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Public Licenses Hawkers and Pedlars Notice 1729
In June 1729 the Commissioners for Licensing Hawkers and Pedlars announce daily license distribution at their London office over against the Hull and Gate in Holborn from June 12. Hawkers must apply before midsummer. penalties for trading without licenses are enforced. Also advertised are lectures on geography and astronomy beginning June 18 at the Academy in Little Tower Street, with subscriptions through local shops. A model temple exhibit and theatre advertisement follow.
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Academy
Lictlke Fower-street
James Stirling
F.R.S
Sphere
Orkrery
Akco
Stahgn
Symon
Cornhill
Inus
St. Paul’s
Norice
Ull
Holborn
London
Royal Exchange
Temple of
SoLoacon
Incente
Joachim
Boas
Moses
Aaron
East Ta- Ga Company
King’s Mead-House
Hyde Park Corner
TRE Monruiy Chronicle
Stor A. Ward
King’s Arms
Little Britain
Tha. Wotton
Queen’s
St. Dunsten’s Church
Fleecstreet
J. Clark
Ocklane
Smithfield
T. Astley
Rose
St. Pauls Churchyard
H. Whitridge
J. Brindley
New Bond-street
Brice