423 Chilton House, F. Cra ven, Esq. To Oxford, 30 miles. Somerset Hospital, so called from its founder, the Duchess of Somerset, for the accommodation of the 39 widows of 30 clergymen, 38 and of 20 laymen. Littlecot Park, Gen. 35 Popham. Ramsbury, Sir F. Burdett, NEWBURY. This town was formerly famous for its woollen manufactures, which gave celebrity to John Winschomb, commonly called Jack of Newbury. It was the scene of two dreadful actions between Charles and the Parliament, the King commanding in person on both occasions. Population 6379. Halfway House. cr. river Kennet Hungerford is situated on the Kennet, and carries on a considerlable trade by means of that river and the Avon canal. In the Town-hall is preserved the Hungerford hom, given along with a charter by John of Gaunt to this town. cr. Kennet and Avon Canal. Froxfield, Wilts. Cross Ford. Savernake Forest, at the extremity of which, on the left, is Tottenham Park, Marquess of Aylesbury, who is also the proprietor of the forest, remarkable as the only one in the kingdom belonging to a subject. In the park was erected in 1781, by Thomas, Earl of Aylesbury, a column in honour 60 64 Church Speen. Benham Place. Hampstead Park, Ear! of Craven. Kintbury. Barton Court, C. Dundas, Esq. Hungerford Park, J. Willes, Esq. Inglewood House, Mrs Shaw. Bath, a city in Somersetshire, is noted for the beauty of its buildings. These, consisting almost entirely of stone, present a finer appearance than any other city England. The river Avon runs through the midst of it. There is an elegant bridge over the river, and it has been made navigable as far as Bristol Bath owes its celebrity to its medicinal springs. These must have been discovered very early, as we find that the Romans had fixed a station, and erected baths here A. D. 43. Their reputation has continually increased, and invalids now resort to them from all quarters. The principal springs are those called the King's and Queen's. The temperature of the coolest is 97°, of the warmest, 117° of Fahrenheit. The medicinal properties in all are nearly the same. Bath is also frequented by great numbers for pleasure as well as health. For these the numerous public buildings and hotels afford ample accommodation. Of the former the pump-room, beside the King's bath, and the assembly rooms, said to be the best adapted for the purpose of any in the king. dom, are the most conspicuous. The Abbey Church, or cathedral, is a fine building. It was founded by Bishop King in 1495, but not finished till 1582. It has lately been much improved. In the east end of the church Prior Birde's chapel presents a beautiful specimen of tracery. Amongst the numerous monu |