"Antiquitates Bremetonacenses; or, the Roman Antiquities of Over BOROUGH; wherein Overborough is proved the Bremetonaca of Antoninus; the year when, and the Roman who erected this station, collected out of Tacitus; an account of the garrison there; also of the idol who was tutelar deity of Overborough; to which is added, a Description of as many Monuments of Antiquity as have been dug up or discovered there lately, tending to Illustrate the History of this once famous Station. By Richard Rauthmell, 1746," 4to. The Author's explanation of an inscription on an altar found here was controverted by Mr. Pegge, in Gent. Mag. Sept. 1759, p. 407, and by another writer in the Magazine for the following month, p. 451.

"The Happiness of Retirement, in an Epistle from Lancashire to a friend at court; to which is added an Encomium on the Town of Preston. Lond. 1733." An Account, and Views of the Guild Merchant of Preston, &c. with a list of the company at the balls, &c. Sept. 1762, were published that year, in 8vo.

"The Guild Merchant of Preston; or, Preston Guild Companion. Being an exact Representation, on nineteen Copper Plates, curiously Drawn and Engraved, of that ancient procession, with a Letter Press explanation. The whole laid down so easy and expressive, as to render it a proper help to those gentlemen and ladies resorting to Preston. Manchester, 1762," 12mo. Williams inv. and del. Darley, sc.

"The Antiquities of Furness; or, an Account of the Royal Abbey of St. Mary, in the vale of Nightshade, near Dalton; belonging to the Right Hon. Lord George Cavendish. By Thomas West. Lond. 1744," 4to.

"A new Edition, with considerable additions," was published by William Close, 1805, 8vo. This useful and judicious Topographical Volume I have already had occasion to refer to.

"The wonderfull discoverie of witches in the County of Lancaster, with the Trial of nineteen notorious Witches at Lancaster Assizes, Aug. 6, 1612, &c. &c. By Thomas Potts, Esq. 1613," 4to.

"An History of the Original Parish of Whalley, and honour of Clitheroe, in the Counties of Lancaster and York." By the Rev. T. D. Whitaker, 4to. 1800. Some Additions to this Work were published in 1806.

"General View of the Agriculture of the County of Lancaster; with Observations on the Means of its Improvement. From the communications of Mr. John Holt, of Walton. London. 8vo. 1795."

"An Account of the beginning and erection of the Duchy and County Palatine of Lancaster, and of the additions made thereunto; and of the honours, royalties, privileges, exemptions, which have been granted and confirmed unto John Duke of Lancaster, (called John of Gaunt). And also unto all the officers, tenants, and residents therein, and throughout all the Duchy possessions. And also of the honour of Tutbury; and how, and to whom the right of Inheritance, of and in the offices of Feodary and Bailiff, Escheator, Clerk of the Market, and Coroner doth belong and hath been executed therein.

Proper

Proper to be known to all such as have any estates or interests in the said premises. Derby, printed 1735," 4to. pp. 15.

MANCHESTER.

"The History of Manchester, in four books. By John Whitaker, B.D. F. S. A. and Fellow of C. C. C. Oxford. Lond. 1771." 2 Vols. 4to. The Author afterwards republished the First Volume of this Work, with Additions and Corrections, in 2 Vols, 8vo. Though this Publication, by its Title, alludes only to Manchester, it may be considered rather as a Dissertation on British and Roman Antiquities in general, than as a local History. By some critics it has been denominated,' An Antiquarian Romance; and John Collier, who assumed the signature of Tim Bobbin, has satirized the book in Curious Remarks on the History of Manchester.' By Muscipula, Sen." 12mo. 1771.

"A True and Faithful Relation of the Besieging of the Towne of Manchester, in Lancashire, upon Saturday the 24 of September, &c. &c. and the manner of raising the siege, having continued until Saturday the 1st of October, as it was credibly represented unto the House of Commons from a Godly Minister in the said Towne, &c., 1642," 4to.

A single sheet Account of Manchester College, with a Cut; printed by Bettenham, London; 1726.

