Note to the Illustrations The primary aim of the Artist has been to illustrate "The Compleat Angler" as thoroughly as possible from a topographical point of view. The majority of the engravings illustrate the routes described by Walton, from Tottenham to Ware, and by Cotton, from Brailsford to his seat at Beresford Hall; and places connected with the lives of the Authors. Maps given for the better understanding of the routes. Many of the scenes, especially those nearer the Metropolis, have changed sadly, and several buildings of interest have disappeared or been altered beyond recognition. In these cases the drawings have been made from old pictures or prints, and their origin is given in the List of Illustrations. Wherever possible, the drawings have been made on the spot, but in several instances the Artist has made use of photographs, and wishes to acknowledge his indebtedness to Messrs. R. Bull (Ashbourne), Griffin (Weybridge), Poulton, Salmon (Winchester), Valentine, and Wilson. He is also indebted to Messrs. C. A. and C. P. Christie, Dr. Horley, Messrs. E. Marsh, P. Norman, J. Tydeman, J. F. Wardle, and others for their kind and courteous assistance. As for the fish, they have been studied alive and dead; alive, in their element, for there alone can their varied motions be learnt; and dead, that their form might be more correctly given. The decorative headings and initials speak for themselves; they will all be seen to have a connection, more or less obvious, with the context. From the portrait by Jacob Huysman in the National Gallery. From the Portrait by Sir Peter Lely in the possession of Stapleton Statue of Izaak Walton on the Great Screen at Winchester Cathedral xxvii Greengate Street, Stafford Walton was said to have been born in the timber house on the left. The Corner of Chancery Lane and Fleet Street, showing house once occupied by Walton . From an engraving in the British Museum. . xxviii xli Prior Silksteed's Chapel in the South Transept of Winchester Cathedral xlvii Walton lies buried just inside the open door. To the left lie his daughter and son-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. William Hawkins. Map of the River Lea from Waltham to Tottenham . 20 Tottenham High Cross 23 From an engraving by Rawle after an original drawing by Drummond After an engraving by G. J. Parkins from a drawing by T. Under- Waltham Cross 57 An "Eleanor" cross, built in 1294. The "Four Swans " Inn and Sign, Waltham Cross The "Four Swans," Waltham Cross The Abbey Gate and Church Tower of Waltham Abbey Theobald's Park, from the New River The seat of Sir Henry B. Meux, Bart. The "Bulls Head" Inn, Turnford . Behind Walton's Cottage at Shallowford. 61 |