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ing in this village, named Dabler^ received an annual 

 salary for attending Her Royal Highness on those oc- 

 casions. The family of the Perdues, (boatmen) has, 

 for many years, deservedly stood well in the estima- 

 tion of the Anglers visiting Shepperton. 



On the north side, between Shepperton and Wal- 

 ton-bridge, is Halliford, a small scattered place. The 

 Ship is the house generally used by the Anglers who 

 lish in this neighbourhood. 



At Walton, likewise, there are some good deeps 

 and swims ; and, on the opposite side to Hampton, by 

 Sunbury, are many good places for angling in boats, or 

 on the side of the river, for Perch, Roach, Chub, &c., 

 particularly one deep hole and eddy, near Walton- 

 bridge, on the Sunbury side, where Roach are killed, 

 both numerous and heavy. At Walton, the Duke's 

 Head is the house mostly resorted to by Anglers -, 

 there are, also, boats and experienced boatmen always 

 ready, at Walton, to attend the sportsman. 



Hampton 



is a most delightful village, pleasantly situated on a 

 rise, commanding beautiful views over the Thames, 

 Moulsey-hurst, and the adjacent country ; and, being 

 only fifteen miles from town, is frequently visited by 

 Anglers, who find every comfort and accommodation 

 they can wish at the Red Lion, and at the Bell. There 

 is also a circulating library, and a fishing-tackle shop 

 at Hampton, with several boats and boatmen, ever 

 ready to attend, or let their boats to Anglers. 



