1 50 Eaton Hall. 



fail to see this noble palace, and it can only be from the 

 comparatively difficult access to it until of late, that it 

 has not become as popular as Chatsworth. If approach 

 by the river be not cared for, (though this is by far the 

 most delightful,) it may be accomplished vid the Wrex- 

 ham road, and through the park. The Hall was erected 

 in 1807, and consists of a large centre, of three stories, 

 enriched with octagonal turrets, buttresses, and pin- 

 nacles, placed between wings finished in a similar man- 

 ner. The entrance to the western front is under a lofty 

 portico, but the most imposing aspect is that presented 

 on the eastern side, where a magnificent flight of steps 

 terminates in three rich and airy arches, forming the 

 middle of an exquisitely beautiful vaulted cloister, which 

 extends along the entire centre, and unites the wings. 

 Internally, all is in keeping, and when the splendours of 

 the apartments have been enjoyed, there are gardens 

 and conservatories to conclude with. Returning to 

 Chester, and while waiting the hour for the homeward 

 train, to walk round the old walls is a treat of no ordi- 

 nary kind, nor, when there, is the Cathedral to be for- 

 gotten. 



For COMBERMERE, it is needful to strike from Crewe 

 along the line that leads through Nantwich and Wem to 

 Shrewsbury, stopping at "Wrenbury," which place is 

 something less than nine miles distant, or about forty 

 miles from Manchester. 



From Wrenbury the way lies first across Mr Wilson's 



