NEWPORT-PAGNEL, (Buckinghamshire) 44 cm. 54 mm. from London, had its name from Paganel, or Paynel, its ancient Ld. from
whom it descended to the Barons Somers of Dudley, who had their castle here. It has two stone-bridges over the Ouse, and
is a pretty large, well-built, populous, trading T. being a sort of staple for bone-lace; of which, it is thought, more is
made here and in the neighbourhood, than in any other part of England. It is neither a Bor. nor corp. though bigger than
many Ts. that are so; and gives title of Baron to the E. of Anglesea. In the neighbourhood are frequent horseraces. It has
a Mt. on S. Fairs April 21, June 11, Oct. 21, and Nov. 6. The late Sir H. Atkins, Bt. had a seat here. A r. falls into the
Ouse here from the S.