1. VIEW OF WIMBLEDON-HOUSE, SURREY, THE SEAT OF MRS. MARRYAT WEST-FARM, HERTS, THE SEAT of

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WIMBLEDON-HOUSE, SURREY, THE SEAT OF MRS. MARRYAT.

WITHIN the short space of ten || front, which forms the subject of miles from the metropolis most of our wealthy merchants possess places of retirement from the fatigue of business, and among the numerous edifices which have been constructed of late years (at least during the rage for modern improvement), none surpasses Wimbledon-House; indeed, it may scarcely be credited, but it is not the less true, that this place (considering its local situation) possesses attractions equal, if not superior, to those of most of the residences of the nobility. This circumstance has no doubt arisen from its having had so many owners, and most of them having expended a portion of their wealth in embellishing the estate.

our view, does not possess much interest in point of architecture, yet the grounds and plantations are such as to inspire the most lively emotions, and to gratify the taste of every visitor. The principal apartments, after passing a spacious hall, are mostly on the ground-floor, and they are all fitted up in the most elegant style. In the saloon, which opens to the lawn, are several choice works of art, but the best of them is a fine piece of sculpture of Bacchus and Ariadne, said to have been executed by a pupil of the celebrated Canova. The drawing-room has a circular roof, from which is suspended an elegant chandelier; it is fitted up in the most costly manThe house is situated at the south-ner and in the French style, and has ern extremity of Wimbledon com- a very imposing effect. Among its mon; and although the principal numerous ornaments are two China Vol. VIII. No. XLIV.

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