Mountebank at Sapven's Wattsi in a Bizarre Gathering
Fragmented lines describe a Mountebank performance at Sapven's Wattsi with shifting dialogue and garbled names. The scene hints at stage banter and audience reaction, including references to a chair, a tooth, and various exclamations. The text remains unclear but conveys a chaotic, spoken performance atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerry
Mr. Bite
Sascha Mogitebaas
Togvet Rales
He. Sworth
Che
Rave
Fhe
Gay
Mohock chief and English visitor described in dialogue
An archaic account portrays the Mohock chief and his English host visiting London. The piece notes the chief's calm manners, fluent English, and the shift in Mohock society toward agriculture and trade, with reflections on colonial relations and loyalty to Britain.
Arrival in London Echoes of English Life
The fragment describes an arrival in London with remarks on conduct and civility of locals. It notes the observer's admiration for English demeanor and, in passing, attention to appearances and social manners, especially among ladies, amid a broader sense of general English life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loddon
London
England
London Chronicle: News from Pall Mall and Dover Port
Yesterday morning Lord George Germain visited Pall Mall and St James's to report dispatches. A major plot by Provincials to blow up Lord Dramnere and Gen Clinton was narrowly foiled, with a ship containing gunpowder and arms seized. A French squadron approached Cornwall, while privateers from the island harass British vessels. Royal visits to Windsor and Exeter meetings promise celebrations, reviews, and fireworks, as towns expect the Prince of Wales and large gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Germaine
Pall-Mall
Richmond
Anne
Menton
Igg
John
M‘carten
Lavcesioat
Rosa
America
St. Kitts
Cape Otarcoss
Isla
Windsor
Duchess of Portland
Wei
Prince of Wales
St. ‘George’s Hall
Winchester
Exeter
Rich
Bampfylde, Bart
John Rolfe Walter
Charles Raymond
John Rolfe
John Baring
John Cholwich
de Sablons
Count de Provence
Duke de Laufun
France
Newmarket
Calais
Cottomhouse
Afd
Holland
Englead
Scotland
London
Scarborough
Whitby
Dartmouth
Liverpool
Leith Gag
Spencer, Mercer
Fleet-Arget
Fragmented 18th century notes of events and headlines
Fragmentary OCR notes report a man in a pond scene, a Swanag Park-gite fatality near Hollingbourne, a mob attack on a man suspected of informing to Mr Smith, and the seizure of unfit quills by Commissioners. An English warship reportedly patrolled Lisbon with American vessels nearby.
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Spencer
Hitny
Haceeey
Dbs
Peanus
Broomfeld
Fayerleam
Hollingbourne
Ang
Longford
Smith
Webster
Limerich
Jackson
Sharp
Grivedi
Lisbon
Warren’s Milk of Roses cleanser advertised for skin care
An advertisement promotes Warren’s True Original Milk of Roses as a superior cleanser and purifier for babies and children, claiming it softens skin and prevents dryness. Richard Warren, perfumer, offers the product at his shop in Golden Square and at 33 Od. 6d a bottle, with a separate Fuller's Purifier for cleaning cloths also sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Richard Warren
Ups
Weadstreet
Cheapside
The Mayor and Corporation Read Address at Dinner
A fragment from a 18th century broadside poem laments extortion at a public dining event. It mocks costly beef steaks and per item charges, calls for reform, and notes the mayoral display and procession of officials as part of the guilty fashion. The piece criticizes taxes, hospitality fees, and social pomp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somitis
Daniels
Madrigal and mayor debate in noisy council scene
A satirical scene unfolds as a speaker challenges the Worship about literary arts and the nature of the system. The exchange features a comically explicit critique of the literati and a mismatch of expectations during a London street performance. Also notes a high tide warning, births and burials tallies, and stock market data amid the muddled page.
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Oslai
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Sir ’i
Cape
Amara
Suiic
Carranent
Gemeral Evanine Post
Lucrunex
Petidens
Apollo
Midas
Merrour
Highswater
London- Bridge
Toorrow
Wweck
India
Archer
Pius
Chaifes
Eribe
Dorchester
Sattar
Anche ‘Bank of England
Paige
Jetners
Baninaith
Newling
Benjamin
White
Daddy
Pattmall
Shropshire
Bond-street
Uly.j
Great Britain and
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Fides
Rivington
St. & Church
Mrahom
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