Norfolk Grazier Warns of Tithe Abuse and Grazing Wealth
A Norfolk grazier writes from Worfatt about Lincolnshire grazing riches in Holbeach and Sutepn parishes. He recounts 40,000 three-shear sheep sold to Smithfield and parish wealth from rents, noting tensions with Dr. W-s parson over tithe and agi nt disputes. He urges compounding tithes and warns of broad legal challenges from graziers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkshire
Linconshire
Sutepn
Holbsach
Holbeach
Smithfield
Lincoln
Recall of Harris from Court of Spain fuels coastal speculation
The General Evening Post hails early accurate intelligence on Harris recall and hints at a near ready fleet. reports talk of a secret expedition to Falkland Islands and possible operations against Cuba, while noting Havannah fortifications and shifting political maneuvers in Britain and France. The article also covers court intrigue, naval preparations, and misc. local notes on deaths, marriages, and dockyard work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alondon
Richt
Harris
Spain
Oie
Evening-Post
Falkland’s Isles
Cubs
Havannah
Reider
Indies
Combandoré Spry
Ezq-Indies
East-Indies
Hipwit
Board of Treasury
Flétcher Norton
Fletcher Norton
Guildford
Duke of
East- Indies
Indis Company
Duke of Gloucester
Butchers of
Buccleugh
Dantes
Bette
Fair
France
Tite Deter
Duké de Choifeshe
Niat
de Choiseat
D’aiguillon
Holland
Portable loom improvement offers cheaper weaver’s tool
A letter to the editor describes an invention by a poor weaver that reduces loom size and frame obstructions, increases light and portability, and allows use in a single room. The device can be built for under twenty shillings, enabling urban and rural weavers to save time and money while improving output. A working loom is displayed in a Society room for inspection and replication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byening-Post
Society For the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures
The Recruiting Officer and The Clandestine Marriage
Fragmented OCR lists theater titles and performers for an evening program. Reads like a Victorian era schedule with The Recruiting Officer and The Clandestine Marriage featuring Mother Shipton and Daphne and Apollo. Some names corrupted yet recognizable as classic stage comedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deury-Lawz
Almida
Calle
Daphne
Apollo
Covent-Garorn
Mother Shipton
High Water Timings at Leafon Bridge
High water times given for Leafon Bridge for upcoming days with morning and afternoon tides. Entries show times such as 6 am, 9 am, and 3 pm across Monday through Tuesday, noting variations after 4 and 5 in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leafon Bridge
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TIMES
Evenine-Post
Bs Publick
Ely
Matthew Hake
Admiralty
Orfort
Hgn. Navy
Bruna
Geo Marlborough
St. Albans
Somerset
Ardent
Panther
Newfoundland
Stewart
Bengal
East. India Company
Henry
Prances
Covent-garden
Mrm-Wittepiend
Goswell
Freer
Moorfelds
Seagagee
Robes
Thomas Coure Devenith
York Buildings
Miss Pityer
Harmiworthia
Thurglay
Stourbridges
Ruperte-Dovey
Bridgnorth
John Pastipa
Manchesér
Alefto
Miss Crompton
William Cromptoni
James Langton
Chofetr
Femas Tath
Spithead
Gibraltar
London
Madri
Amsterdam
Ra Bisbon
Rotterdam
Leghorni
Antwerp
Enog
Cadiz
Erie
Mexico
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