Fire destroys Joseph Holdworth dressing shop in Wakefield
York May 7 report details a morning fire at Joseph Holdworth's dressing shop in Westgate Wakefield. The whole building burned within an hour except the outer walls, with 206 cloth pieces and valuable utensils lost. Estimated damage near 1000, only 200 of which was insured. Fire origin unknown.
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Lambourn Races Berks 1771 Plate Stakes and Fees
Lambourn in Berks hosts three horse plates in May with fifty pounds per plate for different ages and weights. Entries due May 1 at the Red Lion Inn Lambourn, subscriptions and fees vary by entry type, two days of heats, and Wantage next year. Lord Craven and Col. Sellwood preside as stewards with note of fighting cock match and ordinary meals.
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Tyne
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Guildford Races Surry May 21 771 Whitsun Week plates
The article advertises Guildford races on Merrow and Jama Downs during Whitsun Week. It outlines entries for His Majesty's Plate of 100 guineas, Ladies Plate of 50 pounds, Gentlemen's Contribution Plate of 50 pounds, and Town Plate of 50 pounds, with four mile heats and weight rules. It also notes entry fees, rules on enclosure and booths, and a Great Cock Match at the Cockpit with John Sutton and others.
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Mires
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Erter
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Mijesty
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Trall
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Henry Pruett
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Aye JOHN STANIER Eq TUTING and FAWCONER
A terse reference lists John Stanier, Eq. , Tuting, and Fawconer in a legal or nautical context with initials and names appearing as part of a formal designation or register entry. The exact action or event is not specified in the fragment.
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Tuting and
Fawconer
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