Curiosities Of Great Britain: England And Wales Delineated Part 22

The ferry over the river Severn has been before mentioned at page 63.

Here is an inn called Beachley Pa.s.sage House Inn. The time of high water is nearly the same as at Bristol Quay, and is always to be seen in the Bristol Newspapers. If the wind be northerly, this pa.s.sage may be crossed for five hours before high-water; and if the wind be southerly or westerly, it may be pa.s.sed for seven hours after high-water.

[Sidenote: Once a place of great importance.]

[Sidenote: Waller, the poet.]

[C] BEACONSFIELD is a small place, although it is one of great thoroughfare, but the market is almost wholly disused; in fact, Wycombe and Uxbridge appear to have drawn away the business. The manor, anciently an estate of the Windsors, afterwards became the property of the Monks of Burnham Abbey, a building but a few miles distant. Edmund Waller, the poet, was born at Coles.h.i.+ll, in this neighbourhood, at which place see his life; he was proprietor of the very pleasing seat, called Hall Barns, an ancient mansion belonging to the family; he lies buried in the churchyard, and a monument has been erected to his memory, with a latin inscription, too long and too dry to be given in our work.

Gregories, in this parish, was the seat of the celebrated Edmund Burke, who, for critical taste and brilliancy of language, will ever be ranked amongst the most fascinating of English writers. His company was sought for by all who could make the slightest pretension to kindred genius. He died in this town, and was buried in the church, where a marble tablet is set up, with a short inscription, to his memory. The apartments at Butler's Court, formerly Gregories, contained some fine paintings, by Sir Joshua Reynolds, and some valuable marbles. This seat, we believe, came into the possession of Mr. Burke through the friends.h.i.+p of Lord Verney and the Marquis of Rockingham, by whose munificence he was enabled to purchase it. The widow of the late Mr. Burke continued to reside at Butler's Court till the period of her death, which took place a few years after that of her late husband; the mansion and estate was afterwards purchased by James Dupre, Esq., who let the house to the master of a boarding-school, and in whose occupation it was destroyed by fire: the grounds have since been adapted to the purpose of agriculture.

For the following interesting sketch of the ill.u.s.trious and distinguished statesman, (Burke,) we are indebted to Dr. Watkin's Biographical Dictionary:--"He was born at Dublin, in 1730. His father was an attorney, and a Protestant. The son received his education under Abraham Shackleton, a Quaker, who kept a school at Ballytore, near Carlow, and it is recorded to the honour of Mr. Burke, that whenever he visited Ireland he always paid his respects to his old tutors: in 1746 he entered as a scholar at Trinity College, which he left on taking his bachelor's degree in 1749, and soon after became candidate for the professors.h.i.+p of logic at Glasgow, but did not succeed. In 1753 he entered of the Middle Temple, where he applied more to general literature than to the law, and supported himself by writing for the booksellers. Falling ill, through too close an application to his studies, he removed to the house of Dr. Nugent, a physician, whose daughter he afterwards married. In 1756 he published a pamphlet, ent.i.tled, "A Vindication of Natural Society." This piece was purposely drawn up in the manner of Lord Bolingbroke, and for a time imposed upon the friends of that writer as his real productions. His next performance was the Essay on the Sublime and Beautiful, published in 1757. This philosophical piece of criticism, written in a fine and elegant style, procured the author a great reputation, and the esteem of the first literary characters of the age; the princ.i.p.al of whom was Dr. Johnson.

In 1758, he suggested to Mr. Dodsley, the bookseller, the plan of the "Annual Register," the historical part of which he wrote for several years. In 1761 he went to Ireland as the companion of his friend Mr.

