XXXII 
Excursion to Gopsall and Market Bosworth, May 218t. 
Leader: Mr. Cuddeford. 
Present thirty-four. 
Train was taken to Shackerstone (Junction) Station, where 
waggonettes were in attendance to convey the party to Gopsall about 
two miles distant. Here, by kind permission of the Right Hon. 
Earl Howe, the members were shown over the beautiful private 
chapel of cedar wood, the exquisitely carved chimney piece, a fine 
painting by Vandyck, and the organ being much admired. ‘The 
lawns, gardens, and conservatories were next inspected, and a young 
Cedar planted by the late King Edward VII. in 1902, and a Pine 
planted by Queen Alexandra, were noticed, as well as what is 
considered to be one of the most extensive avenue of cedars in 
England. 
Tea was taken at Market Bosworth, four miles distance from 
Gopsall. The vicar, the Rev. P. H. Bowers, M.A., kindly met the party 
when visiting the Church and pointed out an old font (13th Century), 
a hagioscope or squint, a very chaste chalice of 1600, and flagon of 
1570. Bosworth Hall, the residence of C. T. Scott, Esq. who 
courteously allowed the party to inspect the grounds and part of the 
Hall, was next visited. The Hall, formerly the home of the Dixie 
family for over two-hundred years, bas now been carefully restored 
by the present owner. The front hall is full of a fine collection of 
old time accoutrements and armour of every description. The 
splendid ceiling and old open fire-place, as well as the picture gallery 
and beautiful stair-case were generally admired. The fine grounds 
also were full of interest. The drive to Bosworth Field was 
abandoned through lack of time. 
Excursion to the Corporation Farm and Etwall, June 4th. 
Leader : F. THOMPSON, Exq., (President). 
Present, twenty-nine. 
The first halt was madeat the Pumping Station where Mr. Lynam 
