last 50 years which has revolutionised the business. It is not generally known that it was Mr. William Ransom who bought from the publishers, about 40 years ago, all the remaining copies of Moss's History at a few shillings each, which have since commanded a ready sale at from two to three guineas. Ransom's printing office is now carried on by Miss Clark, whose father was in Mr. Ransom's employ. Miss Clark kindly allowed the writer to make a selection of blocks from this old printing office to be used as illustrations in this book.
Shewing the former Site of the " George Inn," and The Drawbridge Gate, at Oak Hill.
There are several specimens of the timbered houses still existing in George Street, Nos 63, 64, and 65, between the two latter are the Light Steps leading to Hill Street, where is visible part of the Hastings Wall. About this spot was the Western Tower, shewn in the Map of 1746. At No. 17, now and for many years a Baker's shop, is below the level of the pavement and approached down some steps which is the case of several on the south side.
