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domestic order . It boasts a fine church , pure air , quietude and cheapness . The immediate neighbourhood is not very cheerful , owing to tho presence of ruins of former prosperity , bnt the country beyond is pretty . Aldeburgh , tho birthplace of tho poet Crabhe , i « another old-fashioned watering place , another relic of the "lories of the past . It is more pretentious than Sonthwold , bnt lacks its
verdure and country-like aspect . Aldeburgh reeks of the sea ; there is a rudeness about tho place which harmonises with tho restless waves , and a wild ecriuess that fascinates tho visitor . The air is splendid , aud those who want to take iu a good stock of ozono , who love breezy walks , and can let the imagination of tho past supply the absence of the present attractions , could not do bettor than go to
Aldeburgh , with its quaint old Moot Hall , onco surrounded by tho busy haunts of man , now standing alone on tho beach as a monument of far off times . Passing by Woodbridge , a dull town , washed by an arm of the sea , by means of which a largo trade is carried on , we come to Felixstowe , a growing popular resort . It is just opposite Harwich harbour , and may be said to stand sentinel ah its mouth .
Beyond Harwich , and reached by a picturesque walk , is Dovercourt , a small bathing station . No ono who goes to Harwich or Felixstowe shonld omit tho trip up the Orwell to Ipswich . The old Suffolk town is particularly interesting , but the river that leads to it is extremely beautiful . A pleasanter journey we could hardly conceive , and in order to meet the wants of the public nrul to provide for their pleasures
tbe company ' s steamers run to and fro frequently . To thoroughly enjoy the trip the visitor shonld know a little of the locality . There are plenty of guide books to be had . Those who have read "Margaret Catohpole" will find their interest increased upon visiting Ipswich , where many of the incidents recorded in that intensely interesting romance of real life occurred . Further on is
Walton-on-the-Naze , a place of many natural advantages , and just suited for persons of moderate means and for school trips . Its neighbour , Clacton-on-Sea , revels in modern pretensions . Everything about it , except the everlasting sea and the cliffs , is new and fresh . It wears an air of prosperity and gentility that once blessed its now less fortunate rival . It is most favourably situated , nnd the owners of the land
immediately adjoining the sea are enterprising as well as ambitions . The future of Clacton is full of promise , and one day it will rank among the foremost places of fashionable resort along the East coast . From Clacton it is but an easy walk to St . Osyth ' s Priory , the ruins of which are well worthy a visit . The journey may be continued , either by road or water , to Brightlingsea , where the oyster culture is
carried on with success . There is nothing particular to see in the place itself , but as the inhabitants are chiefly fishermen , there is plenty of sport and sailing to be had . Further on still is Maldon , situated on an extreme arm of the sea , that penetrates inland a considerable distance . The town is small , bnt it figures in the historic page , and a visit to it would not be time ill-spent .
We commenced due north , and we have traversed the coast along tho east to set south , the whole of which district is served by the Great Eastern Railway . Branching inland from the watering places are towns possessing surpassing interest . From Maldon it is easy to reach Dunmow , memorable for its old associations , and made notorious by the late Mr . Harrison Ainsworth , who
revived the ceremony of presenting a flitch of bacon to the happy married couple who never knew what it was to nag at each other . Connubial bliss was perpetual , but there are some who contend that such pleasure is insipid compared with the joy of making up a quarrel . Continuing in the same direction , and not far from Saffron Walden , is Andley End , and further on still is Cambridge , with its
colleges , its park-like demesnes , and river . From the other places we have mentioned between Maldon and Felixstowe , Colchester is a short journey . It is ' a pleasant town , and has some sights to boast of . Then there is quaint little Sudbnry beyond , with the river Stour winding along through rich meadows and picturesque scenery . Both Gainsborough aud Constable , celebrated landscape painters , were
natives of this charming old town . It abounds in lanes and pretty nooks , from which the artists we have named drew tbeir inspiration . Clare lies a little out of the direct route , but it shonld not be missed . We need say but little about Bury St . Edmunds . It is crowded with interest . Gateways and churches front the remains of an ancient Priory , that at one time was the glory of England . The remains
still afford food for contemplation and admiration ; art , in the shape of the Botanic Gardens , has been invoked to lend enchantment to the scene ; but , after all , the chief attraction centres in the two glorious gateways , and beantiful churches . Busy , pretty , sporting Newmarket is not far away . What stories conld he told of this village-town since racing was first established there , we believe in the time of one
of the Charles ' . What scenes of riot and regal profligacy have been witnessed . Even in modern days much takes place at Newmarket to make the judicious grieve j yet , withal , it is a very pleasant , clean , delightful little spot . Quiet , monotonous Ely lies still farther inland , among the fens that once were the strongholds of the Saxons ; where Hereward the Wake held mighty sway , and defied his enemies .
