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The old churchyard of Bowness, with its dark yews, and the
weather-worn church, long and low, is the most venerable
object in the place. The chancel window of the church
contains painted glass from Furness Abbey. The tomb of
Bishop Watson will be found in the churchyard, near the east
window. The rectory, which is hardly less venerable than the
church, stands at a considerable distance from the village,
and is approached through fields and a garden. The
old-fashioned porch is there, of which this is said to be
the last remaining instance in the whole district,- the
roomy, substantial porch, with benches on each side, long
enough to hold a little company of parishioners, and a round
ivy-clad chimney immediately surmounting the porch. Within,
there is abundant space, with little elevation;- plenty of
room in the hall and parlours, with ceilings that one can
touch with the hand. Almost every other noticeable edifice
in Bowness is new, or at least modern; the schools, the gift
of the late Mr. Bolton, of Storrs Hall,- the Italian villa,
called Belsfield, the property of the Baroness de Steinberg,
and many others.
The visitor will first repair to the strand, to salute the
waters. He will find a good quay, with boats in abundance,
and several boat-houses within view. A substantial little
pier is built out into the lake; and on either side is a
steamboat moored during winter; and to the end these two
steamers come, six times a day each, during the summer. To
the right, gardens
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