor, and Man — Great part of Cum- berland and Westmoreland, part of Lancaster, and the Isle of Man. Chester — Cheshire, part-s of Flintshire and Shropshire, with parts of Cumberland and Westmoreland, and part of Hereford. Manchester — All Lancashire except deanery of Furnes and Cartmel. Ripon — Part of Yorkshire. The salaries of all the other bishops to be between 4000/. and 5000/. per annum. 483 MAIL COACH ROUTES DIRF.CT FROM LONi;ON. [By permission of Messrs. Charles Knight and Co., we are enabled to subjoin the following useful table of the Mails from the" British Almanac."] The following List, by the kindness of the Gentlemen connected with the Mail Coach Superintendent's Department at the Post Office, has been cor- rected according' to the latest arrangements, and is of importance, as en- abling- persons to ascertain the time of receiving and delivering letters, as well as of forwarding parcels, and otherwise availing themselves of these conveyances. A very trifling computation will enable them also to ascertain the time of the mail passing any of the intermediate places. The first column gives the distance in miles from London, measiircd from the Post Office ; the third is the time of the mails passing /rom, and the last its time of passing to, London, The mails leave the Post Office, London, every even- ing at 8, except on Sundays, when they are an hour earlier. The time men- tioned is London time throughout, for the difference between which and the time at the different places, see the Companion for 1831. The Edinburgh and Glasgow mails arrive at the General Post Office at 5h. 30m. a.m. ; the others arrive between 6 and 7 a.m., with the exception of the Liverpool and Leeds, which arrive in the evening at half-past 6 o'clock. London to Birminoham. From London, 11 Om 8 ana Railway. From Birmingham. . 8 30ra . 11 .30a Brighton, from the Spread Eagle, Regent Circus. (Day Mail.) ^ 10 Croydon . . . .11 38m 3 Oa 12 Reigate . . . . 12 49m 1 46a 9 Crawley . . . . 1 44a 12 51m 9 Cuckfield . . . .. 2 40a 11 55m 15 Brighton . . . . 4 15a 10 30m 55 t The Night Mail leaves the Post Office at route. 30a. through the same 484 MAIL COACH ROUTES. Cakrmarthkn, Gloucester, and Cheltenham, from the Golden Cross, Charing Cross. 12 Hounslow 29 Maidenhead 49 Benson 61 Oxford 73 Witney 90 Northleach 102 Cheltenham 112 Gloucester 129 Ross 139 Monmouth 147 Ragland 156 Abergavenny 176 Brecon 188 Trecastle 197 Llandovery 209 Llandillo 224 Caermarthen 9 20a 5 30m 11 8a 3 49m 1 2()m 1 30m 2 38m 12 19m 3 58m 11 Oa 5 43m 9 16a 7 3m 7 47a 8 Om 7 Oa 10 8m 4 52a 11 11m 3 44a 12 la 2 59a 12 53a 2 2a 3 la 11 54m 4 34a 10 46m 5 22a 9 48m 6 32a 8 33m 8 Oa 7 10m London and Liverpool, per Railway. Euston Grove 20 Watford 14 Tring 8 Leighton Buzzard 11 Wolverton 10 Blisworth 7 Weedon 14 Rugby 11 Coventry 18 Birmingham 14 Wolverhampton 15 Stafford 14 Whitmore 11 Crewe 12 Hartford 12 Warrington 19 Liverpool . 8 30a 5 36m . 9 29a 4 37m . 10 14a 3 52m . 10 42a 3 24m . . 11 21a 2 45m . 11 54a 2 12m . 12 17a 1 49m . 1 3m 1 3m . 1 38m 12 28m . 2 38m 10 58a . 3 50m 10 20a . 4 27m 9 32a . 5 19m 8 53a . 5 40m 8 12a . 6 17m 7 37a . 6 54m 6 58a . 7 53m 5 58a 210 MAIL COACH ROUTES. 485 Dbvonport,Exkter, and Bath, from the Sivan with Two Necks, Lad Lane. 12 Hounslow 29 Maidenhead 47 Theale 68 Newbury 77 Marlborough 91 Devizes 101 Atworth 109 Bath 122 Old Down 129 Wells 137 street 149 Bridgewater 160 Taunton 171 White Ball 180 Collumpton 193 EXETKR 204 Chudleigh 210 Newton 218 Totness 230 Erme Bridge 243 Devonport Dover, from the Golden Cross, Charing Cross, and the Swan with Two Necks, Lad Lane. 11 Welling 16 Dartford 30 Rochester 41 Sittingbourne 58 Canterbury 73 Dover 9 12a 5 26m 10 40a 3 44m 12 40m 1 55m 1 53m 12 42m 3 43m 10 49a 5 6m 9 24a 6 6m 8 24a 7 Om 7 30a 8 50m 5 35a 9 27m 4 55a 10 15m 4 7a 11 30m 2 52a 12 35a 1 37a 1 46a 12 34a 2 42a n 38m 3 57a 12 40m 6 58a 11 32a 7 36a 10 55a 8 28a 10 2a 9 45a 8 42a 11 8a 7 15a 9 25a 4 44m 10 Oa 4 11m 11 45a 2 34m 1 5m 1 17m 3 Im 11 25a 4 57m 9 45a Falmouth, Devonport, and Exeter, from the Spy'ead Eagle, Gracechurch St. and the Swan with Two Necks, Lad Lane. 29 Bagshot 60 Whitchurch 67 Andover 80 Amesbury 90 Deptford Inn 97 Cricklade , 10 47a 4 2m . 1 41m 1 8m . 2 20m 12 19m . 3 39m 11 Oa . 4 34m 10 5a . 5 15m 9 24a 2t2 486 MAIL COACH ROUTEb. 125 llche&ter . . ... 7 50m 6 49a 137 llminster . . . .8 58m 5 41a 154 Honiton . .... 11 Om 4 4a 170 Exeter . . . 12 34a 2 Oa 190 Ashburton . . . . 2 41a 12 3a 214 Plymouth . . . . . 5 5a 9 39ra 216 Devonport . . . . 5 14a 9 30m 217 Torpoint . . . . . 6 2a 8 42m 234 Liskeard . . . . 7 55a 6 52m 246 Lostwithiel . . . . 9 12a 5 36m 254 St. Austle . . , . 10 20a 4 29m 268 Truro . . . . . 11 55a 2 55m 279 Falmouth . . . . 1 5m 1 45m Carlisle, and Wetherby, from the Bull and Mouth, St. Martin's-le-Grand. 11 Barnet . . . . 9 18a 3 55m 25 Welwyn . . . .. 10 46a 2 24m 38 Baldock . . , . . 12 6m 1 4m 47 Caldecot . . . . . 1 2m 12 7m 65 Alconbury . . . .2 59m 10 7a 75 Stilton . . . .3 56m 9 8a 89 Stamford . . . . 5 28in 7 33a 97 Stretton . . . . . 6 18m 6 31a 110 Grantham . . . . 7 40m 5 6a 116 Foxton ... .8 56m 3 44a 124 Newark ... .9 44m 2 54a 137 Oiler ton . . . . . 11 3m 1 35a 146 Worksop . . . .11 52m 12 46a 154 Bagley . . . . 12 48a 11 58m 158 Wadworth . . . . . 1 3a 11 35m 162 Doncaster . . . . 1 26a 11 12m 176 Pontefract . . , . 2 53a 9 45m 186 Aberford . . . . . 3 52a 8 46m 193 Wbtherby . . . . 4 36a 7 22m 206 Boroughbridge . . . . 5 48a 6 10m 218 Lecming Lane . . .7 35a 4 58m 229 Catterick Bridge . . . . 8 41a 3 52m 242 Greta Bridge . . . . . 10 2a 2 30m 252 New Spital . . . . 11 10a 1 24m 262 Brough . . . . . 12 15m 12 14m 270 Appleby . . . . 1 7m 11 18a 283 Penrith . . . . . 2 28m 9 53a 293 Hesketh , . . .3 23m 8 56a 302 Carlisle • . . .4 17m 8 Oa 10 40a 4 15ra 12 20m 2 35m 1 11m 1 44m 4 23m 10 32.1 5 48m 9 7a 6 oOm 8 5a 8 17m 6 8a 11 17m 3 33a 12 30a 2 13a 3 18a 11 32m 4 5a 11 45m MAIL COACH ROUTES. 487 Halifax, from the Swan ivith Two Necks, Lad Lane, and the Bull and Muuth, St. Martin's-le-Grand. 24 Rcilburn 42 Woburn . 50 Newport Pagnell 83 Market Harborough 98 Leicester 109 Loughborough 124 Nottingham 151 Chesterfield 163 Sheffield 188 Huddersfield 196 Halifax St. Leonard's, through Hastings, from the Bolt-in-Tim, Fleet Street, and the Golden Cross, Charing Cross. 15 Farn borough 24 Sevenoaks 36 Tunbridge Wells . 38 Woodsgate . , 47 Robertsbridge 59 Battle 67 Hastings 69 St. Leonard's . . . .4 37ni 9 30a Hull, Lincoln, and Peterborough, from the Spread Eagle, Gracechurch St., and the Swan with Two Necks, Lad Lane. 12 Waltham Cross 27 Watton 39 Baldock 57 Eaton 70 Aleonbury 83 Peterborough 99 Bourn 108 Folkingham 117 Sleaford 134 Lincoln 146 Spittal . . 158 Brigg 172 New Holland 177 Hull, on the opposite side of the Humber, computed at 3 miles . . .2 40a 9 50a 4 7m 11 5a 3 Om 12 34m 1 35m 12 44m 1 25m 2 29m 11 38a 3 11m 10 56a 4 15m 9 42a . 9 25a 5 Om . 11 Oa 3 25m . 12 16m 2 9m . 2 4m 12 21m . 3 24m 11 la . 44 6m 9 24a . 6 22m 7 48a . 7 16m 6 54a . 8 8m 5 57a . 10 22m 3 43a . 11 44m 2 31a . 12 54a 1 21a . 2 12a 12 15a 488 MAIL COACH ROUTES. Lkeds, from the Bull and Mouth, St. Martin's-le-Grand. 11 Barnet 25 Welwyn 34 Hitchin 50 Bedford 65 Higham Ferrars 75 Kettering 89 Uppingham 96 Oakham 106 Melton 119 Plumbtree 125 Nottingham 139 Mansfield 146 Heath 151 Chesterfield 157 Dronfield 164 Sheffield 171 Hood's Hill 177 Barnsley 188 Wakefield 197 Leeds 9 11a 5 3a 10 48a 3 40a 11 40a 2 44a 1 24m 12 52a 2 56m 11 20m 3 56m 10 20m 6 26m 8 50m 6 5m 8 11m 7 7in 6 44m 8 47m 5 21m 9 21m 4 37m 10 55m 3 13m 11 40m 2 25m 12 3a 1 52m 12 49a 1 16m 1 29a 12 26m 2 26a 11 44a 3 5a 11 5a 4 8a 10 2a 5 2a 9 8a Louth and Boston, from the Bell and Crown, Holborn, and the Sarace7i's Head, Snow Hill. 12 Waltham Cross . 9 25a 4 46m 21 Ware . 10 30a 3 45m 35 Buckland . 11 50a 2 21m 45 Arrington . 12 53ra 1 18m 60 Caxton . 1 32m 12 39m 59 Huntingdon . 2 26m 11 45a 69 Connington . 3 34m 10 37a 77 Peterborough . 4 24m 9 32a 86 James's Deeping .5 5?3m 8 39a 98 Spalding . 6 34m 7 27a 108 Sutterton . 7 32m 6 29.1 114 Boston . 8 9m 5 37a 131 Spilsby . 10 15m 3 56a 148 Louth . 11 56m 2 l.':a MAIL COACH ROUTES. 489 Ludlow and Worcester, from the Bull and Mouth, St. Martin 's-le-Grand. 32 High Wycombe 57 Oxford 69 Kiddington 85 Moreton-in-the-Marsh 115 Worcester 126 Hundred House 136 Tenbury 146 Ludlow . 11 25a 3 Om . 2 7m 12 7m . 3 29m 10 47a . 5 5m 9 7a . 8 20m 5 14a . 10 2m 4 2a . 11 27m 2 37a . 12 24a 1 40a Pembroke, Caehmabthen, and Bristol, from the Sivan with Two Necks, Lad Lane. 12 Hounslow . 9 12a 5 47ra 29 Maidenhead . 10 50a 4 5m 47 Theale . . 12 32m 2 20m 59 Newbury . 1 41m 1 10m 90 Calne . 4 49m 10 2a 109 Bath . 6 32m 8 15a 122 Bristol . 7 45m 7 Oa 134 Aust Passage . 9 12m 3 57a 166 Cardiff . 12 53m 12 16a 211 Swansea . 5 18a 7 26m 238 Caermarthen . 8 31a 4 33m 259 Cold Blow . 10 51a 2 18m 273 Hobb's Point . 12 34m 12 20m 275 Pembroke . 1 9ra 12 Om Norwich and Ipswich, from the Swan with Two Necki, Lad Lane. 24 lugatestone . 38 Witham 52 Colchester 64 Bentley 70 Ipswich 76 Barham 88 Stolce 103 Long Stratton 113 Norwich 10 30a 4 13m 11 57a 2 46m 1 23m 1 20m 2 36m 12 7m 3 12m 11 21a 3 57m 10 46a 5 9m 9 32a 6 37m 8 la 7 38m 7 Oa 490 MAIL COACH ROUTES. Norwich and Newmarket, from the Belle Sauvage, Ludgate Hill. 31 Bishop's Stortford 44 Littlebury 56 Six-MUe Bottom 62 NEWMARKET 76 Bury St. Edmund's 88 Thetford 103 Attleborough 118 Norwich 11 30a 2 59in 12 5Cra 1 31m 2 14m 12 4m 2 54m 11 21a 4 27m 9 33a 5 52m 8 laa 7 27m 6 38a 9 5m 5 Oa Pbnzancb, Falmouth, and Exbtkr, from the Bull and Mouth, St. Mar tin's- le-Grand. 19 Staines . 10 2a 4 32m 29 Bagshot . . 11 Oa 3 33m 38 Hartford-Bridge . 12 10m 2 33m 56 Overton . 1 55m 12 48m 66 Andover . 3 2m 11 32a 84 Salisbury . 4 52m 9 32a 95 Woodyates . . 6 6m 8 27a 107 Blandford . 7 19m 7 9a 123 Dorchester . 8 57m 5 2a 138 Bridport . 10 53m 3 20a 150 Axminster . 12 17a 1 53a 160 Honiton . 1 21a 12 53a 176 Exeter . 2 59a 8 10m 199 Okehampton . 8 33a 5 24m 217 Launceston . 10 53a 3 2m 238 Bodmin . 1 31m 12 22m 261 Truro . 4 35m 9 15a 271 Falmouth . 5 55m 8 Oa 296 Penzance . 9 50m 4 10a Manchester, from the Sivan with Two Necks, Lad Lane. Same as Holyhead and Chester to 25 Redburn 34 Dunstable 43 Woburn 52 Lathbury 67 Northampton 10 44a 3 42m 11 32a 2 fiOm 12 27m 1 52m 1 25m 12 50m 2 45m 11 18a MAIL COACH ROUTES. 491 85 Market Harborough 99 Leicester 110 Loughborough 116 Kegworth 127 Derby 135 Helper 144 Matlock 165 Buxton 190 Manchester 4 37m 9 28a 6 3in 7 38a 7 35in 6 3Ia 8 9in 5 53a 9 12m 4 25a 10 15m 3 25a 11 7m 2 27a 1 29a 12 7a 4 Oa 9 lOm Portsmouth, from the White Horse, Fetter Lane, and the Bolt-in-Tun, Fleet Street. 13 Kingston 9 35a 4 55m 37 Moushill 12 35m 1 55m 55 Petersfield 2 55m 11 40a 73 Portsmouth 5 10m 9 30a Southampton and Poole, from the Swan with Two Necks, Lad Lane. 19 Staines 10 5a 4 20m 40 Farnham 12 22m 2 8m 50 Alton 1 22m 1 8m 80 Southampton 4 30m 9 18a 100 Ringwood 7 26m 6 62a 116 Poole 9 18m 5 Oa Stroud, from the Swan with Two Necks, Lad Lane, and the Golden Cross, Charing Cross. 29 Maidenhead 38 Henley .... 49 Benson .... 58 Abingdon ..... 71 Farringdon .... 82 Fairford 91 Cirencester 105 Stroud Aberdeen, Edinburgh, and York, from the Bull and Mouth, St. Martin's-le-Grand. 12 Waltham Cross , . . 9 25a 4 12m 21 Ware . .. 10 26a 3 10m 35 Buckland . . . 11 52a 1 42m 11 13a 3 24m 12 14m 2 23m 1 27m 1 10m 2 27m 12 Om 3 57m 10 Oa 5 2m 9 3.5a 5 57m 8 35a 7 47m 6 50a 492 MAIL COACH ROUTES. 45 Arrington 59 Huntingdon 65 Alconbury 72 Stilton 86 Stamford 94 Stretton 108 Grantham 116 Bennington 122 Newark 135 Scarthing Moor 145 Barnby Moor 155 Rossington Bridge 169 Doncaster 174 Ferrybridge 186 Tadcaster 196 York 209 Easingwold . 219 Thirsk 229 Northallerton 245 Darlington 263 Durham . 