Hamilton, secretary to the Earl of Halifax, then Lord-Lieutenant. That gentleman, who was generally known by the name of Single-speech Hamilton, from the circ.u.mstance of his making only one speech in parliament, but one of uncommon eloquence, procured him a pension of 300. on the Irish establishment. On his return from Ireland he was made private secretary to the Marquis of Rockingham, First Lord of the Treasury, who brought him into parliament for Wendover. The Rockingham party continued in power but a short time, and on going out of office, Mr. Burke wrote a forcible pamphlet upon the subject, ent.i.tled, "A Short Account of a Short Administration;" after which, he became an active member of the opposition, as a senator and also as a writer. A pamphlet of his, ent.i.tled, "Thoughts on the Causes of the present Discontents,"

excited considerable interest as a bold exposure of court intrigues and favourites, in controlling the operations of ministers. In the struggle between Great Britain and the colonies, Mr. Burke bore a distinguished part as an opponent to the ministry. His speeches were vehement, and had so powerful an influence upon the people, that the citizens of Bristol, in 1774, invited him to be one of their representatives, without his being at the least expense. But at the next election in 1780, he was rejected by them for having supported the Irish pet.i.tion for a free trade, and the bill for relieving Roman Catholics. He was then returned for Malton, in Yorks.h.i.+re. At this time he gained great popularity by his introduction of a bill for a reform in the national expenditure, on which he spent prodigious labour, but it was unsuccessful. When the Marquis of Rockingham returned to power on the resignation of Lord North, in 1782, Mr. Burke obtained the post of Paymaster-general of the Forces, and a seat in the Privy Council; but this was of short duration, for on the death of his patron, Lord Shelbourne became First Lord of the Treasury, and Mr. Burke, with several of his friends, resigned their places. In the coalition, which for a little while succeeded the Shelbourne administration, Mr. Burke had his share both of emolument and abuse. The leading particulars of his political life, after this, were his exertions against Mr. Hastings, in which he manifested uncommon industry to fasten guilt upon that gentleman, with no small share of personal asperity; his vigorous opposition to Mr. Pitt's design of forming a limited regency on the King's illness in 1788; and above all, his ardour against the actors and defenders of the French revolution. On the latter subject he evinced peculiar sagacity at the outset, and when many worthy men were rejoicing at the prospect of rising liberty and happiness to the world, Mr. Burke predicted, with remarkable precision, the desolation, bloodshed, anarchy, and misery which ensued. He displayed his detestation of the revolutionists in the House of Commons, and separated himself in consequence from Mr. Fox, and many other of his old a.s.sociates. In 1790 he published his famous "Reflections on the Revolution in France," which attracted wonderful attention, and produced a surprising effect upon the public mind. Many publications appeared in answer to this book; the most noted of which was Paine's pamphlet, ent.i.tled "The Rights of Man," wherein the principles of republicanism were so artfully addressed to the feelings of ordinary persons, as to excite for a time no small alarm to the friends of government. Mr.

Burke, after this, published a variety of pamphlets in support of his positions: as, "A Letter to a Member of the National a.s.sembly;" "An Appeal from the New Whigs to the Old;" "Thoughts on a Regicide peace,"

&c. His zeal on this occasion, as well as his extraordinary talents, recommended him to the royal favour, and he obtained a pension, which gave room for those who had been galled by his arguments, to reproach him, and some illiberal animadversions were made upon him in the senate, which drew from him that admirable defence, his "Letter to a n.o.ble Lord," in which he retaliates upon a celebrated Duke in a strain of keen irony and dignified remonstrance. Mr. Burke withdrew from parliament in 1794, leaving his seat for Malton to his son, an accomplished young man, who died shortly after. This melancholy event hastened his death, which happened the 8th of July, 1797. A little before his death he caused to be read to him Addison's paper in the Spectator, on the Immortality of the Soul. Mr. Burke was very amiable in his private life, of correct deportment, faithful in his attachments; charitable to the poor, and religious without being superst.i.tious. He had a fine taste for the arts, and was fond of gardening and architecture," Bulstrode, the seat of the Duke of Portland, is within three miles of the town; a more detailed account of this elegant mansion will be given in a future portion of our work.

