[201] Lysons, Environs, ii. 527.
[202] Evelyn (Diary, 2 June, 1676) describes the gardens as very large and woody, but ill kept.
[203] E.g. “Galloway Races” in 1725 and 1729.
[204] Ambulator, 1774; Dodsley’s London, 1761.
[205] From the manuscript history of Middlesex quoted by Park (Hampstead), the spring would appear to have been discovered about 1742; the date on the reservoir containing the water was, however, 1714, and Walford (v. 245) states that the spring was known before 1600. But there is no evidence that Kilburn Wells was a place of entertainment earlier than about 1742, though the Bell tavern dated from about 1600.
[206] Richard Owen Cambridge, Dialogue between a master and his servant (1752). “Kupers” = Cuper’s Gardens, Lambeth.
[207] Picture of London, 1802 and 1829.
[208] Gibson, View of the Gardens near London, Dec. 1691.
[209] Lord Ranelagh’s house remained standing till 1805, and was used in connexion with the Ranelagh entertainments.
[210] Robinson lived at Prospect Place adjoining the gardens. He died on 3 March, 1777.