The Sun.
London, England, 1851-10-04 00:00:00

NOTES FOR STRANGERS.

INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION, HYDE PARK.-Monday
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, admission, Is.;
Friday, 2s. 6d. (from 9 o'clock to sunset, when the
bell rings, each day); Saturday (from 12 o'clock) 2s. 6d.
ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL.-Divine service, daily at 8
A.M.; 9.45 A.M.; 3.15 P.M. On Sundays, 9.45 A.M.;
3.15 P.M. Admission daily. To view the monuments
and body of the Cathedral (gratis); the galleries, 6d.;
the ball, is. 6d.; the great bell, model room, library,
6d.; the clock, 2d.; vaults, 6d.-in all, 3s. 2d.
WESTMINSTER A3BEY.-Divine service daily at 7.45
A.M.; 10 A.M.; 3 P.M. On Sundays at 10 A.M.; 3
P.M. Admission to view from 9 till past 5, gratis;
with the exception of the smaller chapels, for the
whole of which there is a charge of 6d.
HOUSE OF LORDS, WESTMINSTER.-Tickets issued
(gratis) from the Lord Great Chamberlain's office
(Abingdon -streeo every Wednesday and Saturday,
from 11 till 4, to view the House on Wednesday and
Saturday, from 11 till 5. When their Lordships are
t
hearing appeals the public are admitted withoutickets. [Closed during the progress of the new
works.]
HOUSE OF COMMONS, WESTMINSTER.-When the Mouse
is sitting, admission is obtained to the Strangers' Gal-
lery by a Member's order. A limited number may be
accommodated in the Speaker's Gallery, but in this
case the name of each person must be inserted previ-
ously by a Member, in a list for a particular evening.
WESTMINSTER HALL AND LAW COURTS (when the
Courts are sitting).-Free.
THE TEMPLE, FLEET-STREET.-The Church may be
viewed daily, except on Saturday and Sunday, gra-
tuitously, and without a bencher's order, from 10 till
4. On week days prayers are read at 9; on Sundays
there is divine service at 11 and 3. The Middle Tem-
ple Hall is open to the public without payment or or-
der, from 10 till 4; also the Inner Temple Gardens,
from 6 till half-past 8 evening.
LINCOLN'S INN.-Admission daily, except on Sunday,
to the Chapel, Hall, and Library, gratuitously, by
bencher's order. Prayers are read in the chapel on
week days at 8; on Sundays there is divine service at
11 and 3. The chapel may also be seen on applica-
tion to the head porter.
BRITISH MUSEUM, GREAT RUSSELL-STREET, BLOOMS-
BURY.-Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
and Friday, from 10 to 5 (gratis). With the ex-
ception of Saturday, the libraries may be viewed
without orders. Admission to the print room, medal
room, and botanical department, can only be ob-
tained by an order from Sir Henry Ellis, the prin-
cipal librarian, or the Beads of the respective depart-
ments.
Mr. ROACH SMITH'S MUSEUM Of LONDON ANTIQUITIES
may be seen by special appointment. Apply by letter,
to Mr. Smith, 5, Liverpool-road, City-road.
NATIONAL GALLERY, TRAFALGAR-SQUARE.-MOnday,
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, from 10 till 6
(gratis). [Closed till Oct. 27.]
VERNON GALLERY, MARLBOROUGH HOUSE.-Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, from 10 till 6
(gratis). [Closed till Oct. 27.]
NORTHUMBERLAND HOUSE.-Tickets (gratis) to be ap-
plied for at the house on Monday, Tuesday, Wednes-
day, and Thursday, frcm 10 till 2. The gallery, &0.,
to be viewed on Friday and Saturday, from 11 till 5.
BRIDGEWATER HOUSE, CLEVELAND-SQUARE, ST. JAMES'S
-Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, from 10
till 5, by tickets (gratis), issued by Mr. Smith, 137,
New Bond street.
DUDLEY GALLERY, EGYPTIAN HALL, PICCADILLY.-
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Satur-
day, without tickets (gratis).
