When my vigour is gone, and to manhood’s estate
Ye all shall be happily grown,
Live near me, and, anxious for poor father’s fate
Show the world that you’re truly my own.
Stanmore Toll-House.
Stanmore Toll-House.
Its ornamental look, and public use,
Combine to render it worth observation.
Our new toll-houses are deservedly the subject of frequent remark, on account of their beauty. The preceding [engraving] is intended to convey an idea of Stanmore-gate, which is one of the handsomest near London. The top is formed into a large lantern; when illuminated, it is an important mark to drivers in dark nights.
It may be necessary to add, that the present representation was not destined to appear in this place; but the indisposition of a gentleman engaged to assist in illustrating this work, has occasioned a sudden disappointment.