278 Newcastle 292 Morpeth 302 Felton 313 Alnwick 327 Belford 342 Berwick 356 Houndwood 372 Dunbar 383 Haddington 399 Edinburgh 411 South Queen's Ferry 413 North Ditto 429 Kinross 444 Perth 466 Dundee 483 Arbroath . 496 Montrose 510 Bervie 519 Stonehaven 534 Aberdken 5. . 12 57ra . 2 30m . 3 3m . 3 45m . 5 15m 6 3m • 7 23m . 8 53m . 9 30m . 10 34m . 11 49m . 12 47a 1 12a . 2 44a . 3 56a . 4 54a . 6 54a . 7 58a . 8 52a . 10 28a . 12 23m . 1 50m . 3 22m . 4 23m . 5 17m . 6 47m . 8 17m . 10 9m . 11 41m . 12 45a . 2 23a . 5 Oa 5 30a . 7 15a . 9 Oa . 11 I5a . 1 Om . 2 23m . 3 47m . 4 47m . 6 22m Wells, Lynn, Cambridge, and London, from the Belland Crown, Holborn,and the Stcan with Two Necks, Lad Lane. 24 Wadesmill MAIL COACH ROUTES. 493 35 Buckland . . . .. 11 43a 2 25m 42 Melburn . . . . 12 31m 1 37m 52 Cambridge ... .1 36m 12 22m 69 Ely 3 31m 10 22a 78 Brandon Creek 4 27m 9 26a 87 Downham 5 21m 8 32a 99 Lynn .6 33m 6 50a UO Snettisham 8 13m 5 3Sa 116 Hunstanton . ... 8 46m 5 12a 121 Tichwell 9 28m 4 20a 127 Burnham Market . . . . JO 5m 3 43a 133 Wells . 10 43m 3 5a Yarmouth and Ipswich, from the White Horse, Fetter Lane. Same as Norwich and Ipswich. 82 Wickham Market 94 Yoxford 124 Yarmouth 4 57m 9 41a 6 15m 8 23a 9 30m 5 Oa CROSS MAILS. A Mail from Abergavenny to Merthyr Bangor to Pwllheli Barnstaple to Ilfracombe ,, to Launceston Bath to Devizes Birmingham to Worcester ,, to Yarmouth ,, to Leamington to Sheffield ,, to Holyhead ,, to Stourport Brighton to Southampton Bridport to Taunton Bristol through Taunton to Bideford „ to Portsmouth ,, to Shrewsbury „ to Southampton ,, to Hereford to Bath Bristol and Birmingham Cambridge to Holbeach Canterbury to Deal . . . . 1 25a 8 Om . 5 30m 2 30a . 5 40m 7 Om . 4 Oa 4 Om . 7 30m 2 30a . 5 Om 7 30a . 7 45m 4 30a . 8 30m 1 10a . 3 30m 3 15a . 3 30m 3 35m . 5 Om 7 30a . 10 Om 10 Om . 6 27m 4 15a . 8 lOm 6 25a . 7 Oa 7 Oa . 7 5a 11 30a . 9 40m 7 30m . 2 30a 5 20m . 9 15m 4 Oa . 4 58a 11 50a . 7 30m 10 Om . 4 Om 6 30a 2 U 494 CROSS MAILS A Mail from Cardiff to Merthyr Carlisle to Edinburgh „ Ditto ,, to Glasgow Ditto ,, to Portpatrick Caermarthen and Cardigan Caernarvon and Barmouth Chalford to Wotton Cheltenham to Aberystwith ,, to Bath" Chester to Hartford Cold Blow and Haverfordwest Devizes to Wells Devoni^ort to Laimceston Exeter to Dartmouth „ to Budleigh Salterton „ to Bideford ,, to Bristol Gloucester to Chepstow Grantham to Nottingham Hartford to Holyhead Hereford to Shrewsbury Hull to Patrington ,, to Doncaster „ to Scarborough Kingsbridge to Ashburton Kendall to Whitehaven Lancaster to Clapham Leeds to Halifax „ to Pontefract Leicester to Burton Liverpool to Shrewsbury ,, to Preston ,, to Lancaster Louth to Grimsby ,, to Sheffield Manchester to York Ditto „ to Carlisle ,, to Colne „ to Blackburn „ to Staley Bridge ,, to Glossop . 1 45a 8 Om 9 11m 6 11m . G 49a 9 11a . 9 11m 6 49m . 6 49a 10 4a . 4 30a 2 9a . 5 15m 3 15a 7 Om 9 Om . 8 Om 5 lia . 7 20m 5 45m 7 Om 1 Oa . 5 lOa 6 30m . 11 Oa 10 30a 5 50m 4 45a 5 24a 5 30m 1 15a 7 30m 6 Oa 5 50m 1 Oa 9 Om 8 40m 9 30m 6 Om 3 35a 8 Om 1 30a 8 30a 4 15a 6 Om 3 Oa 3 Oa 8 15m 4 30m 2 Oa 2 53a 4 30m 8 55m 3 Oa 3 54a 3 15m 6 Om 5 Oa 5 20a 5 45m 2 53a 8 Om 6 30m 3 Oa 6 30a 1 Oa I 45a 8 Om 8 15m 11 30m 12 30a 10 Om 5 i5m 8 45ra 9 lOm 9 Om 8 Oa 9 Oa 7 50d 4 19a 9 Om 1 Oa 12 15a 9 Om 4 45a 8 Oa 9 Om 2 30a CROSS MAILS. 495 A Mail from Newport to Abergavenny Norwich to Yarmoiitli ,, to Cromer Preston to Carlisle Rochdale to Bolton Salisbury to Christchurch Shrewsbury to Newtown Southampton to Lymington Swansea to Merthyr Taunton to Minehead ,, to Sidmouth ,, to Exeter Tiverton to Barnstaple Worcester to Leominster York to Hull Ditto York to Scarborough . 1 45a 9 30m , 9 30m 9 19m 6 Om 5 Om 8 15m 6 15m 8 lOm 2 i5a 2 Oa 10 45m 1 30a 8 50m 7 Om 7 30a 7 Om 8 Om 1 45a 40a 34m Oa 30a 30a Oa 45m 15m 10 45m 9 Om 2 20a 4 Oa 11 30m 3 Oa SCOTLAND. Aberdeen to Ballater ,, to Inverness ,, to Peterhead Dumfries to Portpatrick Edinburgh to Aberdeen ,, to Dumfries Ditto „ to Stirling ,, to Dundee to Perth Fraserburgh to Burness Glasgow to Perth ,, to Portpatrick Inverness to Thurso Perth to Inverness Newton to Stranraer Stranraer to Newton Stewart 10 30m 8 30m 10 30m 1 15m 10 30m 9 45m 3m 12 37m 40a 3 Oa 5{)a 6 Om 30a 6 30m Om 1 8a 15ra 11 50a Om 3 14a 40m 1 45a Oa 1 9m Oa 3 Oa 20m 3 10m 10 36m 12 41m Oa 6 Om 30m 12 30a INDEX Abbebford, 42, 119 account of, 50; O-055, 374 Abbey Tynterne, 333 Abbott's Bromley, 78 ac. of, 78 Abbotsbury, 281 Aber, 255 Aberavon, 83 ; ac. of, 99 Aberconway, See Conway Aberedwy, 370 Abergavenny, 78 ac. of, 80 ; Cross, 12, 80, 97 Abergeley, or Abergeleu, 255 ac. of, 260 Abergwili, 78 ; «c. of, 81 Aberystwitb, by Worcester, 1 by Gloucester, 16 ; ac. of, 14 Cross, 15 bis, 16 his Abingdon, 215 ac. of, 216 Cross, 7 bis, 8 bis Abridge, 232 Abury, 38 Aconbury Hill, 20 Acton, 1 Acton Park, 210 Acton Place, 342 Acton Turville, 346 ac. of, 347 ; Cross, 7 Adderbury, 393 ; ac. of, 394 Adlington Hall, 142 A 11 well. Cross, 283 Ainsford Inn, 29,30, 34 Cro8S,93, 94 Airedale College, 399 Airey Force, 281 Albany Barracks, 4(K) Albourne, 447 Alcester, 393 ac. of, aq4 Cross, 11, 92, 93 Alconbury, 41, 119, 122 Aldborough (Suffolk), 450 ac. of, 450 ; Cross, 163 Aldborough, ( Yorks.) 50, 120, 123 Aldermaston^37<) Alderney, Isle of, 411, 412 Aldfriston, 391 Aldstone Moor, 351 Cross, 53, 125 Aldworth, 370 Alford, 224, Cross, 12,1^ Alfred's Tower, 37 Alfreton, 169 6m ; Cross, 272, 291 Alkerton, 64 Allan's Ford, 185, 186; Cross, 52 Allerton. See North Allerton Allonby, 327; Cross, 126 Allum Bay, 409 Alnwick, 42 ac. of, 57 ; Cross, 57, 125 Alnwick Castle, 57 Alresford, 363, 438 ac. of, 364 ; Cross, 193, 364 Alterines, Cross, 12 bis Althorp, 132 Alton, 37, 363,401, 438 ac. of, 364, Cross, 7, 129 '2 u 2 498 INDEX. Altrincham, 319; ac. of, 319 Cross, 50, 152, 154 Alvaston, 128, 134 Alverstoke, 368 Alveston, Cross, 244 Amberley, 419 Ambleside, 278, 325; ac. of, 326 Amersham, 393 ac. of, 393; Cross, 129, 130 Amesbury, 29 ; ac. of, 33 Amesbury House, 33 Amlwch, 254 Ampthill, by Dunstable, 128 by Luton, 41 by Woburn, 128 ac. of, 41 ; Cross, 114 Ampthill Park, 41 Amusements, 477 Am well, 41 ; ac. of, 44 Ancaster, 291 Andover, 29 ac. of, 33 ; Cross, 8, 217 Anglesey, 368 Annan, 214, 366 Apethorp, 346 Apethorp Hall, 346 Appleby by Leybourn, 23 by Manchester, 22 by Scotch Corner, 119 ac. of, 124 Appledore, 228 Appuldurcombe, 411 Ardeley, Cross, 8 Armathwaite Castle, 125 Arno's Grove, 43 Arreton Down, 408, 409 Arrington,41, 45 Arrows, The, 50 Arthur's Hill, 68 Arundel, by Dorking, 24 by Guildford, 26 ac. of, 25 ; Cross, 321 Ascot Heath, 439 Ashbourn, 128 Ashbourn, ac. of, 136 ; Cross, 93, 291 bis, 301 Ashburnham House, 234 Ashburton, by Dorchester, 203 ac. of, 204 by Wincaunton, 353 Ashby St. Leger, 241 Ashby dela Zouch,by Leicester, 302 by Lutterworth, 262 ac. of, 302 Cross, 136, 244, 245, 256 Ashcott, 264 Ashey Down, 408 Ashford (Derby), Cross, 317, 372 ac. of, 373 Ashford (Kent), 210 ac. of, 212; Cross, 175, 177 Ash Hill, 76 Ashover, 318 Ashridge Park, 59, 62 Ashtead, 24; ac. of, 24 Ashton Hall, 144 Ash ton-under- Line, 313 ac. of, 313 ; Cross, 141 Askrigg, 23 ; ac. of, 23 Cross, 51 bis, 145 bis Aston Hall, 244 Atcham, 239, 247 Athelney, Isle of, 197 Atherington, 420, 421; Cross, 191 Atherstone, 254, 262 ac. of, 256; Cross, 242, 256 bis Attingham House, 247 Attleborough, 161 Auckland, SeeBishop's Auckland Audlem, 262; Cross, 259, 372 Audley End, 116, 380 Audley Park, 380 Aust Passage Inn, by Bristol, 304, 333 by Malmesbury, 346 Cross, 93, 97 bis Avebury, or Abury, 38 INDEX. 499 Avington Park, 359 Axbridge, 435, Cross, 92, 97 ac. o/,435 Ax-Edge Hill, 313 Axminster, 199, 281 ; ac. of, 283 ; Cross, 97. 200, 283 Ayclifie, 42, 52 Aylburton, 116 Aylesborough (FFbrc^s.) 10 Aylesbury, by Uxbridge, 393 by Watford, 58, 61 au. of, 62 Cross, 62, 114 his Aylsham, ac. of, 336; Cross, 309 Aynhoe-on-the-Hill, 393, 394 Badminton House, 347 Bagrave, 185, 187 Bagshot, 29 ; uc. of, 32 Bagshot Park, 32 Bakewell, 315 ac. of, 317 ; Cross, 93, 318 Bala, by Corwen, 240 by Llangynnog, 101 ac, of, 101 ; Cross, 15 bis Balcombe, 69 Baldock, 119 uc. of, 121 ; Cross, 114 Bamborough Castle, 57 Bampton (Devon), 421 Cross, 36 bis, 200 Bampton (Orf.), 215 Banbury, by Uxbridge, 393 . by Watford, 61 ac. of, 63 Cross, 7, 64 bis, 93 Bangor, by Chester, 255 by Shrewsbury, 239 ac. of, 251 Bankhouse Inn, 183 Bardon Hill, 134 Barham Downs, 175 Barking, 413, 415 ; ac. of, 413 Barkway, 109, 307, 433 ; ac. of, 109 Barmouth, 108, ac. of, 108 Barley Wood, 77 Barnard Castle, 123, 330 ac. of, 330 Cross, 53 bis, 179 Barnby Moor Inn, 42, 452 Barnet, 40, 119, 127 . ac. of, 120 Barnet Green, 395 Barn Hill, 151 Barnscar, City of, 328 Barnsley, by Rotherham, 267 by Sheffield, 372 ac. of, 273 ; Cross, 50 bis Barnstaple, 29 ac. of, 36; Cross, 191, 205, 206 Baron Hill, 254 Barton, 382 ■ ac. of, 382 ; Cross, 50 Barton Mills, 159, 161 Barum. See Barnstaple Basing House, 32 Basingstoke, 29 ; «f. of, 32 — — Cross, 7, 28, 32, 85 Rail, 401 Bassenthwaite Water, 278 ac. of, 280 Bassilden, 76 Bath, by Andover, 39 by Chippenham, 76, 83 by Devizes, 37 ac. of, 89 Cross, 7 bis, 92 bis, 93 bit, 94 bis Battle, by Hurst Green, 234 by Tunbridge Wells, 236 ac. of. Abbey, 234 Cross, 72, 73, 236, 445 bis Battlefield, 248 Bawtry, 42 ac.of, 49 ; Cross, 226 bis Bayham Abbey, 184 Bays water, 1 Beachley Inn, 333, 348 500 INDEX. Beachley Passage Inn, Cross, 93, 97 his Beachey Head, 182 ; Cross, 236 his Beacon Hill, near Battle, 234 Beacon Hill, near Frodsham, 262 Beacon or Bacon Hill, near Newark, 48 Beaconsfield, 1 ; ac. of, 2 Beaminster, 281, 286 ac. of, 287 ; Cross, 92, 283 Beaudesert Park, 258 Beaulieu, 403 ac. of, 403; Cross, 365 Beaumaris, 253; ac. of, 253 Beccles, 451 ac. of, 452 ; Cross, 163 Beckenham, 39 Beckhampton Inn, 37, 83, 422 Bedale, 120; Cross, 51 Beddgelert, by Shrewsbury, 101 by Worcester, 104 ac. of, 102 Bedfont, 29 ; ac. of, 31 Bedford, by St. Alban's, 40 by Hitchin , 267 ; ac. of, 268 Cross, 114 bis, 268 bis Beer Alston, 287 Beer Regis, 281 Beeston Castle, 259 Belford, 42 ; ac. of, 57 Bell House, 414 Bellingham, 186 ; ac. of, 187 Belmont Castle, 415 Belper, 315; ac. of, 315; Cross, 301 Belton House, 47 Belvidere, 170 Belvoir Castle, 47 Bembridge, 407 Bengeworth, 1, 9, 108 Benham Park, 86 Bensington or Benson, 215, 348 Bentley Priory, 61 Berkeley, 419; ac. of, 419 Berkeley Castle, 420 Berkhempstead, 59, 60, 61 bis Cross, 129; 130 Bernard Castle. See Barnard Castle Berry Pomeroy Castle, 354 Berwick-upon-Tweed, 42 • ac, of, 57 ; Cross, 68 Besselsleigh, Cross, 8 Bettws, 239 ; ac of, 251 Beverley, by Hull, 382 by York, 452 ac of, 383 ; Cross, 376, 384 Bewdley, 397 ; ac. of, 397 • Cross, 21, 396 bis Bexhill, Cross, 236, 321 Bexley, Cross, 32 Bibury, Cross, 93 Bicester, 58 ; Cross, 19, 114 Bickerton, Cross, 390 Bickleigh, Vale of, 355 Bicton, 200 Bideford, 228 bis ; ac. of, 228 Cross, 191, 206 bis Biggleswade, 119; ac.of, 121 Cross, 121 Biggs wear Bridge, 333 Bildeston, 339 Bilham Hall, 49 Billericay, 414 ; ac. of, 414 Cross, 172 Billinghurst, 24 Bilston, 239, ac. of, 245 Bilton House, 253 Binfield, 370, 439 Bingham, 42 ; Cross, 136 Bingley, 398 Bin stead Parsonage, 406 Birches, The, 398 Birch ington, 321 Birdlip Hill, 218; Cross, 18 Birmingham, by Coventry, 239 by Oxford, 65 Birmingham, by Wajfwick, 6i ac. of, 242 INDEX. 