In the neighbouring church-yard is the tomb of the Tradescants, who may be termed the introducers of the study of Natural History into this country. Connected in some degree, in its history, with the Lollard's Tower, is Smii hfield, the spot about the centre of which where the Protestants suffered, was lately, (if it is not still) marked by a circular disposition of the stones that pave it. Nor should we here omit a slight mention of the habitations, however mean, which have been once the residence of genius. The house of Richardson is in the corner of Salisbury-court, in Fleetstreet, where he wrote Clarissa Harlowe, and the tenement over Break-neck-stairs, once inhabited by Goldsmith, is also remaining; as well as that in Bolt-court, the residence of Dr. Johnson; the house where the unhappy Chatterton first arrived from Bristol, in the High-street, Shoreditch; and the residence of Psalmanazer, near St. Luke's, in Old street. Nor should the monument of honest Stowe, the old historian of London, be entirely forgotten. It is of a curious composition in imitation of stone; in the Parish church of St. Andrews, Undershaft. Millon's tomb is in the church at Cripplegate. AN ALMANAC OF THE AMUSEMENTS OF LONDON: INDICATING ALL The Objects deserving Notice throughout the Year. ***The after the Day of the Month, denotes that the particular Day is not absolutely fixed. JANUARY. 6 TWELFTH-DAY; the Bishop of London makes an offering of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, at the Chapel Royal, St. James's. Confectioners and Pastry-cooks shops furnish an interesting spectacle, especially in the evening. 18 The Queen's birth-day kept-A grand gala at court at noon-Ode for the New Year performed-And in the evening a superb ball, at St. James's-luminations of public places, and the houses of the royal tradesmen. 20+ The lectures commence at the Royal Institution-Mr. Davy on Chemistry, Galvanismi, &c. with various lectures in different branches of Sciences, and the arts. N. B. In the course of this and the ensuing five months, masquerades are occasionally held at the Opera-house, and the Pantheon, always previously advertised in the newspapers, admission 10s. 6d. 11. 1s. and 21. 2s. and dresses may be hired at the masquerade warehouses, from 5s. to 21. 2s. each. 23 Hilary Term begins. On this, and the first day of every terin, the Judges breakfast with the Lord Chancellor, at his house in Lincoln's-inn-square, and thence go in grand procession to Westminster-hall, to open the This is a sight worthy of notice, particularly when the Judges arrive at the hall, where strangers should be about twelve o'clock. courts. First Sunday in term, the Judges go in state to St. Paul's. The Gresham Lectures are daily, during the terms, delivered over the Royal Exchange, at noon in Latin, and at one o'clock in English; open to the public gratis. 30 King Charles's Martyrdom; the House of Lords go in procession to Westminster-abbey, to attend divine service; the Commons to St. Margaret's church. Every Sunday evening, from Christmas to Easter, the boys at Christ-church Hospital sing an anthem, and sup in public at six o'clock. Tickets to this interesting sight niay be had of any of the numerous governors. Every Sunday during the year, service is performed at the Magdalen, and at a quarter past eleven, in the inorning, and a quarter past six in the evening; at the Asylum. These places are much frequented, and highly interesting to strangers, both from the celebrity of the preachers, and the sweetness of the music In time of frost, the Canal in St. James's park, and the Serpentine River in Hyde-park, are covered with skaiters; here a stranger will find much amusement. FEBRUARY, 14 CONCERT of Ancient Music commences in the Great Room, in the King's Theatre, Haymarket. 6 Anniversary of the Society for discharging Persons confined for Small Debts, Craven-street, Strand. 7 Concert for the Benefit of the Choral Fund, TheatreRoyal, Haymarket. 8+ Subscription Concert, King's Theatre, Haymarket. 12+ Hilary Term ends; after which, as at the end of every term, the sittings commence for the trial of causes, the first day at Westminster-hall, the next at Guildhall, in the city, then return to Westminster, and sit till the business is over, and afterwards go back to Guildhall, and continue till the business is finished. 22 Mr. Fuseli's Lectures on Painting commence at the Royal Academy, Somerset-place; admission gratis, by tickets to be had of the Academicians. During Lent, on Wednesday and Friday evenings, Oratorios are performed at Covent-garden Theatre, K K At the Hay-market Theatre, on Wednesday and Friday evenings, has generally been exhibited by Mr. Walker, the Eidouraneon, or Grand Transparent Orrery. During the winter season, there are generally a variety of occasional exhibitions, particularly at the Lyceum in the Strand. MARCH. 1 SAINT David's-day, Anniversary of the Welch Charity. After service at St. Andrew's church, Holborn, dine at the Crown and Anchor. 4+ Anniversary of the Marine Society, at the London Tavern. 17 Anniversary of the Benevolent Society of St. Patrick, at the Crown and Anchor. N. B. Most of the public Anniversary Dinners are either on the same day, or the previous Sunday, preceded by a sermon, by some eminent preacher, and announced in the newspapers. The admission to the dinners is by tickets to be had of the stewards, or at the bar of the tavern, usually at 10s. 6d. a-head. Maunday Thursday, His Majesty's bounty is distributed to the poor at Whitehall-chapel, by His Majesty's Almoner. Towards the end of this month, and during most of the spring and summer, are to be seen reviews, and other military spectacles, in Hyde Park, generally two or three mornings in the week. Notice of these may be had at the offices of the Commander-in-Chief, or of the Adjutant-general, at the Horse-guards, Whiteball. Every morning a pleasing spectacle is displayed on the Parade, behind the Horse-guards, about ten o'clock, where the stranger will likewise be entertained with a charming concert of martial music. APRIL. 1 ANNIVERSARY Dinner of the Literary Fund for the relief of authors in distress, at Willis's Rooms, St. James's. 5 Anniversary of the Freemasons' Charity, for educating Female Children, at the Crown and Anchor. & Anniversary of the Royal Humane Society, at the London tavern. After dinner is a nost teresting pro-cesssion of persons who have been restored to life. 10+ Anniversary of the Institution at Bermondsey, for the Education of the Deaf and Dumb, where they are taught to speak and read articulately, write, &c. held at the London tavern. This meeting vies with the meetings of a similar kind at Paris. Easter Monday, The Lord-mayor, Aldermen, &c. go in state to Christ-church, and attend divine service; after which a grand dinner at the Mansion-house, and a ball in the evening. Tickets given by the Lordmayor, and with his permission, by the sheriffs. Easter Monday, the following Summer Theatres open; Sadler's Wells. Amphitheatre of Arts (Astley's). The Royal Circus, Easter Monday and Tuesday, days of great frolic and Easter Term begins the third Wednesday after Easter In this month, and during the summer, every day, but MAY. MAY-DAY, The Chimney Sweepers parade the streets, drest in fantastic finery, and form very whimsical groups. 2+ Clerical Levees commence at Lambeth Palace, every Saturday. 34 The Annual Exhibition of the Royal Academy commences at Somerset Place. of The Anniversary of the Sons of the Clergy is held at St. Paul's, where is performed a fine concert of sacred music, and afterwards there is a dinner at Merchant Taylor's Hall. Tickets to be had of Mr. Robson, bookseller, Bond-street; Messrs. Rivingtons, St. Paul's |