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pillars of the Corinthian order, an entablature, and a handsome pediment, on the apex of which is a base, apparently as if intended to support a statue: and behind the columns are pilasters, to support the architrave; the cornice of the entablature extends round the north side and the east end, which is wrought in bold rustic; but the south side, being almost hid, is quite plain. Mr. Malton observes, " The portico is inferior in majesty to that of St. Martin's in the Fields, but is superior to every other;" and he recommends an accurate examination and measurement of these two porticos as an advantageous study to a young architect; and remarks, that geometrical drawings, placing the dimensions of these porticos in a comparative view, would be a valuable addition to his library..

The steeple of this church, though it possesses few ornaments, is noble and majestic, consisting of a tower rising from the roof. It is of an octagon shape, having coupled columns at the four sides of the Corinthian order, and large windows at the four fronts: on the top of the entablature, above the columns, are vases coupled... The whole is crowned with an elegant dome, and a small turret, surmounted by a ball and vane of copper gilt, about 100 feet high. The interior of this church is very handsome, being supported by eight pillars of the Corinthian order, raised upon pedestals; a band of ornamented scroll-work extends from column to column; the intermediate spaces are filled with sunk pannels. Here is a fine painting, supposed by Sir James Thornhill. The church is pewed with oak, and wainscotted eight feet high. One, and sometimes both the churchwardens of this parish are usually persons of nobility.

Hanover-Square, built soon after the accession of the present Royal family, as well as George-Street, exhibits many examples of the German style of architecture in

private houses. On the east side are The Concert Rooms, originally opened under the conduct of Messrs. Harrison and Knyvett. Mr. Ralph observes, that "the view down George-Street, from the upper end of the square, is one of the most entertaining in this whole city; the sides of the square, the area in the middle, the breaks of building that form the entrance of the vista, the vista itself; but above all, the beautiful projection of the portico of St. George's Church, are all circumstances that unite in beauty, and render the scene perfect." Mr. Malton says, "This view has more the air of an Italian scene than any other in London." Harewood-House, on the north side of the square, was built by Messrs. Adam for the late Duke of Roxburgh, but purchased afterwards by Lord Harewood.

Crossing Oxford-Street, Holles-Street leads to Cavendish-Square, and hence to Harley-Street, whence Mansfield-Street forms an avenue to Portland-Place. This is one of the most regular and spacious streets in the world; it is 125 feet wide, terminated at the south end by Foley House, and at the north end by an open railing looking over the fields towards the New Road. ample width of the foot-pavement, the purity of the air, and the prospect of the rich and elevated villages of Hampstead and Highgate, render Portland-Place a most agreeable summer promenade.

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... Returning by Portland Chapel through Edward-Street and Bolsover-Street, we arrive nearly facing King-Street, in which is King-Street Chapel, first built of wood by Dr. Tennison, and other well-disposed persons. In 1702 it was handsomely rebuilt of brick, and is neatly adorned in the interior.

Through Major Foubert's Passage is a way to Great Marlborough-Street and Poland-Street, leading to Oxford-Street. Here is situated The Pantheon, a noble structure, originally built in the best style, and orna.

mented with the richest embellishments, for the entertainment of the nobility, in the performance of musical pieces, masquerades, balls, &c. The elegant front and portico still remain, though the interior, in 1792, was entirely destroyed by fire. Having lost its licence, it has now been shut up a considerable time.

On the north side of Oxford-Road, at the end of Berner's-Street, is The Middlesex Hospital. At the back of this hospital, in Cleveland-Street, is FitzroySquare, still unfinished, though begun several years since. The houses are faced with stone, and have a greater portion of architectural ornament than those of any other square in the metropolis. They were designed by Messrs. Adams.

Grafton-Street leads to Tottenham-Court-Road, on the west side of which is a spacious uncouth chapel, built by the Rev. George Whitfield in 1756.

Newman-Street, Oxford-Road, is remarkable for having been the residence of several eminent artists.

Nearly opposite Newman-Street is Dean-Street, Soho, leading to the parish church of St. Anne, Soho, finished in the year 1686, and dedicated to St. Anne, in compliment to the Princess Anne of Denmark. The former steeple was almost the only specimen of Danish architecture in London; but the church having been repaired a few years since, the steeple, which has been entirely rebuilt, at present exhibits a mass of absurdity peculiar to itself. To make the deviation from all others more ridiculous, within a few feet from the summit is displayed a copper globe, on the four sides of which are the clock dials, which being supported by iron bars, has been not unaptly compared to a gypsy's iron pot prepared for boiling.

Soho-Square. In the centre of this square is a statue of James the Second, at the feet of which are figures representing the rivers Thames, Trent, Severn, and

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