6 JANUARY 1894, Page 31

The Old Manorial Halls of Westmorland and Cumberland. By Michael

Waistell Taylor, M.D. (T. Wilson, Kendal.)—Dr. Taylor died while this work was passing through the press ; in its com- plete form it owes something to the care of a friend, who signs with the initials "R. S. F." The halls, described in more or less detail, number some scores, and there are several " castles," though it must be understood that in the North- country this term is sometimes applied to buildings which would hardly be dignified by the name in the South. Of course, there are Northern castles which may rank with any but the very finest, Warwick, for instance, and Arundel. The volume, which is well illustrated with photographs and plans, will be found full of interest.