Framhngham , with its ruined castle and stately church , is but a short trip from Aldeburgh , and would well repay a visit . Lynn , Wisbeach , and Peterborough are all within hail of Hunstanton . Each place has attractions of its own , but the Cathedral at Peterborough possesses an especial charm . To our mind Ely Cathedral is the most beautiful of all the monuments of the devotion of a bygone age in the
eastern part of England , not even excepting Lincoln Cathedral , grand as that pile is . We know of nothing approaching in chaste beauty and elegance the interior of the Lantern Tower at Ely . It is a superb work of art , and is worth a pilgrimage to see . Then there is the Lady Chapel , " a thing of beauty , " but to be " ajoy for ever" it needs the generosity and loving care of old times expended upon it .
The palace adjoining is another choice picture that helps to fill np the canvas of charms that are presented in the otherwise dull and straggling town . An hour's ride from Cromer , Yarmouth , or Lowestoft , would take the visitor to the city of Norwich , the capital of East Anglia . Tbe city itself is pretty , but the suburbs are delightful . Take Thorpe for instance for variety and cultivated beauty , and
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Monsehold Heath above it for wildness , with the sinuous river Yare winding along the valley below . Newmarket Road is a grand prome . nade , and from the hill westward , out by the Dereham Road , a splendid view is obtained of the city , the towers of the many churches standing out like beacons iu the sky , the spire of the cathedral and the massive sqnare battlemented castle being parti .
cularly conspicuous . The cathedral is unfortunately situated in a hollow , and can best bo seen from Monsehold Heath . The gate entrances to the west aro interesting monuments , notably the Erpingham Gate , which leads direct to the western door of the cathedral . Once inside the building , guides will be found to point out the many beauties that are to be seen . Visitors should take a good
glass with them so as to examine the bosses in the roof . We believe they are unique . They should not forget either to turn up the seats in the choir , where they will be rewarded with the sight of some very quaint carving . Space forbids any further detail in this direction , espe . cially as we have to deal with other matters of interest , that are to bo found within the limits of the Great Eastern service . We know
of no railway in the kingdom that embraces a district so rich in pleasure and health resorts , and the present managers of the line seem to be fnlly aware of their advantages . Their programme for the summer season meets every want , but so numerous are the details that we must refer our readers to the comprehensive timetable issued by the company for particulars . They will find pretty
nearly every want anticipated , from that of the man who has but a day or two to spare aud little cash at his command , to those who indulge in the usual fortnig ht ' s holiday , or who have time and money enough to enable them to extend their journeys and prolong their stay . We have spoken of the Brundall Junction on the Great Eastern line
from Norwich to Yarmouth , and of the new railway made through Aole to Yarmouth . " This new line not only shortens the distance between Norwich and Yarmouth , but it leads to the district where the Broads abound , or at least to the River Bure , or North River , as it is frequently called , ' out of whioh branch the finest Broads . We shall not attempt to describe these unique expanse of waters , how
they came , how they are sustained , and the history they tell . They are called lagoons by some , lakes by others j they are best known as Broads , a term , as far as we know , used nowhere else except in the Eastern Counties . These fine apparently natural wastes of waters are full of fish life , grandly endowed by nature , and are so situated as to make it a pleasure to get at them . There are two Broads close
to Brundall Station on the Yare , and , although they afford happy illustrations of the rushey mazes , and wild freedom always more or less to be found in the Broads , they are but small examples of the whole , which chiefly abut on the Bure . It is only about half an hour's ride from Norwich to Wroxham , where is situated one of the most charming specimens of Norwich lake scenery to be found .