MANSION-HOUSE.-To view the Egyptian Hall, Ball-
room, &c., Tuesdays and Fridays, from 11 till 2.
Visitors are required to leave their names on the Fri-
day or Tuesday previous.
GUILDHALL, KING. STREET, CHEAPSIDE.-Daily, ex-
cept Sunday.
THE TOWER.-Daily, except Sunday, from 9 till 5. The
armoury, 6d.; the regalia, 6d.
THE MINT.-Admission by special order from the Mas-
ter of the Mint.
GENERAL PUST-OFFICE.-Apply by
letter to the Post-
master-General, or the Secretary, for an order of ad-
mission.
ROYAL ExcrIANGE.-Open to the public from 9 till
half-past 3, and from 6 till s, every day except Sun-
day.
COAL EXCHANGE, LOWER THAMES•STREET.-Gra-
tuitous admission, every day except Sunday, from
9 till 4.
CUSTOM HOUSE, LOWER THAMES-STREET.-Gratuitous
admission to the long room,
every dray except Sunday,
from 10 till 4.
THE DOCKS.-The West India Docks, the East India
Docks, the St. Katharine's Docks, and the London
Docks, may be viewed gratuitously by an order pro-
curable at the offices of the respective superintendents.
In the case of the London Docks, the wine vaults may
be seen by presenting a " tasting order" from any
wine merchant.
BETHLEM HOSPITAL, OR BEDLAM, LAMBETH.-Apply
for an order to the president (Sir Peter Laurie), the
treasurer (Mr. John Edward Johnson), or the Home
Secretary. Visitors will also be admitted on the per-
sonal introduction of a governor; and it may be use-
ful to know, that the Aldermen of the city of London
aro ex officio governors. The days of admission are
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, from
11 till 3.
MILLDANW PRISON, PENTONYILLB PRISON, &C.-Apply
in writing to the Home Secretary for an order.
Foreigners will procure tickets at the respective em-
bassies. Millbank may be seen every day except
Saturday and Sunday, from eleven till one, and from
two to four. Pentonvillo may be seen on the same
days from two to four. Admission to the Hulks, at
Woolwich and Portsmouth, are to be obtained by
orders procurable in the way already stated.
THE BANK OF ENGLAND.-Admission by order from
the Governor or Deputy-Governor.
THE MONUMENT, FISII•STREET-HILL.-Daily, except
Sunday, from 8 till sunset--3d.
DUKE OF YORK'S MONUMENT, CARLTON-HOUSE-TER-
RACE.-Daily, except Sunday, from 10 till 4 on pay-
ment of Gd.
THAMES TUNNEL.-Daily, Id.
EAST INDIA COMPANY'S MUSEUM, LEADENHALL-
STREET.-Friday, from 10 till 4 (gratis). On Tues-
day and Thursday, by orders from a director.
UNITED SERVICE MUSEUM, WHITEHALL•PLACE, SCOT-
LAND -YA RD.-Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs-
day, and Friday, from 11 till 5, by members' tickete
or ambassadors cards. On Saturday by personal in-
troduction or ambassadors' cards.
SOCIETY OF ARTS, JOHN-STREET, ADELPHI.--Daily,
except Sundays, by members' orders and ambassadors'
cards, from 10 till 4.
ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS, LINCOLN'S INN-FIELDS.
-On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday,
from 10 till 4, by members' orders. On Friday and
Saturday, foreigners possessed of tickets, procur-
able at the various embassies and consulates, will be
admitted.
REGENT'S PARK.-Daily,
orders from fellows.
KENSINGTON GARDENS, HYDE PARK.-Public prome-
nade-military obrya L BOTANICAL GARDENS,
except Sunday, from 2
to
HORSE GUARDS.-Guard mounting daily at half-pas: 10
nad4e.-military music daily,
and 11, and on Sundays at 10.
