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From the CIRCUs through Bennet-Street, Russel-Street, Belmont and Oxford Row, Montpelier Row. (CHRIST CHURCH,) Belvidere-Place, LansdownStreet, Lansdown-Grove, Spencer's Belle Vue, Springfield-Place, Richmond-House, Grove-Place, Lansdown - Square, America - Buildings. To the Race - Ground and GRAND STAND. Lansdown Fair. MONUMENT on Lansdown-Hill. ProspectStyle. The Rocks at WICK. Return to BẠTH.

UPON quitting that fine architectural pile of buildings, the CIRCUS, the visitor soon passes through Bennet-Street, leaving the NEW AsSEMBLY ROOMS on his right. Russel-Street is also passed on the left. Directly opposite Bennet-Street stand those elegant range of houses, designated by the name of Belmont and Oxford Row; and, at the extremity of the latter place, on the left, is Montpelier-Row, in which is situated Christ Church, built after the modern Gothic style, upon a piece of land presented by the Right Hon. Lord Rivers. It is a very neat building, and was erected by subscription; for the very praiseworthy purpose of providing a place where the poor might hear the word of God preached unto them; and in order to render this desirable circumstance effectual, the area is left unenclosed and open to all frequenters. The galleries only are let out; the

produce of which are applied to the support of the establishment. Proceeding forwards to Belvidere-Place, every step becomes interesting to the spectator as he passes through Lansdown-Street, Lansdown-Grove, Spencer's Belle Vue, Springfield Place, Richmond - House, Grove-Place, &c. At some little distance on the left is seen Lansdown-Square; and upon the right is America - Buildings and HooperStreet. In ascending the hill, if the spectator turns round, a most delightful view of Bathford, Lambridge, &c. presents itself. A little beyond the first mile-stone, on the right, stands a small public-house, known by the sign of the Hare and Hounds; and about a mile from this place the road becomes level ground, walled in on both sides with stones piled on each other, but not fastened together by any mortar. The prospect is now extensive, and a fine range of hills appear on the left. The Race-Ground is soon discovered from a very mean and contemptible erection, denominated the "GRAND STAND;" which is nothing more than an empty shed, thatched over, and the ascent to which is by a temporary staircase. Such a receptacle for accommodating the beauty and fashion of Somerset, does but ill accord with the princely mansions in the City of Bath. The races have been revived within the last five years, and are generally held upon the 8th and 9th of July; but they are not in much estimation in the sporting world. A board here also informs those whom it may concern, "that prosecutions will be instituted against those persons found badger-baiting, pricking in the garter, or practising

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any other nefarious games." Persons are also cautioned against the danger of mounting the walls, as several people have been dreadfully bruised, and others lost their lives from the stones giving way. At no great distance from the Race-Ground stands the Blathwayte Arms, close to which the Fair at Lansdown is held annually on the 10th of August. It is a very large fair, and distinguished for the sale of horses, and large quantities of cheese: great numbers of cattle and pigs are also brought here. is a most convenient spot for the numerous assemblage of persons that arrive from Bristol, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, &c. and it proves quite a jubilee-day for the country people to enjoy the fun with which it abounds. The gingerbread stalls form a long street; and numerous shows from different parts of England, of every description, to obtain the money from the pockets of the lads and lasses, are not wanting. Lansdown Fair is also notorious for a number of pitched battles which are fought by the pugilistic heroes of Bristol. On the Downs, at the third mile-stone, there is a fine view of a valley and hills on the right; and in front of the traveller, the LANSDOWN PILLAR now appears conspicuous. The walk for the next halfmile is as fertile in scenery as the most lively imagination can suggest; and this part of Somersetshire has been often compared to some of the picturesque and enchanting prospects in Switzerland. These Downs have often been the theme of celebrated painters; and among whom, it is said, not the least animated in their praise, is the venerable President of the Royal Acade

my. The Bath cream-cheese, an article of such high epicurean taste, is produced by the dairies furnished from these luxuriant pastures. The traveller at length arrives at the PILLAR, which stands at a short distance from the main road. It is built of freestone; but, as a piece of architecture, it has nothing at the present period about it to command any particular interest; and the efforts of time have also committed some ravages upon its beauty. This spot, it appears, was rendered famous in history, from a battle fought here in 1643, between the King's and the parliamentary forces, on the 5th of July. The royal side was commanded by the Marquis of Hertford, but the King's horse was so shaken, that out of 2000 which came into action, not above 600 survived the havoc of the battle; but the Parliamentary General, Sir William Waller, was ultimately compelled to quit his post, and to take refuge in Bath, from the spirited conduct of the Marquis. The above monument was erected by GEORGE LORD LANSDOWN in 1720, to commemorate his ancestor SIR BEVIL GRANVILLE, who fell in this desperate engagement. The east and west sides of the monument are sculptred with warlike trophies, the Royal arms, and those of the Granvilles. The crest of the Granvilles surmounts the whole. On the shaft of the columns is the following inscription; and the subjoined account of the engagement, from Clarendon's History of the Rebellion, is engraven on the south side of the pedestal :

To the immortal memory of his renowned Grandfather and valiant Cornish Friends, who conquered, dying in

the Royal Cause, July 5th, 1643, this Column was de dicated by the Hon. GEORGE GRANVILLE, Lord LANSDOWN, 1780.-Dulce est pro patriå mori.

"In this battle, on the King's part, were more officers and gentlemen of quality slain than private men; but that which would have clouded any victory, and made the loss of others less spoken of, was the death of Sir BEVIL GRANVILLE. He was indeed an excellent person, whose activity, interest, and reputation, were the foundation of what had been done in Cornwall; and his temper and affection so public, that no accident which happened could make any impression on him, and his example kept others from taking any thing ill, or at least seeming to do so: in a word, a brighter courage and a gentler disposition were never married together, to make the most cheerful and innocent conversation."-CLARENDON.

On the north are the following lines written in the year 1643, by William Cartwright:—

"When now the incens'd rebels proudly came
Down like a torrent, without bark or dam;
When undeserv'd success urg'd on their force,
That thunder must come down to stop their course,
Or Granville must step in; then Granville stood,
And with himself oppos'd and check'd the flood;
Conquest or death was all his thoughts, so fire
Either o'ercomes, or does itself expire.
His courage work'd like flames, cast heat about,
Here, there, on this, on that side, none gave out.
Not any pike in that renowned stand,

But took new force from his inspiring hand,
Soldier encourag'd soldier, man urg'd man,
And he urg'd all; so far example can.
Hurt upon hurt, wound upon wound did fall,
He was the butt, the mark, the aim of all.
His soul this while retired from cell to cell,
At last flew up from all, and then he fell;
But the devoted stand, enrag'd the more
From that his fate, plied hotter than before.
And, proud to fall with him, swore not to yield,
Each sought an honour'd grave, and gain'd the field.

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