501 ■Birmingham, Ciots, 92, 93, 244 bis, 256 bis Rail, 59, 60, 243, 245, 292 Birstall, Cross, 154 Bishop and his Clerks, 165 Bishop's Auckland, by Ware, 42 by Welwyn, 181 ; ac. of, 181 Cross, 53 bis Bishop's Castle, 104 ; ac. of, 106 Cross, 248 Bishop's Stortford, ac. of, 115 Cross, 231 Bishopsthorpe, 387 Bishop's Walthara, 401 Cross, 217, 359, 364 Bishop's Wearmouth, by Dur- ham, 426 by Stockton, 423; ac. of, 423 Bisley, 219 Blackburn, by Bolton, 128 by Bury, 400 ; ac. of, 400 Cross, 274, 374, 390 Black Corner, 69 Black Gang Chine, 410 Blackheath, 169 ; ac. of, 170 Blacklow Hill, 430 Black Middens, 425 Blackpool, 146 Blackrock Inn, 83, 98 ; Cross, 80 Blackstone Hill, 397 Blackwater, 29, 32 Blake's Cross, Cross, 284 bis Blandford, 281 ; ac. of, 282 Cross, 19, 360 , 367, 403 Blandford Park, 8 Blanedow, 13 Blenheim, 8 Bletchingly, 74 Blickling Hall, 336 Blow Wells, 223, 224 Bloxwich, Cross, 258 Blubber Houses ; Cross, 39it Slythburgh, Cross, 163 Blyth Hall, 3U0 Blythe, 42, 120, 423 Booking Street, 339 Boconnoc, 206 Bodedern, 255 Bodiham Castle, 237 Bodmin, 281 ; ac. of, 284 Cross, 206, 207, 285 bis Bognor, 24; ac of, 157 Bolingbroke, 22A bis; Cross, 223 Bolsover, 276 ; Castle, 276 Bolton, 128 ; ac. of, 141 • ■ Cross, 299 Bolton Bridge, Cross, 390 Bolton Castle, 23 Bonchurch, 410 Booth Ferry, 323 ; Cros. 50 Bootle, 327 Borough, 128, 144 Boroughbridge, by Ware, 42 by Welwyn, 119 ; ac. of, 50 Cross, 377, 390 Borrowdale, 278 bis, 326 Rocks, 280 Boscobel House, 151 Bosherton Mere, 349 Boslin Spa, 50 Bossiney, 281 Boston, 224 Cross, 48 bis, 132, 134. 136 Bosworth Field, 261 Botesdale, 339; ac of, 341 Botley, 401, 402 Bottisham, 159 Boughton House, 269 Bourn Bridge, 158, 159, 161 Bourn, 219; ac. of, 221 Cross, 132, 221 bis Bourne Mouth, 361 Bow (Devon.), 417; Cross, 36 Bowes, 119, 123 Bowness (Cumb.), 120 Bowness (West.), 278 Bowood, 88 Box (Wilts), 83, 89 502 INDEX. Box Hill, 25 Boxmoor, 5.9, 60 Boxworth, 45 Brackley, 61, ac. of, 63 Cross, 8 Bradfield, 339 ; ac. of, 340 Hall, 340 Bradford, (Wilts), by Melks- ham, 38 by Trowbridge, 423 ; a^. of, 423 Cross, 93, 400, 435 ■ Bradford (Yorks.), 398; ac. of, 398 Cross, 141 bis Bradgate Park, 134 Brading, 406, 407 Brading Down, 406, 408 Bradley, 246 Bradninch, 196 ; ac. of, 198 Bradwell, 59, 60, 232 ; ac. of, 233 Bradwell Lodge, 233 Bralntree, 339 ; Cross, 231, 339 Bramber Castle, 446 Brampton, 127; Cross, 56 Brampton Brian, Cross, 106 bis Brampton Park, 45 Bramshaw, Cross, 89 Bramston Cross, Cross, 92 Brandon, 159 ; ac. of, 159 Cross, 163 Braunston, 241 Breadsall, 136 Brecon, by Hereford, 67 ; ac. of, 68 by Monmouth, 78 Cross, 15, 68 bis, 69 bis, 248 Breiddon Hill, 249 Brendon Hill, Cross, 36, 200 Erenstone, 409 Brent, South, 435 Brentford, 29, 82, 150 ; ac. of, 30 Brentwood, 229, 414; ac. of, 230 Brentwood, Cross, 172 Brewood, 151, 440 Brickhill, 239, 240, 335 Bridge, 170, 175 ; CroiS, 175 Bridge Castle, 184 Bridge Casterton, 46 Bridgend, 83 Bridgetown, 354 Bridgewater, by Bath, 196, 418 Bruton, 264 ; ac. of, 264 Cross, 92, 97 Bridgewater Arms, Cross, 15 bis Bridgenorth, 393; ac. of, 396 Cross, 11, 68, 246, 259, 396 bis Bridlington, by Hull, 385 by York, 453 ac. of, 386 ; Cross, 53 Quay, 386 Bridport, 281 ; ac. of, 283 Cross, 92 Brigg, 382 ; Cross, 226 Brighton, by Balcombe, 69 by Crawley, 73 bis by Horley, 73 by Horsham, 444 by Lewes, 74 by Lindfield, 74 by Steyningj 446; ac. of, 70 Cross, 31, 72 bis, 73 bis, 193, 321 Brighton, New (Lancas.) , 298 Brington, 132 Bristol, by Bath, 82, 83 bis, 304 byMarshfield, 77; ac. of, 94 Cross, 7 bis, 97 bis. 98 bis, 197, 244 Rail, 76 Briton Ferry, 100 Brixham, 354, 356 Brixton (Devon), 354 Brixton, (Isle of Wight) , 408 Brixton (Surrey), 69, 73, 74 Broadlands, 360 Broadstairs, 322; Cross, 321 Broad-Water, 280 Broad-Water Church, 445 INDEX. 503 Broadway, 1 ; ac. of, 9 Brockenhurst, 403 Brocket Hall, 121 Brockton, 334 Bromsgrove, 393 ; ac. of, 395 Cross, 244 bis, 246 Bromley, 182 ; ac. of, 182 Cross, 32 Bromyard, 1 ; ac. of, 12 Cross, 20, 21 bis, 22 Brook, 408 Brooksby Hall, 134 Brosely, 397 ; Cross, 106 Brothers- Water, 278 Brough, 23, 119; ac.of, 123 Cross, 53 bis Broughton, 327 Browsholme, 399 Bruce Castle, 42 Bruton, by Kilmington, 37 by Maiden Bradley, 264 by Warminster, 434 by Wmcaunton,30 ac. of, 264 ; Cross, 93 Bryher {Scilli/ Is.), 286 Buekden, 119; ac. of, 122 Palace, 122 Buckenham, New, 339, 342 Buckingham, by Uxbridge, 393 by Watford, 61 ac. of, 63; Cross, 113, 114 Bude, 417 Budleigh, East, 199, 200 Buildwas, 397 ; ac. of, 398 Builth, or Bualt, at-, of, 369 Cross, 15, 69, 105, 370 Bullock Smithy, 128, 312, 313, 315 Bulstrode, 2 Bungay, 451 ; ac. of, 451 ; Cross, 163 Bunny, 343 ; ac. of, 344 Buntingford, 41, 44 Burford (Oxfords.), 16, 116, 214, 331, 442; ac. of, 16 Burford, Cro.ss, 7 bis, 93, 216 Burford (Shrops.), 104 ; ac. of, 104 Burgh {Cumb.), 127 {Lit^c), 227 Burleigh House, 46 Burley-on-the-Hill, 270 Burlington Quay, 386 Burnham, 76, 325 Burnham Abbey, 76 Burnham Market, by Lynn, 309, ,433 by Swaff ham, 432 ac. of, 433 ; Cross, 309 Burnham Thorpe, 433 Burnley, 400; ac. of, 400 Crosg, 314, 374, 390 Burrows, The, 229 Burslem, 302; ac. of, 303 Cross, 248, 372 Burton, (JVest.) 128, ac. of, 145 Burton Park, 157 Burton Pynsent, 35 Burton-upon-Strather, 292,382 Cross, 50 Burton-upon-Trent, by Ashby de-la-Zouch, 262 by Leicester, 302 by Tamworth, 255 ac. of, 303 ; Cross, 242, 2£8 Burwarton, Cross, 246 Burwell, 224, 226 . Park, 226 Bury, 399 ; ac. of, 399 ; Cross, 299 Bury Hill, 33 Bury St. Edmund's, by Chelms- ford, 339 by Newmarket, 159 ac. of, 340 ; Cross, 114, 341 bis Bushy Park, 148 Butcher Race, 42, 52 Butler's Court, 2 Butser Hill, 366 Buttermere, "78 ; ac ,of, 280 504 INDEX. Buxton by Leicester, 77, 312 by Lichfield, 78 ac. of, 312 ; Cfoss, 138 his, 248, 313 bis, 317 his, 372 Cadbury, 188 Cader Idris, 107 Cadnam, 357, 363; ac. of, 360 Cross, 367 i Caea Mon. See Mona Inn. I Caen Wood, 331 Caergwrle, 209 I Caerhays Castle, 209 j Caerleon, 101 ; ac. of, 101 I Caermarthen by Bristol, 82, 83 | • by Oxford, 78 ■ ac. of, 81 ; Cross, 15, 82 bis Caernarvon, by Bangor, 240 by Shrewsbury, 101 by Worcester, 104 ; ac. of, 102 Caerphilly, 118 Caerwent, 83,98, 116; Cross, 80 Caerwis, 209 Caistor, 224 ; Cross, 226 Caldecot Castle, 98 Calder Abbey, 328 Calder Bridge, 278 Caldy, Isle of, 350 Calf of Man, 306 Calgarth Park, 326 Callington, 287; ac. of, 288; Cross, 206, 284, 288 bis Callow, 16 ; Cross, 93 Calne, 83 ; ac. of, 88 Cross, 88, 218 Camber Castle, 237 Camberwell, 39 Cambo, 187; Cress, 125 Cambodunum, 273 Camborne, 281, 285, 287 Cross, 202 Cambridge, by BarV.way, 109, 307, 433 Cambridge, by Epping, 114 by Royston, 114 ; ac. of, 109 Cross, 113 6i«,1146?>,244 his Inn, Cross, 244 Camden Town, 331 Camelford,289; Cross, 206, 285 Campdeu, 1 Can Office Inn, 104, 107 Canals, 475 Canterbury, 170 ; ac of, 173 Cross, 72, 175 his Rail, 174 Capel Cerrig, 239 ; ac. of, 251 Carclew 202 Cardiff, by Bristol, 83 by Oxford, 116 ac. of, 98 ; Cross, 15 Cardigan, 118, 165; ac. of, 119 Cross, 16. 82 his CarJington, 267 ; ac. of, 268 Carew, 349 Castle, 349 Carisbrook, 408 ; ac. of, 408 Carlingwark Inn, 366 Carlisle, by Doncaster, 119 by Manchester, 127, 128 by Newcastle, 55, 56 ac. of, 125 Cross, 56, 126 bis Carl Lofts, 146 Carlton, 42, 48 Cam Brea, 285 Carno, 421 Caron's Town, 370 Carshalton, 69, 73 Carter Fell, 185 Cartmell, 327, 330 Cashiobury Park, 59, 61 Castle Dinas Bran, 250 Castle Ashby, 131 . Bromwich, 151,440 Cary, 34, 264 ; Cross, 93 Castle Donir.gton, Cross, 245 Douglas, 366 5NDEX. 505 Castle Eden, 423 Godwin, 218 Hill, 36 Castle Howard, 390 Castlerigg, 326 Castle Rising, 309 ; ac. of, 309 Castleton, 3\S Castle Town, 306, 307; ac. of, 306 Catherine Hill, 28 Catten,0-os.s, 125 Catterick, 119, 123 Catterick Bridge, 119, 123 Crofs, 52 Cave, North, 325 South, 325 ; Crcs-; 50, 141 Cavershani Park, 85 C a wood, 324 Cawston, Cross, 309 Caxt.on,41, 45 Cefn Oge, 260 Cerne Abbas, 28f5 Cernioge Mawr Inn, 239, 251 Chadwell, 44 Chailey, 74 ; Cross, 445 Chalfont St. Giles, 393 Chalgrave, 129 Chalgrove Field, 2J5 Chandler's Ford Bridge, 363, 364 Chankbury Mill, 446 Chapel House, Co, 66 Chapel-en-le-Frith, 315; ac of, 318 Cross, 138, 226 Chard, by Ilcbester, 188 by Yeovil, 191 ac. of, 195 ; Cross, 200 Charing, 210 ; ac. of, 211 Cross, 72 Charlecote, 66 Charlton Park, 347 Charmouth, 199, 281 ; ac. of, 199 Chatham, 170; nr. of, 172 Cross, 72 Canal, 171 Chatsworth, 317 Chatteris, 310; Cross, 341 Cheadle, 78 ; ac of, 78 Cross, 249, 301 Park, 78 Cheam, 24 Chedder, 435 ; ac. of, 435 Cheese Wring, 206 Chee Tor, 313 Chelmsford, 229, 232 ; «c of, 230 Cross, 114, 172, 230 bis Cheltenham, 16, 442 ; ac. of, 1? Cross, 18 bis, 92 Chelwood, Cross, 92 Chepstow, by Bristol, 333 by Gloucester, 116 by Malmcsbury, 348 ; ac, of, 117 Cross, 93, 97 bis, 117, 118 Chertsey, by Hounslow, 30 by Putney, 147 by Sunbury, 150 by Twickenham, 150 ac. of, 149 ; Cross, 73 Chesham, 60, 393; Cross, 130 Cheshunt, 41 ; ac. of, 43 Chesil Bank, 437 Chester, by Bristol, 304 by Eccleshall, 155 by Newport, 151 by Northampton, 255 by Stone, 155 Chester, ac. of, 152 Cross, 11, 15 bis, 154 bis Chesterfield, by Derby, 169 by Nottingham, 372 ac. of, 372 ; Cro.^s, 291, 372 bis Chesterford, Great, 114, 116 Cross, 114 Chester-le-Street, 42, 54 Ches worth, 444 Chetwode, 63 Chevening, 183 Chichester, by Midhuist, 156 '2 \ 506 INDEX. Chichester, by Petworth, 167 ac. of, 156 ; C/-o,s-5, 7, 157, 321 Chidbury Camp, 39 Chigwell, 232 Child's Hill, 331 Chiltern Hills, 394 Chipchase Castle, 187 Chippenham (Suffrilk), Cross, 341 bis (Wilts), 76, 83; ac. of, 88 Cross, 19, 89 bis, 242 Chipping Norton, 1 ■ ac. of, 9 ; Cross, 93, 113 Chipping Ongar, 115, 232 ac. of, 232 ; Cross, 23() Chipping Sodbury, by Farring- don, 346 by Marlborough, 83 ac. of, 348 ■ Cross, 7 bis, 93 Chirk, 239; ac. o/, 249; Cross, 15 Chirk Castle, 249 Chiselhurst, 213 Chiswick, 30 House, 30 Chobham, Cross, 73 Cholmondeley Castle, 152 Cholsey, 426 Chorley, by Lichfield, 428 by Manchester, 128 ac. of, 142 ; Cross, 374 Christchurch {Hants), 361 ac. of, 361 ; Cross, 365, 403 Christchurch (Mon.), 83; ac. of, 98 Chudleigh, by Dorchester, 203 by Wincaunton, 353 ; ac. of, 203 Rock, 203 Chumleigh, 417; Cross, 191 bis Church Enstone, Cross, 64 Church Stretton,104, 304 ; Cross, Cinque Ports, 2J2 Cirencester, 215 ; ac. of, 217 Cross, 7 bis, 18, 93, 217 *", 210, 242 Cissbury Hill, 26, 445 Civil Divisions, 479 Clandon Place, 228 Clapton, 345 Clare, 342 Priory, 342 Claremont House, 27 I Clarence Railway, 179 Clarendon Lodge, 193 Clawton, Cross, 284 Clea, or Clee, 224 Cleaveland, 178, 423 Cleobury, 397 ; ac. of, 397 Cross, 68 Cley, 161 Clifford, 68 Clifton, 96 Climate of England, 471 Clitheroe, 399 ; ac of, 399 Cross, 390 Clopton Bridge^ 203 Cloven Stones, 306 Clumber Park, 122 Clun, 108; ac. of, 108; Cross, 248 Clwyd, Vale of, 167 Coatham, 180 Cobham Hall, 171 Street, 26, 27 ; Cross, 73 Cockermouth, 325 ac. of, 326 ; Cross, 126 Coggleshall, 233; Cross, 231 Colchester, 229; ac. of, 231 Cross, 113, 231 bis Cold Blow, 349 bis Coldstream, 158, ac. of, 158 Cross, 58 Colebrook Dale, 397; ac. of, 398 Cross, 106 Coleby HaU, 221 ColesTrlil {Berks), 347 Coleshill Warwick), 78,290, 299 INDEX. 