. Westmoreland, Cumberland, Durham, and Northumberland, illustrated : from original drawings by Thomas Allom, George Pickering, & c. ; with descriptions by T. Rose . RS, WINDERMERE. Storrs Hall, the magnificent residence of Colonel Bolton, stands on a promontoryof Windermere Lake, in the midst of ornamental groves. At the farthest point of land, isa small naval temple, erected by the former proprietor of the mansion, Sir John Legard,Bart., and for which an elegant poetical apology has been written by Wilson. The lakehere spreads out into a beautiful expanse, smooth and translucent as a mirror;

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. Westmoreland, Cumberland, Durham, and Northumberland, illustrated : from original drawings by Thomas Allom, George Pickering, & c. ; with descriptions by T. Rose . RS, WINDERMERE. Storrs Hall, the magnificent residence of Colonel Bolton, stands on a promontoryof Windermere Lake, in the midst of ornamental groves. At the farthest point of land, isa small naval temple, erected by the former proprietor of the mansion, Sir John Legard,Bart., and for which an elegant poetical apology has been written by Wilson. The lakehere spreads out into a beautiful expanse, smooth and translucent as a mirror; and everyobject on its shores is reflected in the waters in natural strength. The Hall was partlybuilt by Sir John Legard, but was finished by Colonel Bolton ; and all the pleasingadjuncts to this delightful residence were planned and executed by the latter gentleman. Colonel Bolton was the intimate friend of the Right Hon. George Canning, and alsoof the Right Hon. William Huskisson ; and to the hospitable mansion of Storrs thesestatesmen frequently retired, to recreate both body and mind, after the severe andharassing occupations of a parliamentary ? ;.%,

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