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 supported by subscription, in which upwards of 150 boys and 80 girls are educated. The neighbourhood abounds with coal and iron; the principal manufacture of the town is gun-locks, nails, hinges, and a variety of hardware. Near the town are the ruins of a castle, built by Wolferus, King of Mercia, who sacrificed his sons for becoming disciples of the Christian bishop, St. Chad. The ruins bear evidence of a very strong fortification.

10 87¼

This embankment is crossed by two bridges, and carries the Railroad over one; at the (87¾ post), the hamlet of Wednesbury may be seen to the south-west. At the post the road passes over the above-mentioned bridge, which is constructed of cast iron, and has two arches.

9½ 87¾

At this post we enter a small cutting; to the right is a house; it is Bescott Hall, occupied by Mr. Marshall; and at 170 yards past the 88th post is

From this station Wednesbury is 1, and Dudley 5½ to the westward, and Walsall 1 mile to the eastward. ( continued p. 133.)