warehouses are appropriated to the care and housing of wines, brandies, &c. They are solely under the controul of the officers of the customs, the proprietors of the docks having nothing more to do with them than to receive the rents.

RIDES AND PROMENADES.

Among the fashionable or more pleasing drives and rides, the attractions of some of which have been previously alluded to, may be named Hyde Park, which is accessible at all hours, except in Hackney Coaches; the Regent's Park, which includes a double drive of four miles' variety; the King's Road, from Pimlico to Fulham; the Harrow Road from Paddington; the vicinity of Crouch End and Hornsey; and the circuit of Hampstead and Highgate.

Equestrians, and persons occupying carriages, may in these places, (more particularly in those first mentioned) between the hours of one and five, meet persons of rank, affluence, and fashion, and partake in this metropolitan recreation.

Equestrians will be highly gratified every Sunday from two till six o'clock, at Tattersall's, where there is an exhibition of the finest horses for sale, and often an assemblage of gentlemen of the first rank.

A more extended ride for strangers may include Kew, Richmond, and Hampton Court, a route which may be performed in a day. Windsor may also be included, but the tour will then employ two days.

Very fine scenery is commanded in a ride through Norwood, Beckenham, &c., and through parts of Kent and Surrey.

CHAP. XVI.

A Twelve Days' Perambulation in London and its Environs, with a Panoramic View of the principal Objects of Interest.

STRANGERS in London have frequently only a limited time to devote to the inspection of the more prominent features of the metropolis: and it is not uncommon for

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them to lose no small part of this time for want of knowing exactly how to bestow it to the best advantage; or, in other words, for want of some regular plan, which, embracing the most interesting objects according to their local distribution, would enable the stranger to visit them in succession, and thus see more in a few days than he might otherwise be able to inspect in as many weeks.

The following sketch of a Twelve Days' metropolitan perambulation has therefore been drawn out; and by adhering to this, or any similar scheme, it is inconceivable how much may be viewed within such a period.

In thus arranging the various excursions to the best advantage, this Picture of London will prove a useful companion; as an accurate description of each object, so far as our limits allow, may be found in the body of the book, further illustrated by maps, and in the more expensive copies, by numerous engravings. Thus, supposing the first wish of a stranger to be a visit to ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL, the TOWER, &c., and that he fixes his residence at no great distance from the city, we shall proceed to a distribution of visits not occupying an entire fortnight, and yet embracing every material object of general curiosity.

First Day.

ST. PAUL'S may be visited in the forenoon : GUILDHALL may then be viewed, together with the MANSION HOUSE, the BANK, the ROYAL EXCHANGE, the AUCTION MART, ST. STEPHEN'S, Walbrook, &c.

FINSBURY SQUARE merits notice as the only good one at the east end of the town; and in the way to it may be seen the LONDON INSTITUTION, and the CATHOLIC and ALBION CHAPELS.

Returning to the southward, and passing through Queen Street, Cheapside, the New SOUTHWARk Bridge will arrest attention. Proceeding eastward to LONDON BRIDGE, take a view of that edifice and of the prospect from it. Inspect also, the CoFFER DAMS and works of the New Bridge. The MONUMENT on Fish Street-Hill may next be visited; and on a clear day the prospect from the balcony will well repay the fatigue of the ascent. Near this is

BILLINGSGATE, the celebrated fish market, and also the NEW CUSTOM HOUSE. The elevated QUAY here affords a fine view of the Thames and its forest of masts. The Shipping, and the busy scenes upon the bosom of the river, are of no small interest to persons from inland situations.

Second Day.

The variety of objects of interest and curiosity, still to be seen eastward, will require a complete day. Proceeding, therefore, through Cornhill, and Leadenhall Street, a sight of the INDIA HOUSE, particularly of the interior, will prove highly gratifying. Continuing down the Minories, after viewing the TOWER, the NEW MINT will claim attention. Thence the visit may be extended to the LONDON DOCKS at WAPPING, and to the WEST and the EAST INDIA Docks, in succession down the river: if the weather permit, the pleasure will be increased by crossing the THAMES to GREENWICH, and returning to town through DEPTFORD and ROTHERHITHE, in which latter place, near the Church, inspect the excavation made for commencing the intended TUNNEL beneath the river Thames.

Third Day.

Crossing BLACKFRIARS' BRIDGE, the OBELISK in the distance is generally noticed, as closing the suburban vista from the bridge. The establishment of the PHILANTHROPIC SOCIETY, NEW BETHLEM, the SCHOOL for the INDIGENT BLIND, that for the DEAF and DUMB, and the AsyLUM, all lie on that side of the water, and merit attention. If this visit should be made on a Sunday, the evening may be appropriated to hearing divine service at the MAGDALEN; but if on a week day, a visit to the SURREY THEATRE, to the COBOURG THEATRE, to ASTLEY's AmPHITHEATRE, or to VAUXHALL, if open, may conclude the excursion.

