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REPLY1850

SIRLOIN

By T. T. WILKINSON. (Burnley, Lancashire)

Several correspondents who treat of Lancashire matters do not appear to be sufficiently careful to ascertain the correct designations of the places mentioned in their communications. In a late number Mr. J.G. NICHOLS gave some very necessary corrections to CLERICUS CRAVENSIS respecting his note on the "Capture of King Henry VI." (Vol. ii., p. 181.); and I have now to remind H.C. (Vol. ii., p. 268.) that "Haughton Castle" ought to be "Hoghton Tower, near Blackburn, Lancashire." Hoghton Tower and Whittle Springs have of late been much resorted to by pic-nic parties from neighbouring towns; and f…

Topics: Traditions of Lancashire, Knighthood of the Sirloin, Historical Traditions, Royal Visits

Locations: Hoghton Tower, Blackburn, Lancashire, The Horr, Orion, England, Downham, Whalley, Preston