Rites of public joy and trials in 1731 Norfolk and London
Tomorrow Sir Robert Walpole departs for Houghton Hall to host a three week open house. Sir Charles Wager leaves for Portsmouth to view a new navigation academy. At Hounslow Races Dun Mare wins the 30/7 Plate. Admiralty sessions convict Captain Harris of murder on Richard Beard aboard a Guinea coast voyage. Dimmock acquitted of piracy. Crouch continued. Bill on River Dee navigation passes Lords. town illuminated in celebration with notable figures commemorated. Market numbers for South Sea shares and bonds listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Walpole
Houghton Hall
Norfolk
Charles Wager
Portsmouth
Academy
Hounslow
Lawrence
Lawrence’s Dun Mare, Miss Cadiere
Henry Penrice
Harris
Richard Beard
Guinea
Charles Dimmock
High Seas
Hugh Crouch
Chester
Funert
Manley
Dee
House of Lords
Williams
Bennett
Mainwaring
Lancaster
Prince of Wales
Eark of
Cholmondeley
The Magick-Glass or Visions of the Times Ad
An early printed page advertises The Magick-Glass or Visions of the Times by Feriton printed for T. Cooper at the Globe in Ivy Lane near Paternoster Row. It describes a cloaked figure surveying a crowd and prophesying ruin, with a price of 1 shilling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TIMES
Feriton
T. Cooper
Globe
Ivy Lane
Paternoster Row
Translation of DICpak of Mr Peter Proposals and Prices
An early notice advertises a translation titled Hatt Saturdeo pulithes No XI containing eight sheets for one shilling per fortnight. It lists booksellers for subscriptions across Ludgate Street Little Britain Strand St Pauls and Cornhill Fleet Street and Tem ple Bar offering Delivered numbers and promises to include Bayle lives as a supplement per advisory guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
N. B
James, John
Paul Knapton
Ludgate Street
Bettesworth
Osborn
Midwinter
Ward
Little Britain
J. Tonfon
the Strand
the Strand; Meff. Innys
Manis F Astley
S. Austen
St. Paul’s Church Yard
J. Brotherton
W. Meadows
T. Cox
W. Hinchcliffe
J. Walthoe
E. Symon
H. Whitridge
R. Willock
Cornhill
J. Hazard
T.woodward
B. Motte
L. Gilliver
H. Lintot
Defence of Clarke's Demonstration of God and Being
Publication details for Clarke and King's Origin of Evil argue the nature of God and space, with a translation of evil origins and objections. Includes references to Dr Samuel Clarke’s works, Sermons, and multiple editions, priced at two shillings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Clarke
Dr. King
Garvan
God
James
John Knapton
Ludgace-street
St. Paul
Bute Publishes Reply to Popular Objections Against Our Laws
Bute issues a broad preface defending current laws in response to multiple popular objections. The document argues for the legality and necessity of the measures, asserting constitutional basis and public interest. The publication frames the objections as misguided and politically motivated.
Impartial Lawyer and Suitor's Guide in English Law
A historical catalog entry describing the Impartial Lawyer or Suitor's Guide and related law books. It lists titles on royal pleas, Crown law, trials, indictments, justice of the peace, and maritime affairs. Includes editions, prices, and publishers, with extensive references to legal texts and navigation volumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Cleris
K. Richard Hi
K. George I
Serjeant
Awkins
Nifibrius
G DM. Combe
Inner
Temple, Esq
Tryals
Nelson
Justice of the Peace
Blackerby
Cé of Peace
Also Mentioned on This Page
Earl of Cholmondeley
Hugh Williams
House of Commons
India
Royal Assurance
London Afsurance
Bute
Rosal Exchange
Cornhuil
Butchet
France
Jesty
Churchill
A. Ili
C. Malloy
Mr. Wood
East Indies
Sour Sea Company
Wood
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