66 STRATFORD, AND THE HAUNTS OF SHAKESPEARE.

perhaps the old hawthorns divided down to their roots in many boles are really as old as the time of Shakespeare's excursions hither. They inspire recollections of that "hawthorn shade," so old English in itself, to which he often refers.

The old church of Charlecote has recently been taken down, and another in the pointed style erected in its place.

Thus change progresses, and it becomes increasingly difficult for imagination to supply the images of the past. The old mansion has even been altered and added to, but may its characteristic features long remain.

We have thus exhibited Stratford and portions of its vicinity, in their connection with Shakespeare, because his reign over the human heart is and ever will be universal. His is the talisman, and the pilgrim journeys hither to commune with time past, and trace the mind of the poet entwined with the scenery he loved. This in its rural features-the soft-flowing Avon, fair flowers, and woodland beauties, can yet in a considerable degree be traced; and the munificence of the Shakespearean subscribers in renovating the church at an expense of near £10,000, has secured that "solemn temple" where undisturbed the ashes of our great bard repose, we trust as was his wish, never to be disturbed. THE BIRTHPLACE is now quite unincumbered, and safe from the mutilation of chance or caprice: and Stratford will therefore ever be a beacon towards which the aspirations of the poetical enthusiast will point.

Edward Adams, Printer and Bookseller, Stratford-upon-Avon,

HAS LATELY PUBLISHED AN ENTIRELY NEW SERIES OF

LOCAL VIEWS,

From Drawings executed by the first Artists in the Kingdom, and beautifully engraved on Steel. They are of various prices, and comprise every object of interest in the Town relating to Shakespeare.

Eight finely-executed Vignettes, (on steel,) illustrative of STRATFORD-UPON-AVON as connected with SHAKESPEARE, comprising THE BUST, from the Original-THE BIRTH-PLACE-Interior of the ROOM in which the Great Poet was born-ANNE HATHAWAY'S COTTAGE-THE CHURCH (Architectural View)-The CHANCEL with a View of Shakespeare's Monument-NEW PLACE-THE CHURCH, from the River Avon; together with a FAC-SIMILE of the INSCRIPTIONS on the Tombs of the Shakespeare Family: stitched in an elegant Wrapper, Post Free, for 20 Stamps.

Also, in Post 8vo. with 5 Engravings on Steel, (Post Free for 30 Stamps,)

AS CONNECTED WITH SHAKESPEARE: AND THE BARD'S RURAL HAUNTS.”

By EDWIN LEES, Esq., F. L. S.,

Author of "The Botanical Looker-Out in England and Wales," &c.

Also, Just Published in Folio, sewed, Price 8s. 6d.,

ILLUSTRATIONS

OF

STRATFORD.UPON-AVON

AND THE

File of Shakespeare ;

A Series of Six beautiful Lithographs, (from Original Drawings,) with corresponding Letter-press Descriptions; consisting of THE MONUMENT, elaborately printed in Colours-THE BIRTH-PLACE, showing the entire Property as lately purchased by the Nation-NEW PLACE-ANNE HATHAWAY'S COTTAGE THE CHURCH of STRATFORD-THE CHANCEL, showing Shakespeare's Monument.

Persons purchasing an assortment of the above ill have a considerable Discount allowed by E. ADAMS, at his Shop, only, in HIGH STREET, STRATFORD.