Extraordinary life of musician chemist Thomas Britton of Clerkenwell
A long reminiscence recounts Thomas Britton born near See inm Perrers in Northamptonshire, who moved to London to begin a coal trade, built a moving laboratory, and became renowned as a chemist and knowledgeable musician. He hosted a musical club, collected books and instruments, and died in Sept 1714 at over sixty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Britton
See inm-Perrers
Nothamptonshire
London
St. John Baptist’s Freer
Northamptonshire
Iris
Iwaich
St. John of Jerusalem
Clerkenwell-green
Garenders
Nighbour
Wales
Britton
Clerkenwell
Apollo
Muafic
Cyllenius
Philemon
Solow
Curious Pamphlet Trade Mentioned in 1732 Source
A note cites Bre possessing pamphlets later sold to Lord Somers for over five hundred pounds, as mentioned in Morgan's Pharnix Britannicus from 1732. The fragment preserves names Bre and Somers and a price claim tied to a pamphlet collection.
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Lord Somerser
Morgan
Customs and manners of the Northern Indians in America
Extracts from Sir William Lenters to Amuor Lee on the customs and manners of Northern Indians. The author notes a division between remote tribes and those near settlements, who blend their traditions with ours. Once orderly, the Indians now show altered governance due to trader influence and prolonged conflicts, shaping their current practices.
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Confederacy
New- York
Amo Z
Jurther
William Johnson
Amuor Lee
America
Essence of Pearl and Pearl Dentifrice Promoted for Teeth
The advertisement extols Essence of Pearl and Pearl Dentifrice as superior remedies for dental decay and gum disease, claiming they preserve teeth, whiten enamel, prevent looseness, and freshen breath. It cites noble endorsements and lists London retailers selling the products at 2s 6d, with Bath and Paris outlets noted. Also promotes Dalby’s Carminative as an infant remedy, citing a testimonial from Mrs. Gel and Rev. Mr. Butler regarding a successful case of intestinal distress in a baby.
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Ametia
Leadenhall-treet
India-house
N. B. S.ld
London
Alfoney Miss Purdie
Bath
T. Te Bron
Run Dauphine
Par's
Dalby
Reich
Butter
Piecher
Charlotte Chapel
Daiby
Ohas
Gel
Butler
Sarah Clarke
George Clarke
Queen’s-row
Pimlico
Welbeck-firet
Francis Newbery
St. Paul's Church-yard
J. Dalby
Welbecke
Areer
Hilton Wray
Inter
John Wray
Martha Wray
Mary Sopp
Tie Fame
Partnerthin
King’s Arms
Birchin-Jane
Dallam
Robert Turlington
Mary Sepp
Feng
Filton
Robert Turingtor
Turlington
Turington
Wiliam Wray
Mary Wray
Long-Acre
Cornhill
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General Evensia
William Cox
Newgate
Mendpe Kendrick
Cox
Axtell
Royal Exchange
J Swan
Na Lk Street
Strand
Jon Pringle
Bart
William Buchan
Royal College of Physicians
Edinburch
W. Strahan
T. Cadell
A. Kinaid
John Newbery
St. Paul’s Church
His Majesty’s Navy
F. Newbery
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