The Tourist's Guide through the Country of Caernarvon: containing a short sketch of its History, Antiquities, &c. — John Shaqi
The Tourist's Guide through the Country of Caernarvon: containing a short sketch of its History, Antiquities, &c.Williams, P. B. (Peter Bailey)
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The Tourist's Guide through the Country of Caernarvon: containing a short sketch of its History, Antiquities, &c.
Williams, P. B. (Peter Bailey)
Caernarvonshire (Wales) -- Description and travel
In Newgate Street, is the County Gaol, built about 18 or 20 years ago, by
Mr. Penson of Wrexham; it was then considered by much too large, but we
lament to say that at present it is frequently crowded; adjoining, but
fronting Ditch Street, is the County Hall, at the West end of which is
the Grand Jury Room, both spacious and commodious. In the former, over
the Bench, is the likeness of J. Garnons, Esq. at one time Prothonotary
on this Circuit; in the latter, that of Hugh Leycester, Esq. our highly
respected Chief Justice: a gentleman, who by his upright conduct,
inflexible integrity, just and impartial decisions, and deep legal
knowledge, has deservedly acquired a very high reputation in his
profession; and who by his politeness of manners, and affability of
demeanour, has justly endeared himself to the Inhabitants of this part of
the Principality, and particularly to the Gentlemen of this County, who
wishing to retain among them the resemblance of the person whom they so
highly esteem and respect, and with whom they have been in the habit of
friendly intercourse for many years, have requested him to sit for his
picture, the expence of which was defrayed by voluntary Contributions;
from the eagerness to come forward on the occasion, the Subscription was
completed in a very short time, besides leaving a handsome surplus in the
hands of the Committee, who gave £20 of it to the Widows and Orphans of
those who perished in the Brig Elizabeth, which was upset and lost early
last year, near Carnarvon Bar; the remainder is placed in the Bank, to be
appropriated to the first charitable purpose that offers. Adjoining the
Grand Jury Room are the Offices of the Prothonotary and Clerk of the
Peace, and near to these, outside of the walls, at the extremity of the
Quay or Pier, is the Custom-House, a substantial and convenient modern
Building.
St. Mary’s Chapel, is situated on the North West, of the Town, adjoining
one of the Towers of the Wall: it is represented by most authors, as
having originally been built for the use of the Garrison, and to have
afterwards been claimed by the Corporation. Some years ago, either the
Curate, or the Clerk by his direction, used to go about the town at
Easter, to collect Donations and Subscriptions, for performing English
Service, in this Chapel. It is now generally called the Town Church, and
is served by the Vicar of Llanbeblig. It was rebuilt in the year 1812,
(with the exception of the old arches) partly by Subscription, assisted
by the Corporation, who annually let a number of Pews as their property.
The Marquis of Anglesey presented them with an excellent Organ, which is
considered a very fine toned Instrument.
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