_Market_, Wednesday.--_Fairs_, Feb. 13; and Holy Thursday, for horses, cows, and sheep.--_Mail_ arrives 11.10 night; departs, 3.30 morning.--_Inn_, Saracen's Head.

[Sidenote: The celebrated Edmund Burke.]

[Sidenote: Sketch of his life.]

[Sidenote: Burke's reflections on the French revolution, &c.] [Sidenote: His death.]

Map Names of Places. County. Number of Miles From +--+----------------+----------+------------+------------+ 43 Beadlam to N.R. York Helmesley 3 Kirkby 2 29 Beadnell to Northumb Belford 9 Aluwick 13 11 Beaford pa Devon Torrington 5 Chumleigh 10 45 Beaghall to W.R. York Pontefract 6 Snaith 7 21 Beaksbourne pa Kent Canterbury 4 Wingham 3 29 Beal ham Durham Belford 8 Berwick 8 +--+----------------+----------+------------+------------+ Dist. Map Names of Places. Number of Miles From Lond. Population.

+--+----------------+-----------------------+-----+------+ 43 Beadlam to Gillamoor 3 225 157 29 Beadnell to Ellingham 8 321 251 11 Beaford pa Hatherleigh 9 200 624 45 Beaghall to Selby 6 178 563 21 Beaksbourne pa Dover 2 59 351 29 Beal ham Wooler 2 330 70 +--+----------------+-----------------------+-----+------+

Map Names of Places. County. Number of Miles from +--+------------------------+----------+-------------+-------------+ 36 Bealing, Great pa Suffolk Woodbridge 3 Ipswich 7 36 Bealing, Little pa Suffolk ... 4 ... 6 34 Beamhurst .. Stafford Cheadle 7 Uttoxeter 3 12 Beaminster,[A] m.t. & ch Dorset Dorchester 18 Bridport 6 13 Beamish to Durham Gateshead 6 Durham 6 45 Beamsley to W.R. York Skipton 6 Addingham 2 29 Beanley to Northumb. Alnwick 8 Wooler 9 10 Beard to Derby Ashton 8 Manchester 15 37 Bear Green .. Surrey Dorking 4 Horsham 9 39 Bearly pa Warwick Stratford 4 Warwick 8 21 Bearsted pa Kent Maidstone 3 Milton 10 33 Bearston to Salop Drayton 4 Eccleshall 9 10 Bearward-Cote to Derby Derby 6 Sudbury 8 40 Beathwaite Green, ham Westmorlnd Kendal 6 Millthorpe 3 10 Beauchief Abbey, e.p.l Derby Sheffield 4 Dronfield 4 39 Beaudesert[B] pa Warwick Henley 1 Stratford 9 +--+------------------------+----------+-------------+-------------+ Dist. Map Names of Places. Number of Miles from Lond. Population.

+--+------------------------+------------------------+-----+-------+ 36 Bealing, Great pa Wickham 8 76 367 36 Bealing, Little pa ... 9 75 272 34 Beamhurst .. Checkley 2 139 12 Beaminster,[A] m.t. & ch Crewkerne 7 141 2968 13 Beamish to Sunderland 10 265 1848 45 Beamsley to Otley 10 215 279 29 Beanley to Belford 11 314 169 10 Beard to Sheffield 23 177 283 37 Bear Green .. Capel 2 28 39 Bearly pa Henley 5 97 230 21 Bearsted pa Chatham 9 37 594 33 Bearston to Nantwich 12 157 95 10 Bearward-Cote to Uttoxeter 13 130 40 Beathwaite Green, ham Burton 7 258 10 Beauchief Abbey, e.p.l Chesterfield 10 160 85 39 Beaudesert[B] pa Birmingham 16 102 199 +--+------------------------+------------------------+-----+-------+

[A] BEAMINSTER is a town of very great antiquity; it is situated on a fertile spot near the banks of the small river Birt. The prebendaries of Salisbury were formerly lords of the manor, until the parliamentary commissioners (who appear to have made very free with church property) seized it, and for a time it pa.s.sed into other hands, but it was only for a time: the right at length became acknowledged, and in the possession of the prebendaries of Sarum it now remains. This town has suffered much by the devastation of fire, and still more by the destructive sword of civil, or rather uncivil, warfare. Britton speaks of a record of the former being preserved in a blank leaf of an old Bible, in the possession of a gentleman of this town, which memorandum ran as follows:--"The towne of Beaminster was burnt on Palme Sunday, being the 14th day of April, and in the year of our Lord 1644. At the same time prince Maurice, being in the towne seven dayes before the fire, and there continued till the fire burnt him out of his quarters.

