Turbulent European diplomacy and an Arctic view of Naples eruptions
An 18th century bulletin reports on counts in Wiltshire and the Diocese of Sarum with clerical appointments, plus export wheat to Lisbon. It narrates Whitehall nominations for Antwerp talks, Italian volcano news from Mount Vesuvius with Naples damage, Vienna reports of Turkish hostilities, and court movements in Petersberg.
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Wilts
Sarum
Sierfield
Southampton
Winchester
Lisbon
Naples
Torre del Greco
Virin
Ottajano
Nola
Livori
Avellizo
Arigno
Benevento
Januarius
Vienna
Croatia
Paffarowitz
Thomas Kouli-Kan
Russia
Porte
Peters Bourg
Caarina
Petersbourg
Munich
Bender
M. d’Arenson
France
Shottery Races at Stratford on Avon July Meeting
An 18th century notice advertises purse races on Shottrey Meadow near Stratford upon Avon Warwickshire on July 19 for six year old horses never having won a King’s Plate. Weights 11 stones. entrance three guineas. entrants must register at the Unicorn in Stratford six days prior and contribute to the Town Plate. July 20 offers a twenty pound purse over three heats with ten stone weight. entries close six days before. conditions include entry at the Unicorn and a ball for ladies each night.
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Shottrey Meadow
Strate
Ford Upon Avon
County of Warwick
Scrabford
Unicorn
Stratford
Upiacon
Alicrante
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Roya' Exchange Assurance
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Mria-Ditto
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Highbickington
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