507 Coleshill, ac. 0/, 299; Cross, 65, 256 Coles Pits, 216 Colford, 331, ac.of, 332 Collell, 185 ; Cross, 125 CoUingbourn Duels, Cross, 8 Collumpton, 196 at: of, 198 ; Cross, 36 Colnbrook, 82; at: of, 83 Colne, ac. of, 400 Cross, 314,390, 400 Coltersworth, 291; Cross, 221 Colwick Hall, 271 Colwith, 326 Colyford, 199, 201 ; Cross, 189 Colyton, 201 ; Cross, 189 Combe Abbey, 241 Combe Martin, by Barnstaple, 30 by Minehead, 264; ac.of, 265 Combe Wood, 27 Comberraere Abbey, 259 Congleton, by Derby, 128 by Liclifield, 299 ■ by Utloxeter, 302 ac. of, 301 Cross, 244, 313 Conishead, Priory, 328 Coniston Water, 278 ; ac. of, 279 Connington, 46 Constantine, 202 Conway, 255 ; ac. of, 261 ; Cross, 152 Cooper's Hill, 32 Copdock, 336, 337 Corbridge, 5f), 185, 186 ; Cross, 56 Corby, 42; Cros-^, 221 Corby Castle, 56, 127 Corfe Castle, 362, 363 Cornhill, 158 ; Cross, 58 Corsham House, 89 Cor wen, 239 ac. of, 250 ; Cross, 15 Cosham, 366,369; Cross, 157, 321 Cotehele House, 28 Cover Bridge, 23 Coventry, 59, 60,239; ac. of, 241 ; Cross, 7, 12, 242 bis, 244 bis, 245 County Stone, Cross, 82 Cowbridge, 83 ac. of, 99 ; Cross, 68 Cowdray House, 156 Cowes, East, 405 Castle, 405 West, 404 ; ac. of, 404 Coxall Knoll, Cross, 106 Coxwell, Little, 216 Crackenthorp, 119, 124 Cranborne, 361 ; ac. of, 362 Cranbrook, by Maidstone, 311 by Tunbridge, 379 ac. of, 311 ; Cross, 72 Cranford Bridge, 82, 83 Crawford New Inn, 213 Crawley, 73 bis, 74; Cross, 31 Crayford, 169, 170 Creaton,254, 290 ; ac. of, 255 Creden Hill, 16, 22 Crediton, 417 ; ac. of, 417 Cross, 36, 191 bis Cree Town, 366 Crewkerne, 191 ; ac. of, 195 ■ Cross, 92, 93, 97 Crickhowell,78 ; ac. of, 80 Crickieth, or Cricaeth, 103 ac. of, 103 Cricklade, 346 ; ac. of, 347 Cross, 7, 217,218 Crockernwell, 281; ac. of, 283 Croft, 42, 5J Cromer, by East Dereham, 158, 159 by Norwich, 161 ac. of, 160 ; Cross, 309 bis Cromford, 315 ac. of, 316 ; Cross, 291 Croom Park, 10 Crosby Seabank, 299 50S INDEX. Cross Hands Inn, 346; Cross, 7 bis, 92, 93 bis, 94 Cross in Hand, 182 Cross, 72, 445 Cross Keys Wash Inn, Cross, 48 Crossthwaite, C/o.s5,146 Cross wood, 14 Crow Castle, 250 Crowland, 223 ; ac. of, 223 Crowle, 291 ; Cross, 50 Croxteth, 298 Croydon, 69, 70, 73, 74 bis, 181 ac. of 69 Rail, 70 Cross, 31, 70 Crummock Water, 278; ac. of, | 280 I Cuckfield, 69, 70 ; Cress, 445 j Cuddesdon, 3 Cuff.iells, 403 Culbone, 265 Cullercoats, 425 Cym Vstwith, 1, 13, 16; Cross, 15 Cydwell. See Kidwelly Dacre, 125 Dalkeith, 185, 187 Dalton, 330 ; Cross, 145 Danbury; 230 Dance Maine, 285 Dandelion, 321 Danes Holes, 415 Darlington ,byBoroughbridge,42 ■ by York, 452 ; ac. of, 51 Cross, 52 bis, 179 bis Dartford, 169, 210 ac. of, 170: Cross, 32 Dartmoor Forest, 288 Dartmouth, 164, 196, 198, 354 ac. of, 356 ; Cross, 356 Daventry, 59, 60, 239 — ac. of, 240 ; Cross, 93, 244 Dawlish, 198 Deal, 166; Cross, 321 Deane, 345 ; ac. of, 345 Deane Park, 345 Debenham, ac. of, 338; Cross, 448 Deddington, 167 bis Cross, 1, 64, 114 Deepdene, 25 Delph,O-055, 141 bis Denbigh by Chester, 168 by Shrewsbury, 167 ac. of, 168 ; Cross, 15 bis, 152 Denne House, 445 Dent, 267 Dent Dale, 267 Denton Park, 379 Deptford. 169; ac.of, 170 Deptford Inn, 2y ; Cross, 93 Derby, 128 ; ac. of, 135 Cross, 136 bis, 258 Rf^il, 245, 253 Derwentwater, 278, 326 ; ac. of, 280 Devil's Bridge, by Gloucester, 16 by Worcester, 1 ac. of, 14 ; Cross, 15 bis Devil's Cavern, 319 Devil's Ditch, 158, 161 ; ac. of, 159 Devil's Dyke, 71 Devil's Punch Bowl, 366 Devizes, by Bagshot, 39 by Reading, 37, 422 ac. of, 38 ; Cross, 7, 89, 21S Devonport, 203; ac. of, 205 Dewsbury, 372 Didmarton, Cross, 93 Dinsdale Spa, 52 Dinwoodie Green, 213 Dishforth, 42, 51 DJsley, 312,313, 315 Diss, 339, 342 ; ac. of, 343 Ditchling, 74 Ditton Park, 76 Dodbrook, 354 Dolbadern Castle, 103 509 Dolgelly, or Dolgellen, 104 ac. of, 107 ; Cross, 15 Doncaster, by Ware, 42 by Welwyn, 119 ; ac. of, 49 Cross, 5U bis, 93 Donington, 227 ; ac. of, 227 Cross, 132, 134, 136 Castle, 86 Hall, 303 Dorchester {Dorset), 28 ac of, 282 ; Cross, 94, 283 bis Dorchester [Oxf.), 215, 348 ac. of, 216 Dorking, 24 ; ac. of, 25 Cross, -27, 28, 73 Dormington, 67 bis, 237; Cross, 22 Dorton Park, 82 Douglas, 305 Douglas Mill, 213 Dove Dale, 136 Dover, 170 ; ac.of, 175; Cross, 236, 321 Dover Point, 407 Downend, Cross, 93 Downham, 307, 433 ac. of, 308 ; Cross, 220 Downing, 260 Downs, The, 166 Downton, 381 ; ac of, 381 Castle, 105 Draper's Hospital, 320 Drayton, 255 ; Cross, 248, 259 House, 345 Manor House, 257 Driffield, Great, 382 ac. of, 384 ; Cross, 324, 391 Driffield, Little, 384 Droitwicli, by Buckingham, 3!J3 by Oxford, 441 ac. of, 441 ; Cross, 244 bis Droxford, 402 Druid's Temple, 326 Drwssinant Cross, 15 Dry Grange. See Fly Bridge Dryslyn Castle, 81 Dudley, 60; Castle, 60 Cross 12, 22, 61, 244 Duloe, 208 Dulverton, 29, 420, 421 ac of, 420; Cross, 36 Dulwich, 39 Dumfries, 214, 366 Dunal Mill Hole, 144 Dunbar, 187 Dunchurch, 239 ac. of, 241 ; Cross, 7 Duncombe Park, 453 Dungeness, 380 Dungeon Gill, 326 Dunham Massey, 319 Dunkery Beacon, 265 Dunmallet, 281 Dun-mel-Wray Stones, 279. 326 Dunmow, 115, 418 ac. of, 418 Cross, IU,2Z\ Dunraven Castle, 99 Dunsmoor Heath, 239, 241 Cross, 244 Dunstable, 128 ; ac. of, 129 Cross, 114, 130 Dunster, 264 ; ac. of, 265 Cross, 36, 189 Dunston Pillar, 221 Dunwich, 447, 450; ac. of, 450 Durham, by Darlington, 42 by Pierce Bridge, 180 by Stockton, 178 by York, 452 ac. of, 52 Cross, 53 bis, 145 Rail, 53, 424 Dursley, 218 ; ac of, 218 Croi's, 197 Dymchurch Wall, 330 Dynas Mouthy, 104 ; «<,•. of, 107 Cross, 15 bis Dynevor Castle, 81 2 X 2 5!0 INDEX. Ealing, 1, 76 Earl Stoke Paik, 436 Easiiigwold, 452 East Bourne, by Toiibridge, 182 by Uckfield, 181 ae. of, 181 East Bourne, Cross, 72, 185, 237, 321 Eastbury House, 413 East Eereham, 159 ; ac. of, 160 Cross, 309 bis Eastham,293 East Horsley, 227, 22S Eastling, 197 Eastnor Castle, 67 Easton Neston, 240 Eastwood, Cross, 136 Eaton Hall, 154 Eaton Socon, 121 , 345 Ecclesfechan, 213 Ecclesiastical Divisions, 480 Eccleshall, by Coventry, 155 ■ by Lutterworth, 254 ac. of, 259 ; Cross, 249 bis Castle, 259 Edernyon, Vale of, 251 Edgecumbe, Mount, 205 Edge Hill, by Uxbridge, 393 by Watford, 61 ac. of, 64 Edgewure, 61 Edinburgh, by Berwick, 187 by Carlisle, 188 • by Doncaster, 185 by Newark, 187 • by Newcastle, 187 Edmonton, 41 ; ac. of, 42 Eddystone Rock and Light- house, 205 Eggleton, Cross, 12 Egham,29; ac. of, 32; Cross, 73 Egremont, 327; ac.of, 328 Elden Hole, 319 Eldon, 180 Eleham, 170 Eliseg's Pillar, 250 Ellenfoot, 327 EUesmere, 209, 304 ■ ac. of, 209 ; Cross, 249 Ellington, Cross, 244 bis Elmsall, North, 398 Elstow, 263 Eltham, 210 Ely, 307, 433 ac. of, 307; Cross, 308, 341 bis Enfield Highway, 41 ; ac. of, 43 England, General Description of, 470 Englefield, Cros.^; 7 En more, 420 Castle, 420 Ennerdale Water, 278 ; ac. of, 280 j Enstone, 1, 9, 65 ' Enville Hall, 416 Epping, 114; ac.of, 115; Cross 230 i Epsom 24 ; ac. of, 24 I Epworth, 291 I Eridge Castle, 184 Erith, 176 1 Erme Bridge, 354 Esher, 26, 27 j Esthwaite Water, 278 I ac. of, 279 j Eton, 83, 438 ; ac of, 439 Etruria, 300 Euston Hall, 162 ' Everingham Hall, 324 Everly, or Everleigh, 39 Everly, East, 39 ; Cross, 217 bis Ever ton, 298 Evesham, 108; ac. of, 108 Cross, 93, 216 Ewell (Kent), 170 (Surrey), 24 ; ac. of, 24 Cress, 31, 70 Ewelm, 215 Ewenny Bridge, 83, 99 INDEX. 311 Ewloe CastJe, 260 Exeter, by Bath, 196, 198 by Dorchester, 281 by Ilininster, 188 by Shaftesbury, 191 by Taunton, 30 ac. of, 189; Cross, 191 bis Rail, 188 Exmouth, 199 ; ac. of, 200 ; Cross, 200 bis Exton, 46 Exton Hall, 47 Eye, 338 Eython. See Ithon Fairfield, 140 Fairford, 215; ac.of, 216 Cross, 93 Fairlight Down, 235 Glen , 235 Fakenham, 432 ;ac. of, 432 Cross, 309 Falla, 185, 187 Falmer, 74, 76 Falmouth, by Bodmin, 201 by Plymouth, 203; ac. of, 202 Cross, 202 Fareham, 402 ; ac. of, 402 Cross, 217, 321, 359, 367 Farnborough,182,183; Rail, 401 Farnham {Sta-re-/), 26, 363, 369, 401, 438 ac. of, 363 ; Cross, 28, 72 Farningham, 210, 211 Farn Islands, 57 Farnley Hall, 379 Farringdon, by Abingdon, 215 • by Wallingford, 426 ac. of, 216 Cross, 7 bis, 93, 216 Farringdon Hill, 216 House, 216 Faversham, 177 ac. of, 177; Cross, 177 Fawley Court, 215 Fazeley, Cross, 65, 256 Featherstonhaugh Castle, 351 Felbrigg, 160 Fern Hill, 406 Ferrybridge, 42, 50, 119 Cri:ss, 50 his Festiniog, 101 Fifield, 37, 83; ac. of, 38 Filey, 385 Filmer Hill, 401, 402 Finehley, 128 Fishguard, or Fiscard, 165 - ac. of, 165 ; Cross, 349 Five Lanes Inn, 281 Flamborough, 385 ac. of, 386 ; Cross, 385 Head, 386 Flaxley Abbey, 332 Fleetwood, 143 Fletching Church, 75 Flint, 209 ; ac. of, 210 Flitcham, 433; ac. of, 433 Flitton, 41 Flodden Field, 158 Fly Bridge or Dry Grange, 185 Folkingham, 219 ; ac. of, 221 Folkstoue, by Canterbury, 170 by Maidstone, 210 ; ac. of, 212 Cross, 175, 321 Fonthill Abbey, 34 Foot's Cray, 210, 211 ; Cross, 32 Ford, 213 Fordingbridge, 360, 381 ; ac. of, SCO Forest Hill, 167; ac. of, 167 Foss Dike Wash, Cross, 48 Foston, 42, 47, 119 Fotheringay, 346 Foulsham, 159 Fountain's Abbey, 378 Four Shire Stone, 1 ; ac. of, 9 Fovant, 191 ; ac. of, 194 Fowesly Park, 241 512 Fowey, or Fawy, 208 ; at: of, 208 Cross, 207 Foxholes, 382, 384 Foxley Hall, 22 Framlingham, 449 ; ac. of, 449 Freshwater, 409 Bay, 408 Gate, 408 ; ac. of. 408 Fressingfield, 451 Friar's Oak Inn, 69 Frocester, 419 Cross, 93 bis Frodingham, 382 Frodsham, 262, ac. of, 262 Cross, 154 Frog Mill Inn, 17 Frogmore, 439 Frome, by Andover, 434 by Marlborough, 422 ac. of, 434 Cross, 93 bis, 435 Froxfield, 83; ac. of, 87 Fulford House, 283 Fulham, 147, 150 ; ac. of, 148 Fulneck, 398 Furness Abbey, 278, 330 Gad's Hill, 169; ac.of, 172 Gainsborough, 291, 292 ac. of, 291 Cross, 226 bis, 291 bis Galleywood Common, 230 Garraby Street Inn, 453 Gar rick, Cross, 48 bis Garstang, 128 ; ac. of, 143 Gatesgarth Dale, 278 Gate House of Fleet, 366 Gateshead, 42 ; ac. of, 54 Gatton, 73 Gaydon Inn, 430 Geddington, Cross, 132 bis Gerard's Cross, 1, 2 Gibraltar Inn, 40 Giggleswick, 275 Gilsland Spa, 127 Gisborough. See Guilsborough Gisburn, 399 ; Cross, 390 Glandford Bridge, 382; Cross, 226 Glanusk Park, 11 Glasbury, Cross, 370 Glasgow, by Doncaster, 213 by Manchester, 214 Glastonbury, by Andover, 434 by Bath, 196 ac. of, 197 ; Cross, 283 Gleg Roof, 275 Glenluce, 366 Glen Roar, 235 Glenwhelt, Cross, 56 Glossop, Cross, 138, 141 Gloucester, by Cheltenham, 16 by Cirencester, 215 by Seven Wells, 67, 116,214, 237, 331 ac. of, 18 Cross, 19 bis, 93, 94 Glyder Bach, 251 Godalming, 26 ; ac. of, 28 Godolphin Park, 353 Godshill, 409, 411 Godstone Green, 74 6w, 181 Golden Grove, 81 Golden Valley, 18 Goodrich, 79 Goodwin Sands, 166 Goodwood, 157, 158 Goole, 323 Gopsal Hall, 261 Gorhambury, 129 Goring, 76 (Sussex), 445 Gosberton, Cross, 48 Gosfield Hall, 339 Gosforth Hall, 56 Gosport, by Fareham, 402 by Portsmouth, 367 ac, of, 368 Cross, 359 Gotham, 271 INDEX. 513 Gothurst, 131 Gowbarrow Park, 281 GrampouDd,207, 287; ac.of, 2{fl Gr3nd Junction Railway, 243 Grange Hall, o-2 Grantham, by Ware, 42 by Welwyn, 119 ac. of, 47; Cross, 134, 136, 270 Grassington, Cross, 390 Grassmere, 278, 326 ac. of, 279 Gravesend, 169; ac. of, 171 Cross, Yj2 bis Graystock Castle, 125 Gray's Thurrock, 414, 415 ac, of, 415 Great Finn, Cross, 373 Great-upon-Little, 75 Great Western Railway, 76 Greenhaugh Castle, 143 Greenlaw, 187 Green Man Inn, 219, 221 Greenwich, 176; ac. of, 176 Railroad, 176 Greetham, 42, 47, 119 Greta Bridge, 119, 123 Greta Hall, 326 Gretna Green, by Doncaster, 213, 366 by Manchester^ 214 ; ac. of, 213 Griffidam, 302 Grimsby, Great, by Boston, 224 by Caistor, 224 Grimsby, Great, by Lincoln, 219 ac. of, 223 ; Cross, 50 Grimsthorpe Castle, 221 Grindleford Bridge, Cross, 93 Griustead, East, 74, 181 ac. of, 75; Cross, 185 Grinstead, West, 446 Grongar Hill, 81 Grosraont, 332 Grove Park, 61 Guernsey, Isle of, 411, 412 Guildford, by Epsom, 227 by Kingston, 26 ac. of, 27 ; Cross, 28 bis, 72, I '3 J Guilsborough, 179; ac. of, 179 I Cross, 53 Guy's CliflF, 430, 431 Hackfall, 378 ' Hackness Hall, 385 Hackwood Park, 32 Haddington, 187 Haddon Hall, 316 Hadleigh (fi.ssej"), by Grays, 415 Hadleigh (£.s,>eT), by Stanford, i 413; ac. of, 413 Hadleigh (Suffolk), ac. of, 338 Cro.