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Royal visits and shipping news from Woolwich and London
A fragmented 18th century listing describes a Saturday morning departure to Woolwich to view His Majesty's Ship Royal George, with details of crew and rigging aboard. It also notes stock prices, advertisements for commodities, and sales at various London outlets, including George Yard and Lombard Street, plus subscriptions and publications in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wales
Woolwich
Theo Royal George
Earl of Dined
Belngie i i Orfold
Admiralty
Berdeen
Steckes
Gsy ‘Bank
Barcelona
Brazil
Portugal
Sevile
Tonkar
Patherin Goll
John Lord Bithos
George Mortlock
St.Paul