turrets, are still visible. The harbour was formerly a fine basin of water within the walls of the town; but the present one, which lies to the south, has been much improved by the extension of the stone pier. The entrance is easy; yet vessels of light burden only can approach.

This town has been much frequented of late years, during the summer months, for seabathing. On the south side of the town is a chalybeate spring, which is covered by the sea on every return of the tide; there is also another below the south battery, which resembles, in the properties of its waters, the far-famed springs of Harrowgate.

Hartlepool being included in the parish of Hart, the church is merely a chapel of ease. Of this building, erected in different ages, and in various styles of architecture, the most ancient parts are the nave and tower. In the grave-yard may still be seen some old mutilated monuments, said to be those of the Bruce family; by one of whom the monastery of Grey Friars was established in the thirteenth century, the ruins of which are still visible. In the centre of the town is a well-constructed hall, where the business of the corporation is transacted; the only public buildings beside this, being the customhouse and the free-school. There is a good weekly market on Saturday.

The fishery, which is very considerable, constitutes almost the entire trade of Hartlepool; indeed, if we except the influx of visitors during the bathing season, the inhabitants are nearly all fishermen. These are an athletic and courageous race of men, ever ready to face the storm, when the signal of distress announces a ship in danger; an occurrence by no means infrequent on this coast. The scenery in the neighbourhood is of an interesting character. The rocks which girt the ocean on the north side of the town, have been excavated by the violence of the waves; and many pleasant and romantic retreats are discovered during low water, the most curious of which is Black Hall.

Our engraving exhibits the south wall of the town, and the distant pier. A number of small craft are seen with swelling sails; some approaching the harbour, and others leaving it. In the fore-ground the artist has introduced a variety of detail connected with the fishing trade. The group, at some little distance on the right hand, appear to be assorting their fish; while those immediately before us are busily engaged in their several occupations.

DURHAM.

The city of Durham, capital of the County Palatine of Durham, is romantically situated on a commanding eminence, occupying a peninsula formed by the river Wear. From this elevation, the most picturesque and interesting views are obtained over diversified and far-extended tracts of country. The city is partly surrounded by the ancient walls; beneath which, on one side, are beautiful gardens and plantations, descending to the margin of the river; and on the other, a naked and abrupt descent from the acclivity.

A superstitious legend, (commemorated in some emblematic devices on the east transept of the cathedral,) ascribes the origin of Durham to the monks of Lindisfarne,