^s, 337 I Hafod, 13 Haghmond Abbey, 248 i Hagley, 416 Haigh Hall, 429 Hailsham, 182; Cross, 185 Haldon Hill, 354 Haldon House, 203 Hales Owen, 416 ac. of, 416, Cross, 244 Halesworth, 449 ac. of, 449 ; Cross, 163 Halford, Cross, 242 Halfway House, Cross, 223 Halifax, 141, 267 ; ac. of, 273 Cross, 141 bis, 274, 374 Hall Barn, 2 Hallow, 104 Halnaker House, 158 Halsewell House, 420 Halstead, 339 ; ac. of, 339 Cross, 113 Halton, 262; ac. of, 262 Haltwistle, 56, 351 ; Cross, 56 { Hamilton, 213 I Hammersmith, 29; ac. of, 30 i Hampden House, 394 514 Hampstead, 331 ; ac. of, 331 Hampton (Middlesex), 150 6i* ■ at', of, 150 ; Cross, 31 Hampton Court (Hereford), 12 Hampton Court (Middl.), 147, 150 bis ac. of, 148 ; Cross, 31 Hampton Guide Post, 151 ac. of, 152 Hampton Little, 26; ac. of, 26 Hanbury Hall, 441 Handley, 304 Hanmer's Cross, 67 Han well, 1 Harbledown, 174 Hardwicke Hall, 272 Hare Hall, 230 Hare Hatch, 82, 84 Harewood, 372; ac. of, 376 ■ House, 376 Cross, 390 Har]eigh,or Harlech, 109 ; ac. of, 103 Harlsston, 451 Harling, East, 163 Harlow, 114; ac. of, 115 ; Cross, 230 Harlston, 114 Harnish Churchyard, 89 Harold Stones, Cross, 118 Harperley Lane Head, Cross, 52 Harrowgate, by Doncaster, 277 by Sheffield, 372 ac. of, 376 ; Cross, 377, 399 Harrow-on-the-Hill, 59, 60, 371 Hartford Bridge, 29, 32 Hartland, 228 ; Cross, 284 Hartland Abbey, 228 Hartlepool, 180 ; ac. of, 180 Hartwell House, 62 Harwich, 229; ac. of, 231 Cross, 113, 114 Haslar Hospital, 368 Haslemere, 156 Haslingden, 399 Haslingden, ac.of, 399; C/o««,274 Hastings, by Rye, 237 by Tunbridge, 234 by Tunbridge Wells, 236 ac. of, 234 ; Cross, 72, 236, 321, 445 Hastings, New, 236; Cross, 321, 445 Hatfield, 119 ; ac. of, 120; Cross, 231 Hatfield House, 120 Hatherleigh, 417 ac. of, 417; Cross, 205, 206 Hathersage, Cross, 226 bis Havant, 368 Cross, 7, 157, 321 Haverfordwest, 164 ac. of, 164 Cross, 16, 349 Haverhill, 342 ; Cross, 113 Hawarden, 255 ; ac. of, 260 Haw Bridge, Cross, 18 Hawes, 23; Cross, 51 his, 145 bis Hawes Water, 279 ; ac. of, 281 Hawick, 188 Hawkesbury, 218 Hawkhurst, Cross, 72, 445 Hawkshead, by Cartmell, 330,"^ ac. of, 330 by Kendal, 266 Hawkstone Inn, 152 Park, 151 Hay, 67 ; ac. of, 67 Cross, 68, 69, 248, 370, 396 Hayes End, 1, 2 Hay Gate, Cross, 249 his Hayling, 368; ac.of, 368 Haywood, Great, 299 Heaning, 23 Heaton Hall, 399 Hedon, or Heydon, 385 ; ac. of, 385 Helmesley, Blackmore, 452 ac. of, 453; Cross, 377 Helmingham Hall, 338 INDEX. 515 Helstone, 352; ac. of, 352; Cross, 353 Us HelveJlyn Mountain, 280, 326 Hemel Hempstead, 61, 128 Hempstead, 380 Hempstead Lodge, 86 Henbury, 97 Hendon, 331 Hendra Gate, Cross, 16 Henfield, Cross, 72 Hengrave Hall, 341 Henley-in-Arden, 65 ; ac. of, 66 Henley-on-Thames, 215,348, 426 ac. of, 215 ; Cross, 129 Hereford, by Bristol, 304 by Ledbury, 67, 237 by Ross, 16, 238 ; ac. of. 20 Cross, 12, 18, 21 bis, 22 bis, 93. 97 Herefordshire Beacon, 67 Heme Bay, 177 Hertford, by Barnet, 120 by Hoddesdon, 238 ; ac. of, 238 Cmw,230, 231, 239 Hesketh New Market, 351 Hest Bank, 277 Heveningham Hall, 448 Hever, 184 Hewell Granj^e, 395 Hexham, 56, 186; Cross,52,56,125 Heyle, 285 Heytesbury, 264, 434 ; Cross, 93 Heythrop, 9 Hickstead, 73 bis, 74; Cross, 31 Higham Ferrers, 267 ; ac. of, 268 High Bridge Inn, Cross, 92, 97 Highdown Hill, 446 Highgate (Kent), 311 Cross, 72, 445 —— iMiddlesei), 40, 119, 127 ac. of, 120 High Hesket, 119, 125 Highnam Court, 19 High Ongar, Cvos.t, 230 High Rocks, 184 High Town, Cross, 374 Highway Side, 155 bis, 255; ac. of, 259 Highworth, 346; ac of, 347 Cross, 7 bis High Wycombe, 1; ac. of, 2 Hill's, Lord, Column, 247 Hilllngdon, 1, 2 Hillington, Cross, 309 Hinchingbrooke House, 45 Hinckley, 254, 261 ac. of, 256 ; Cross, 12, 256 Hind Head Hill, 366 Hindon, by Amesbury, 29 by Wilton, 191 ; ac. of, 34 Hingham, 161 ; Cross, 165 Hinton St. George, 195 Hitchin, 267 ; ac. of, 267 ; Cross, 114 Hockeril, 114, 115; Cross, 231 Hockley Heath, 65, 66 Hockliffe, 239, 335 Hoddesdon, 41 ; ac. of, 43, Hodnet, Cross, 152, 248 bis Holbeach,226, 227 ; Cross, 48 Holkham House, 433 Holland House, 30 Hollington Church, 235 Holmby House, 255 Holme, Cross, 309 Abbey, 351 ; Cross, 126 Holm Lacey, 67 Holsworthy, 417; C)o*«,206, 284 Holt, by East Dereham, 161 by Norwich, 336 ac. of, 161 ; Cross, 309 Holt Heath, 104 Hoi worth ClifiF, 437 Holyhead, by Chester, 255 by Shrewsbury, 239 ac. of, 252 Hohvell, by Chester, 255 by Shrewsbury, 209 ac. of, 260 ; Cross, 15 516 INDEX. Holy Well, near Hinckley, 256 Honiton,by Dorchester, 199, 281 by Ilchester, 188 by Yeovil, 191 ac. of, 189 Cross, 36, 189 bis, 200 Hooton Hall, 293 Horley, 73 Hornby, 277; ac of, 278 Cross, 51, 53, 145, 390 Hornby Castle, 123 Horncastle, 381 ac. of, 381 ; Cross, 223 Hornchurch, 414 Horndean, 366, 369 Hornsea, 383 Horse Bridge, 182, 185 1^ Cross, 72 his, 185 Horsham, 444, 446 bis ac. of, 444 Cross, 72 6is, 445 bis Horton (Northampton), 128, 131 Horton (Somerset), 189 Houghton Down, 362 Houghton Hall, 433 Houghton Hill, 24, 25 Hough ton-le-Spring, 426 Hounslow, 29, 82 ac. of, 31 ; Cross, 31, 440 Hove, 72 Howden, 323; ac. of, 323 Cross, 50, 141 Howick,57 Hueknal, 271 Huddersfield, by Rotheram, 267 by Sheffield, 378 ac. of, 273 Cross, 138, 141, 154 Hugh Lloyd's Pulpil, 101 Hull, by Lincoln, 382 by York, 452 ac. of, 382 Cross, 50, 141 Hulton Middle, Cross, 299 Hundred House Inn, 104 Cross, 21, 22 Hungerford, 83 ac. of, 86 ; Cross, 8 Hunmanby, 382 ; Cross, 53, 385 Hunsdon House, 43 Hunstanton, Cross, 309 Huntingdon, by Hatfield, 263 by Ware, 41 ac. of, 45 Cross, 244 bis, 308 Hurlers, The, 284 Hurley Place, 84 Huisley Lodge, 359 Hurstborne Park, 33 Hurst Castle, 403 Green, 234, 236 Cross, 72, 445 bis Hurstmonceaux Castle, 182 Hutton, 351 bis Hyde Hall, 115 Hythe, 210 ac. of, 212 ; Cross, 321 Hythe (Hants), 403 lekworth Park, 341 Ham, 137 Ham Hall, 137 Ilchester, by Bruton, 264 by Wincaunton, 188 ac. of, 189 ; Crass, 93, 283 Ilford, 229 Ilfracombe, 190 by Barnstaple, 30 by Miuehead, 264 ac. of, 266 Ilminster, by Wincaunton, 188 by Yeovil, 418 ac. I'f, 189 Ilsey, East, 370; Cross, 8 bis Ince Blundell, 298 Indian Queen Inn, 201, 281 bis Ingatestone, 229, 230 IngleboroughMountain, 275 Inglelon, 267 ; ac. of, 276 INDEX. <\7 Ingleton, Cross, 51, 145 bis, 390 Instow, 229 Ipswich, 266, 336, 447 ac. of, 337; Cross, lU bis, 337 Ireby, 326 Irlam, Cross, 141, 154 Iron Acton, Cross, 197 Iron Pear Tree Water, 7-1 Isle of Man, 305 Isle of Wight, 404 Islington, 40, 119, 127 ; ac. of, 120 Islip, 167 Ithon Bridge, Cross, 15 1%'etsey Bank, 151 Cross, 249 Ivinghoe, 59, 60, 61, 62 Ivy Bridge, 203, 353 ; ac. of, 204 Ixworth, 339 ; ac. of, 341 Cross, 309 Jamaica Inn, 281 Jarrow, 54 Jedburgh, 185 Jersey, Isle of, 411 Junction, Grand, Railway, 243 Kedleston, 315 Keighley, by Doncaster, 398 by Nottingham, 267 ac. of, 274 Kellerton, 191 Kellington, 287 Kelsall, Cross, 154 Kelvedon, 229, 231 Kemp Town, 72 Kendal, by Derby, 128 by Milnthorp, 147 by Nottingham, 267 by Penrith, 279 ac. of, 145 Cross, 51, 53, 146 Kenilworth, 430 ; ac. of, 430 Cross, 12, 6.5, 242 Kenilworth Castle, 431 Kennet, 88 Kensal Green, 59, 76 Kensington, 30 Palace, 30 Kent's Hole, 199 Kenwick Castle, 229 Ken Wood, 331 Keswick, 278 6is 325 ; ac. of, 326 Cross, 53, 126 Kettering, by Bedford, 267 by Olney, 344 ac. of, 269 ; Cross, 132, 244 Kew, 30 Keynsham, 83 ; ac. of, 94 Kidderminster, 393 ; ac. of, 395 Cross, 11, 12, 22, 244, 396 Kidwelly, 2/6 ; ac. of, 276 Kilbride, 214 Kilburn, 61 Kilkhampton, 417 Killath, Cross, 53 Killingholme, Cioss, 50 Kilmington, 37 Kilsby Tunnel, 59 Kimberley Hall, 162 Kimbolton, 345 ; Cross, 268 Kineton; or Kington ( fVanoick), .61 ; ac. of, 64 Kingsbridge, 354 Kingsclere, 370 ; Cross, 28 King's ClifTe, 346 Kingscote, Cross, 92, 93, 94 King's Ferry, 391 Kingsgate, 321 King's Mills, 412 Kingston-upon-Hull. See Hull. Kingston {Surrei/), 26, 147, 150 ac. of, 27 ; Crosi, 27, 31 bis Kingston Inn, 215 ; Cross, 7. 93 King's Weston, 97 Kington, or Kyneton (Here- ford), 16, 67, 238 ac. of, 22 Cross, 68, 69, 248 2 Y 518 INDEX. Kipping's Cross, 379 Kirkby Lonsdale, 267 ac. of, 275 ; Cross, 53 Kirkby Moorside, 452 ac. of, 453 ; Cross, 377 Kirkby Stephen, by Brough, 120 by Kendal, 266 by Leyburn, 23 ac. of, 23 ; Cross, 53 his Kirkham, 146, 147 Kirkleatham Hall, 180 Kirkmichael, 306 Kirkoswald, 350 Kirkstall Abbey, 376 Kir ton, 382 Knaresborough, 276 ac. of, 277 ; Cross, 377, 390 bis Knighton, 16 ; ac. of, 16 Cross, 106, 246, 248 Knitacre, 267 Knockin, 101 Knowle, 61 ; ac. of, 65 Park, 183 Knowsley Hall, 298 . Park, 302 Knutsford, by Leicester, 302 by Lichfield, 299 ac. of, 301 Kynance Cove, 353 Lady Lift, 22 Lakes, 471 Lakes, Tour to the, 278, 326 Lamberhurst, 234, 237 Lambert Arms, 1 Lambourn, 83 Lambton Hall, 54 Lamorna Cove, 285 Lampeter, 118, 165 Cross, 15, 16 Lancaster, by Leicester, 128 . ac. of, 144 Cross, 51, 53, 145, 390 Lanchester, Cross, 53 his Lancing, 445, 446 Land's End, by Launeeston, 281 by Liskeard, 287 ac. of, 286 Landogo, 333 Landulph, 355 Lane End, 302; ac. of, 303 Lanercost Priory, 127 Langdale, 278, 326 Langford, Cross, 97 Langholm, 188 Langley Park, 76 Langport, 29 ; ac. of, 34 Langston Park, 414 Langon Quoit, 285 Lark Hall, 213 Laswade, 188 Latham Hall, 428 Lauder, 185 Launeeston, 281 ac. o/,284; Cross, 205, 284 bis La van Sands, 255 Lavington. See Market Laving- ton Laxsey, 306 Laycock Abbey, 89 Lay well, 356 Lea Bridge, 114 Leachlade. See Lechlade Leadenham, Cross, 48 bis Leamington, 430 ; ac. of, 431 Leasowes, 416 Leatherhead, 24 ac. of, 25; Cross, 27, 73 Leathes, Cross, 126 Water, 279, 326 Lechlade, 215 ; ac. of, 216 C;-o*«, 93 Ledbury, 67, 237 ; ac. of, 67 Cross, 18, 20, 22 Lee, 210, 211 Leeds, by Doncaster, 398 — - by Mansfield, 372 INDEX. 519 Leeds, ac. of, 374; Railroad, 376 Cross, 50, 141 bis, 154, 376 Castle, 211 Leek, by Leicester, 128 by Lichfield, 78 ac. of, 137 Cross, 248. 300, 318, 372 Leeming, 119, 123 Leeming Lane, 119, 123 Lee Priory, 175 Leicester, by Market Harbo- rough, 128 by Shearsby, 290 - ac. of, 133 Cross, 8, 12, 93, 134 bis Leigh, 429 Leigh Court, 97 Leighton Buzzard, 59, 60, 146 ac. of. 146; Cross, 114 Leintwardine, Cross, 106, 246 Leith, 187 Hill, 25 Lenham, 210; ac. of, 211 Leominster, 1 ; ac. of, 12 by Bristol, 304 Cross, 97, 396 Levens, 279 Leverington, 311 Lew Down Inn, 281 Lewes, 74 ac. of, 75 ; Cross, 72 his, 73 Lewisham, 182, 210 Leybourn, 23 ac. of, 23 ; Cross, 51 Lichfield, by Daventry, 78, 290, 299 by Lutterworth, 254, 290 ac. of, 257; Cross, 22, 93, 244, 249, 258 hia L if ton, 281, 284 Lillehull Abbey, 151 Lincoln, by Ancaster, 291 by Newark, 292 ; Cross, 223 bis Lincoln, by Peterborough, 219 ; ac. of, 221 Linden Hall, 270 Lindfield, 74 Linmouth, 265 Linton {Camb.), 115; Cross, 113 Linton (Bevon), 264; ac. of, 265 Liphook, 366 Liskeard, by Plymouth, 203 by Tavistock, 287 ac. of, 206 ; Cross, 206 his Little Chester, 136 Littlecot Park, 87 Littleport, 307, 308, 433 Liverpool, by Bristol, 83, 304 by Chester, 293 by Coventry, 299 by Leicester, 302 Canal, 298 ; Railroad, 243, 292, 298 ac. of, 294 ; Cross, 141, 299 bis Lizard Point, 353 Llan Andrew, 13 Llanarth, Cross, 15 Llanbedr-pont-Stephen. See Lampeter Llanberis, Vale of, 103 Llandaflf, 116 Landilo Fawr, 78; ac. of, 81 Cross, 16 Llandlsilio, Cross, 15 Llandovery, 78, 118 ac. of, 80 ; Cross, 105 Llandrindod, 13 Llandrinio, 392 Llandygai, 251 Llan Egwest, 250 Llanelly, 276 Llaneltyd, 104, 107 Llanerchymedd, 254 Llanerfyl, 104; ac. of, 107 Llanfair, 104 ; ac. of, 107 Llanfyllin, 392 Llangadock, 79 520 INDEX. Llangattock, Cross, 80 Llangedwyn, 101 Llangefni, 254 Llangollen, by Eilesmere, 209 by Oswestry, 239 ac. of, 250 ; Cross, 15 Vale, 250 Llangynnog, 101 Llanidloes, Cross, 15 bis, 106 Llanon, or Llannan, 83, 100 Llanrhystyd, Cross, 15 bis, 16 Llanrwst, 240 Llandstephen, 82 Llanthony Abbey, Cross, 12 Llantrissent, 116 Cross, 68 Llanvihangel, Cross, 12 Llanvihangel Crucorny, Cross, 12 bis Llanwrtyd, or Llanworthid, 81 Llewenny Hall, 168 Lockerby, 213 Lodden, 451 Loddon, Cross, 163 Logan Rock, 285 Stone, 286 Long Ash ton, 97 Long Barrow Cross, Cross, 89, 218 Longford Castle, 193 Longhorsley, 158 Longleat, 434 Long Meg and her Daughters, 350 Longnor, 78 ; ac. of, 78 Cross, 313, 318, 372 Long Ships, 286 Longtown, by Doncaster, 188, 213, 366; ac. of, 213 by Manchester, 214 Looe, East and West, 208 Cross, 206 Lopham, South, 164 Losely Hall, 28 Lostwithiel, by Plymouth, 203 Lostwithiel, by Tavistock, 287 ac. of, 206 ; Cross, 207. 