York and Hambleton Races 1765 Grand Week
A detailed 1765 Yorkshire racing agenda outlining prizes in specie of hundred guineas on Knavesmire near York and at Black Hambleton. Subscriptions, weights, heats, and dates from August 17 to 23, with age limits, entries, and governance by the Marquis of Rockingham. ancillary events include a Ladies Plate and multiple subscription purses. Auction notice accompanies sale of Lady Napier’s estate furniture near Blandford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
York
Marquis of
Rockingham
D. of
Ancaster
Thomas Thornhill
John Swinburn
Destructive Fire in Herresaury Wiltshire Destroys Sixty Five Houses
A fire at the West End of the town last Wednesday morning swept through for about two hours aided by a strong wind. It consumed sixty five dwellings, the hospital and chapel, outbuildings, stacks, and stock, with losses estimated at 13,000 pounds or more. Needy families seek aid and are advised to donate only to listed bankers and agents in London and nearby towns to prevent impostors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herresaury
Wilts
Lown
Henry Hoare
Etq. and Co
Meff
Amyand, Staples, and Mercer
London
Joseph
William Everett
Heytelbury
B. Collins
Salasbury
Notice of 1765 prison escape and reward in Sussex
Notice from June 19 1765 announcing four prisoners Charles Churcher William Blackford Thomas Shaw and William Swaine escaped from Homain Gaol Sussex by cutting Lions from their legs and bars with illicit tools. A reward of twenty pounds is offered for their apprehension and return to keeper Charles Cooper at Horseham. Descriptions of each man are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Churcher
William & Blackford
Piomas Suaw
Wiliam Swainie
His
Homain
Sussex
Charles Cooper
Clereor
William Slackford
Thomas Shaw
William Swaine
Faid
Wathout
Goa
Willliam Blackford
Willain Swaine
Horseham
William Blackford
Thomas Slaw
Wiliam Swaine
Rude
Peremptory Sale of Estate and Manor in Wiltshire
Pursuant to Meeres and High Court order the Cape Enham estate and mansion house of the late Sir George Hunherford plus several messuages and cottages in Bremhill and Christian Malford, Wilts, will be sold before Master Peter Holford at Symond’s Inn Chancery Lane London on Wednesday the 7th of July between five and seven in the afternoon. Details available at the Master’s Chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Court of Chancery
Peter Holford
Symond’s Inn
Chancery Lane
London
Cape En- Ham
CavenaMm
Wilts
George Hunherford
Bremhill
Christian Malford
Calne
Chippentam
Worro
Baffert
the Deviles
Marlborough
Benjamin Hatkins Stiles
Jamaica Rum and Brandy Sale at Royal Exchange Auctions
At Wenmawn and Co vaults near the Royal Exchange RRACK 125. or 6d. 021 Gallon Advance on cue Lida Company sale. Jamaica Rum of great Aus and Strength, Priv accortingly, and very OM strong flavor. Contac Brand y old refined age and strength at Puncheon prices. Samples offered. Direct to Charl fs Wrm an and Go. Royal Exchange. Also Mahogany lots for export at public wharfs with various assortments and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenmawn and Co
Royal Exchange
Rrack
Cue Lida Company
Jamaica
Charl Fs Wrman
Mountain
Lisbon
Freeman’s Court
Cornl
Meff
Smith and Speck
de Tower
Stevens and Carrington
Honeyman and
Hogarth
Stephen Abbott
To Be Sold in Fee of Estate Near Bristol and Plumstead Park Farm
Auction announces sale of estates in Westbury upon Trymain near Gloucester and Plumstead Park Farm near Woolwich. Includes two farm houses, 250 acres of arable, meadow and pasture with forty acres of orchards. rents short and long leases, easy chief rent. Details available from Samuel Sinmun, Mr Richard Parker, and Mr Boughey. Auction in London by Spencer on a Wednesday in late month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westbury
Trymain
Cousey
Gloucester
Bristol
Samuel Sinmun
Coma
Lindard
Corsica
Thomas Iles
Thaahech Hastie
Richard Parker
Spencer
Acthe KisG’s Akms Tavers
Cornhill
London
Plunsteal
Woolwich
Kew
London Bridge
Reyair
Whames
Boughey
Tanhe
Horough
Southwark
Tempest damage and naval movement reported abroad
Reports from Europe describe a French Corsican clash over ships with confiscations pending and a French ship being seized after General Paoli yielded. A severe storm near Chateaudun caused extensive destruction with losses estimated around 50,000 livres. British forces prepared for North American deployment, detailing regiments aboard multiple ships and stations planned in Halifax, Quebec, Newfoundland, and Cape Breton, while notices mention weather and strange creature births in Ireland.
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York and Hambleton
Svc
LamsBe
Napier
Moos- Grichell
Blandford
Dorfeeshire
Axminster
Portia Fords
Tire Lions
Salisbury
The
Crown
Patt House
Winborne
Sherborne
Pool
Staftesbury
Mr. Lambe
Pall-Mall
Walker
Jesuits
Che Stamp
Lincoln
Sam Stamp-Othee
Defeor
Harton- Garden
Pailiee
Princes-sterect
Sidney’s- Alley
Leicester-Fields
Croft’s
Shoe-Lane
Elvet-strees
de Dodttor
Ann
W. Lowtler
Pico Bad Leghern
Paoli
Leng'n
Rome
Baron de Verour
Electorate of Hanover
Francz
Wrahet
Valet de Chambre
Paris
Chateaudun
Cork
Cove
Juno
Allen
Plymouth
Thomas Rich
Lord Forbes
Clavering
Oweni
Thunderer
Hood
Belleisle
Hartwell
Dublin
Louisburgh
Friers
Ballindeelan
Audare
Elliot
Hydepark
Marquis of Granby
Lord Abemaire
St. James's
Charles Yorke
Duke
Dutchess of Dordet
Whitehall
Knowle
Kent
Thames
Middlesex
Surry
A&s
Sieur Dominic Honore ‘Lemere
Marseilles
General Assembly
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