In this final section, Hawthorne explores England’s deep historical roots. He visits Southampton and its cathedral, before making his way to Stonehenge, where he contemplates its mysterious origins. His travels take him to Gloucester and its grand cathedral, followed by a visit to Netley Abbey, a haunting medieval ruin. He later explores Blackheath and the London docks, visiting their vast wine vaults. His intellectual curiosity leads him to Oxford, where he explores Merton College, Ratcliffe Library, the Bodleian Library, and the Taylor Institute. In Hampton Court, he delves into the royal past. His journey continues to Southport, Ormskirk Church, and Bolton Priory, before revisiting York and its Minster on Easter Sunday. He later travels to Nottingham, Newstead Abbey, and Matlock, before returning to Scotland, revisiting Glasgow, Dumbarton Castle, and Loch Katrine. His final reflections take place in Durham, Leamington, and London, where he concludes with a visit to the British Museum, ending his extensive English journey.
