same common, near the village, is a well, the water of which is never known to freeze. At Wimbledon are the copper-mines of Messrs. Henckell, Mr. Coleman's calico-printing manufactory, and Messrs. Wall's manufactory of japan ware. On Wimbledon Common is to be seen the gibbet of the daring and hardened Abershaw, at once the disgrace and pest of society! WINDSOR, NEW, a borough and market-town, in Berks, 22 miles from London, situate on the Thames. In the grant of it to the monks of Westminster, by Edward the Confessor, it is called Windleshora, which signifies a winding shore; and hence the derivation of its present name. The Abbot of Westminster exchanged it with William I. for other lands. Edward I. in 1276, made it a free borough, and resided here. Windsor soon became a place of great resort. The corporation consists of a Mayor and 30 Brethren, 13 of whom are styled Benchers; and 10 of these Benchers have the title of Aldermen, out of whom the Mayor is annually chosen. The town is well paved and lighted, an act of Parliament for that purpose having been obtained in 1769. The Guildhall is a brick structure, with arcades of Portland stone, erected in 1686. In a niche, is the statue of Queen Anne, with an adulatory Latin inscription, in which the sculptor is told, that "a resemblance of Anna is not to be given by his art; and that if he would exhibit her likeness, he must attempt a goddess." In another niche, is a statue of her consort, Prince George of Denmark, with a Latin inscription, in which he is styled " a hero, whom future ages must revere." The parish church is a large ancient structure. The town however has nothing remarkable in it deserving attention. WINDSOR ČASTLE, the most delightful palace of our Sovereigns, was built by William the Conqueror, on account of its pleasant situation, and as a place of security. It was enlarged by Henry I. Our succeeding monarchs resided in the same castle, till Edward III., who was born in it, caused the ancient building to be taken down (except the three towers at the west end of the lower ward), erected the present stately castle, and St. George's chapel; inclosed the whole with a rampart of stone; and instituted the Order of the Garter. The rebuilding of the castle was principally under the direction of William of Wykeham, afterward Bishop of Winchester. Great additions were made to it by Edward IV., Henry VII., Henry VIII., Elizabeth, and Charles II. The last entirely changed the face of the upper court; enlarged the windows, and made them regular; richly furnished the royal apartments; decorated them with paintings; and erected a magazine of arms. He likewise enlarged the terrace walk, make by Queen Elizabeth on the north side of the castle, and carried another terrace round the east and south sides of the upper courts. His present Majesty also has made many improvements. This castle is divided into two courts or wards, with a large round tower between them, called the middle ward; the whole containing about twelve acres of land; and it has many towers and batteries. It is situated upon a high hill, which rises by a gentle ascent. On the declivity of this hill is the fine terrace, faced with a rampart of freestone, and is allowed to be the noblest walk in Europe, with respect to strength, grandeur, and beautiful prospects. The palaces in France and Italy have nothing to be compared with it; the terrace next the sea in the outer court of the seraglio at Constantinople comes nearest to it. Indeed no description of the terrace at Windsor can do it justice, the scene is so variegated for miles around, and the windings of the Thames greatly add to its beauty. From the terrace we enter the Little Park (See Windsor Little Park), adjoining which, and opposite the south-east side of the Castle, are two neat modern-built mansions; the one named "The Queen's Lodge," which is the royal residence; the other called "The Lower Lodge," for the accommodation of the younger branches of the royal family. Both these buildings are of brick faced with stucco, with an embattled coping. The garden is elegant. But to return to the Castle. The upper court is a spa cious quadrangle, containing, on the north side, the royal apartments, and St. George's chapel and hall: on the south and east sides, are the royal apartments, those of the Prince of Wales, and the great officers of state: and, in the centre of the area, is the statue of Charles II. with an inscription, celebrating as the best of Kings, the infamous tyrant in whose reign a Russel and a Sidney suffered ! The Round Tower, which forms the west side of this upper court, contains the Governor's apartments. It is built on the highest part of the mount, and there is an ascent to it by a flight of stone steps. This mount is laid out in sloping walks round the hill, covered with verdure, and planted with shrubs. The apartments command an extensive view to London, and into the counties of Middlesex, Essex, Herts, Bucks, Berks, Oxfordshire, Wilts, Hants, Surry, Sussex, Kent, and Bedfordshire! In the guardchamber is shewn the coats of mail of King John of France and David King of Scotland, both prisoners here at the same time; and here is the room in which Marshal de Belleisle resided, when a prisoner, in 1744. The lower court is larger than the other, and is, in a manner, divided into two parts, by St. George's Chapel, which stands in the centre. On the north or inner side, are the houses and apartments of the Dean and Canons of St. George's Chapel, with those of the Minor Canons, Clerks, and other officers; and on the south and west sides of the outer part are the houses of the Poor Knights of Windsor. In this court are also several towers belonging to the officers of the Crown, when the Court is at Windsor, and to the officers of the Order of the Garter. The royal apartments are on the north side of the upper court, and are termed the Star building, from a star and garter in the middle of the structure, on the outside next the terrace. The entrance into the apartments is through a vestibule, supported by lonic columns, with some antique bustos in niches, to the great staircase, finely painted by Thornhill with subjects from Ovid. In the dome, Phaeton is represented desiring Apollo to grant him leave to drive the chariot of the sun. In large compartments, on the staircase, are the transformation of Phaeton's sisters into poplars, and of Cycnus into a swan. In several parts of the ceiling are the signs of the zodiac supported by the winds, with baskets of flowers beautifully disposed: at the corners are the four elements, each expressed by a variety of figures. Aurora is represented with her nymphs in waiting, giving water to her horses. In several parts of the staircase are the figures of Music, Painting, and other sciences. The whole is beautifully disposed, and heightened with gold; and from this staircase is a view of the back-stairs, painted with the story of Meleager and Atalanta. We proceed through the apartments in the following order: The Queen's Guard Chamber, furnished with guns, pistols, &c. beautifully disposed in various forms. On the ceiling is Britannia in the person of Catharine, consort to Charles |