What to See in England by Gordon Home
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planted, says tradition, at the time of Sir Philip Sidney's birth.
[Illustration: _Photochrom Co., Ltd._ PENSHURST PLACE. Which was built in 1349, was the home of Sir Philip Sidney.] ST. MICHAEL'S MOUNT AND MARAZION =How to get there.=--Train from Paddington. Great Western Rly. =Nearest Station.=--Marazion. =Distance from London.=--324-3/4 miles. =Average Time.=--Varies between 8-1/2 to 11-1/2 hours. 1st 2nd 3rd =Fares.=--Single 50s. 2d. 31s. 6d. 25s. 1d. Return 87s. 10d. 55s. 0d. 50s. 2d. =Accommodation Obtainable.=--"Godolphin Hotel," "Marazion Hotel," etc. Marazion, the nearest town to St. Michael's Mount, is situated on the eastern side of Mount's Bay, and was in the Middle Ages a place of some importance, being the headquarters of the pilgrims to St. Michael's Mount. Marazion is connected with St. Michael's Mount by a causeway 120 feet in width, formed of rocks and pebbles, and passable only at low |
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