285 Lover's Leap, 313 Loudwater, 2 Loughborough, 128 ac. of, 134 ; Cross, 244 Loughton, 114 ac. of, 115 Hall, 115 Louth, by Boston, 224 by Sieaford, 381 ac. of, 226 ; Cross, 226 6t> Lowdore Waterfall, 280 Lowestoft, 447 ; ac. of, 448 Lowes Water, 278 ; ac. of, 280 Lowick, 345 Lowther Bridge, 119, 124 Castle, 124, 279 Low Wood Inn, 325 Luccombe Chine, 410 Ludgershall,39, 423 uc. of, 39 ; Cross, 217 Ludlow, by Bristol, 304 by Buckingham, 397 by Oxford, 104 ac. of, 105 Cross, 20, 98, 105, 106 his, 246 Lulworth Castle, 363, 437 Lumley Castle, 54 Luscombe Castle, 198 Luton, 40 ac. of, 40; Cross, 114 Luton Hoo Park, 40 Lutterworth, 254 ac. of, 255 Cross, 8, 93, 220, 244, 245 Lydd, 380 Lydford, 264 Lyme Regis, 199 ; ac. of, 199 Cross, 93, 200 Lymington, by Beaulieu,403 by Lyndhurst, 402 ac. of, 403 Cross, 89, 365, 403 INDEX. 521 Lynden Hall, 270 Lyndhurst, 402 ac. of, 402 ; Cross, 89 Lynmouth, 264,265 Lynn- Regis, by Cambridge, 307 433 by Newmarket, 161 by St. Ives, 310 ac. of, 308 Cross, 48 his, 309 bis Macclesfield, 128 ac. of, 137 ; Cross, 138 bis Machynlleth, 421 ; ac. of, 422 Cross, 15 bis, 106 Madam's Court Hill, 182, 183 Madely Market, 393 Cross, 106, 372 Madley Church, 21 Madresfield, 443 Maen-Twrog, 101, 103; ac. of, 101 Maiden Bower, 129 Maiden Bradley, 264 ; ac. of, 264 Maiden Castle, 283 Maiden Down, 30, 196, 198 Maidenhead, 76, 82 ; ac. of, 84 Maidenhead Bridge, 82, 84 Maidstone, by Gravesend, 312 by Wrotham, 210 ac. of, 211 ; Cross, 28, 72 Mall-coach Routes, 483 Maldon, 232, 233 ac. of, 233 ; Cross, 339 Mailing, Town or West, 210 Mallwyd, 107 Malmsbury, 346 ; ac. of, 347 Cross, 7, 19, 242 Malpas, 152 Church, 98 Malton, New, 387 ac. of, 390 ; Cross, 384, 391 Malvern, Great, 442 ac. of, 443; Cross, 22 Little, Cross, 22 Malvern Wells, ac. of, 443; Cross, 22 Mam Tor, 319 Man, Isle of, 305 Manchester, by Bakewell, 315 by Buxton, 312 by Knutsford, 319 by Leek, 128 by Wilmslow, 314 ac. of, 138 Cross, 50, 141 bis, 152, 154, 226, 245, 372 ■ Rail, 141, 243, 244 Manningtree, 229 ; Cross, 114 Mansfield, 267 ; ac. of, 272 Cross, 136, 223, 291 Mans ton, 322 Mapleborough Green, Cross, 92, 93 Marazion, by Launceston, 281 by Tavistock, 352; ac. of, 353 March, 310 March wial, 209 bis Maresfield, 181 ; Cross, 445 Margam Park, 83; ac of, 99 Margate, 319; ac. of, 320; Cross, 321 Market Bosworth, 261 Market Deeping, 219 ac. of, 220; Cross, 225 bis Market Harborough, by Ketter- ing, 275 by Northampton, 128 ac. of, 132 Cross, 133, 220, 244, 245 Market Jew, 353 Market Lavington, by Ames- bury, 436 by Luggershall, 423 ; ac. of, 436 Market Rasen, 219; ac. of, 223 Cross, 226 bis Market Weigh ton, by Newark, 323 2y2 522 INDEX. Market Weighton, by Vork, 452 ; ac. of, 323 Cross, 324, 376 Marlborough, 83; ac.of, 87 Cross, 88, 217 bis Marlow, Great, by Burnham, 325 by Maidenhead, 325 ; ac. of, 325 Cross, 129 Marsden Rocks, 425 Marshfield, 77; ac.of, 77 Marvel Stones, 313 Maryport, by Kendal, 325 by Ulverstone, 327 ac. of, 327 ; Cross, 126 Masham, 23, 372 Matlock, 316 Bath, 315, 318; ac. of, 316 Cross, 223, 272, 291, 317 bis Matlock Bridge, 316 Maudlin's Well, 428 Maumbury, 282 Maxtoke Castle, 300 Mayfield (Derbi/), 136 Mayfield (Kent), Cross, 185 Meashanx, Cross, 242 Medina Hermitage, 411 Medmeuham Abbey, 325 Melcomb Regis, 436 ; ac. of, 436 Melford, Long, 339 ; ac. of, 340 Melincourt, 100 Melksham, by Bagshot, 39 by Reading, 37 ; ac. of, 38 Cross, 19, 88, 89 Melksham Spa, by Bagshot, 39 by Reading, 37 ; ac. of, 38 Melton Mowbray, 267; ac, of, 270 Cross, 134 Menabilly, 208 Menai Bridge, by Chester, 255 by Shrewsbury, 239 ; ac. of, 252 Mendip Hills, 196 Mere, 29 ; ac. of, 34 Meriden, 239, 242 Merrington, 180, 181 Merthyr Tydvil, 118 ;ac. of, 118 Cross, 15, 68 Methwold, 161 Middleham, 23 Middlesborough, 179 Middleton (Edin.), 188 Middleton {Lanc.),3U ■ Spa, 52 in Teasdale, 330 ; ac. of, 331 Middlewich, 427 ; ac. of, 427 Ci-oss, 154 Midhurst, 156 ; ac. of, 156 Cross, 193 Midland Counties Railway, 253 Mike Mill's Race, 444 Milborne Port, 191 ; ac. of, 194 Milbourne, 281, 282 Mildenhall, 160; ac. of, 160 Milford Haven, 165; ac. of, 165 Cross, 16 Milkhouse Street, 379 Millfield, 158 Mill Hill, 331 Milnthorp, 147; ac. of, 147 Milton Royal (Kent), 173 Abbey, 282 Park, 220 Milverton, 421 Minchin Hampton, 419; ac. of, 419 Cross, 19 Minehead, 190, 264 ; ac. of, 265 Cross, 189, 200 Minerals, 471, Minster, 322 Missenden, Great, 393, 394 Mistley Thorn Inn, 229; Cross, 113 Mitcham, 73 Mitchel Dean, 331 ; ac. of, 331 Cross, 93 INDEX. i23 Modbury, 354, 355 Cros.s, 356 Moffat, 213 Mold, by Chester, 168; ac. of, 168 by Shrewsbury, 209 Mollington, Cross, 7 Molton, South, by Bridgewater, 420 by Taunton and Wivelis- combe, 29, 421 ac. of, 36 ; Cross, 191 Mona Castle, 305 Inn, 239, 255 Monksilver, Cross, 189 Monkton, 320 Monmouth, by Bristol, 304, 333 by Mitchel Dean, 331 by Ross, 78, 332 • ac. of, 79 ; Cros.'s, 97 Monsall Dale, 313, 373 Montgomery, by Shrewsbury, 334 by Worcester, 104 ac. of, 106 Montreal, 183 More Park, 364 Moreton Hampstead, 287 ac. of, 287 Moreton in the Marsh, 1 ac.of, 9; Cross, 242 Morleigh, Cross, 356 Morpeth, 42 ac. of, 56 ; Cross, 57 Mort, or Morthoe, 266 Mortimer's Cross, 1 ac. of, 13 ; Cross, 68 Moss Cottage, 333 Mosspaul Green Inn, 188 Mostyn Hall, 260 Mother Ludlam's Hole, 364 Mottestone, 408 Mottram, Cross, 50 bi-'; Mountains, 471 Mountsorrcl, 128 ; ac. »f, 134 Much Wenlock, 393 ac. of, 396 ; Cros^, 11, 106 Muddyford, 361 Muirkirk, 214 Muker, 334 Muncaster House, 328 Murrel Green, 29, 32 Musselburgh, 187 Nantwich, by Coventry and Woore, 155 by Coventry and Willow Bridge, 155 by Lutterworth andWoore, 254; ac. of, 259 • by Newcastle, 299 Cross, 249, 259, 313 Narberth, 164 ; ac. of, 164 Narrowdale, 78 Naseby, 255 Naworth Castle, 127 Neath, 83 ac. of, 99 ; Cross, 69 Needham, 266; Cross, 114 Needles, The, 408; ac. of, 408 Nesscliff, 239, 249 Neston, Great, 155 Nether Stowey, 264 Netley Abbey, 365 Neville's Cross, 53 Nevin, 103 Newark, by Ware, 42 by Welwyn, 119 ifc. of, 47 ; Cross, 48 bis, 136, 223 Newborough, 56 Newbury, 83 ac. of, 86 ; Cross, 8 bis, 28 Newby Hall, 378 Newcastle in Emlyn, 118, 165 ac. of, 119 ; Cross, 82 Newcastie-under-Lyne, 299 ac. of, 300 Cross, 244, 248, 301, 372 Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 42, 55, i24 INDEX. Newcastle-upon-Tyne, ac. of, 54 ; Cross, 56 his New Chapel Green, 74 bis, 181 Newenden, 237 ; Cross, 175 Newent, 214 Newhaven {^Sussex), 391 ac. of, 391 ; Cross, 321 Newhaven Inn, 77, 312 Cross, 317 New Inn (Glamorgan), 83 New Inn (Peynb.), Cross, 16 New Inn (Shrops.), 104 Newmarket, by Hockeril, 159, 161 by Ware, 109 ac. of, 159 ; Cross, 113 Newnham (Glouc), 116 Cross, 93 Newnham (Worcester), 104 Newnham Faddock, 256 New Park, 38 New Passage, 83, 98 ; Cross, 80 Newport (Corntv.), 284 Newport (Essex), 114, 116 Newport (Glouc), Cross, 244 Newport (Monmouth), by Bris- tol, 83 by Oxford, 116 ac. of, 98 ; Cross, 12 Newport (Pemb.), 165 Newport (Sfirops.), 151 ac. of, 151 Cross, 249 fci*. 253, 259 Newport (/. of Wight), 405, 406, 408, 409 ac. of, 405 Newport Pagnel, 128 ac. of, 130; Cross, 113, 114 New River, 44 Newstead Abbey, 271 Newton (Lane.) 428, 429 ac. of, 428 Rail, 244, 293 Newton (Rojcb.), 185 Newton Bushel, 354, 355, 3of5 Newton Notes, 99 Newton Stewart, 366 Newton (Motitff.), 421 ac. of, 422 ; Cross, 15, 69 Newton (I. of Wight), 408, 409 Neyland, 229; Cross, 231 Niton, 409; ac.of, 411 Norbury Park, 25 Norman Cross, 42, 46 Normanton Park, 269 Norris Castle, 405 Northallerton, by Borough- bridge, 42, 178 by York, 452 ac. of, 51 ; Cross, 51 bis Northampton, by Stony Strat- ford, 59, 60, 335 by Woburn, 128 ac.of, 131 Cross, 8, 132, 244 Northfleet, 169; ac. of, I71 North Foreland, 321 Northleach, 16, 116, 214, 331, 442 ac. of, 17 North wich, 427 ac. of, 427 ; Cross, 152, 154 Northwick, 9 Northwood, 405 Norton Inn, 187, 423 Northwich, by Bury, 339 by Colchester, 336 by Newmarket, 161 ac. of, 162; Cross, \63 bis, 309 Nottar Bridge, 355 Nottingham, by Kettering, 267 by Leicester, 343 ac. of, 270 ; Railway, 272 Cross, 136 his, 245, 272 Nottinglon, 437 Nuneaton, 261 ; Cross, 12, 242 Nuneham Courteney, 348 Park, 348 Nuneham, VVimpole, 45 525 Nutwell Court, 201 Nymet Tracie, 417 Cross, 36 Oakham, by Biggleswade, 345 by Bedford, 267 by St. Alban's, 344 ac. of, 269 ; Crosf, 225, 270 Oakhampton. See Okehamptoii Oakingham, 371 Oakley Grove, 217 Oaks, The, 73 Oatlands, 149 Ockendon, N. 414 ; S. 414 Ockley, 24, 25 Odiham.37 ar.of, 37; Cross, 28,72, 129 Odin Mine, 319 Offington, 445 Okehampton, 281 ac. of, 283 ; Cross, 36, 205, 206 bis Okeover Park, 137 Oldbury Camp, 88 Old Down Inn, 196 ; Cross, 97 Oldham, 313 ; ac. of, 313 Cross, 141, 154 Old Passage Inn. See Aust Pas- sage Old Roar, 235 Old Sarum,193 Oliver's Mount, 385 Ollerton, 119; ac. of, 122 Ohiey, 344; Cross, 113, 114 Ombersley Court, 441 ; Cross, 12 Onecote, 78 Orford, 450 ; ac. ef, 450 Ormington, 437 OriTiskirk, by Liverpool, 293 by Warrington, 428 ac. of, 428 ; Cross, 299 bis Orton, 22 Hall, 22 Osmaston Hall, 134 Osmondiston, 338 Ospringe, 170, 173 Osterley Park, 31, 76 Oswestry, 239 ac. of, 249 __ Cross, 15, 249 Otley, 379; Cross, 141, 390 Ottery, St. Mary, 191 Cross, 200 Ottery, Up., Cross, 189, 200 Oundle, 346 ; ac. of, 346 Cross, 8, 133, 220 Overton {Flints}, 260 Overton {Hants), 29, 33 Owers Lights, 157 Oxenden, Great, 128, 132 Oxford, by High Wycombe, 1, 16 by Maidenhead, 348 ac.of, 3; Cross, Ibis, 8 bis, 72, 93, 114 bis Oystermouth Castle, 100 Packington Hall, 242 Padstow, 289 Cross, 289 bis Painswick, 218 Cross, 19, 94 Paitley Bridge, 372 Cross, 390 bis Pangbourn,76, 370 Panshanger, 239 Paris or Parys Mountain, 254 Park Crescent, 445 Parkhurst, 408 Parkgate, 155 Park Place, 215 Parson Darby's Hole, 182 Patterdale, 279 Patrington, 385 ; ac. of, 385 Peacock Inn, 169 Peak Alum Works, 386 Peak Cavern, 319 Peekfield Common, Cross, 376 Peel Town, 305, 306, 307 Pegwell Bay, 322 Pembroke, 349 526 INDEX. Pembroke, ac.of, 349 ; Crosa, 349 Pendennis, Castle, 202 Pendle Hill, 399 Penistone, 378 Cross, 50 bis Penkridge, 151, 440; Rail, 292 Cross, 244 Penmon Priory, 254 Pennarth Castle, 100 Pennigant Hill, 275 Pen Park, 97 Penrhyn Castle, 251 Penrice, 350 Penrith, by Doncaster, 119, 350, 351 by Lancaster, 128 by Keswick, 278 ac. of, 124 ; Cross, 53, 125 Penrose, 352 Penryn, by Bodmin, 201 by Plymouth, 203 ; ac. of, 202 Pensford, 37 ; Cross, 97 Penshurst, 182, 184; ac. of, 185 Penybont, 1, 13, 16; Cross, 106 Penzance, by Launceston, 281 by Marazion, 352 by Tavistock, 287 ac. of, 285 ; Cross, 286 Pepper Harrow Park, 29 Perrot's Bridge, 218 Pershore, by Cheltenham, 442 by Chipping Norton, 1 ac. of, 9 Peterborough, 219, 223, 224 ; ac. of, 220 Cross, 8, 134, 220 bis, 341 Petersfield, by Farnham, 369 by Godalming, 366 ac. of, 366 ; Cross, 7, 193 Petty France, Cross, 92, 93 bis, 94 Petworth, 26 ac. of, 29 ; Cross, 193 House, 29 Pevensey Castle, ac. of, 182 Cross, 236, 321 Peveril's Castle, 319 Pickering, 391 ; Cross, 377 ; Rail, 387 Picton Castle, 164 Pidford, 411 Pierce Bridge, 181, 185 Crois, 145, 179 bis Piercefield, 117 Plas Newydd (Anglesea), 103 Plas Newydd (Denbigh), 250 Pleasley, 267 ; ac. of, 272 Pleasure Tours, 454 Plinlimmon, Cyos?, 15 Plymouth, by Dorchester* 203 by Totness, 354 by Wincaunton, 353 ac. of, 204 ; Cross, 205 bis, 206 bis, 356 Plymouth Dock, ac. of, 205 Plympton Earle, 354 ac. of, 355 ; Cross, 356 Pocklington, 452 Poltimore, 191 Ponsonby, 327, 328 Hall. 328 Pont Aberglasslyn, 101 ; ac. of, 102 Pontarddylais, 83 ac. of, 100 ; C)oss, 16 Pontefract, 356 ; Cross, 50, 141 Ponteland, 187 Pont Rufifeth, 168 Pont y Cysyllty Aqueduct, 250 Pont y Glyn, 251 Pont y Pool, 332 ; «f. of, 333 Ponty Prydd, Cross, 15 Poole, by Romsey, 357 by Salisbury, 361 by Southampton, 363 ac. of, 360 ; Cross, 19, 360, 365 Pooley Bridge, 279 Poole's Hole, 312 INDEX. 