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[im]probable idea that he is entering through the bastions
of a fortified city. The entrance from the west is graced by
Trinity Church of Gothic architecture, while admiration is
excited by the Infirmary, a noble Doric building, and in
front frown the ramparts and massy keep of the Castle. The
road from Glasgow approaches the city from Stanwix Bank,
where the east or Newcastle road joining it, they pass into
the town over the substantial bridge crossing the Eden. From
the Newcastle road is presented the most picturesque view:
the meadows and woods of Rickerby, the bridges, and over
them the castle and cathedral, are the most striking
objects.
The city is well supplied with public walks lying around in
various directions: these the tourist should by all means
perambulate, particularly those on the northern banks of the
river, along which passed the Roman Wall. From Etterby Scar,
lying on this side of the river, a mile down the stream, is
perhaps the most extensive and lovely. On the brink of the
precipice the stranger takes his stand. At his feet roll the
rapid waters of the Eden, which he sees forming a large
semicircular sweep. Full in front over a beautiful level
tract of meadow, intersected by the Caldew and partially
divided by hedge-rows, lies the city, the long high roof and
square tower of the cathedral crowning its highest ground.
The castle, with its towers, and walls, and buttresses,
occupies the whole centre. On the right are the suburbs of
Caldewgate, the church, the canal basin,
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