Ancient_and_modern_York_a_guide

MODERN TOEK. 153
These works, which supply the city with water, are
situated at Lendal ferry, and occupy Lendal tower, which
forms now, as it did anciently, the terminus of the walls
on the north-west side of York. The Water Works were
established as early as 1682, and are the property of a
company of shareholders. In connection with this esta
blishment are public baths—hot, cold, and vapour.
J&ebmui'a fKtl.
This hill, situate near Holgate, commands a fine view
of the city of York. It derives its name from the Roman
emperor Severus, who, as we have mentioned in the
preceding pages, died at York, and in honour of whom,
the ceremony of deification was performed on this mound.
Drake was of opinion, that this hill was an artificial
mound, raised by the Roman soldiers to commemorate
the emperor's decease ; but there appears to be nothing
to countenance the speculation.
Che jiurmerg.
This building is situated without Micklegate Bar. It
is a fine and commodious brick house, with extensive
grounds adjoining. It appears to have been purchased
in 1586, by Mrs. Paston, as a boarding school for young
ladies of the Roman catholic persuasion ; and since that
time has existed as a seminary, conducted by a prioress,
and convent of nuns of the order of St. Ursula. To the
Nunnery is attached a school, in which fifty female
scholars are daily taught gratuitously.
jaefo Mailt.
A pleasant promenade, on the banks of the Ouse, nearly
a mile in length, shaded by fine old elm trees. It is
approached from Castlegate, through gates fixed close by
Castlegate Postern; and about mid-way on the walk,
is a small wooden bridge across the Foss, which, at this
point, forms a junction with the Ouse. There is also a