"Experiments and Observations on Water, particularly on the hard pump-water of Manchester. By Thomas Percival, M.D. F. R.S. Lond. 1769," 8vo.

"A Description of the Country from thirty to forty miles round Manchester, &c. By J. Aikin, M. D. 4to. 1795," with Maps, Plans, and Views. A part of this Work only was written by Dr. Aikin, and the remainder is said to have been made up by the publisher.

"The Manchester Guide, a brief Historical Description of the Towns of Manchester and Salford, the Public Buildings, &c." 8vo. 1804, with a Plan of the Town. This Work, written and compiled by Mr. Aston, a bookseller of the Town, is a useful little Volume.

LIVERPOOL.

"An Essay towards the History of Liverpool, drawn up from Papers left by the late Mr. George Perry, and from other materials since collected by William Enfield. With Views of the Principal Public Structures, drawn by P. P. Burdett, and engraved by Edward Rooker; a Chart of the Harbour, with the sounding at low water spring tides. By P. P. Burdett, 1771; and a map of the environs, drawn from an actual survey taken in the year 1768, by William Yates and George Perry; engraved by Thomas Kitchen, 1769. Lond. 1774." Fol. The second Edition, with Additions, was published the same

year.

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Experiments on the Spaw, at Mount Sion, near Liverpool; with a

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view

view to ascertain its contents, and to investigate its medicinal quali ties. By James Worthington, surgeon. London. 1773," 8vo.

"Essay on the Liverpool Spa Water. By Thomas Houlston, M.D. Liverpool, 1773." 8vo.

"A General and Descriptive History of the Ancient and Present State of the Town of Liverpool; comprising a Review of its Government, Police, Antiquities, and Modern Improvements; the progressive increase of Streets, Squares, Public Buildings, and Inhabitants; together with a circumstantial account of the true causes of its extensive African Trade. The whole carefully compiled from original manuscripts, authentic records, and other warranted authorities. Second Edition. Liverpool, 1797," 8vo. Written by Mr. Wallace.

"The Picture of Liverpool; or, Stranger's Guide." 12mo. 1805.

"The History of Liverpool, from the earliest records to the year 1806. By John Corry, and G. Perry," 4to. 1806, now publishing in Numbers.

"Gore's Directory of Liverpool." 8vo. 1805.

"Authentic Copies of the Several Acts of Parliament which have been passed at different times relative to the Docks, Port, and Harbour of Liverpool, and the Light Houses, &c. thereto belonging. The first of which Acts, of the 8th Anne, created the Dock Estate. Liverpool, 1804," 8vo.

"A Correct Translation of the Charter granted to the Burgesses of Liverpool, by King William III.; with Remarks and Explanatory Notes; to which are added, the Charter granted by King George II. the Order of the Common Council, and the Petition for obtaining that Charter; with the report of the Attorney and Solicitor-General thereon. Liverpool, 1782," 8vo.

"A Correct Translation of the Charters of Liverpool, with Remarks and Explanatory Notes. By Philomidus, [Mr. Jos. Clegg, a Common Council Man], 1757."

"A Familiar Medical Survey of Liverpool, addressed to the Inhabitants; containing Observations on the Situation of the Town; the Qualities and Influence of the Air; the Employment and Manner of Living of the Inhabitants, &c. By W. Moss, Surgeon, 1784,” 8vo.

"The Liverpool Guide, including a Sketch of the Environs. With a Map of the Town. By W. Moss, third Edition. Liverpool, 1799,"

8vo.

"Proceedings in an Action at Law, brought by the Mayor, Bailiffs, and Burgesses of the Borough of Liverpool, for the recovery of a penalty under the bye-law made by them in Common Hall assembled, containing the Arguments of Council, as well at Nisi Prius, as upon the Motion of a New Trial in the Court of King's Bench. The proceedings on the Second Trial at Lancaster, and on the Motion in the Court of King's Bench for a Third Trial, with the Reasons at Large of the Honourable Justices of the said Court for granting the same. Taken

Taken in short hand, by Mr. Gurney." Liverpool, printed for all the booksellers. 1796.

MAPS, PLANS, AND PRINTS.

