_Kentish Town in the last Century_--
"Thursday night some villains robbed the Kentish Town Stage, and
stripped the passengers of their money, watches, and buckles. In the
hurry they spared the pockets of Mr. Corbyn, the druggist; but he,
content to have neighbour's fare, called out to one of the rogues,
'Stop, friend, you have forgot to take my money'."--_Morning Chron. and
Land Advertiser_, Jan. 9. 1773.
_Murray's Hand-book for Devon and Cornwall._--The author does not mention
Haccombe Chapel or the Oswell Rocks, both near Newton; the latter is a most
picturesque spot, and the view near and far most interesting!--A notice of
the tiles, and of the 2ft. 2in effigy at Haccombe, appears in the _Arch.
Journal_, iii. 151. 237.--The monuments are in fine preservation up to the
last of the "Haccombes" _ante_ 1342, which is _perfect_. The chapel would
be improved by the removal of the two pews and of the family arms from the
velvet cloth on the communion-table!--Tavistock Church has an east window
by Williment; pattern, and our Saviour in the centre.--The church by
Dartmouth Castle contains a brass and armorial gallery; the visitor should
sail round the rock at the harbour entrance, it's appearance from seaward
is fine.--Littleham Church has a decorated wooden screen, very elegant.--A
work on the Devonshire pulpits and screens would be valuable.