Fourth Day.

The TEMPLE GARDENS, TEMPLE CHURCH, &c. deserve inspection; and the stranger, passing through TEMPLE

BAR, may find amuseinent at the PANORAMA near the New Church, in the Strand; or, turning towards LINCOLN'S INN FIELDS, a view of the HALL, CHAPEL, &C. and the new SURGEONS' HALL, will demand his attention, MR. SOANE'S collection of PICTURES and ANTIQUES, including the BELZONI SARCOPHAGUS, &c. is in the same Square, but can only be visited by particular favour. The ROYAL ACADEMY at SOMERSET HOUSE comes next in order, and the day may be finished (supposing it to be summer-time) at the ENGLISH OPERA, the SANS Pareil, or the OLYMPIC Theatre.

Fifth Day.

Proceeding again towards the Strand, the EXHIBITION of LIVING ANIMALS over EXETER 'CHANGE will afford no small gratification to an admirer of nature; and after a view of SOMERSET HOUSE and the STRANd Bridge, and inspecting the ADELPHI, where the SOCIETY of ARTS is situated, we may proceed to NORTHUMBERLAND HOUSE, and CHARING CROSS. Then, turning towards SoHo SQUARE, TROTTER'S BAZAAR will well employ an hour, after which, the HAYMARKET THEATRE, or th OPERA HOUSE, if open, will repay the lover of theatricals, or of scientific music, for the expense and time of a visit.

In LEICESTER SQUARE is MISS LINWOOD'S GALLERY, one of the most curious exhibitions in the metropolis; and, nearly adjoining, in Cranbourne Alley, are the PANORAMIC Exhibitions of MR. B. BARKER.

Sixth Day.

The vicinity of CHARING CROSS is fruitful in interest and amusement. SPRING GARDENS is always the Theatre of a variety of exhibitions: the ROYAL MEWS Opposite are to be shortly taken down: WEEKS' MUSEUM, near the HAYMARKET: CARLTON HOUSE: the Colonnade of the OPERA HOUSE, also justly challenge admiration. The NEW COLLEGE of PHYSICIANS, the WATER COLOUR EXHIBITION, the SOCIETY of British Artists, WATERLOO PLACE, the UNITED SERVICE CLUB HOUSE, and the improvements connected with the whole architectural design of

the buildings in this neighbourbourhood, will make no common impression upon the mind of the observer.

Returning to PALL MALL, the GALLERY of the BRITISH INSTITUTION Solicits particular regard. Permission being obtained, MARLBOROUGH HOUSE, ŠT. JAMES'S PALACE, the ANGERSTEIN GALLERY, and the MARQUIS of STAFFORD'S Cleveland Gallery, might be now inspected. The latter is only open during the months of May and June, and cannot be viewed except by tickets previously obtained.

Seventh Day.

Crossing WATERLOO BRIDGE, the stranger may proceed to Croggon's GALLERY of ARTIFICIAL STONE, and, continuing his route towards LAMBETH, take a view of the ancient PALACE of the ARCHBISHOPS of CANTERBURY. WESTMINSTER BRIDGE being then crossed, Westminster HALL, WESTMINSTER ABBEY, and both HOUSES of PARliament, will naturally engage his attention. The new PUBLIC OFFICES at the Treasury, the HORSE GUARDS and ADMIRALTY, the BANQUETING HOUSE, Whitehall; and if time will admit, ST. JAMES'S PARK, and the rising Palace at BUCKINGHAM HOUSE, may be included in this route.

Eighth Day.

Passing through the GREEN PARK, and entering PicCADILLY, at the gate near HYDE PARK CORNER, APSLEY HOUSE, and several other handsome structures, successively engage the attention. APSLEY HOUSE contains the colossal bust of NAPOLEON, Sculptured by the celebrated CANOVA. Proceed to HYDE PARK, and see Westmacott's Statue of Achilles: thence, by the Serpentine River, to KENSINGTON GARDENS. Return through the Gardens and PARK on the north side, to BERKELEY SQUARE, where the MARQUIS of LANSDOWNE'S PICTURES and fine specimens of SCULPTURE may be viewed upon proper application. The NEW COVERED WAY from PICCADILLY across the site of BURLINGTON GARDENS, is filled with handsome shops, and has become a noble Bazaar, under the title of the BURLINGTON ARCADE. Entering BOND STREET, that lounge of fashionables, the WESTERN EXCHANGE