The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 13, No. 372, May 30, 1829

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Various. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 13, No. 372, May 30, 1829

Epsom New Race Stand

HISTORY OF COALS

ALEHOUSE SIGNS

ANACHRONISMS RESPECTING DR. JOHNSON

DREAMS

SCOTCH SONG

The Sketch-Book

THE LOVER STUDENT

Manners & Customs of all Nations

WHITSUN ALE

ANCIENT FUNERAL RITES AMONG THE GREEKS

SINGULAR MANORIAL CUSTOM

The Contemporary Traveller

MEXICO, OR NEW SPAIN

Notes of a Reader

SIR WALTER SCOTT'S NEW WORK

THORWALDSEN

SIGN OF THE TIMES

A DUTCH TALE

ENGLAND AND HER COLONIES

INVITATIONS

GENEVA

HANDEL

BAD WRITING

WINE AND WATER

NEW SOUTH WALES

OMEN

COTTAGE GARDENS

PAINTING

Spirit of Discovery

Retrospective Gleanings

CHILTERN HUNDREDS

PEG TANKARDS

CHIMNEYS

OLD LONDON

AVVER

THE HALCYON

SIR ISAAC NEWTON

The Gatherer

IN KENSINGTON CHURCHYARD

IN DUNDEE CHURCHYARD

NEW MEASURE

SIR WALTER SCOTT'S NEW NOVEL

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We do not wish to compete with the "List of all the running horse-es, with the names, weights, and colours of the riders," although the proximity of our publication day to the commencement of Epsom Races (June 2), has induced us to select the above subject for an illustration.

The erection of the New Race Stand is the work of a company, entitled the "Epsom Grand Stand Association"—the capital £20,000, in 1,000 shares of £20 each. The speculation is patronized by the Stewards of the Jockey Club, and among the trustees is one of the county members, C.N. Pallmer, Esq. The building is now roofed in, and temporary accommodation will be provided for visitors at the ensuing Spring Races. It is after the model of the Stand at Doncaster, but is much larger, and will accommodate from 4 to 5,000 persons. The style of the architecture is Grecian.

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The building is 156 feet in width, including the Terrace, and 60 feet in depth, having a portico the width, returning on each side, which is connected with a spacious terrace, raised ten feet above the level of the ground, and a magnificent flight of steps in the centre. The columns of the portico are of the Doric order, supporting a balcony, or gallery, which is to be covered by a verandah, erected on small ornamental iron pillars, placed over those below. The upper part of the Stand is to have a balustrade the whole width of the front. With reference to the interior arrangements, there are four large and well-proportioned rooms for refreshments, &c.; a spacious hall, leading through a screen of Doric columns to a large and elegant staircase of stone, and on each side of the staircase are retiring rooms of convenience for gentlemen. The entrance to this floor is from the abovementioned terrace and portico in front; and also, at the back, by an entrance which forms a direct communication through the building. The first floor consists of a splendid room, 108 feet in length, and 34 in width, divided into three compartments by ornamental columns and pilasters, supporting a richly paneled ceiling, and having a direct communication with the balcony, or gallery; and on each side of the staircase there are retiring rooms for the ladies, with the same arrangements as those below for the gentlemen. The roof will contain about 2,000 persons standing; affording, at the same time, an opportunity for every one to see the whole of the race (Derby Course) which at one time was considered doubtful.

The architect is Mr. W. Trendall; and the builder Mr. Chadwick.

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