The fire was first kindled in John Sergeant's house, in North-street; it was a musket discharged in the gable; and it was wild-fire, and the winde lying directly with the towne, the whole place was destroyed in two hours; and those goods for the most part which were saved out of the fire were carried away by the soldiers. There were seven score and four dwelling-houses, besides barns and stables, burnt." An eye-witness in Sir Thomas Fairfax's army describes it as "a place of the pitifullest spectacle that man can behold; hardly a house left not consumed by fire." Two thousand pounds were granted by the parliament to a.s.sist in re-building the town: this, with other sums, raised by the neighbouring gentry, answered the purpose. But it appears that the place was doomed to destruction, for in June, 1684, it was again consumed, and the loss is said to have amounted to 10,000.: nor did its misfortunes end here, for in the gusty month of March, in the year 1781, upwards of fifty dwelling-houses, besides barns, stables, and other buildings, were reduced to ruins in the short s.p.a.ce of three hours. Mrs. Tucker founded a free-school here, in 1684, for the purpose of affording education to twenty of the poorest boys in the town; three or four of these boys were to be apprenticed annually, and it is necessary that one of these, at least, should become a seaman. The Rev. Mr. Samuel Hood, father of Lord Hood, was master of this school in the year 1715. The inhabitants are princ.i.p.ally engaged in the manufacture of sail-cloth, and in the production of iron, tin, and copper ware. The work-house is a large commodious building; formerly an alms-house.

_Market_, Thursday.--_Fairs_, April 4; September 19, for horses, sheep, and cattle.

[Sidenote: Destroyed by fire in 1644.]

[Sidenote: Burnt down in 1684, and again in 1781.]

[B] BEAUDESERT. This place is situated in the hundred of Barlichway. The church is dedicated to St. Nicholas, and exhibits some good specimens of ancient architecture. The village was the birth-place of Richard Jago, the poet, who was the son of the rector: he was born in 1715, and was educated at Solihull grammar-school, about eleven miles distant from this place. His first poetical production which attracted notice was an "Elegy on the Death of a Blackbird," and this was followed by a poem, descriptive of the "Battle of Edgehill," which is considered the most finished of his works: the subject was in all probability suggested by his residence in the neighbourhood of the scene of action. He died on the 8th of April, 1781.

Map Names of Places. County. Number of Miles from +--+------------------+---------+--------------+-----------+ 16 Beaulieu[A] pa. Hants Lymington 7 Hythe 5 23 Beau Manor ex. pl. Leicester Mount Sorrel 3 Loughboro 3 +--+------------------+---------+--------------+-----------+ Dist. Map Names of Places. Number of Miles from Lond. Population.

+--+------------------+------------------------+------+----+ 16 Beaulieu[A] pa. Southampton 7 82 1298 23 Beau Manor ex. pl. Leicester 8 106 98 +--+------------------+------------------------+------+----+

