a sea port town in the county of Durham. It is commodiously seated on a promon- tory, and is almost encompassed by the sea. It is an ancient corporation, governed by a mayor and alder- men, with other subordinate officers. It is at present a pretty large but poor place. It depends chiefly on the fishing trade; and its harbour is much frequented by colliers passing to and from Newcastle. W. Long. 0° 55'. N. 54° 40'.

HARLEY, a town of Northumberland, on the coast, situated northwest of Tynemouth, where Lord Delaval has constructed a pretty haven, whence coals are shipped for London. Here are large salt works and copperas works, and likewise considerable glass works; and there is here a canal cut through a solid rock to the harbour, 52 feet deep, 30 broad, and 900 long. These works are the sole property of Lord Delaval, and yield a revenue of above 20,000l per annum.