Views in Suffolk, Norfolk, and Northamptonshire: illustrative of the works of Robert Bloomfield: accompanied with descriptions: to which is annexed a memoir of the poet's life . apists. Now, from the birthplace of this Bloomfield beingat Bury, it is not improbable but that if the descentcould be distinctly traced, he would be found namedin the pedigree of the Poet; and it is possible also*that Blomefield, the Historian of Norfolk, might bedescended from a branch of the same stock.—Whether, however, these things are so or not, theauthor of The Farmers Boy requires no adventitiouslustre to be re
Views in Suffolk, Norfolk, and Northamptonshire: illustrative of the works of Robert Bloomfield: accompanied with descriptions: to which is annexed a memoir of the poet's life . apists. Now, from the birthplace of this Bloomfield beingat Bury, it is not improbable but that if the descentcould be distinctly traced, he would be found namedin the pedigree of the Poet; and it is possible also*that Blomefield, the Historian of Norfolk, might bedescended from a branch of the same stock.—Whether, however, these things are so or not, theauthor of The Farmers Boy requires no adventitiouslustre to be reflected upon his name from a con-nexion with literary ancestors. Modest and unas- * This title, it should be observed, was given to priests in theCatholic times, as may be evinced by many ancient sepulchral in-scriptions. %% MEMOIR OF BLOOMFIELD. Sliming in his manners, retired in deportment, warm in his friendship, and humble in his piety, he is convinced that individual worth must arise from individual merit: and that the inquiry, To whom related, or by whom begot, is only of use when it tends to improve the conduct, and to instructthe heart. E. W. B. March 15, EISTON .ThrSeat Itttts Gnur T/ir I-Uihc ctCmthn. r:.le F:tnturv H^M AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE WORKS OF ROBERT BLOOMFIELD. EUSTON HALL. EusTON Hall, in Suffolk, the seat of his Gracethe Duke of Grafton, was formerly the propertyof the Earls of Arlington, but came into the pos-session of the Fitzroys by the marriage of the firstDuke of Grafton with the daughter and heiress ofLord Arlington. The mansion is large and com-modious, of a modern date, built with red brick,and without any superfluous decorations within orwithout: indeed, the good sense and good taste ofits noble possessor, are conspicuous in every house is almost surrounded by trees of uncom-mon growth, and the most healthy and luxuriantappearance; and near it glides the river Ouse. Overthis stream is thrown a neat and substantial wooden 24
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