Indeed , Wroxham Broad has no compeer in the county for size and beanty combined . It has wood , slopes , and seclusion , with water nearly as deep at the sides as in the middle . What that means to the yachtsman we need hardly say . It is a splendid place for a sail , for sport , and for quiet enjoyment . From Wroxham a pleasant water trip could easily be arranged , and some of the wildest and
prettiest Broads visited . There are plenty of boats to be had . We found Mr . Loynes , of Elm Hill , Norwich , the best caterer for this kind of traffic . His boats are specially built for the Broads , and as he has a station at Wroxham , he offers facilities that no one else does as far as we know . Mr . Wright , King-street , Norwich , is another trustworthy guide . We mention these facts because boating
arrangements are apart from railway accommodation . The Great Eastern Company take passengers to large centres , to brunches and sidings ; they do the main work , and leave the filling up to be provided by others . A day , or even two days , might be spent in the journey we have named . There are sleeping places to be had , and if somewhat rude , are clean and comfortable . To see certain Broads it would be
necessary to go to Stalham , easily reached from Wroxham by rail ; then there are others which can best be approached from Catfield , a station on the same line of railway as Stalham . There are a cluster of Broads , however , which have only one slight connection with the river , and that is by a ditch called Muck Fleet , only navigable to very small craft , and then under great difficulties . There are three
Broads in one , of irregular shape ; they are like the Octopus , all feelers . Once across Filby Broad and Ormsby and Rollesby Broads branch out in the most puzzling fashion . They present bays and nooks , and pretty little snatches of scenery . Wood , water , rushes , lillies and flowers unite to form a picture such as can only be seen where nature is uncontrolled by the hand of man . The best way to
get to these Broads is from Yarmouth to Ormesby . A line beforehand to Mr . Moncey of the Eel ' s Foot ( a charming little public house by the side of the water ); or to Mr . Richmond , of the Sportsman ' s Arms , Rollesby Bridge , will command the services of a trap . The distance from the station is about three miles , a pleasant walk , but too far for some people . The Broads are breeding ponds and homes
for fish ; they afford excellent sport to the angler , and under certain conditions to the gunner . They are fruitful sources of wealth to the naturalist , and the artist never need despair of finding something new and beautiful for his brush or pencil . The Great Eastern Company have made these natural attractions possible to most people . They offer special facilities to anglers , for whom the
Broads and rivers have such a charm . Those who desire further information about these lakes or lagoons should get Bro . Fieldson ' s little book , a series of articles reprinted from a Norwich paper , entitled " The Broads and Rivers of Norfolk , " which can be obtained at 84 Fleet-street , or at Smith ' s bookstalls on the Great Eastern line .
We have hitherto confined our references to what the Great Eastern Company do for homo sight-seers . They have been scarcely less successful in opening np Holland and Belgium , and speaking of Books , we commend the " Tourist Guide to the Continent , " with map and numerous illustrations , issued by tbe authority of the Company , and published at the low price of sixpence . Ifc is an excellent work ,
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domestic order . It boasts a fine church , pure air , quietude and cheapness . The immediate neighbourhood is not very cheerful , owing to tho presence of ruins of former prosperity , bnt the country beyond is pretty . Aldeburgh , tho birthplace of tho poet Crabhe , i « another old-fashioned watering place , another relic of the "lories of the past . It is more pretentious than Sonthwold , bnt lacks its
verdure and country-like aspect . Aldeburgh reeks of the sea ; there is a rudeness about tho place which harmonises with tho restless waves , and a wild ecriuess that fascinates tho visitor . The air is splendid , aud those who want to take iu a good stock of ozono , who love breezy walks , and can let the imagination of tho past supply the absence of the present attractions , could not do bettor than go to
Aldeburgh , with its quaint old Moot Hall , onco surrounded by tho busy haunts of man , now standing alone on tho beach as a monument of far off times . Passing by Woodbridge , a dull town , washed by an arm of the sea , by means of which a largo trade is carried on , we come to Felixstowe , a growing popular resort . It is just opposite Harwich harbour , and may be said to stand sentinel ah its mouth .
Beyond Harwich , and reached by a picturesque walk , is Dovercourt , a small bathing station . No ono who goes to Harwich or Felixstowe shonld omit tho trip up the Orwell to Ipswich . The old Suffolk town is particularly interesting , but the river that leads to it is extremely beautiful . A pleasanter journey we could hardly conceive , and in order to meet the wants of the public nrul to provide for their pleasures
tbe company ' s steamers run to and fro frequently . To thoroughly enjoy the trip the visitor shonld know a little of the locality . There are plenty of guide books to be had . Those who have read "Margaret Catohpole" will find their interest increased upon visiting Ipswich , where many of the incidents recorded in that intensely interesting romance of real life occurred . Further on is
Walton-on-the-Naze , a place of many natural advantages , and just suited for persons of moderate means and for school trips . Its neighbour , Clacton-on-Sea , revels in modern pretensions . Everything about it , except the everlasting sea and the cliffs , is new and fresh . It wears an air of prosperity and gentility that once blessed its now less fortunate rival . It is most favourably situated , nnd the owners of the land
immediately adjoining the sea are enterprising as well as ambitions . The future of Clacton is full of promise , and one day it will rank among the foremost places of fashionable resort along the East coast . From Clacton it is but an easy walk to St . Osyth ' s Priory , the ruins of which are well worthy a visit . The journey may be continued , either by road or water , to Brightlingsea , where the oyster culture is
carried on with success . There is nothing particular to see in the place itself , but as the inhabitants are chiefly fishermen , there is plenty of sport and sailing to be had . Further on still is Maldon , situated on an extreme arm of the sea , that penetrates inland a considerable distance . The town is small , bnt it figures in the historic page , and a visit to it would not be time ill-spent .
