Heere lye the bodies of Edmvnd Walter, Esqvier, chieffe Ivstice of three shiers in Sovth Wales, and one of His Majestie's Covncill in the Marches of Wales; and of Mary his wife, davghter of Thomas Hacklvit, of Eyton, Esqvier, who had issve three sonnes named Iames, Iohn, and Edward, and two davghters named Mary aud Do. rothy. He was bvried the 29 day of Ianvarie, Anno Dni. 1592. Here lyeth expectinge a ioyfvll Resvrrection, the body of Dame Mary Evre, late wife to Right Hon. Raiphe Lord Evre, Baron of Malton, Lord President of the Principallitie and Marches of Wales, and Lievetenant of the same, and Daughter of Sr. John Dawney, of Sessey, in the Covnty of Yorke, Knight. She departed thys mortall lyfe the 19th day of March, Anno Domini 1512, ætatis Svæ 55. In Memory of Theophilus Salwey, Esq who was the eldest son of Edward Salwey, Esq a younger son of Major Richard Salwey, who in the last century sacrificed all and every thing in his power in support of Public Liberty, and in opposition to Arbitrary Power. The said Theophilus Salwey married Mary the Daughter and Heiress of Robert Dennet, of Walthamstow in the County of Essex, Esq. but left no issue by her. Obiit the 28th of April, 1760, ætat. 61. Pro Rege sæpe: pro Republica semper. Sacrvm Memoriæ Dni Johannis Brydgeman, Militis, Seruientis ad legem et capitalis Justiciarij Cestriæ. Qui maximo omnium Bonorum Mærore, (cum 70 annos vixisset) 5th Febr. anno 1636, Pie Placideq; animam Deo reddidit. Francisca Vxor mœstissima possuit. The head of Sir John Bridgeman's tomb was opened in 1805 (on sinking a grave for the body of Mrs. Turner) when the hair of both Sir John and his Lady were found perfectly entire; the coffins mouldered on exposure to the air. O Quisquis Ades! Edoardi Vavghan, e Trawscoed Arm. To wáv. Proiu patris magn' ad instar, Per omnigenæ literaturæ, sive academicæ, sive forensis, Spatia Huc acerrime vei a puero contendit Quod feliciter assecutus est, In ipsa temporum The time of the building of this Church is not recorded, but from an attentive survey of its architecture it is supposed to have been early in the sixteenth century; and writers living in that or the following age speak of it as newly brought to a state of perfection by the society who raised and supported it. "This Church (says Leland) has been much advanced by a brotherhood therein founded in the name of St. John the Evangelist, the original whereof was (as the people say there) in the time of Edward the Confessor, and it is constantly affirmed there, that the Pilgrims that brought the ring from St. John the Evangelist to King Edward were the inhabitants of Ludlow." If we credit this account, we must believe that from the time of the fourth Edward a sacred edifice stood here of sufficient impor 'Some of the ancient philosophers denominated a perfect character a cubic man; because they said that, like a die, let him be tossed by Fortune howsoever he might, he would always stand upright and unhurt. tance to be the depository of the mouldering remains of the great: particularly that of Edward's Cofferer of the Household, an Officer formerly of the first importance. We are sanctioned therefore in the presumption that the present fabric has, from an older foundation, been gradually advanced to perfection by the ancient fraternity of Palmers, who have been always found attached to it as far as the history of either can be distinctly traced: the remnants of painted glass in the eastern window of the north chancel, distinguished from the other paintings by richer colouring and superior execution, seems to favour this opinion. In the King's books the living of Ludlow is valued at £19 12s. 6d. And this estimate being under £20 it is consequently at the disposal of the Lord Chancellor. It is a Rectory, and its present value is said to be £200 per annum. There is a Reader and Lecturer, whose salaries are paid partly by the Corporation and partly by the Parish. It is in the Bishoprick of Hereford, and Ludlow is the capital of this division of the Diocese. The Visitations, or Ecclesiastical Courts, are held twice a year, generally in May and October, for proving wills, granting letters of administration, &c. The Proctors reside at Hereford. Four Apparitors officiate, who reside at Ludlow. Only part of the pews in the Church are the hereditary property of the parishioners, these are transferable, either during a residence in the parish, or for one or more lives. Those denominated freehold are saleable at any time, a proper entry being made in the parish book. The sale of vacant, or forfeited pews, amounts to a general average of £60 yearly. Near the Churchyard is THE ALMSHOUSE. It is a neat and handsome structure, containing thirty-three very comfortable apartments. It was founded by Mr. John Hosyer, a Merchant, in the year 1486, but being much damaged during so long a period of time, was rebuilt in the year 1758 at the expense of the Corporation. This Almshouse, originally erected and endowed by Mr. Hosyer, seems to have been by him devised to the ancient fraternity of the Palmers, with property for its support. It is described in the Particular of the Guild Estate, as "an Almshouse to the Guild appertaining, with 33 chambers therein, inhabited by poor people, according to the foundation and ordinance of Mr. John Hosyer, to every of which poor people is weekly allowed 4d. according to the same ordinance;" but nothing further is discoverable respecting its origin or its founder. The present substantial erection cost £1211 18s. 24d. and is kept in very good repair at the average charge of £10 a year. A new iron railing has lately been put up in front, which cost £70. Over the door, and under the arms of the town is the following inscription. Domum hanc Eleemosynarium The weekly allowance of fourpence to each of the inmates was deemed liberal at the period of its commencement; but the gradual alteration in the value of property and the necessaries of life has induced the Corporation to make a voluntary advancement on the sum allowed, which is now two shillings and sixpence weekly to each. Adjoining this building is |