Edmonton

Edmonton. 1. A town of Middlesex 10 miles N.E. of the City, and forming a suburb. It is mentioned by Cowper in his history of John Gilpin's ride, and Charles Lamb lived for some time and was buried here. There is a considerable trade in timber carried on by means of the river Lea. 2. A town in the North-West territory of Canada upon the Saskatchewan river. Lignite coal here comes to the surface.