3TEm EmWimim ©rELEMETH 240. ENGLISH RENAISSANCE. " St. Paul's high dome amid her vassal bands Of neighbouring spires, a regal chieftain stands, And over fields of ridgy roofs appear, With distance softly tinted, side by side In kindred grace, like twain of sisters dear, The towers of Westminster, her abbey's pride ; While far beyond the hills of Surrey shine Through their soft haze, and show their wavy line." — Baillie. I. INFLUENCES (see page 437). i. Geographical. — Refer to page 278. It would be hazardous during this period to lay too much stress upon the relations of England with the Continental powers ; but the relative cordiality of this country with France, or Holland, might be seen by some to be reflected in the architectural fashion of successive periods. The closing of the Continent to travel during F.A. N N
