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Abbeys Around London. By John A. Randolph. (Mercantile Press. ls.)—This

is a convenient guide to some very interesting remains of religious houses in the Home Counties. It will be found especially useful in suggesting to the traveller some litt'e- known remains, hidden away in farmyards and the like. Any one with archmological tastes may make some pleasant and instructive journeys under Mr. Randolph's guidance.