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EXCURSIONS, 1395. 
TAMWORTH AND Hopwas Woop, May 18TH. 
Leadey: T. Gisss. 
A party of 14 members left Burton by the 1-56 train for 
Tamworth. Here they were met by Mr. T. V. Hodgson and 
a small contingent, representing the Birmingham Natural 
History and Philosophical Society. The joint party imme- 
diately proceeded to the Church, the largest Parish Church 
in the County, as well as one of the oldest, and a considerable 
time was spent in observing its architectural features and 
fine stained glass windows, one of these being by Sir E. 
Burne-Jones. 
Several members of the party ascended the tower, which is 
remarkable for having a double-spiral staircase. From the 
tower there is, in clear weather, a very fine view of the 
surrounding country, but unfortunately, on this occasion, 
the weather was dull and hazy, and there was little to be 
seen beyond the town and its immediate surroundings. 
After leaving the Church, the party walked round the 
grounds of the ancient Castle, associated by Sir Walter 
Scott with his legendary hero ‘“‘Marmion.” Here a fine 
example of herring-bone masonry was noticed. Carriages, 
obtained at the Peel’s Arms, took the party to Hopwas, 
where they were joined by some cyclist members of the 
Birmingham Society. Just before reaching the wood, a 
fine section through the Drift was noticed and inspected. 
Leaving the carriages, a very pleasant hour was spent in 
walking through the wood, then in the full beauty of its 
bright green spring foliage, and carpeted with Blue Bells 
