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Bolton, several of the nobility, as well as some 

 spirited tradesmen in the neighbourhood, contri- 

 bute largely to the stakes. 



Lancaster. — This town is pleasantly situated on 

 the southern bank of the river Lune, over which a 

 stone bridge has been erected, connecting the town 

 with the township of Herton. It is 240 miles 

 (N. N. W.) from London, and with the township 

 adjoining the borough, contains nearly 20,000 in- 

 habitants. It contains a theatre, assembly rooms, 

 public libraries, baths, &c. and the environs abound 

 with varied and interesting scenery. — The races 

 take place towards the end of July, and continue 

 two days. On the first day, a £50 plate is given 

 by his Grace the Duke of Hamilton and Brandon, 

 and on the second, in addition to her Majesty's 

 plate of 100 sovs. the members' plate of £70. 



Liverpool, a sea-port, borough, and market- 

 town, 53 miles (S. by W.) from Lancaster, and 

 205 (N. W. by N.) from London. This im- 

 portant town, which ranks first after the metro- 

 polis, stands on the river Mersey, on the eastern 

 bank of which river, docks have been constructed, 

 on a scale of almost unparalleled magnitude. 

 This town contains many handsome public build- 

 ings, among which may be mentioned the 

 Custom House, the Exchange, the Town-Hall, &c. 

 The public subscription libraries are numerous and 

 well selected; of these the best are— the Athe- 

 naeum, the Lyceum and the Union. The new 



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