married a Miss Breeds, and perpetuated her name. They bear the date of 1828. No. 5 and 6 was once a " Royal Residence," for in 1833 they were occupied by Prince George of Cumberland, afterwards King of Hanover, and during his residence was visited by the Duchess of Kent and Princess Victoria (our late Queen), then staying at the new town of St. Leonards. During Prince George's stay he laid the foundation stone of the Market Hall, George Street. The house (now in one) still bear traces of its original character in the entrance hall, and the fine dining hall is beautifully wainscotted. During the 21 years' occupation of Mr. F. Gildersleeves as a Boarding Establishment, who named it " Stanton House Royal," he placed the fine mirrors in the entrance hall, which reflected the moulded
ceiling, producing a grand vista resembling an avenue. These were removed on his relinquishing occupation in 1909. It has now become the headquarters of the Y.M.C.A., and the Royal Arms are placed over the entrance, and is admirably adapted to this growing institution. Opposite Breeds Place is Caroline Place, where the Corporation has made a splendid open promenade on the spot which was formerly Ransom and Ridley's Shipyard, represented in the previous view, where ships were built of considerable tonnage, for use in all parts of the world. Both these partners occupied houses in York Buildings. Next is Castle Street, the site of which was -