We commenced due north , and we have traversed the coast along tho east to set south , the whole of which district is served by the Great Eastern Railway . Branching inland from the watering places are towns possessing surpassing interest . From Maldon it is easy to reach Dunmow , memorable for its old associations , and made notorious by the late Mr . Harrison Ainsworth , who
revived the ceremony of presenting a flitch of bacon to the happy married couple who never knew what it was to nag at each other . Connubial bliss was perpetual , but there are some who contend that such pleasure is insipid compared with the joy of making up a quarrel . Continuing in the same direction , and not far from Saffron Walden , is Andley End , and further on still is Cambridge , with its
colleges , its park-like demesnes , and river . From the other places we have mentioned between Maldon and Felixstowe , Colchester is a short journey . It is ' a pleasant town , and has some sights to boast of . Then there is quaint little Sudbnry beyond , with the river Stour winding along through rich meadows and picturesque scenery . Both Gainsborough aud Constable , celebrated landscape painters , were
natives of this charming old town . It abounds in lanes and pretty nooks , from which the artists we have named drew tbeir inspiration . Clare lies a little out of the direct route , but it shonld not be missed . We need say but little about Bury St . Edmunds . It is crowded with interest . Gateways and churches front the remains of an ancient Priory , that at one time was the glory of England . The remains
still afford food for contemplation and admiration ; art , in the shape of the Botanic Gardens , has been invoked to lend enchantment to the scene ; but , after all , the chief attraction centres in the two glorious gateways , and beantiful churches . Busy , pretty , sporting Newmarket is not far away . What stories conld he told of this village-town since racing was first established there , we believe in the time of one
of the Charles ' . What scenes of riot and regal profligacy have been witnessed . Even in modern days much takes place at Newmarket to make the judicious grieve j yet , withal , it is a very pleasant , clean , delightful little spot . Quiet , monotonous Ely lies still farther inland , among the fens that once were the strongholds of the Saxons ; where Hereward the Wake held mighty sway , and defied his enemies .
Framhngham , with its ruined castle and stately church , is but a short trip from Aldeburgh , and would well repay a visit . Lynn , Wisbeach , and Peterborough are all within hail of Hunstanton . Each place has attractions of its own , but the Cathedral at Peterborough possesses an especial charm . To our mind Ely Cathedral is the most beautiful of all the monuments of the devotion of a bygone age in the
eastern part of England , not even excepting Lincoln Cathedral , grand as that pile is . We know of nothing approaching in chaste beauty and elegance the interior of the Lantern Tower at Ely . It is a superb work of art , and is worth a pilgrimage to see . Then there is the Lady Chapel , " a thing of beauty , " but to be " ajoy for ever" it needs the generosity and loving care of old times expended upon it .
The palace adjoining is another choice picture that helps to fill np the canvas of charms that are presented in the otherwise dull and straggling town . An hour's ride from Cromer , Yarmouth , or Lowestoft , would take the visitor to the city of Norwich , the capital of East Anglia . Tbe city itself is pretty , but the suburbs are delightful . Take Thorpe for instance for variety and cultivated beauty , and
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Monsehold Heath above it for wildness , with the sinuous river Yare winding along the valley below . Newmarket Road is a grand prome . nade , and from the hill westward , out by the Dereham Road , a splendid view is obtained of the city , the towers of the many churches standing out like beacons iu the sky , the spire of the cathedral and the massive sqnare battlemented castle being parti .
