Birth of the Dauphin and Versailles Court News
Reports from Paris and Madrid recount the birth of the Dauphin and a sequence of arrivals at Versailles. The King and Queen of Poland meet the royal party, with court ceremonies, gifts, and a potential firework display planned on the river. Military matters, pardons, and local incidents are noted, including abbey reattachments and injuries. Shipping lists show vessels bound for Carolina, Leghorn, Boston, and other ports, while weather notes mention variable winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Seville
Infante
Don Lewis
Donna Maria Theresa
Dauphin
Stanislaus
Versailles
Stanislaus I
Bie
Trianon
Cardinal de Fleury
France
Count d’Avelon
Poland
Spain
Chambord
Turin
Oratory
Sardinia
Father de Lignieres
Coutances
M. de Matignan
Higg
M. d’Aroigny
Prince of Conti
St. Germain En Laye
Beriishen
Ventadour
Count de Belle
Duke of
Antin
Petitbourg
Pomponne
Regiment of
French Guards
M. le Drain
Nicolai
Deal
Torrington
Port- Mahon
John
Colwart
Carolina
Adventure
Read
Phenix
Seller
Leghorn
Concord
Butler
St. Kitts
Master
Bristol
William
Sarah
Insect Oddities Lecture at Lincoln's Inn Fields
A late 18th century notice announces an University Lecture at Lincoln's Inn Fields near Clare Market titled MISS DOLLY's MAGGOT. The mock panel lists a sequence of insect and animal anecdotes, a satire on society, and references to musical tunes, a funeral, and a banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanny Pope
Oratory
Lincoln’s-Inn-Fields
Clare-marker
Devonshire
Packer
Wartemberg
Bateman
Giles
Bruns
N.E. Nortech Bamery
London Justice Fees and Marlborough Coronation Rejoicings
Justice Cowper and two former chairmen of the Middlesex bench are appointed to settle Middlesex Fees with the Lord Chief Justices. Marlborough marks the coronation with bells, a castle play, and a celebratory ball. Windsor Castle appoints Isaac Ware as Clerk of the Works. London Old Bailey notes include a gold watch theft, a horse theft, and delays in a bankrupt case. A sailor suspect escapes from Hicks's Hall, while Mr. Godfrey the Brewer survives illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cowper
Justices of the Peace
Middlesex
Thornhill
Milner
Marlborough
Wiltshire
Earl of Hertford
Isaac Ware
Windsor Castle
Thomas Rowland
John Showswood
Bristol
Charg
John Buchan
Richard Tonnard
Thomas Dawson
Hicks’s Hall
St. John’s Street
Godfrey
St. John’s-street
The Provoked Husband and Other Performances At Drury Lane
Advertises a forthcoming theatre bill at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane for the Sacrament day. It lists The Provoked Husband and A Journey in London with principal players including Mrs Oldfield Mr Wilks Mr Manly and Mr Cibber. Also advertised are dances and a new artful theater piece The Artificial Eye of the World with elaborate stage apparatus and exotic scenes. Weeknight performances feature additional entertainments by Anthony Te Blain and other acts including acrobatic feats and musical demonstrations. Describes venue, dates, and ticket prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Townly
Mrs. Oldfield
Lord Townly
Mr. Wilks
Mr. Manly
Mulls
F Wronghead
Mr. Cibber
Count Buffet
Mr. Bridgswater
Grace
Porter
Lacy Wronghead
Thurmond
Abscibber
Aine
Trufty
Mills
Germany
Cehich
Russia
Europe
Asia
Africa
America
Indies
Sukrawra
Casrie
Arorex
Anthony Te Blain
Ballance
Panis
Himsef
Curious Auction in Ste Switken's Alley for Original Pictures
An auction at the Blue-Coat Coffee-House in Ste Switken's Alley offers a curious collection of original pictures including French and Finnish works. Viewing is allowed until sale time at one o clock. The notice names Mr. Pevrer Hesit as cataloguer and Mr. Rdwelling as location contact in Hampton Wick for further information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ste Switken’s Alley
Mr. Pevrer Hesit
Sa.z
Hampton-Wick
Hampton Parish
Kingfor
Lata
John Moore
Lawrence Pountney’s
Ca inor-Street
Moore
N. B
Also Mentioned on This Page
Paris
Steel
Samuel
Everson
Boston
Charming Lydia
Price
Malaga
Foster
Genoa
Anne
Aigil
Otfenders
Cadiz
Dolphin
Webber
Gibraltar
Tyms
Halifax
Lisle
Great Cecilia
Peacock
Turkey
King
Williamson
Dublin
Homer
Nevill
Chester
Mary
Teton
Antigua
Roby
Pearce
Guinea
Alice
Elizabeth
Davis
Thomas
Yarmouth
Rifebon
Rotterdam
South Sea
Bank
Royal Exchange Aturance
London Assurance
York Buildings
Knekth Copper
Welch
South Sea Bondish
Prem
India
Theatre Royal
Drury Lane
Provok
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!