[A] BEAULIEU. The river Exe, over which there is a bridge, is navigable up to this village. Here is a manufacture of coa.r.s.e sacking. The ruins of Beaulieu Abbey are beautifully situated on the eastern banks of the river. The delightful valley which surrounds these venerable remains, is of a circular form, bounded by well-wooded hills, and in itself, consists of a rich variety of ground. The Abbey was founded, A.D. 1204, by King John, for monks of the Cistercian order; a cla.s.s of friars to which that monarch had been previously particularly adverse. The king, it is said, after various oppressive measures exercised against the Cistercians, summoned the Abbots and princ.i.p.als of that order, to Lincoln, whither they hastened, flattering themselves that he would there confer upon them some marks of his grace and favor. Instead of this, say the monkish historians, "the savage monarch ordered the Abbots to be trodden to death, by horses: but none of his attendants being found sufficiently cruel to obey the sanguinary command, the ecclesiastics, dreadfully alarmed, retired hastily to their inn. In the course of the ensuing night, when the monarch slumbered on his bed, he dreamt that he was standing before a Judge, accompanied by the Cistercian Abbots, who were commanded to scourge him severely with rods and thongs; and when he awoke in the morning, he declared that he still felt the smart of the beating. On relating this dream to a certain ecclesiastic of his court, he was advised to crave pardon of the Abbots, whom he had before so barbarously treated; and a.s.sured, that the Almighty had been infinitely merciful to him, in thus revealing the mysteries of his dispensations, and affording him paternal correction.

The king, adopting this counsel, ordered the Abbots to attend him; and, contrary to their expectations, received them with kindness:" and the remembrance of his dream still continuing to influence his conduct, he shortly after granted a charter for the foundation of the Abbey of Beaulieu. It was greatly enriched by succeeding grants; and at the Dissolution, its possessions were estimated at the annual value of 428.

6s. 8d. The manor of Beaulieu, with all its rights, privileges, and appurtenances, (the rectory and right of patronage excepted), was granted to Thomas Wriothesley, Esq. afterwards Earl of Southampton. The circ.u.mference of the manor embraces an extent of 28 miles, and the clear annual revenue amounts to between 4000 and 5000. The immediate precincts of the Abbey were encircled by a stone wall, the remains of which are richly mantled with ivy. An edifice, nearly square, now called the palace, but originally built for the Abbot's lodging, was converted into a family seat after the Dissolution. Over the entrance is a canopied niche, in which stood the image of the Virgin Mary. The hall is a well proportioned room, handsomely vaulted, the ribs springing from pilasters, and spreading over the roof in beautiful ramifications.

Eastward from this edifice is a long building, supposed from the extent and height of the apartments, to have been the dormitory; beneath it are several good cellars. The ancient kitchen is also standing, and near it is the refectory, a plain stone edifice, with strong b.u.t.tresses: this is now the parish church of Beaulieu; the Abbey church, which stood to the north-east, having been entirely destroyed. On the west side is the ancient rostrum, or pulpit, from which lectures were read when the monks were a.s.sembled at their meals below. The site of the Abbey Church may be traced by the unevenness of the ground; but not a vestige of the building is remaining. Fragments of demolished tombs are occasionally dug up here, this having been the burial-place of various ill.u.s.trious and n.o.ble personages, and among them, Queen Eleanor, mother of King John. Some traces of the cloisters are yet distinguishable. Whilst Beaulieu Abbey was invested with the privilege of a sanctuary, its walls afforded a temporary protection to Margaret of Anjou, Queen of Henry VI.; who, returning from the continent, in expectation of being reinstated in her former dignity, was informed of the imprisonment of her husband, the destruction of his army, and the death of the Earl of Warwick, and the elevation to the throne of Edward IV. Another celebrated fugitive, to whom this abbey afforded sanctuary, was Perkin Warbeck, who, after many vicissitudes, was executed at Tyburn, in 1499.

[Sidenote: The Abbey founded by King John.]

[Sidenote: The king's singular dream.]

[Sidenote: The manor extends 28 miles.]

[Sidenote: Burial place of Queen Eleanor.]

Map Names of Places. County. Number of Miles from +--+------------------+----------+-----------+----------+ 47 Beaumaris[A] m.t. Anglesea Bangor 7 Aber 6 9 Beaumont pa. c.u.mberland Carlisle 5 Gretna 7 +--+------------------+----------+-----------+----------+ Dist. Map Names of Places. Number of Miles from Lond. Population.

