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At the extremity of the Village is a WATERFALL, well worthy the observation of the spectator. The Church is a small erection; but the numerous monuments in its Burying-Ground are highly attractive and interesting, the principal part of which are enclosed in iron rails; most of the inscriptions are cut upon a black ground, with the letters gilt, and the ornaments are of gold. At the upper end of the Ground is a new monument, made of freestone, by Harris, sen. of Bath, the execution of which displays much talent as a piece of sculpture. The design consists of four slight Ionic pillars, which support the top of the monument; under which is a marble urn, with some elegant folds of drapery attached to it. The whole is encircled with iron rails, and a chevaux-de-frieze of iron is also at the top. The urn bears the following inscription :

Beneath this tomb

are deposited the remains of the late
Right Honourable

Charlotte Viscountess Newcomen,

of Carricikglass, in the County of Longford,
In the Kingdom of Ireland,

Who died May 16, 1817, aged 69.

Upon the side of it are the following lines:

This monument was erected by her ladyship's only son, the Right Hon. Lord Viscount Newcomen, as a tribute of duty and affection.

In the front of the above tomb, the coat of arms and the supporters are well executed.

At no great distance there is also another peculiarly neat monument of freestone, by W. Lancashire, of Bath, dedicated to Marianna

Juliane Watson, grand-daughter of the late Bishop of Landaff, aged 6 years and 9 months.

Of such is the kingdom of God.

Both these monuments reflect great credit on the above natives of Bath, for neatness of design and elegance of execution.

In this Churchyard, the remains of poor Lovegrove, the comedian, are also deposited. He was highly respected both on the Bath and London boards; not only admired as a performer of considerable talents, but, what is far more lasting, valued as an honest worthy member of society. His personification of Lord Ogelby was a masterpiece of the art. But alas!

Where are the jesters now? the men of health
Complexionately pleasant? Where the droll,
Whose every look and gesture was a joke
To clapping theatres and shouting crowds,
And make ev'n thick-lip'd musing MELANCHOLY
To gather up her face into a smile

Before she was aware? Ah, sullen now,

And dumb as the green turf that covers them!

On quitting this "complexion," (to which, sooner or later, we must all arrive at,) once more to gain the public road to get back to Bath, the following emphatic words are painted upon a board, by order of the Overseers of the parish: "TAKE NOTICE, the idle and disorderly of every sort and kind, found wandering in and about Weston, will be dealt with according to law." The above is rather a sort of sweeping clause; and although it includes IDLERS of every sort and kind, yet it can hardly be presumed, that the Overseers had temerity enough to include in their meaning the numerous

gentlemen idlers with which Bath always abounds. On the right is a very handsome residence, with park-gates, lawn, &c. belonging to Miss Whitehead. On passing this estate a short distance, an opening leads to the Upper BristolRoad. Although the visitor, in returning to Bath, may be considered as retracing his steps, yet the prospect assumes a different aspect; but if he wishes not to return exactly to the place from whence he set out, he can diversify the scene by turning off into Barton's Fields on the right, get into the road, go down NileStreet, and pay a morning visit to some friend, in that elegant situation called Norfolk-Crescent, or, if an invitation offers, stop and partake of a dinner.

WALK VII.

AN AQUATIC STROLL.

From the OLD BRIDGE, Broad-Quay, contiguous to
Clarke's Lane, Duck-Street, Wine-Street, and the
Lower Borough Walls, (BATH CITY INFIRMARY;
CATHARINE'S and BELLOT'S HOSPITAL); pass by
Little Corn, Avon, and Milk Streets. New-Quay,
Kingsmead-Terrace, Green-Park-Buildings, West,
Green-Park-Place, East, near to which are Sey-
mour, Charles, and James Streets. Proceed to
Norfolk-Crescent, the GASOMETER, and Brooke's
RETURN by the Upper Bristol- Road,
Mancroft-Place, Nelson-Street, into Nile-Street,
and
pass the entrance to Norfolk-Crescent, into
Stanhope and New King-Streets, (METHODIST
CHAPEL,) and Kingsmead Street, (CASUALTY
HOSPITAL,) Monmouth-Street, (UNITED BRE-
THREN'S CHAPEL; BATH ASSOCIATION FOR
AIDING THE MISSIONS OF THE UNITED BRE-
thren, and the UNION BLUE SCHOOL.) Stable-
Lane to the Queen's Parade.

Lock.

INDEPENDENT of its connecting Holloway with Bath, and leading to the Upper BristolRoad, the OLD BRIDGE, viewed as a structure, creates but little attraction to the eye of the visitor. On the right of which, from HorseStreet, is Broad-Quay; but, notwithstanding the important name of Quay is attached to it, no bustle is experienced at this place, and it might be termed a river without any business; as

merely a few stones lying on the ground from the different quarries, with not above a straggling solitary barge or two, are to be seen, seems the principal feature of traffic, which occupies the inhabitants of a few little houses situated alongside of the water. Still, however, this aquatic stroll is pleasing, and not without its advantages by comparison. On the opposite side of the river are a few dull, worn-out buildings, or warehouses. Contiguous to the BroadQuay are the following places, Clarke's Lane, Back-Street, Gerrard-Street, Wine-Street, and the Lower Borough Walls. In the latter situation stands the Bath City Infirmary and Dispensary for the Sick Poor. It is a most excellent institution, and the only general place for the sick poor of the City of Bath; and which is supported by annual subscriptions; but persons receiving parish pay are inadmissible. Vaccination is also performed here gratis. The house is large, it appears, but, owing to the contracted state of the funds, numbers cannot be relieved. Near to which is St. Catharine's Hospital, the Bimberries, or Black Alms, a very mean structure of fourteen habitations, for paupers of both The inhabitants of which receive 3s. 6d. per week, and a black coat every two years. Here is also Bellot's Hospital, in Belltree-Lane, only open in the warmer months, from Ladyday to Michaelmas, where twelve men and women, strangers to Bath, are lodged, and have a privilege of using the baths. It was founded in the reign of James I. by Tho. Bellot, Esq.

sexes.

Little Corn-Street is passed without claiming any sort of observation; but Avon-Street, the

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