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water and 144 (W. by S.) from London, and con- 

 tains upwards of 10,000 inhabitants. It contains 

 a theatre, assembly rooms, a public library, and 

 reading rooms, with a museum attached, &c., and 

 several charitable institutions. 



The races take place about the beginning of 

 September, and continue two days. Both the 

 members for the county and the members for the 

 borough contribute to the Stakes. 



STAFFORDSHIRE. 



Brenwood, 10: miles from Stafford and 125 ^^ 

 miles from London, and containing 2,763 inhabi- 

 tants. Two days' racing towards the end of Sep- 

 tember. 



The Patshull Stakes of 3 sovs. each, with 20 

 added from the fund. The Ladies' Purse. The 

 Chillington Stakes, of 5 sovs. each, with 20 sovs. 

 added from the fund. A hurdle race, &c. 



Burntwood, 3i miles (W. by S.) from Lich- 

 field, containing about 700 inhabitants. One day's 

 racing about the middle of October. About £40 

 is subscribed, and added to the stakes. 



Burton upon Trent, 24 miles (E.) from Staf- 

 ford, and 124 (N. W. by N.) from London, and 

 containing 4,114 in that part of the town situated 

 in the county of Stafford. It is celebrated for its 

 excellent ale, and contains a theatre, assembly- 

 rooms, libraries, &c. 



