of the Old Town's Mills, given by Henry III. to the inhabitants, and out
of which he made provision for the hermit of Mount St. Gilbert.



APLEY.


On leaving Bridgnorth the scenery becomes exceedingly interesting. On
the left is Hoard Park, Severn or Sabrina Hall, and Little Severn Hall.
Astley Abbots and Stanley lie higher up on the hill on the same side;
whilst on the right, rocks, crowned by trees, rise from the river in
undulating lines, and introduce us to the picturesque grounds of Apley.
The house is a castellated structure of fine freestone, with a domestic
chapel on the north side; it occupies a slight elevation above the river,
where it is thrown into pleasing relief by woods that crown still greater
heights. The park is diversified by clumps of noble trees, by projecting
rocks, pleasing glades, and grassy flats, on which groups of browsing
deer are seen; and the terrace is one of the finest and most extensive in
England. From its great elevation it commands pleasing views of the
park, of the Severn, and of wide, undulating districts on either side,
rich in sylvan beauty. The proprietor is T. C. Whitmore, High Sheriff of
the county, whose ancestors, from the time of Sir William Whitmore
(1620), have occasionally enjoyed that honour. Opposite to Apley is



LINLEY STATION.