. Ireland in London. as won the admi-ration of some of the greatest of modern critics,including Charles Kingsley. Here, too, in a villabought for her by Horace Walpole, called LittleStrawberry Hill, lived and died Kitty Clive,the inimitable actress, the neighbouring parishchurch being her last resting-place. Walpoleafamous villa became a few years ago the propertyof Chichester Fortescue (Lord Carlingford), whohas been prominently identified with the mia-government of Ireland. With this account of South London and thasouthern suburbs, our chapters on those Londonstreets and houses which are of
. Ireland in London. as won the admi-ration of some of the greatest of modern critics,including Charles Kingsley. Here, too, in a villabought for her by Horace Walpole, called LittleStrawberry Hill, lived and died Kitty Clive,the inimitable actress, the neighbouring parishchurch being her last resting-place. Walpoleafamous villa became a few years ago the propertyof Chichester Fortescue (Lord Carlingford), whohas been prominently identified with the mia-government of Ireland. With this account of South London and thasouthern suburbs, our chapters on those Londonstreets and houses which are of interest to Irishmencome to an end; and, commencing with the BritishMuseum, we shall proceed to describe some of thafamous London institutions, which, by their as-sociations, or the literary, scientific, or artistictreasures they contain, throw light on the his-tory of Ireland or bear witness to Irish intellect-and genius. - . • • • ;? ; . ; :> • : : Ireland in London. 91 CHAPTER XVI. THE 3KITISH T should be a matter ofpride for Irishmen to re-flect that the BritishMuseum—the finest col-lection of nationaltreasures in the world—owes its foundation to theintelligence and munifi-cence of an Irishman. Sir Hans Sloane was born in Killileagh, countyDown, in 1660. Coming to London at the age ofnineteen, he studied medicine, and became earlydistinguished for his zeal and industry in scientificresearch, and for his skill in medicine. When 27years old he was appointed physician to theGovernor of Jamaica, and on his return home a yearlater brought with him a collection of rare andvaluable natural objects, which afterwards becamethe nucleus of the British Museum treasures. Heagain practised in London, and continued activelyengaged in his profession until his 80th year. Hewas appointed physician to George I., andon the death of Sir Isaac Newton was electedPresident of the Royal Society. Remarkable forhis care for the poor, he formed the plan of dis-pensaries for the
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