Mr. Huskisson; and, a little further on, to the left is a neat Villa, occupied by Mr. Minnocks, surgeon; at the end of his grounds, towards the south, is a dilapidated building; lest any antiquarian should be tempted to form a speculation thereon, we had better inform our readers, that it was formerly devoted to the very useful purpose of grinding corn, though now it is very nigh useless.
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From here the town of Wolverhampton may be seen to great advantage; it appears what it is, a place of bustle, and full of commercial spirit. A quarter of a mile further we arrive at the
Miles. | 1st Class. | 2nd Class. | |
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From Liverpool & Manchester | 83¼ | 19s. 0d. | 13s. 0d. |
From Birmingham | 14 | 2s. 6d. | 3s. 0d. |
From this station Wolverhampton is 1 mile, Shiffnall 14, and Bridgenorth 14 to the westward. (Line continued p. 121.)
Wolverhampton, a market town, borough, and parish, in the north division of the hundred of Seisdon, county of Stafford. Pop. of parish 48,080, town 24,732, An. As. Val. £32,967. Market, Wednesday: fair, July 10 for cattle, and two following days for all kinds