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Monk Stray, without Monk Bar, on the Malton Eoad
{134 acres).
Walmgate Stray.—Low Moor, without Walmgate Bar,
on the Heslington Eoad (81 acres).
These common lands act as lungs to the city, and are much
used by the people for recreation and amusement.
POPULATION
At the last census in 1881 was, within the municipal boundary,
49,377, which, with the suburbs, 10,077, makes a
total of 59,454.
BUEIAL GEOUNDS.
The Cemetery is situate on the east of the city, the entrance
being in the road leading from the Cattle Market to
Pulford Eoad, and was opened in 1837. It is the property
of a joint stock company of shareholders. It occupies about
twelve acres, is tastefully laid out with shrubs and trees, and
has several fine monuments. There is one chapel, divided
for church and dissenting services. The grounds are open
daily (Sundays excepted), April to October, 8 a.m. to 7
p.m. ; October to April, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cholera Burial Ground is outside the city walls,
nearly opposite the entrance to the New Station. It was set
apart in 1882 for the interment of those who died of the
terrible epidemic which visited this city
in that year.
The Society of Friends have two burial grounds, one in
Jail Lane, now closed, the other behind the Eetreat, Heslington
Eoad.
THE EAILWAY STATION,
Situate in Thief Lane, between Lendal Bridge and Micklegate
Bar, outside the Walls. It was opened June, 1877: is said
to be the handsomest station in England, and covers, with its
appurtenances, including goods and mineral depots and
sidings, 130 acres. Its appointments are of the highest
class, and it is supplied with every modern scientific improvement.
Attached is a splendid hotel, capable of accommodating
120 visitors, and commanding beautiful views of the
river. Museum Grounds, St. Mary's Abbey, Lendal Bridge,
iand the Cathedral. The plot of ground in front is tastefully
laid out with flower beds and shrubbery.