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Page 5:-
Rubens; the altar-piece is the 'Taking down from the Cross'
after Sir Joshua Reynolds: the lay rector, T. R. G.
Braddyll, Esq. of Conishead Priory, generously defrayed the
expense of both these pictorial embellishments. Instruction
and amusement are supplied to the inhabitants by libraries,
a theatre, and an assembly-room; and the economical habits
of the poor are encouraged and upheld by a savings' bank.
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Swarthmoor Hall
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A short distance out of the town is Swarth Moor Hall,
embosomed in shady sycamores, once the seat of that Judge
Fell, whose widow married George Fox. The Friends have a
Meeting-house near it, with this inscription over the door,
'Ex dono, G. F. 1688.'
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Conishead Priory
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On the site of the ancient priory, Mr. Braddyll has raised a
magnificent edifice, in a style of English architecture,
tastefully agreeable to its locality and name. The gardens
are extensive and beautiful, and the walks through the park
are finely shaded with trees, and command beautiful views of
the bay and the mountains.
From Ulverstone, the tourist should proceed to Dalton and
Furness Abbey.
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Dalton-in-Furness
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DALTON
Is situated in a valley which stretches about four miles
from it, in one large, sweeping and narrow curve, till it
opens on a noble view of Cartmel bay. It is an ancient
little town, and was once the capital
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-- "Cartmel Bay" -- Cartmel Sands
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-- "Conishead Priory" -- Conishead Priory
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-- "Dalton" -- Dalton-in-Furness
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-- St Mary and Holy Trinity Church
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-- "Swarth Moor Hall" -- Swarthmoor Hall
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