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painted glass, and very remarkable for their antiquity and the brilliancy of their colours, were procured from Italy, by Archbishop Williams, in 1629. There are four on each side, and a large one over the altar. In those on the north-side are represented twelve of the Prophets, and in those on the south-side are the twelve Apostles. The figures of Obadiah, Jonah, and Elisha, in the fourth window, on the north-side, are particularly striking. In the large east window is a display of the following subjects from the New Testament, with the types of them in the Old, in six compartments: The Creation of Man, and The Nativity of Christ-The Passing of the Israelites through the Red Sea, and The Baptism of the Infant Redeemer-The Jewish Passover, and The Institution of the Lord's Supper-The Brasen Serpent in the Wilderness, and Christ on the Cross-Jonah delivered from the Whale's belly, and Our Saviour's Resurrection-Elijah in the fiery Chariot, and Christ's Ascension. The emblazoned arms of the Founders and Benefactors add to the brilliance of these splendid windows.

The HALL, which is on the east-side of the larger quadrangle, is a handsome structure, 42 feet long by 25 in breadth, and of a proportionable height. It was built in 1436, and repaired and refitted with a new wainscot, in 1701. It contains portraits of the two Founders; Sir Nathaniel Lloyd; Lord Keeper Williams;

Lord Crewe in his episcopal dress, as Bishop of Durham, and also in his robes, as a Baron; Dr. Isham, Rector of this College, and father to the late Warden of All Souls'; Dr. Marshall, Rector, and Dean of Gloucester; Dr. Hickes; Dr. Hutchins, Rector, and a great benefactor; Paul Hood, Rector; Judge Dolben, lately presented to the Society by Sir John English Dolben, Bart.; and a portrait unknown. In this room there are also several handsome busts.

The LIBRARY, which is on the north-side of the large quadrangle, was refitted in 1739, at the expense of Sir Nathaniel Lloyd. It contains many scarce and valuable books and manuscripts, and portraits of the two Founders, and of Lord Crewe, Bishop of Durham, Rector of this Society, and one of its greatest benefactors. The Common Room, a very elegant apartment, was newly fitted up in 1816. A few years since, several houses adjoining this College were taken down, and a handsome garden, for the use of the members, is now made on their site. In 1818 the whole front was repaired and much improved in its appear ance, by the addition of battlements, and the introduction of appropriate Gothic windows.

This College was founded by Richard Fleming, Bishop of Lincoln, in 1427, for a Rector and seven Fellows; and since greatly augmented by Rotheram, Bishop of Lincoln, and after

wards Archbishop of York, and Lord High Chancellor of England, who has been allowed to share the honours of foundership. The present foundation consists of a Rector, twelve Fellows, eight Scholars, twelve Exhibitioners, and one Bible Clerk. The number of members on the books is upwards of 90. Near to Lincoln College is

ALL SAINTS' CHURCH.

The front of this elegant and noble Church is in the High-street. The architect was Dr. Henry Aldrich, Dean of Christ Church. It was begun in 1699, and finished in 1708, by a general subscription and a Brief, obtained in 1705. The exterior is ornamented with pillars of the Corinthian order, and the steeple is erected in a style which adds considerably to the beauty of the High-street. The interior is similar to many of the London churches, and although 72 feet long, 42 feet wide, and 50 high, is without a pillar. It is beautified with handsome Corinthian pilasters; the seats are regular, and made of the best oak, and the altar is richly executed, supported by two pilasters, and adorned on each side with golden cherubim. The pulpit and reading desk are much admired for their neatness and delicacy of workmanship. This is the collegiate church of Lincoln College, and, in the chancel, seats are reserved for the Rector and Fellows.

Near this church, in the High-street, on the right, is the entrance to

THE NEW MARKET,

Which is allowed to be as convenient and airy as any in the kingdom. At the south entrance from the High-street, it contains many commodious shops for butchers. North of these are others equally commodious, occupied by gardeners, &c. between which are two spacious colonnades, for poultry, eggs, bacon, and cheese, divided into stalls; and beyond these, extending to Jesus College Lane, is a large area for country gardeners, pork butchers, and others. There are three avenues running through in direct lines, intersected by another in the middle, affording a free currency of air; and in the front, four elegant and commodious houses have been erected, which give an additional ornament to the High-street, which is allowed to be one of the finest streets in Europe. Close to the front of the Market is the MITRE INN, whence go well-regulated London Coaches, and others to various parts of the kingdom. Chaises are also kept at this Inn. The banking-houses of Thomas Walker, Esq. and Co. and of Messrs. Cox, Morrell, and Co. are at a short distance from the front of the Market.

In order that we may regularly pursue our walk, we must conduct our strangers either through the Market, at the further end of

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