THE ANGLER'S GUIDE. 



tance from Lea-bridge ? close to the river side, 

 commanding extensive views over the marshes 

 to Walthamstow, Epping forest, Low-Lay ton, 

 &c. to the latter place is a charming ride (in 

 summer) over the marshes, particularly during 

 hay-making, after which season the marshes 

 arc well stocked with oxen, cows, horses, and 

 other cattle, which much enliven the scene 

 during the remainder of the summer ; in the 

 winter, snipes, herons, and wild-fowl are to be 

 met with in these marshes. The Horse-and- 

 Groom being so short a distance from the me- 

 tropolis (about three miles and a half only), 

 induces the lovers of angling and rural scenery 

 often to visit this house, which may be done 

 with little expense, either of time or money ; 

 the Clapton stages coming within half a 

 mile of Lea-bridge every hour in the day, 

 from eight o'clock in the morning till eight at 

 night, thereby enabling the London angler to 

 enjoy his favourite amusement for a few hours 

 daily, when he would otherwise be deprived 

 from the distance of other waters. The pro- 



