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Derbyshire horse races and notices from 18th century ads
An OCR filled page advertises races on Syasia Moor Derbyshire with entrants of horses mares and geldings. Entries due early September with several heats and entrance fees plus a Derbyshire property for fishing and hunting rights offered for rent. Also notable are a local reward for returning a stolen box and a furnished house to let near Bilford with water meadows and stables. Public health notes promote Dr Sharp’s lotion and Tickler periodical items and book notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl of
John Yeomans
Galloway
Samuel Heachcate
Derby
Che
Sam. Heathcore
Samuel
Bilford
Salisbury
Amesbury
Wiltshire
Bulford
Tho. Lennard
Lyon
Ian
William Hickmin