Survey of Lancashire, in 8 Sheets. By Yates. Faden, 11. 11s. 6d.

A Correct Plan of Liverpool, on 1 Sheet of Imperial Atlas Paper; shewing all the Streets, Lanes, and Allies, with the Docks and Basons, and a Short Historical Account of the Town. Taken in June, 1765, by John Eyes, and engraved by Thomas Kitchen.

A Small Plan of the Town of Liverpool, 1766, published by Williamson, in Liverpool.

"A Plan of the Town of Liverpool, with all the late improvements, from an Actual Survey made in the year 1790." Engraved by Tho. Conder, and published by John Gore, Liverpool.

A Plan of the Towns of Manchester and Salford. By R. Casson and John Berry, with Prospects of the Public Buildings, on 2 Sheets. B. Cole, Sc.

A Map of the Rivers Mersey and Irvell, from the Bank-key to Manchester. By Thomas Steers, 1712. J. Senex, Sc.

"A Map of the County Palatine of Lancaster with its Hundreds." By Richard Blome, dedicated to the Earl of Derby, then Lord Lieutenant of the County.

A Plan of an intended Canal from Coln to Liverpool. By P.P. Burdett. 1769.

A Plan of the Duke of Bridgewater's Navigable Canal, already made, with the extension proposed from Longford Bridge to Liverpool.

A Plan of the Town of Liverpool has been published in the British Atlas, as a companion to this Work: also, 4 Plan of Manchester, and A Map of the County of Lancaster.

PRINTS.

N. E. View of Lancaster, 1728, and S. W. View of its Castle, 1727. By Buck.

S. W. View of Liverpoo!, 1728. By Buck.

Two Views of Liverpool, viz. the Town and Harbour from the Bowling-green, near the Public Walk. By M. A. Rooker, Engraved by Edward Rooker,

S. Prospect of the Charity School at Liverpool. By Jos. Mollins, Engraved by Hulsberg.

S. W. View of Manchester. By Buck, 1728.

The Exchange of Manchester, built by Sir Oswald Mosly, 1729, now pulled down. Engraved by G. Thornton, 1729.

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Elevation,

Elévation, Ground Plot, and Vaults of a new Church lately built at Manchester. By Mr. Byrom.

S. View of Preston. By Buck, 1728.

Buck also Engraved, in 1727, Views of Clithero, Peele, Gleaston and Hornby Castles; of Furness, Whalley, and Cockersand Abbies; and of Cartmel and Holland Priories.

View of the Aqueduct at Barton, built by the Duke of Bridgewater. Drawn by W. Orme, 1793, Large Aquatint Print.

"A North Prospect of St. Ann's Church in Manchester. By Jos. Smith, 1732.".

"Haigh, Seat of Sir Roger Bradshaugh, Bt." Knyff, Del. Kep, Sc. A Bird's Eye View.

"Lancaster Castle, View of the Front of." Hearne, Del. Watts, Sc.

1778.

"S. Prospect of Prescot." Winstanley, Del. 1743. Toms, Sc. In this the Summer House and Stand in Knously Park are shewn.

LEICESTERSHIRE.

"The Description of Leicestershire; containing Matters of Antiquitye, Historye, Armourye, and Genealogy." Published by William Burton, Esq. of Lindley, in this County, in folio, 1622. Re-published, and Corrected, by William Whittingham. Lynne, 1777, folio.

"The crying Sin of England, of not caring for the Poor; wherein Inclosure, viz. such as doth unpeople Towns, and common Fields, is arraigned, convicted, and condemned by the Word of God; being the chief Heads of two Sermons, preached at the Lecture at Lutterworth, in Leicestershire, in May last, and now published in Love to Christ, his Country, and the Poor. By John Mene, Minister of Knaptoft in Leicestershire," 1658, 4to.

"Bread for the Poor, and Advancement of the English Nation, promised by Enclosure of the Wastes and Common Grounds of England. By Adam Gent," 1653.

"Considerations concerning Common Fields and Inclosures, Dialoguewise, digested into a deliberative Discourse between two supposed Friends, Philopeustus and Parrhesiastes, 1654," 4to.

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