cularly conspicuous . The cathedral is unfortunately situated in a hollow , and can best bo seen from Monsehold Heath . The gate entrances to the west aro interesting monuments , notably the Erpingham Gate , which leads direct to the western door of the cathedral . Once inside the building , guides will be found to point out the many beauties that are to be seen . Visitors should take a good
glass with them so as to examine the bosses in the roof . We believe they are unique . They should not forget either to turn up the seats in the choir , where they will be rewarded with the sight of some very quaint carving . Space forbids any further detail in this direction , espe . cially as we have to deal with other matters of interest , that are to bo found within the limits of the Great Eastern service . We know
of no railway in the kingdom that embraces a district so rich in pleasure and health resorts , and the present managers of the line seem to be fnlly aware of their advantages . Their programme for the summer season meets every want , but so numerous are the details that we must refer our readers to the comprehensive timetable issued by the company for particulars . They will find pretty
nearly every want anticipated , from that of the man who has but a day or two to spare aud little cash at his command , to those who indulge in the usual fortnig ht ' s holiday , or who have time and money enough to enable them to extend their journeys and prolong their stay . We have spoken of the Brundall Junction on the Great Eastern line
from Norwich to Yarmouth , and of the new railway made through Aole to Yarmouth . " This new line not only shortens the distance between Norwich and Yarmouth , but it leads to the district where the Broads abound , or at least to the River Bure , or North River , as it is frequently called , ' out of whioh branch the finest Broads . We shall not attempt to describe these unique expanse of waters , how
they came , how they are sustained , and the history they tell . They are called lagoons by some , lakes by others j they are best known as Broads , a term , as far as we know , used nowhere else except in the Eastern Counties . These fine apparently natural wastes of waters are full of fish life , grandly endowed by nature , and are so situated as to make it a pleasure to get at them . There are two Broads close
to Brundall Station on the Yare , and , although they afford happy illustrations of the rushey mazes , and wild freedom always more or less to be found in the Broads , they are but small examples of the whole , which chiefly abut on the Bure . It is only about half an hour's ride from Norwich to Wroxham , where is situated one of the most charming specimens of Norwich lake scenery to be found .
Indeed , Wroxham Broad has no compeer in the county for size and beanty combined . It has wood , slopes , and seclusion , with water nearly as deep at the sides as in the middle . What that means to the yachtsman we need hardly say . It is a splendid place for a sail , for sport , and for quiet enjoyment . From Wroxham a pleasant water trip could easily be arranged , and some of the wildest and
prettiest Broads visited . There are plenty of boats to be had . We found Mr . Loynes , of Elm Hill , Norwich , the best caterer for this kind of traffic . His boats are specially built for the Broads , and as he has a station at Wroxham , he offers facilities that no one else does as far as we know . Mr . Wright , King-street , Norwich , is another trustworthy guide . We mention these facts because boating
arrangements are apart from railway accommodation . The Great Eastern Company take passengers to large centres , to brunches and sidings ; they do the main work , and leave the filling up to be provided by others . A day , or even two days , might be spent in the journey we have named . There are sleeping places to be had , and if somewhat rude , are clean and comfortable . To see certain Broads it would be
necessary to go to Stalham , easily reached from Wroxham by rail ; then there are others which can best be approached from Catfield , a station on the same line of railway as Stalham . There are a cluster of Broads , however , which have only one slight connection with the river , and that is by a ditch called Muck Fleet , only navigable to very small craft , and then under great difficulties . There are three
Broads in one , of irregular shape ; they are like the Octopus , all feelers . Once across Filby Broad and Ormsby and Rollesby Broads branch out in the most puzzling fashion . They present bays and nooks , and pretty little snatches of scenery . Wood , water , rushes , lillies and flowers unite to form a picture such as can only be seen where nature is uncontrolled by the hand of man . The best way to
get to these Broads is from Yarmouth to Ormesby . A line beforehand to Mr . Moncey of the Eel ' s Foot ( a charming little public house by the side of the water ); or to Mr . Richmond , of the Sportsman ' s Arms , Rollesby Bridge , will command the services of a trap . The distance from the station is about three miles , a pleasant walk , but too far for some people . The Broads are breeding ponds and homes
for fish ; they afford excellent sport to the angler , and under certain conditions to the gunner . They are fruitful sources of wealth to the naturalist , and the artist never need despair of finding something new and beautiful for his brush or pencil . The Great Eastern Company have made these natural attractions possible to most people . They offer special facilities to anglers , for whom the
Broads and rivers have such a charm . Those who desire further information about these lakes or lagoons should get Bro . Fieldson ' s little book , a series of articles reprinted from a Norwich paper , entitled " The Broads and Rivers of Norfolk , " which can be obtained at 84 Fleet-street , or at Smith ' s bookstalls on the Great Eastern line .
We have hitherto confined our references to what the Great Eastern Company do for homo sight-seers . They have been scarcely less successful in opening np Holland and Belgium , and speaking of Books , we commend the " Tourist Guide to the Continent , " with map and numerous illustrations , issued by tbe authority of the Company , and published at the low price of sixpence . Ifc is an excellent work ,