for
the exhibition of performances, for which the theatre is not adapted.
The area is sometimes fitted up as a circus for equestrian exhibitions,
for which it is better calculated than any place in the kingdom, out of
London.

A garden and bowling-green, called Norwich Vauxhall, in Barrack-street,
Pockthorpe, very pleasantly situated against the navigable river from
Yarmouth; it is on a smaller scale than Ranelagh, is well furnished with
boxes for company, and was tolerably frequented for two or three seasons
after it was enlarged and fitted up in its present manner, but has been
gradually falling in public estimation since, notwithstanding the
proprietor has at several times brought forward a variety of amusements:
and indeed it is not probable his exertions can be productive, its
situation precluding it from a share of public favor.

The bowling-green near chapel-field, is much the largest in or near
Norwich, and is well frequented by the tradesmen in the neighbourhood,
and strangers, during the summer season.

The Adam and Eve garden, in St. Martin's palace, near the cathedral, is a
pleasant rural spot, on the opposite side of the river to Vauxhall, it
has a good prospect of the horse-barracks, and in the summer seasons is
very well frequented.

At Bracondale and Carrow, are some pleasant gardens, commanding a
beautiful general prospect, particularly towards Thorpe, over the river.

The village of Thorpe is delightfully situated on the navigable river to
Yarmouth, and commands a charming prospect; here are several places of
public resort which are well frequented during the summer season.

Chapel-field, which is on the south-west part of Norwich, was formerly a
place of much resort as a promenade, particularly on Sunday afternoons;
but within the last few years a reservoir has been made, and a large
tower built, which by a steam engine, at the New Mills, (which were first
erected in 1430, improved in 1695, and brought to perfection in 1802,)
and a subteraneous conveyance, is constantly suplied with water, some of
which is by machinery conveyed from the reservoir to the tower, for the
supply of such parts of the city as are above the level of the reservoir,
from whence it is distributed by cylinders and pipes of different
materials. The reservoir and tower have however, in some degree, spoil'd
its appearance, and together with military parades being generally in the
Market, or on the Castle-hill, and Meadow, ha