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A large monument of blue and white marble, surmounted by a bust, beneath which are the arms (plate ii.); lower are two figures in bas relief, pointing to a scroll on which is written—

""The prayers and blessings of little children follow him by whose benevolence they were cheered, and whose bounty yet furnishes their comforts.""

On the panel is inscribed—

""Sacred to the memory of EDWARD ATKINS, Esq., of"

- LONDON, who departed this life

He left a legacy of £500, invested in consols, to Fairfax's Charity School.

This monument was formerly on the North wall of the Chancel, and also a flat stone there recording the date of his death.

On the West side of S. Thomas or Capper's Chapel is a large monument in coloured marble, surmounted by a bust and two others at the top of the side panels, altogether about 15 feet high. Arms (plate ii.)

On the tomb is inscribed—

""Near this Place lye the Remains of RICHARD HOPKINS, Esq., and of MARY, his beloved Wife,"

- to the Pious Memory of Whom this Monument is erected

On the centre panel of the base—

"Here lyes also their dutifull Son, the above-named | EDWARD HOPKINS, Esq. | A Person Eminently Distinguished | For Parts, Politeness, and all other