BucitrercHA.3l PALACE.-For admission apply, by letter,
to the Lord Chamberlain. The days for viewing the
palace are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 12
till 4. There is no admission when the Queen is re-
siding in the palace.
BUCKINGHAM PALACE MEWs.--Apply, by letter, to Mr.
George Lewis at the Royal Mews for cards of ad-
mission. The stables are on view every day except
Sunday, from 1 till 3.
WINDSOR CASTLE.-On Monday, Tuesday, Thursday,
and Friday, from 11 to 4; by tickets (gratis), issued
by Mr. Mitchell, 33, Old Band-street; Messrs. Col-
naghi, Pall-mall East; Mr. Ackermann, 96, Strand;
and Mr. Moon, Threadneedle-street; and at Windsor,
at the Lord Chamberlain's Office, Winchester Tower.
The Private Apartments may be seen by an order
from the Lord Chamberlain, but only in the absence
of the Court. The North Terrace is open daily, from
8 A.H. till sunset; the Grand Parterre is only available
on Saturdays and Sundays; the Royal Gardens can
only be seen by an order from the Office of Woods and
Forests, or any of the Queen's Equerries; the Kennel,
Dairy, and Aviary, may be seen by an order from
Major-General Wemyss, at Cumberland-lodge; the
Royal Mews are shown daily, except Sunday, between
1 and half-past 2, by tickets, to be obtained, not earlier
than 12, at the Lodge, near the Post-office.
KEW GARDENS.-Daily, except Sunday (gratis).
HAMPTON COURT PALACE.-Daily. except Friday,
(gratis).
WOOLWICH-THE ROTA L ARSENAL.-Admittance
daily, except on Sunday, and without order (gratis),
from 9 till 11; and from a quarter-past 1 till 4, to
view the grounds, which contain upwards of
28,000 guns O. c
various calibre, and 4,000,000
of shots and shells. Foreigners require a card from
the legation of the country to which they belong
and the nanie of every person forming a party must
bo a vritten upon it. A special order is required from
the Board of Ordnance, Pall-mall, London, or from
the office of the Commandant of the Garrison, to view
dm
aoyu, and
the i nterior of the departments. The Rotunda-Ad-
rom 9 to
miss ion gratis, and without order, to view the ar-
modlells:
andda iilyv,eem 1 except Saturday
4.
visaitnedve Sun-
day, from
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. names at the entrance. The Dockyard-Admis-
sion g ratuitously, and without orders, from 9 till half-
past 1 .1, and from half-past 1 till 4 o'clock. Foreigners
must produce cards from their respective legations.
To r low the interior of the department, a. special order
is re, luired from the Admiralty at Whitehall, or the
Coin modore-Superintentlent at Woolwich. Exercises
of tl to Royal Horse Artillery and Field Batteries on
Woo lwich Common.-These generally take place on
Twos, lays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, when the
weatl er is favourable ; but the assembling of the
troops depends upon the other duties they have to
perform in the garrison. Mortar and Howitzer Prac-
tice-V Biters have the best opportunities of witness-
ing this 'ractice from half-past 2'-o half-past 3 o'clock
on Mon la Ys, Tuesdays, and Tb arsdays-
3REENWICII HOSPITAL.-Daily, gratis; picture gallery,
2d.; chapel, 2d.
C,IELsEA Hon (gr. ads).
Di 7LWICII GAra ERY Ore Indus from London).-Mon-
clay, Tuesday , Wednesdari, Thursday, and Saturday
(gratis); from 10 till 5. Tickets to be procured from
the principal p rint-selle rs in London.
Tem FLAXMAN CULPT'JRE GALLERY, AT UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE, Gov" ER.-F,raEET.--(Free)-Saturdays, from
1 till 6.
THE MUSEUM , or PRACTICAL GEOLOGY, JERMYN.
STREET..---(Free )-Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednes-
days, from lo ti. 5.
TEE FOUNDLIN, G E lOSPITAL, LAMB'S CONDUIT -:STREET.
-11eedaye, f. cog, tl2 till 4-(Free.) Divine aervico