This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1832 Excerpt: ... DEAN, --NORTHUMBERLAND. Jesmond (a corruption of Jesus-mount) is a beautifully picturesque township, lying between the Ouse-burn rivulet and the Newcastle Town-moor. It contains several elegant mansions, belonging to the gentry and merchants of Newcastle; and the romantic Dean forms a pleasurable rendezvous for the ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1832 Excerpt: ... DEAN, --NORTHUMBERLAND. Jesmond (a corruption of Jesus-mount) is a beautifully picturesque township, lying between the Ouse-burn rivulet and the Newcastle Town-moor. It contains several elegant mansions, belonging to the gentry and merchants of Newcastle; and the romantic Dean forms a pleasurable rendezvous for the whole country round. On the eminence to the right, are the remains of the chapel and hospital, dedicated to St. Mary 5 and near to them is St. Mary's Well, which is approached by as many steps as there are articles in the creed. The road from Stote's Hall to West Jesmond commands a beautiful and extensive view of the most picturesque scenery imaginable. Gateshead-fell is situated in the distance, on the right; and the grounds of Sir Matthew White Ridley lie remotely in the centre. Within the latter, still exists the temporary concealment of Bishop Ridley, the victim of bigotry and religious rancour. The Ouse-burn stream is seen winding its course through the wooded valley. There are public gardens in Jesmond, for the accommodation and refreshment of the numerous parties that visit the neighberhood. BROTHERS' WATER, FROM KIRKSTONE FOOT, --WESTMORLAND. The small lake of Brothers' Water, though extremely interesting, and surrounded by scenery of the most enchanting and sublime description, is scarcely larger than a mountain tarn. Mr. Baines, junior, in his Companion to the Lakes, recommends the tourist to approach it from the Kirkstone side, in his route from Ambleside, as in that case " it is the beginning of beauties." Mr. B. accompanies his advice with these judicious observations: --" It may seem in speculation to be a matter of indifference at which end you begin, as, going over the same ground, you will have all the beauties, firs...
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