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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1975
Page
4
A verse tale recounts the 1775 British bombardment of Bristol by HMS Rose. The poem describes ships mooring, demands for livestock, and the fear of residents. It notes no deaths, a sickly parson, and later claims the attack aimed to frighten, not injure.
A narrative recounts Captain Wallace leading the Rose and other ships to Bristol, firing on the town for six hours. Locals negotiated a sheep and cattle exchange to avert further bombardment as illness and grief mount in the community. Reverend John Burt dies during the chaos as fear and smoke envelop the harbor.
A guide to period dress for the 200th anniversary celebration offers tips for all ages. Readily available patterns and patterns from Simplicity along with a flier by Marie Dick suggest knee breeches tricorn hats and mop caps, with prizes for authenticity and category winners at the Historical Society assembly.
Today is the final day to reserve seats for the Bom bardment Day Supper at the First Congregational Church Tuesday evening ahead of bicentennial celebrations. A ham and beans menu will be served and colonial dress accessories sold by clothiers Liza and Bob Elder. Call Ruth McKenzie at 253 9083 or Charlotte Ferris at 253 5530 to reserve.
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