527 Pool Park, 168 Popham Lane, 357, 361 , 380, 438 Porchester, Cross, 217 bis Porlock, 264; ac. of, 265 Port Elliot, 208 Port Erin, 306 Porthmear, 207 Portland, Tsle of, 437 Porto Bello, 187 Port Patrick, 366 Ports, 476 Portsdown Hill, 366, 369 Portsea, 367 Portsmouth, by Farnham, 369 by Godalming, 366 ac. of, 366 ; Cross, 157, 217, 367 Potteries, The, 303 Potton, 120; Cross, 121 Poulton, 147 Powderham Castle, 198 Powis Castle, 334 Poynings, 71 Prescot, by Coventry, 299 by Leicester, 302 ac. of, 301 ; Cross, 141, 299 Presteign, by Gloucester, 238 by Worcester, 1 ac.of, 13; Cross, 105, 248 Preston, 128 ; ac. of, 142 Cross, 299,390 bis Rail, 429 Prince Risborough, 1 Cross, 62 Prior Park, 92 Priory, The, 407 Probus, 207 Puckaster Cove, 411 Puckeridge, 41, 44 Pulborough, 24 Cross, 73, 193 Pulhely, or Pwllheli, 103; ac. of, 103 Purbeck, Isle of, 363 Purfleet, 415 Purley, 76 Putney, 147, 150 ; ac. of, 148 Putney Heath, 27 Pyle Inn, 83 Quarr Abbey, 406 Queenborough, 391 Queen's Cross, 128 ; ac. of, 131 Raby Castle, Cross, 53 Radleigh's Cross, 420 Radnor, New, by Gloucester, 16 by Worcester, 1 ac. of. 13; Cross, 69, 246 Ragland, 7S, 332 ac, of, 80 ; Cross, 97 Ragley Hall, 394 Railroads, 476 Rainham, 413 bis Rainham Hall, 432 Raleigh, 414 ; ac. of, 414 Ramsbury, 87 Cross, 88 Ramsey (Hatits), 263 Ramsey Abbey, 263 Ramsey Mere, 263 Ramsey {Isle of Man), 306 Ramsgate, 322 ac. of, 322 ; Cross, 321 Ravenglass, 327, 328 Ravenhead, 301 Reading, by B infield, 370, 439 by Oakingham, 371 by Slough, 82 ac. of, 84 Cross, 32, 72, 85, 129 Reculvers, The, 177, 320 Redbrook, 333 Redcar, 180 Redgrave Hall, 341 Redhill, 69, 73 Red Horse, Vale of, 64 Redmire, 23 528 INDEX. Redruth, by Launceston, 281 by Tavistock, 287 ac. of, 285 ; Cross, 202, 353 Reepham, 159 ac. of, 160 ; Cross, 309 Reeth, 334 Renton Inn, 187 Restormel Castle, 207 Retford, East, 42 ac. ofs 49 ; Cross, 291 bis Revels Inn, Cross, 94 Revolution House, 372 Rhaiadr Mawr, 261 Rhayader, by Gloucester, 16 by Worcester, 1 ac. of, 13 ; Cross, 15, 106 Rhurader, 81 Ribstone Hall, 50 Richborough Castle, 167 Richmond (Surrey), 149 Cross, 440 bis Richmond lYork), ac. of, 334 Cross, 51, 145 bis Ricksmansworth, 61,371 ac. of, 371 Cross, 129 Ridgway, 203, 204, 353 Rievaulx Abbey, 453 Ringwood, by Basingstoke, 357 by Farnham, 363 ac. of, 360 Cross, 367 Ripley {Surrey), 26, 27 Ripley {York), by Doncaster, 277 by Nottingham, 372 ac. of, 377 ; Cross, 141, 390 Ripon, 372 ac. of, 377 ; Cross, 141, 390 Risborough, 1 Rise Park, 383 Rivers, 472 River Head, 182, 183 River Hill, 182, 183 Rivingham, 187 Robertsbridge, 234, 236 ; Cross, 445 Robert's Cave, 277 Rochdale, 141, 314; ac. of, 314 Cross, U\, 299, 314 Roche, or Rock Castle, 164 Roche Court, 402 Rocks, 284 Rochester, 170 ac. o/, 172 ; Cross, 72 Rochford, 414; Cross, 114; 339 Hall, 415 Rockingham, by Bedford, 267 by Olney . 344 ac. of, 269 Cross, 133, 245 Rocks, Valley of, 265 Rodborough, Cross, 92, 94 RoUrich Stones, QQ Romford, 229, 414, ac. of, 229 Romney, New, 379 ac. of, 379 ; Cross, 321 Romney, Old, 379 ; ac. of, 379 Romsey, 357 ac. of, 359 ; Cross, 8, 93 Roseberry Topping, 180 Ross, 16; ac. of, 19 Cross, 20, 93 Rothbury, 42; Cross, 125 Rotherham, 267 ac. of, 272 Cross, 93, 226 Roth well, 275 Rottingdean, 72 Round Hill, 395 Roystou, 41; ac. of, 44; Cross, 114 Ruabon, ac. of, 15; Cross, 15 Rudgeley, by Coventry, 299 by Lutterworth, 254 ac. of, 258 RuflFord Abbey, 122 Rufus's Stone, 360 INDEX. 529 Rugby, by Daventry, 59, 60, 252 by Northampton, 335 ac. of, 252 ; Cross, 7, 93 Rail., 253 Rumsey. See Romsey Runcorn, 262, 428 Runnymead, 32 Ruscomb, 76 Rushbrooke Hall, 341 Rushden Hall, 269 Rushy Ford, 42, 52 Ruthergleu, 214 Ruthin, by Chester, 168 by Shrewsbury, 167 ac. of, 167; Cross, 15 bis, 152 Rydall Hall, 279, 326 Head, 326 Mount, 326 Water, 278 ; ac. of, 279 Ryde, 404, 406; ac. of , 406 Rye, by Maidstone, 311 by Tunbridge, 237 • ac. of, 237 ; Cross, 73, 175, 236, 321. 445 Ryegate, by Miteham, 73 by Streatham, 69 ac. of, 74; Cross, 28, 31 Rye House, 43 Ryland Abbey, 453 Saddleback, 326 Saffron Walden, 380 ac. of, 380; Cross, 114 St. Agnes (Scilly Islands), 203, 286 St. Alban's, by Barnet, 40, 127 by Edgeware, 61 ; ac. of, 128 Cross, 129 bis, 231 St. Anne's Hill, 149 St. Anthony, 203, 207, 208 St. Asaph, 255 ac. of, 260 Cross, 15 St. Aubin, or Hodiere, 412 St. Austell, by Plymouth, 203, 207 by Tavistock, 287 ; ac. of, 207 Cross, 207 St. Bee's Head, 329 St. Boniface, 409 ; ac. of, 410 St. Briavel's Castle, 117 St. Burien, 285 St. Catherine's Hill, 412 St. Clear's, or St. Clare, 164 bis, 349 St. Cleer, 206 St. Columb, 289 bis Cross, 285, 289 St. Croix, 358 St. David's, by Caermarthen,164 by Cardigan, 165 ; ac. of, 164 St David's College, 119 St. Day, Mines of, 285 St. Dogmael's, 165 St. George's Down, 409 St. Germain's, 207 St. Gowan's Chapel, 349 St. Helen's, 428; Cross, 299 St. Helen's Green, 407 St. Heliers, or St. Hilary, 412 St. Hilda's Cell, 385 St. Ives {^Cornwall), 287 ac. of, 287; Cross, 286, 353 St. Ives (Hunt.), 109, 310 ac. of, 310 ; Cross, 121, 308 St. James Deeping, 224 St. John's, 407 St. John's Vale, 326 St. John Weardale, 186 ; Cross, 53 St. Lawrence (Isle of Wight), 409 ac. of, 410 St. Lawrence (Kent), 322 St. Leonard's, 236 Cross, 321, 445 St. Martin's (Scilbj Is.), 286 St. Mary's {Scilly Is.), 286 2 z 530 INDEX. St. Mary's Cray, 213 St. Mawes, 200 ; Cross, 207 St Michael, 281 ; ac. of, 281 St. Michael's Mount, 353 St. Neots, by Biggleswade, 119, 121 by Cambridge, 109 ; ac. of, 122 Cross, 113, 268 St. Neots {Cornw,), 206 St. Osyth, 233 ; ac, of, 233 St. Peter's, 320 St. Pierre's Port, 412 Salford, 141 Salisbury, by Andover, 191, 281 by Stockbridge, 361, 380 ac.of, 191 Cross, 8, 89, 93, 193, 217 Salkeld, 350 Saltash, 355 ; Cross, 206, 288 Saltfleet, 381, 382 Salt Hill, 76, 82 ; ac. of, 83 Saltram, 205 Salvington, 445 Sampson Isle {Scilft/ Is.), 286 Sandbach, 427 ac. of, 427 ; Cross, 249, 427 Sandbeck Castle, 123 Sandburn, 395 Sandgate, 210 ac. of, 212 ; Cross, 321 Sandhurst, 32 Sandisfoot Castle, 437 Sandon, 299, 300 Sandon Hall, 300 Sandown, 406 ; ac. of, 407 Castle, 166 Fort, 408 Sandrock Hotel, 409; ac. of, AlO Spring, 410 Sandwell Park, 245 Sandwich, 166 ■ Cross, 321 Sanquhar, 214 Sankey Valley and Viaduct, 293 Sars6eld, 16, 22 ; Cross, 396 Sarsden House, 9 Sarr, 320 Sarum, New, 191 Sarum, Old, 193 Savernake Forest, 87 Sawbridgeworth, 114, )15 Sawston Hall, 116 Saxmundham, 447; ac of, 448 Saxton, 387 Scale Force, 280 Hill, 278 Scarborough, by Hull, 382 by York, 387 ; oc. of, 384 Cross, 53, 377, 385 Scarthing Moor Inn, 42, 49 Scilly Islands, 286 Scole Inn, 336, 339; ac. of, 338 Scorton, Cross, 51, 145 Scotch Corner, 119, 123, Seaford, 391 ac. of, 391 ; Cross, 321 Sea Marie, 408 Seaton Carrow, 180 Seaton Delaval, 425 Sedbergh, 267 bis ; Cress, 51, 53 Sedgefield, 178, 179; Cross, 53 Sedgley, Cross, 12 Sedgmoor, 264 Selby, 324 ; ac. of, 324 ; Cross, 376, 390 Railroad, 376 Selkirk, 188 Sequer's Bridge, 354 Serk, Is'le of, 412 Setchy, 307, 433 Settle, 267 ; ac. of, 275 Seven Oaks, 182, 183 Seven Oaks Common, 182, 183 Seven Wells, 67, 116, 117, 214, 237, 331 Severndroog Castle, 170 Shaftesbury, 191 ; ac. of, 194 Cross, 19 Shakspeare's Cliff, 17C INDEX. 531 Shaldon, 199 Shallfleet, 408, 409 Shanklin, 409 ; ac. of, 409 Shap, 128 ; ac. of, 146 Shapley Heath, Rail, 401 Shardeloes, 394 Shaugh Bridge, 355 Shaw Hall, 142 Shaw House, 8G Shearsby, 290 Sheepwash, 417 Sheerness, 391 ; ac. of, 392 Sheffield, by Newark, 120 by Notthighara, 372 ac. of, 373; Cross, 92, 138, 141, 226 Sheffield Place, 75 Shefford, 267, 268 Shelton, 248 Shepperton, 150 Shepton Mallet, 434; ac. of, 435 Cross, 92, 93 bis, 94, 97 Sherborne, by Hiadon,30 by Shaftesbury, 191 ac. of, 194 ; Cross, 93, 94, 360, 403 Sherborne Castle or Lodge, 195 Sherburn or Shirburn Castle, 3 Sherwood Forest, 271 Shields, North, by Durham, 426 by Newcastle, 426 by Stockton, 423 ac. of, 425 Cross, 57 Shields, South, by Durham, 426 by Stockton, 423 ac. of, 424 ; Cross, 56 Shifrnall,239; uc. o/, 246 Cross, 106, 259 Shiplake, Cross, 129 bis Shipston, 65 ; ac. of, GQ Shivering Mountain, 319 Shooter's Hill, 169 ; nc. of, 170 Shoreham, New, 446 ; ac. of, 446 Cross, 321 Shotley Bridge, Cross, 53 Shorwell, 408 Shrewsbury, by Bristol, 304 by Colebrook Dale, 397 ac. of, 247 by Coventry, 239 by Much Wenlock, 393 Cross, 11 , 98, 248 bis, 249 bis Shugburgh, 430 Park, 430 Shuckborough, 258 Sible Hedingham, 341 bis Sidford, 201 Sidlesham, 157 Sidmouth, 199; ac. of, 200; Cross, 189 Silbury Hill, 37, 83 ; ac. of, 38 Silchester, 32 Silsoe, 40 ; ac. of, 40 Sion House, 31 Sipson Green, 82, 83 Sisters, The, 289 Sittingbourne, 170, 173 Sizergh,279 Skelwith, 326 Skenfreth, 332 Skiddaw, 278, 280, 326 Skipton, by Doncaster, 398 by Leicester, 399 by Nottingham, 267 ac. of, 274 ; Cross, 314, 390 bis Skirrid Vawr, Cross, 12 Sleaford, 219 ; ac. of, 221 Cross, 48 bis Sledmere, 453 ; Cross, 391 Park. 453 Sloperton, 38 Slough, 76, 82; ac. of, 83 Smallbury Green, 31 Smarden, Cross, ^2 Smeaton, 42, 51 Smithy Green, Cross, 313 Snaffield Mountain, 305,306 Snainton, 387, 391 ; Cross, 377 532 INDEX. Snaith,324; ac. of, 324; Cross, 141 Snaresbrook, 114 Snowdon, 102 Soap Rock, 353 Soho, 239 ; ac. of, 245 Somerton, 29 ; at: of, 34 Cross, 92, 93 bis, 97, 283 Southall, 1, 76, 393 ; ac. of, 2 Southam, 430 at-, of, 431 ; Cross, 7 bis Southam House, 18 Southampton, by Alresford, 363 by Basingstoke, 401 by Bishop's Waltham, 401 ac.of, 364 ; Rail, 401 Cross, 8, 93, 321, 365, 367 Southend, by Grays, 415 by Romford, 414 by Stanford, 413 ac. of, 413 ; Cros-^, 339 Southgate, 43 Southill House, 268 South Mims, 40, 127 Southminster, 233 Southport, 428 ; Cro'is, 299 Southsea, 367 South Stoke, 76 Southwell, 343; Cross, 223 Southwold, 451 ; ac. of, 451 Southwold Bay, 451 Spalding, 224 ; ac. of, 225 Cross, 48, 221, 225 bis Spalding Moor, 323 Speenharaland, 82, 86 SpeenHill,82,86 Spilsby, 224, 226 ; Cross, 223 S pithead, 368 Spital Inn, 382 ; Cross, 226 bis Sports, 477 Spring Grove, 31 Spurnhead, 385 ; ac. of, 385 Stafford, by Coventry, 155 by Lutterworth, 254 ac. of, 258 ; Rail, 292 Stafford, Cross, 244, 249, 253, 291 Staines, 29 ; ac. of, 31 Cross, 31, 32, 440 Staindrop, Cross, 53 bis, 179 Stainforth, Cross, 390 Stallbririge, 191 ; Cross, 360 Stamford, by Ware, 42 by Welwyn, 119 af.o/,46; C/v)s.% 132, 225 bis \ Standard Hill (Sussex), 234 I Standard Hill (York), 51 Standen, 411 Standlinch Park, 381 Stanford, 413 Stanhope, ac. of, 186; Cross, 53 Stanhope Castle, 186 Stanmer Park, 76 Stanmore, 61 Stanner, 16, 22 Stanstead, 114,116 Stanstead Abbot, 43 ! Stanton Court, 104 I Harcourt, 6 I Moor, 317 I Stapleford (Cam6.), 114 (Leices.), 270 Hall, 270 Staunton Hall, 303 Staveley, Cross, 146 Steephiil, 409, 410 Step Ends, 331 j Stevenage, 119; at', o/, 121 Stewkley, 63 Steyning,446 ■ ac'^of, 446; Cross, 73, 193 StifFord, 414 Bridge {Es>ex), 413 Bridge (JVorces.), Cross, 12 Stilton, 42, 119; ac. of, 46 Stitt, Cross, 248 Stock bridge, 361, 380 ac. of, 362 ; Cross, 8, 193 Stockgill Force, 326 Stockport, by Bakewell, 315 by Buxton, 312 INDEX. 