+--+------------------+----------------------+-----+-----+ 47 Beaumaris[A] m.t. Holyhead 22 251 2497 9 Beaumont pa. Longtown 8 306 276 +--+------------------+----------------------+-----+-----+

[A] BEAUMARIS, though but a small place, is the capital of the island; it is finely situated on a low sh.o.r.e, called Beaumaris Bay. The present town appears to have originated from the circ.u.mstance of a castle having been erected here about the close of the 13th century, by Edward I. It lies close to the town, covering a large s.p.a.ce of ground, in a low situation. Its erection was subsequent to its proud rivals Conway and Caernarvon. The necessity of the present castle arose from Rhyddlan, upon the opposite sh.o.r.e, being often possessed by the Welsh princes. It appears to have been the last of the three great fortresses erected by Edward. On the conquest of Wales in 1295, he fixed upon this spot with a view of surrounding it with a fosse, for the double purpose of defence, and bringing small craft to unload their cargoes under its walls, by a ca.n.a.l, part of which was, till lately, remaining. From the period of its erection to the time of Charles I., it does not appear to have been at all conspicuous on the page of history. A communication was made between various parts of the inner court, by means of a surrounding gallery, about six feet wide, a considerable portion of which is yet entire.

Within recesses, in the sides of the gallery, are several square apertures, apparently once furnished with trap doors, which opened into rooms beneath; but their use has not been ascertained. Mr. Grose thinks they might have been used for the purposes of imprisonment. A tennis, fives court, and bowling-green, have been formed within the interior.

The town of Beaumaris was surrounded with walls, for its defence, and placed under the government of a corporation, endowed with various privileges and lands. Mr. Lloyd supposes, from local tokens being circulated by opulent tradesmen, about the year 1650, of which he had several in his possession, that it was a place of considerable traffic.

The present town consists of several streets, of which one terminated by the castle is handsome, and the houses are generally well built.

Beaumaris is much frequented during the summer months, by numerous genteel families, attracted by the pleasantness of this part of the island, and to avail themselves of the benefit of sea-bathing. The parochial church is a handsome structure, consisting of a chancel, nave, and two aisles, with a large square embattled tower. In the vestry adjoining were deposited the remains of lady Beatrice Herbert, daughter of the celebrated mirror of chivalry, the Lord Herbert of Cherbury. Near which lies interred the Rev. Gronwy Davies, with an inscription concluding as follows:

"Here lies learning, friends.h.i.+p, love; And innocency of the dove.

Within this grave and in the dust His ever courteous body must Until the resurrection lie; Then he shall live and death shall die."

The free-school was erected and liberally endowed by David Hughes, Esq., in the year 1603, who ten years afterwards founded also an excellent alms-house for six poor persons, to whom he granted small annuities. He was born about the middle of the 16th century, in a cottage now in ruins. He left the island early in life, in a very humble station, but by prudence and propriety of conduct, he made a decent fortune.

"'T is here the active worth of Hughes appears, A blessed asylum for the wreck of years!

If there his views the opening mind engage, Here he supports the trembling limbs of age; His breast embrac'd within his G.o.dlike plan, At once the morn and evening hours of man!

And ye who here his lasting bounty share, Whose tranquil days decline without a care!

If still, as night shall close, day greet your eyes, No grateful aspirations reach the skies, Indignant heaven beholds you with a frown, Nor gives the ingrate, life's immortal crown." LLOYD.

The old town-hall, built in 1563, has been taken down, and under the patronage of Lord Viscount Bulkeley, another more elegant has been erected upon its site. The town, re-incorporated in the 4th year of Elizabeth, is governed by a mayor, recorder, two bailiffs, twenty-four burgessess, two serjeants at mace, a town clerk, jailor, four constables, and a water-bailiff. The county hall is a small low building, being neither conveniently formed nor respectable in its appearance. The custom-house stands upon the green near the edge of the water. Beaumaris bay consists of an expansive opening in front of the town, so sheltered by the island of Priesholme and the great Ormeshead, as to allow vessels of considerable burden to ride in safety, during the most stormy weather. The depth of water near the town, at ebb-tide, is from six to seven fathoms, but the channel scarcely exceeds a quarter of a mile in breadth. The greater part of the bay is left dry for several miles when the tide is out, which part is called the Lavan Sands. These once formed a habitable hundred, belonging to the territory of Arson.

