s on a vast scale; Waltham, notable for its ancient
abbey church; and Epping Forest, a boon to picnic parties from the east
end of London.

South of the Thames, likewise, there are many pretty spots, quite distinct
from those which border upon the river's bank. Wimbledon, with its
furze-clad common and picturesque windmill; Mitcham, with its herb
gardens; Norwood, a pleasant bit of high ground, from which a view of
London from the south can be had; Lewisham and Bromley, surrounded by many
pretty bits of scenery; Blackheath, a famous place for golf and other
outdoor games; Eltham, where a bit of King John's palace is still left to
view; the Crays, a string of picturesque villages on the banks of the
River Cray, etc. Dulwich is a village about five miles south of London
Bridge. Here Edward Alleyn, or Allen, a distinguished actor in the reign
of James I., founded and endowed an hospital or college, called Dulwich
College, for the residence and support of poor persons, under certain
limitations.

THE END.

A BRIEF CHRONOLOGY OF SOME OF THE MORE IMPORTANT EVENTS IN THE HISTORY OF
THE CITY OF LONDON DURING THE LIFETIME OF CHARLES DICKENS.

1812 Oct. 10. Present Drury Lane Theatre opened.

1814 Nov. 29. The Times newspaper first printed by steam.

1816 Vauxhall Bridge opened.

1817 Waterloo Bridge opened.

1818 Furnival's Inn rebuilt.

1820 Jan. 29. George III. died.

Cabs came in.

1821 Bank of England completed by Sir John Soane.

1824 March 15. First pile of London Bridge driven.

First stone of new Post-office laid.

May 10. National Gallery first opened.

1825 Thames Tunnel commenced.

Toll-house at Hyde Park Corner removed.

1828 St. Katherine Docks opened.

Birdcage Walk made a public way.

1829 King's College in the Strand commenced.

New police service established by Sir Robert Peel.

1830 June 26. George IV. died.

Omnibuses first introduced by Shillibeer; the first ran between
Paddington and the Bank.

Covent Garden Market rebuilt.

1831 Hungerford Market commenced.

The Hay Market in Pall Mall removed to Regent's Park.

Exeter Hall opened.

1834 Houses of Parliament burned down.

1835 Duke of York's Column completed.

1837 William IV. died. Accession of Queen Victoria.

Buckingham Palace first occupied.

1838 First Royal Academy Exhibition in Trafalgar Square.

1841 Great Fire at the Tower of Lon