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George Borrow and His Circle

CHAPTER XI
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On 28th February 1913 the present writer visited Elstree in the interest of this book.

He found that the church of Martha Reay and William Weare had long disappeared.

A new structure dating from 1853 had taken its place.

The present vicar, he was told, has located the spot where Weare was buried, and it coincides with the old engravings.

Martha Reay's remains, at the time of the rebuilding, were removed to the churchyard, and lie near the door of the vestry, lacking all memorial.
The Artichoke Inn has also been rebuilt, and 'Weare's Pond,' which alone recalls the tragedy to-day, where the body was found, has contracted into a small pool.


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