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its manufactures, particularly of silk, porcelain, spar, &,c. 

 much visited. 



The Peak cavern in the vicinity u 



Coventry, a city of considerahle antiquity, in which the English kings have occasionally 

 resided and held their parliaments, contains some interesting edifices. It carries on manufac- 

 tures of ribands and watches, and a great fair of S days is held there. Population, 27,100. 



Warwick Castle. 



Ruins of Kcnihcorlh Castle. 



Wancick, a small town in the neighborhood, is a place of great antiquity, and contains a fine 

 castle. Kenilworth, an inconsiderable place in this vicinity, is celebrated for its magnificent 

 castle and park, the former of which is now in ruins. It formerly belonged to the crown, but 

 Elizabeth gave it to her favorite Dudley, Earl of Leicester. The area enclosed within the 

 walls of the castle was seven acres, and the circuit of the park and chase was no less than 20 

 miles. Leamington, in this neighboi hood, which ten years ago was an insignificant village, is 

 now a favorite watering-place, and lias become a considerable town. 



fVorcester is a city of much liislorical interest. Its trade is considerable, and the porcelain 

 and glove manufactures are extensive. The cathedral is its principal edifice. Population, 

 18,000. Kidderminster, in the neighborhood, has been long noted for its woolen manufac- 

 tures, the most important branch of which is that of carpets. Population, 20,900. 



Shrewsbury, the chief town of Shropshire or Salop, is a place of great antiquity and pf his- 

 torical importance. The ruins of the ancient castle and of the celebrated abbey, which once 

 contained the shrine of St. Winifrid, and was much visited by pilgrims, are still visible. 

 Shrewsbury has considerable trade and some woolen manufactures. Population, 21,200. 



Litchfield, a city of SlafTordshire, contains a magnificent cathedral, and a grammar school, 

 at which were educated Addison, Johnson, and Garrick. Pop. ''ation, 6,500. In the northern 

 part of the county is the borough of Sloke-upon- Trent, comprising, jeveral townships, in which 

 are the celebrated Staflbrdshire potteries. The porcelain and other ware, made here, are well 



known for the taste displayed in the 

 forms, as well as for the excellence 

 of the workmanship. Population of 

 the borough, 52,100. 



Lincoln, a city formerly distin- 

 guished for its splendid ecclesiastical 

 establishments, and interesting as the 

 scene of some important historical 

 events, is now much declined. Its 

 cathedral is one of the largest in the 

 kingdom. Population, 12,700. 



York, one of the oldest cities of 

 England, is the see of an archbishop, 

 and ranks as the second city of the 

 realm. It formerly contained a great 

 number of churches and a wealthy 

 abbey, and its cathedral, styled York 

 minster, is a magnificent edifice 



Dropping Welt, Knaresborough . 



Population 25,350. Ti 



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> drnppinsi- wf>l! of T\ i;nrosliorono:h is in this vicinity. 



