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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 10, 1777
Page
1
A clipped 17th century scene shows members of a convoked court mocking a young man named Ned T for attempting to aid with his questionable wit. Lord Chief Justice proposes cropping him and sending his grammar to college. The board roars with laughter at Ned’s pretended competence and awkward speech, while printer jokes surface.
A fragmentary OCR reads as a quirky notice warning against trespass on premises. It mentions perambulators nets pitfall devices and other strong machines and magic spells for deterring and punishing thieves aided by armed watchmen, described in unintelligible jargon.
A dense scroll of 18th century items notes priestly appointments at Frampton upon Severn, deaths in Gloucester, and naval moves. It reports Howe’s Jersey campaigns, potential shifts to Lancaster, American operations, and Carleton's riverine plans. Also mentioned are court cases on music property, penny post fees, criminal sentences, and multiple local notices, with births, marriages, and obituaries.
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