Preston Races Purse Schedule at Preston Lancashire
A detailed 18th century notice outlines Monday July 1st races at Preston with a 40 Guinea Purse for hunters from eight subscribers, Tuesday the Ladies Subscription for 30 Guineas, Wednesday Inn-keepers Purse 20 Guineas for Galloways, and Thursday a Gentlemen’s Purse 40 Guineas. Entries require age certificates, weights, and fees. purses support the second-best horse. Additional cockfighting and dances, a seven-year subscription, and multiple inns hosting Ordinary meals are listed. liquor sales restricted to subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Lancashire
Tive
Richard Addison
Galloway
N. B
Black Bull
White Bull
Eagle and Child
Red Lion
King’s Arms
Sun
William Gillars
Anchor
George-Inn
Lost Horses At Longcot Berks Reward Offered
Tolens or stray d on the 2d instant from Longcotte near Farringdon in Berks a black gelding five years old fifteen hands high with star in forehead near hind white fetters and S marked shoes. a mare from same place fifteen hands eight years old with star in forehead ear scar white lip burn mark O on shoulder and near ear. another black gelding from Great Coxwell near the above place about fifteen hands high with white hind feet and black spot in foot print. Reward two guineas for each horse plus charges to John Townsend or John Bowls Tooly street Southwark John Pritchel New Inn Whitechapel Stephen Years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tolen
Longcotte
Farringdon
Berks
Coxwell
John Townsend
John Bowls
John Pritchel
Tooly-street
Southwark
Stephen Years
New Inn
Whitechapel
Jolen a Dark Gelding Stolen Near Cropthorn Worcestershire
A seven year old dark brown gelding with silver hairs and white lift was stolen from Cropthorn two miles from Evesham on the 3d instant. The horse stands 14 hands 1 inch, with a high tail and fine carriage when mounted. Reward two guineas plus reasonable charges for information leading to recovery, by Alexander Buller at Cropthorn or Mr Newman at the Blue Boar in Holborn, London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolen
Cropthorn
Evesham
Worcestershire
Alexander Buller
Mr. Newman
Blue Boar
Holbourn
London
To be Disposed of At the Grown in Shepherd Street near anover Square
A manuscript sermon collection by a late eminent clergyman is advertised for sale or disposal. It notes the items originate from the clergyman who recently died and invites interested buyers or collectors to inquire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherd Street
anover-Square
Deceas
Temple Gates
Fleet-street
Rose Tavern
Temple-Bar
Scarborough
Peter Shaw
Ward and Chandler
London
Shaw
Jerusalem
Benson
Jerusalem Council
T. Gooper
Globe
Swaffham Horse Races Purse Rules and Dates
Swaffham Norfolk race meeting on Wednesday and July dates sets purses of fifteen ten and twenty five guineas for horses mares and geldings with weight limits and entry fees charged by contributor or non contributor. Entries close at Market Cross before Fairfax Rainer or deputy with conditions about three reputed runners and stable keeping. An ordinary and ladies assembly are noted at local inns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swaffham
Norfolk
the Crown
Unicorn
Swaftham
Crown
J. P
Property Offer Near Ewell and Epsom Parish Lands
Letting notice for a parcel in the parish near Ewell one mile from Epsom and four from Kingston. Includes about four acres of Glebe and land partly arable and partly pasture. Immediate entry or from Lady Day next. Inquiries to Mr Singer in Kingston or Mr Akehurst in Epsom or Leatherhead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewell
Epsom
Kingston
Singer, Chandler
Akehurst
Leatherhead
Treatise of Fossil Substances in Physick Translated
A detailed publication from Offavo with a treatise on fossil vegetable and animal substances used in medicine. It includes an enquiry into the principles of mixed bodies and methods to discover the nature of medicines. Notable note on mercury popularity and extensive chemical lectures from Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Francis Geoffroy
Royal Garden
Royal Academy of Sciences
Royal Society
Paris
George Douglas
W. Innys
R. Manby
St. Paul’s
T. Woodward
Temple-Gates
Fleet Street 5
C. Davis
Pater-notter-Row
Remarkable Rheumatic Cure Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement proclaims a new medicine for rheumatism as highly effective, claiming relief and possible cure through perspiration and urine. It lists notable supporters and places of contact, including Dr Bennet as author and various residents and merchants across London for testimonials and inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weile
Solomon Ashley
St. James’s Park
William Shelbon
Gracechurch-street
Hall
the Temple
Henry Davi
Finchlane
Cornhill
D’albiac
Spittlefields
Peter Burton
Bishopsgate-street
Hincutirre
Withan Ficxs
Sheerness
Joan French
Wood-street
Cheapside
John Ashley
Cross
Genoa Arms
Catherine-street
Strand
Dopomead
Tavistock-street
Covent-Garden
Porter
Hay-Market
J. Hofnall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ockley
Surrey
Ethe-Hill
Lethe-Hill
Darkingle
Guildford
Wincanton
Somerset
William Jay
Sarum
William Moore
Chancery-lane
Fulham
Billingsgate
Shlres
George
Devereux-Coure
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