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Fire at Galley Quay Damages City Warehouse and Looming Events
The diary reports a large fire at a Galley Quay ware house near the Custom House burning valuable goods for hours, with near misses to vessels and guards from the Tower aiding firemen. It notes a Lord Mayor visit, possible causes, and a £100,000 loss while promising further details. It also lists Crown events, trade updates, and other political notices from London and Dublin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl of Waldegrave
Kensington
Duke of Hamilton
Brandon
Grosvenorreet
Batt
Hudfor’s Bay Company
St. James’s House
Scotland
Ireland