THE MIRROR OF LITERATURE, AMUSEMENT, AND INTRUCTION.

VOL. 13, No. 353.] SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 1829. [PRICE 2d.




VILLAS IN THE REGENT'S PARK


[Illustration: HANOVER LODGE.]

[Illustration: GROVE HOUSE.]

The villas of this district are among the most pleasing of all the
architectural creations that serve to increase its picturesque beauty.
Their structure is light and elegant, and very different from the brick
and mortar monstrosities that line the southern outlets of London.

The engravings on the annexed page represent two of a group seen to
advantage from Macclesfield Bridge, pictured in our 351st Number. The
first is

HANOVER LODGE,

the residence of Colonel Sir Robert Arbuthnot, K.C.B. The architectural
simplicity and beauty of this mansion can scarcely fail to excite the
admiration of the beholder. The entrance is by a handsome portico; and
the internal accommodations combine all the luxuries of a well-
proportioned dining-room, and a splendid suite of drawing-rooms,