533 Stockpoi t,by Leek, 128; «f.o/,138 Cross, 50, 372, 427 Stockton (Durham), 178, 423 ac. of, 178 Cross, 53, 145, 179 bis Stockton (JVorces.), 104 ac. of, 104 Stoke Castle, Cross, 98 Stoke Cottages, 42, 47 Stoke House, 47 Stoken Church, 1, 3 Stoke Park, 83 Stoke Pogeis, 83 Stokesley, 179 Stoke-upon-Trent, 302 ; ac. of, 303 Stonal, 151 Stone, 299 ; ac. of, 300 Cross, 244, 249 bis Stone Bridge, 239 Cross, 244 bis, 245 Stonehenge, 33, 193 Stones, Valley of, 265 Stoney Middleton, Cross, 8, 372 Stoneham, North, 364 S ton ham, 336, 3-38 Stony Stratford. See Stratford Stourbridge, by Banbury, 393 by Birmingham, 60 by Coventry, 416 ; ac. of, 416 Cross, 12, 61, 246, 396 Stourhead House, 34 Stourport, 396 ; ac, of, 396 Cross, 12, 22 Stourton, Cross, 93 Stowe, 63 Stowe Nine Churches, 240 Stow-in-the-Wold, 107 ; ac. of, 107 Cross, 216, 242 Stow Market, 342 ; ac. of, 342 Cross, 114, 309 Stranraer, 3fi'6 Strathfieldsaye, 85 Stratford (Essex), 229, 266 Stratford (Suffolk), 337, 447 Stratford (Wilts), 193 Stratford-on-Avon, by Bucking- ham , 393 by Oxford, 65 ac. o/, 66; Cross, U Stratford, Stony, 59, 60, 335 by Dunstable, 239 ac. of, 240; Cross, 113, 114 Strathaven, 214 Stratton, 417 ; Cross, 284 Stratton, Long, 336,339 Strawberry Hill, 150 Streatham, 69, 73, 74 bis ; ac. of, 69 Streatlam Castle, Cross, 53 Streatly, 370 Street, Cross, 97 Street End Gate, Cross, 185 Stretford Bridge, 238 Stroud (GloKc), 219; ac. of, 219 Cross, 19, 93, 94 Studley Royal, 378 Sturminster, 191 ; Cross, 360 Stye Head, 278 Sudbourn Hall, 450 Sudbury (Derby), 302, 303 Cross, 93, 231 Park, 303 Sudbury (S>iff.) , 339 ; ac. of, 340 Cross, 231,337 Sudley Castle, 108 Sugar-Loaf-Mountain, 80 Summerford, 361 Sunbury, 150 bis Sunderland, by Durham, 53, 426 ; Rail, 424 by Stockton, 423; ac. of, 424 Sundridge, 183 Sutton (Surrey), 73; Cross, 70 (Hants), 361, 380 Sutton Coldfield, 154 Cross, 93, 244 his, 245, 256 2 Z 2 534 INDEX. Swaffham, 432 ; ac. of, 432 Cross, 220, 309 bis Swaffham, St. Cyric, 159 Swallwell, 54 Swanage, 362,363 Swansea, 83 ac. of, 100 ; Cross, 16 Swarthmoor Hall, 328 Swindon, 76, 447; ac. of, 447 Cross, 7 bis, 217 his Swineshead, 227 Cross, 132, 134, 136 Swinfin, 78, 290, 299, 300 Swinfin Hall, 300 Syraond's Yate, 79 TableyPark, 301 Tadcaster, 387, 452 ; ac. of, 387 Cross, 141, 154, 390 bis Talk on the Hill, 299, 301 Tarn worth, 254 ac. of, 256 ; Cross, 65, 244, 245 Tamworth Castle, 257 Tanfield, West, 378 Tan y Bwlch Inn, 101 Taring, 445 Tarporly, 155 bis, 255 ac. of, 260; Cross, 152 Tattershall,381 Taunton, by Bath, 196, 418 by Bridgewater, 418 by Shaftesbury, 418 by Somerton, 29, 418 ac. uf, 35 ; Cross, 189, 200 his Tavernspite, 164 Tavistock, 287 ac. of, 288 ; Co^s, 205 bis, 206 bis, 288 Tawton, 417 ; Cross, 206 Tean, Upper, 302 Teeton House, 255 Tehidy Park, 285 Teignmouth, 198 ; ae. of, 198 Temple Newsome, 376 Tenbury, 104 ; ac. of, 104 Cross, 20, 21, 68, 396 Tenby, 349; ac. of, 350 Tenterden, 379 ac. of, 379 ; Cro^s, \^o Tern Hill, 151 ; ac. of, 151 Tetbury, 218, 219; ac. of, 218 Cross, 7 bis, 19, 93 Tetsworlh, 1 Tettenhall, 246 Tewkesbury, 442 • ac. of, 442 ; Cross, 93, 244 Thame, 82 ac. of, 82 ; Cross, 32, 114 hit Thame Park, 82 Thames Head, 217 Thatcham, 82, 85 Thaxtead, 418; ac. of, 419 Theal, 82, 85 Thelwall Castle, 352 Thetford, by Chelmsford, 339 by Hockeril, 161 ac. of, 161 ; Cross, 309 Thirlmere Lake, 278, 2/9, 326 Thirsk, by Boroughbridge, 178, 423 by York, 452 ac. o/, 178 ; Cross, 3/7 Thoresby Park, 122 Thornbury, 419 ; ac. of, 420 Thornby, or Thurnby, 254, 290; ac. of, 255 Thorndon Hall, 230 Thome, 323 ; Cross, 50 Thorney, 223 ; Cross, 220 Thorn Grove, 104 Thornhill, 214 Thornton Abbey, 382 Thornton Force, 275 Thornton Scar, 275 Thorp-Arch-Spa, 50; Cros^, 390 Thrapstone, 345 ac. of, 345 ; Cross, 8, 244 bis Threckenham, Cross, 134, 136 535 Thurston Water, 279 Thwaite, 336, 338 Tibshelf, Cross, 223 Tickhill, 119 at: of, 123 ; Cross, 226 bis Tideswell, 318 ac. of, 318 ; Cross, 138, 372 Tilbury Fort, 415; Cross, 172 bis Tilbury, West, 415 Timber scorn e. Cross, 36, 200 Tintagell, 289 Tintern Abbey, 117, 304, 333 ; Cross, 117 Tiverton, 30 ; ac. of, 35 Cross, 36 bis, 200 Todilington, 130 Todmorden, Cross, 274,374 Tolmen, The, 202 Tonbridge. See Tunbridge Tonge Castle, 247 Tooting, 24, 73 Topsham, 201 ; ac. of, 201 ; Cross, 200 Tor Abbey, 356 Torbay, 199, 356 Torquay, 198. 199 Torrington, by Bridgewater,420 by Taunton, 421 ac. of, 421 ; Cross, 205, 206 Totness, by Chudleigh, 203 by Newton Bushell, 354 ac. of, 354 Tottenham High Cross, 41 ac. of, 42 Tottenham Park, 87 Tours, Plans of, 454 Towcester, 239 ac. of, 240 ; Cross, 8 Towneley Hall, 400 Town Mailing, 210 Towton, 387 Towyn, 421 ; ac. of, 422 Trafalgar Park, 381 Trawsfyndd, 104 Treeastle, 78, 80 Tredegar Park, 98 Tredynnog, 101 Tregarron, 369 ; at-, of, 370 Tregear, 284 Tregonwells Bourne, 361 Tregony, 208; Cross, 2()7 Tregothnan, 202 Trellech, Cros^, 97. 118 bis Trematon Castle, 355 Trendle Hill, 286 Trentham Inn, 299, 300 Trentham Hall, 300 Treryn Castle, 285 Tresby House, 208 Trescoe (Scitli/ Js.), 286 Tretower Castle, 80 Trewethy Stone, 206 Trewsbury Mead, 217 Tring, 59, 60, 61 ; ac. of, 62 Park, 62 Troston Hall, 341 Trowbridge, by Andover, 423 by Reading, 422 ac. of, 422 ; Cross, 88, 89 Troy House, 79 Trumpets, The, 67. 237 Cross. 22 Truro, by Launceston, 201, 281 by Plymouth, 203 by Tavistock, 287 ac. of, 201 Tugby, Cross, 134 Tunbridge, 182 ac. of, 183 ; Cross, 72 Wells, 182 ac. of, 184 ; Cross, 72, 185 bis Turnhara Green, 29, 30 Tutbury, 302 ; ac. of, 303 Tuxford, 42 ; nc. of, 49 Twickenham, 150 ac. of, 150 ; Cro.-s, 31 Two Waters, 61, 62 Twyford, 76, 82, 84 Twyford Church, 35U 536 INDEX. Tynemouth, by Durham, 426 by Newcastle, 426 by Stockton, 423 ac. of, 425 Tynwald Mount, 30G Tyn-y-Maes, 239, 251 Tyioe, 64 Uckfield, 181 ; Cross, 72 Uffington Castle, 427 Ugbrook, 354 Uldale, Cross, 126 his Ulls-water, 279 ; ac. of, 280 Ulverstone, by Cartmel, 327 by Kendal, 266 ac. of, 328 ; Cross, 146 UnderclifF, 410 Undercliffti (York), 399 Underlay Hall, 275 TJphaven, 39, 423; ac. of, 39 Uppingham, by Bedford, 267 by Olney, 344 ac. of, '2m; Cross, 134,225 Upton, 442, 443 ; Cross, 94 Usk, 332 ; ac. of, 332 ; Cross, 80 Uttoxeter, by Coventry, 78 by Leicester, 302 ; ac. of, 303 Cross, 136, 249, 291 Uxbridge, 1, 76, 393 ; ac. of, 2 Valentines, 229 Valeof Bickleigh,355 Vale of Newlands, 278 Vale Royal, 428 Valle Crucis Abbey, 250 Valley of Stones, 265 Vauxhall, 27 Ventnor, 409 ; ac. of, 410 Vineyard Hill, 19 Wadebridge, 284,289; ac. of, 289 Cross, 285 Wade's Mill, 41, 44 VVadhurst, 236 Wainfleet, 227 ; Cross, ■2-23 Wakefield, by Doncaster, 398 by Nottingham, 372 fic. of, 374; Cross, 141, 374 bis Wakefield Lodge, 240 Walcot House, 106 Wallingford, 426 ; ac. of, 426 Cross, 7, 32, 72 Walmer Castle, 166 Walpole St.Peter, 310 ; ac.of, 311 Walsall, by Birmingham, 60 by Castle Bromwich, 440 ac. of, 440 Cross, 22, 244, 258 Walshara, North, 161 ac. of, 163 ; Cross, 309 Walsingham, 432 ; ac. of, 432 Abbey, 432 Walthara Abbey, 43 Cross, 41 ; ac. of, 43 Waltham on the Wolds, 344 Walton-le-Soken (Essex), 233 Walton (Surrei/), 147, 150 ac. of, 148 Walton Cardiff, 443 Walton Hall, 374 Wandsford, 42, 119; Cross, 134 Wandsworth, 26, 27 Wangford, 447, 448 Wantage, 76", 426 ac. of, 426 ; Cross, 8 Warden Abbey, 121 Wardour Castle, 194 Ware, 41 ; ac. of, 44 ; Cross, 231 Wareham, 362; ac. of, 362 Cross, 365 Wargrave, 84 Warkton, 269 Warkworth Castle, 57 Warminster, 30, 434 ac. of, 434 ; Cross, 19, 93, 94 Wamell, Cross, 126 bis Warn ford, 402 Warren Hill, 371 INDEX. 537 Warrington, by Leicester, 302 by Liclifield, 299 by Middlewich, 427 at:, of, 301 ; Rail, 293 Cross, 50, 141, 154 Warwick, by Gaydon Inn, 430 by Kineton, 61 by Leamington, 430 ac.of, 64 ; Crosy, 12, 65, 242 Warwiclc Castle, 65, 431 Washington Common, 444, 446 Wassal Hill, 395 Wast Water, 2/8 ; ac. of, 280 Watchet, 264 Water-break-its-Neck, 13 Waterloo, 299 Waterloo Bridge, 251 Waterside Inn, 382 Watford, 59, 60, 61 ; ac. of, 61 ; Cross, 129 Watling Street, 239 ac. of, 247 ; Cross, 249 Watlingion, 1, 215 Watton, by Brandon, 159 by Thetford, 161 ac. of, 159 ; Cross, 163 Waverton, Cross, 126 bis Waylaud Wood, 160 Weathercote Cave, 275 Wednesbury, 239 ac. of, 245 ; Cross, 22 Weedon, 59, 60, 239, 240 Welbeck Abbey, 122 Weldon, 345; Cross, 132, 220 Wei ford, 254, 255 Wellingborough, 344; ac. of, 344 ; Cross, 8, 244 Wellington (Shrops.), 253 ac. of, 253; Cross, 152, 253 Wellington (SowerseO, by Bath, 196 ; ac. of, 19? • by Wincaunton, 30 Wells {No)folk), by Brandon, 432 Wells, by Lynn, 433 ■ ac. of, 432 ; Cross, 309 Wells (Somerset), by Bath, 196 by Warminster, 434 ac. of, 196 ; Cross, 98, 197 Welsh Pool, by Birmingham, 392 by Worcester, 334 ac. of, 334 ; Cross, 15 Welwyn, 119; ac. of, 121 Cross, 129, 239 Wem, 392 ; ac. of, 393 ; Cross, 11 Wendover,393; ac. of, 394 Wensley Dale, 23 Wentworth House, 273 Weobly, 238 West Auckland, 185, 186; Cross, 52 Westbury (Glouc), 333 Westbury (Wilts), 436 ac. of, 436 ; Cross, 19, 93 West Drayton, 76 Westerham, 185 Cross, 28 Western, Great, Railway, 76 West Hoardley, 75 West Mersey, 231 Weston, 344 Weston Favel, 335 ; Cross, 244 Weston on the Sea, 77 Wetheral, 56, 127 ; ac. of, 127 Wetherby, by Ware, 42 by Welwyn, 119 ac. of, 50 ; Cross, 390 bia Wetwang, Cross, 384 Weybridge, 147, 150 ac. of, 149 ; Cross, 309 Weyhill, 33 Weymouth, 281, 436; ac. of, 436 Cro^s, 94, 365 Whaley Bridge, 312, 313, 31S Wharnside Mountain, 275 Wheatley, 1 Whetstone, 40, 119, 127 538 INDEX. AVhitby,386, 391 ac. of, 386; Cross, 53; Rail, 387 Whitchurch (Hants), 29 ac. of, 33 ; Crosi, 8 Whitchurch ( Hereford), 79 Whitchurch (Shrops.), 151, 392 ac. of, 152 Cross, 11, 152 bis, 249, 372 Whiteburn, 187 Whitecross, 238 Whitehaven, by Keswick, 326 Whitehaven, by Ulverstone, 327 ac. of, 328 Castle, 329 White Horse, 427 White Knights, 85 Whitesmith Green, 181 Whitley Court, 104 Whitstable, 177 Whittingham, 158 ; Cross, 57 Whittington, 372 Castle, 249 Whittlesea, by Peterborough, 219 by Ramsay, 263 ac. of, 263 Whittlesea Mere, 263 Whitwell, 387, 390 Wickersley, Cross, 226 bis Wickham,402 Wickwar, 219 Wigan,428; ac. of, 429 Cross, 299 Rail, 429 Wight, Isle of, 404 Wigmore, Cross, 105 bis Wigton, 351 ; Cross, 126 bis Wildboar Fell, 24 Willersley Castle, 316 Willow Bridge, 155 Wihrislow, 314 ; Cross, 245, 427 Wilton, 191 ; ac. of, 193 ] Wilton House, 193 I Wimbledon, 26, 148 Wimborne Minster, by Salis- bury, 361 by Winchester, 363 ac. of, 362; Cross, 367, 403 Wimborne St. Giles, 362 Wimpole Hall, 45 Wincaunton, by Hindon, 29 by Shaftesbury, 191 ac. of, 3i ; Cross, 93 Winch Bridge, 331 Winehcombe, 107 ; ac. of, 108 Winchelsea, 237 ac. of, 237 ; Cross, 236, 321 Winchester, by Basingstoke, 357, 401 by Farnham, 363, 438 ac. of, 357 Cross, 8, 85, 193, 217, 359 Winder Mere, 278 ; ac. of, 279 Windsor, by Egham, 440 by Slough, 76, 83, 438 ■ ac. of, 439 Cross, 73 bis, 440 bis Winnets, The, 319 Winslov»r, by Uxbridge, 393 by Watford, 61 ac. of, 63 Winster, 318 ; Cross, 317 Wirksworth, 168, 315 ac. of, 169; Cross, 291 bis Wisbeach, 310 ac. of, 310 ; Cross, 48, 220 Witham, 229 ac. of, 231 ; Cross, 270, 339 Wituey, 16, 116, 214, 331, 442 • ac. of, 16 Cross, 7 bis, 64 bis Witton Gilbert, Cross, 53 INDEX. 139 Wiveliscombe, 29, 421 ; ac, of, 421 Wivenhoe, 229 Woburn, 128 ac.of, 130; Cross, 114 Woburn Abbey, 130 Wokey Hole, 197 Woking, 148 Wokingham,. 371 Wollaston Hall, 271 Wolseley Bridge, 155, 254, 258, 299 Wolsingham, 186 Cross, 53, 5G Wolverhampton, by Birming- ham, 239 by Castle Bromwich, 440 ac. of, 246; Rail, 292 Cross, 12, Gl, 244, 246 bis, 258 bis WoJveton House, 283 Woodbridge, 447; ac. of, 447; Cross, 448 Woodbury, 201 Woodford, 114; ac.of, 115 Woodford Wells, 115 Woodside Ferry, 293 Woodstock, 1, 65 ac. o/, 8; C-w.v , 64 Woodyates Inn, 281 Wooler, 158 ac. of, 158 ; Cross, 57 Wooler Haugh Head, 158 Woolhampton, 82, 85 Woolhampton House, 85 Woolmer Pond, 369 Woolsthorpe, 47 Woolverton , Cross, 93 bis Woolwich, 170, 176 ac. of, 176 Woore, by Coventry, 155 by Lutterwrorth, 254, 259 Wootton Basset, 447 ac. of, 447 ; Cross, 7, 218 Wootton Bridge, 406 Wootton-under-Edge, 420 Cross, 197 Worcester, by Cheltenham, 442 by Chipping Norton, I ac. of, 10 Cross, 11 bis, 12 bis, 22, 94, 216, 244 Workington, 327 ac. of, 329 ; Crosi, 126 Hall, 329 Worksop, 119 ; ac. of, 122 Cross, 136,291 bis Manor, 122 Wormbridge, Cross, 12 Wormwood Scrub?, 76 Wormelow Stump Inn, Cross, 97 Worsted, 336 Worthing, by Croydon, 446 by Dorking, 444 by Steyning, 446 ac. of, 445 ; Cross, 321 Worting, 29, 32 Wotton {Surrey), 25 Wragby, 290 ; Cross, 223 Wrekin, The, 247 Wrentham, 447 Wrest, 40 Wrexham, 209, 304 ac. of, 2U9 Cross, 15 bis, 152 Wrington, 77 Wrotham,210, 211 Heath, 210, 211; Cross, 28 Wych Cross, 74, 181 ; ac. of, 75 Wycombe Abbey, 3 Wycombe, High, 1 ac. of, 2 Cross, 62, 129 Wycombe Park, 2 Wycombe, West, 3 Wye, 210 540 INDEX. 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