Bristol as our ancestors saw it, c.1853. >From the Barton, turning to the left, we enter the CHURCHYARD AND CHURCH OF ST. JAMES, which was built and consecrated in 1130, made parochial and the tower added in 1374. It has undergone most extensive alterations from time to time, and more especially so within the last few years, during which the high pews and side galleries have been removed, and the body of the church covered with low seats of an ecclesiastical character. Returning to the Barton, and moving onwards to the right, we notice the avenue leading to ST. JAMES'S SQUARE,- a quiet and retired situation,- with its pitched area, and an obelisk erected in the centre. Entering North Street from thence, and before we come to the FULL MOON FAMILY AND COMMERCIAL HOTEL, turn into Cumberland Street, and enter BRUNSWICK SQUARE, which has a large area covered with grass, surrounded by high elm trees, and enclosed with rails. In this Square is an INDEPENDENT CHAPEL, opened for public worship in 1835. It has a spacious burying ground round the Chapel, which is protected with iron rails. Adjoining to it is the UNITARIAN CEMETERY, with a lodge entrance, occupied by the sexton of the chapel. Proceeding onwards will bring us to PORTLAND SQUARE, so named in honour of the DUKE OF PORTLAND, who when it was formed was High Steward of Bristol. This Square is built entirely of freestone; the corners and centres of the fronts of the northern and southern sides are elevated by attic stories, as well as the corner houses of the other sides. In the centre of the eastern side stands the parish CHURCH, with a lofty tower, dedicated to ST. PAUL, which was opened for Divine worship in 1794. It was taken out of the parish of St. James, for the accommodation of the inhabitants of this district. -- Josephine Jeremiah http://www.ianandjo.dsl.pipex.com