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present, and the whereabouts of the grave could not be 
ascertained. The old churchyard is on the north side of the 
church, which is unusual. . 
A pretty walk across the park leads to the almshouses, a 
picturesque block of buildings, founded in 1672 by Margaret, 
widow of Sir Edward Hungerford, and a few steps further on is 
the “Methuen Arms,” where a welcome luncheon was provided 
for the party. 
A start was next made for Lacock Abbey, entrance fee 6d. 
each, where an intelligent guide conducted the party round the 
buildings and pointed out the features of interest. Lacock has 
been so often described that it is unnecessary to say much about 
t, but so many discoveries have been made of late by the owner, 
Mr. Talbot, that something new is to be noticed whenever it is 
visited. It is curious to observe how the designs of the new and 
old work have clashed. But the general effect is good, and the 
place is charmingly situated. The external appearance of part 
of the house has been spoilt in picturesqueness by the removal 
of the ivy, but it was found to be destroying the walls, and so had 
to go. The old caldron of the Abbey is still to be seen near 
the pond. 
The church was unfortunately closed, and there was no time 
to hunt for the key. For the benefit of more fortunate visitors 
it may be noted that the tomb of Sherington is in the Lady 
Chapel. He purchased Lacock at the Dissolution, pulled down 
the Abbey Church, and built most of the residential portion 
of the house. There is a brass of Robert Baynard, 1501. 
It being late, the party returned to Corsham, where, after tea, 
the 6.6 train was taken for Bath. The weather was perfect, and 
the excursion altogether was most enjoyable. 
Bridgwater, July 12th, r190¢.—An excursion was made to 
Bridgwater by the train leaving Bath at 9.53. The parish church 
was first visited, its notable features being pointed out by the 
genial vicar, Dr. Powell, who, fortunately for the members, was 
