The Government having decided on erecting at the “Gore” museums and galleries for our National Collections, it is only reasonable to believe that such will result in a thorough revolution in the locality. Such has already taken place at the Gore and Brompton, and it behoves those who have the local management in their hands to render the neighbourhood a fit one for such establishments. The improvement of its approaches should, above all things, be considered; and in the main street of our hamlet there is yet, unluckily, too much room for improvement. It would be a worthy entrance to the capital of the kingdom, if the many abominations now offending the eye could be removed; and it is doubtful if there is any valid reason for not setting to at the work right earnestly. If the Park could be thrown open all the way from Apsley House to the Chapel (for it is hopeless to expect the removal of the vulgar monsters at Albert Gate), and again continued to include the Barracks, such would render the roadway the most beautiful and fine in every way; would add to its healthiness by allowing the free air to circulate, and ultimately prove to be of the most lasting benefit to the community. But if in course of time the present buildings are but to make way for others, it will not only perpetuate a nuisance, but a disgrace. {273} I believe I have now noticed all that (in accordance with my plan) requires illustration from me. I therefore close the subject, and trust the reader will say “Farewell” to it with a spirit of satisfaction; that at least in some respect amusement has been afforded and instruction gained; and that the time spent in perusing these pages will not, in the end, have been considered unprofitably employed. Good reader, farewell! APPENDICES. APPENDIX I. KNIGHTSBRIDGE A FAMILY NAME. IN the Issue Roll of the Exchequer, edited by Frederick Devon, are several payments in the 43rd Henry III. to Henry de Knythebrig, Nicholas de Eye, and others, carpenters employed at the King’s Palace. A Richard Knightsbridge was rector of Sheatham in 1640; and the name, though rarely, may still occasionally be met with. APPENDIX II. THE CROMWELL TRADITION.