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Newspaper
Daily Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 11, 1737
Page
2
A flood bulletin notes high water at London Bridge reached peak 21 minutes after 1 in the afternoon. Hydrologists recorded the level as significant for the river, prompting advisories for nearby streets and riverside workers to seek safer ground.
The Committee for letting city lands in London announces intention to lease Lot 1, a sea coal aleter office now leased to William Smith, and a parcel at Windmill Hill including the former Foundery suitable for a stable or carpentry. Proposals will be received in Guildhall Council Chamber on Wednesday at four. Information available at the Comptroller’s Office.
An old lacquered box about 14 inches long with a seal and cordage was found in a Hickney Coach that carried three gentlemen from Fenchurch Street to Well Close Square on a Sunday morning. The note on the box states it belongs to Mr Thomas Lockyer and offers a two guinea reward for its return to Capt Joseph Tolson in Well Close Square.
A Sept 30 report states a man in a light coat and dark bob wig visited John Pinchbeck's house in Field Lane near Holborn Bridge to test a cane head bought as his metal but found by touchstone to be gold. Pinchbeck advises merchants and shopkeepers that he does not supply metal for general work. He marks his fay with his name to prevent imposition and offers half a crown per ounce for worn or broken metal returned.
Ready money sale of huthold goods and stock in trade from a chair and cabinet maker. Items include glass sconces in carved gilt frames, mahogany and walnut furniture, desks, bookcases with drawers, dressing tables, various tables, chairs, four post beds, linens, quilts and blankets. Each item priced individually at the lowest fixed price.
Mr Thomas Hincurire of Mercer at the Great Wheat Sheaf Ludgate Hill advertises a stock reduction sale. He offers rich gold and silver brocades and waistcoats in various shapes and colours, including silks, damasks, satins, Genoa red damasks, velvets, and a wide variety of flight silks, all at very cheap prices.
An auction notice announces sale by candle at the Bear Tavern in the Strand on Friday the 14th at four o'clock in the afternoon. It offers the entire stock of Mr Nucella Mercer near Aldgate, with a wide array of silks, velvets, cloaks, and draperies. Goods may be viewed from tomorrow morning at the Three Black Lions, daily during shop hours.
On Friday the 14th Infant at Lloyds Coffee House Lombard Street at Noon The Pretty Betsey Brigantine with five carriage guns etc now ashore at Mill Stairs John Boyce Commander Also on Wednesday the 19th The Fenton Frigate four guns formerly Elizabeth and Millescent a prime sailor Captain Clemence Martin now at Prince Stairs Rotherhithe Inventories on board and at Sale Place The good Ship Diamond with 16 guns at Church Hole Rotherhithe James Stock Commander Sold by Samuel Brooks Broker on Tower Hill Corner of Barking Alley
A detailed eighteenth century catalog advertises a comprehensive library on religion ancient and modern. It highlights maps of Europe and the world, then lists London and city maps, with multiple large, illustrated sheets and global projections for sale by G. Willboy at Ludgate Street corner of St Paul’s.
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