They were formerly called Wylofaen, or the place of Weeping, from the shrieks and lamentations of the inhabitants at the time when the land was overwhelmed by the sea. Lavan is a corruption of Traeth Talaven, or the fermented heap, allusive to the boiling up of water in the quicksands. The ferry was granted by charter to the corporation in the 4th year of Elizabeth: it lies near the town. The place of embarking or landing is the point anciently known under the appellation of Penrhyn Safness, but afterwards Osmund's Air, from a malefactor, who on his way to execution, being asked where he was going, answered, "To take the air." The walk over the sand at low water is firm and good; they should be pa.s.sed three hours after high water, and will be safe for four hours; or in other words, two hours before low water and two after. Precautions are essentially necessary to be taken, for near the times of the sands being covered by the sea they are frequently s.h.i.+fting, and in many places become so watery or quick, as to have proved both dangerous and fatal. This way is equally perilous in foggy weather, but as some persons are necessitated to pa.s.s in every season, the large bell at Aber is humanely rung, to direct them towards the sound.

_Market_, Wednesday and Sat.u.r.day.--_Fairs_, Feb. 13, Holy Thursday, Sept. 19, and Dec. 19, for cattle.--_Inn_, Bull's Head.

[Sidenote: Chief town in Anglesea.]

[Sidenote: Much frequented in summer.]

[Sidenote: Its government.]

[Sidenote: Lavan sands]

[Sidenote: Caution.]

Map Names of Places. County. Number of Miles From +--+--------------------+---------+--------------+-------------+ 14 Beaumont pa Ess.e.x Manningtree 7 Colchester 16 13 Beaumont Hill to Durham Darlington 4 Sedgefield 9 23 BeaumontLeys ex. pl Leicester Leicester 2 Belgrave 1 38 Beauport Suss.e.x Battle 3 Hastings 5 39 Beausall ham Warwick Warwick 6 Kenilworth 4 16 Beaworth ti Southamp. Alresford 5 Bis Waltham 7 11 Beaworthy pa Devon Hatherleigh 7 Holsworthy 9 7 Bebbington, Upper to Chester Great Neston 7 Liverpool 6 +--+--------------------+---------+--------------+-------------+ Dist. Map Names of Places. Number of Miles From Lond. Population.

+--+--------------------+------------------------+-----+-------+ 14 Beaumont pa Harwich 9 67 452 13 Beaumont Hill to Stockton 11 245 23 BeaumontLeys ex. pl Grooby 4 100 28 38 Beauport Robertsbridg 9 59 39 Beausall ham Solihull 9 96 16 Beaworth ti Winchester 5 62 156 11 Beaworthy pa Oakhampton 9 204 339 7 Bebbington, Upper to Chester 13 201 273 +--+--------------------+------------------------+-----+-------+

Map Names of Places. County. Number of Miles From +--+----------------------+---------+--------------+-----------+ 7 Bebbington, Low. t & p Chester Great Neston 5 Liverpool 7 29 Bebside to Northumb Morpeth 6 Blyth 4 36 Beccles[A] m.t. Suffolk Yarmouth 15 Norwich 18 22 Beconsall chap Lancaster Ormskirk 11 Chorley 8 7 Bechton to Chester Sandbach 2 Congleton 4 33 Beckbury pa Salop Bridgenorth 7 s.h.i.+ffnal 5 21 Beckenham[B] pa Kent Croydon 5 Lewisham 4 24 Beckering Lincoln Wragby 1 Holton 1 +--+----------------------+---------+--------------+-----------+ Dist. Map Names of Places. Number of Miles From Lond. Population.