Prices of provisions in English towns and farmer concerns
A series of letters and notes from mayors and officials discuss meat fish and other provisions prices in 18th century English towns. Traders inspectors and residents report price ranges for beef veal mutton fish and flour. factors include London markets, transport, and farming practices. Concerns about supply retail versus wholesale and calls for farm rationalization and improved roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aecall Famer
Severn
Brifiel
Kirkpatrick
London
Cochester
Coart
Sussex
Docking
Fervane
Thorne
England
Milward
Trial of Michad Walker in a Holborn murder case
The trial opens with R Gurrow prosecuting for the murder of Ar. Duncan Robertser near Smart's due Hines Holborn on 16 November. Witness Michael Hunt testifies Walker’s pocket held one of two pocket books and Payne followed as Walker pressed for examination by a magistrate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michad Walker
Trith M.ke
Richad Payne
Alas
James Davis
Robert Cox
Old Binky
Duncan Robertser
Due Hines
Holborn
R. Gurrow
Michael Hunt
Michael Walker
Wittefs
Wimms
Walker
Lowkner-lane
Payne
Padoner
Reeety i
Iim
Dies
Iimhis Chlerys Ain
Payne Drom
Simarts
Murder Trial Recounts Brutal Street Knife Fight
Witnesses describe a chaotic encounter as Walker Payne and a boy aided by Cox and others attacked a victim at Smart's buildings. The deceased died four days later from wounds after a prolonged struggle with the accused during a public assault and subsequent flight. The jury finds Walker and Payne guilty of wilful murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Payne
Cox
Smart
Robestion
Truwt
Interv
Bethes
Cnorge Parsons
Ron
Punt
Oi Cher
Moses King
Hunt
Tallbey
White Hart
Erith
Freeman
Hyde Lrset
Slaet
Pallboy
M.W
Alere
Walser
Hat
Dicky
Conan
Dupiteo
Pleinot
Ted
Icher Payne
Patrick
Flo
Trial of Robert Clarke for Willful Murder in Nichol-stane
Robert Clarke was arraigned before the Recorder and a formed jury for the murder of Jon Delew in Nichol-stane Lombard trees. Witnesses described a late night confrontation, minor intoxication, and a fatal injury. The court admitted certain declarations as evidence, and Clarke was found guilty of manslaughter, receiving 8d fine and three months’ imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Clarke
Jon Delew
Nichol-s-tane
Vrot
Languininy
Dalmahoy Antiscorbutic Essence Advertisement
An 18th century print touts Dalmahoy’s antiscorbutic essence and Peppermint for stomach and bowel disorders. It claims cures for leprosy ulcers scrofulous eruptions and various blood illnesses by cleansing humours and strengthening stomach and kidneys, with notes on safety and usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemitt
Dalmahoy
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Hoffper
Bette
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