Perilous Accidents and Oddities in London Districts
A horse fell into a recently cleaned dung pit in Golden-lane after the trap door was left open, tearing a horseman’s tongue. Mary Curtain jailed for robbing lodgings in Southwark. Coroners report accidental death of Mr Osmond, the brewer. A beggar drowns on Westminster Bridge after slipping on steps. Watermen search for a drowned man. A Bach butcher showcases a monstrous nine foot long hog, nine hundred pounds in weight.
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Golden-lane
Lask
Mary Curtain
Wengall
Jon Fielding
Abraham Lardon
Southwark
Thomas Leach
Mr. Osmond
Fume Tire
Westminster Bridge
Collies
Bach
Gentlemen and Clergy urged to vote in Cornwall poll
A 1760 letter from James Buller seeks county support for Parliament representation, promising zeal and service. The document also notes Hereford bridge proposals inviting secure tenders by November and notices from East Grinstead about monthly cattle and produce sales moved to the last Tuesday due to local concerns.
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Coaxwatks
Nevensher
County of
Durham
Jan
Gail
Raby Vane
Duriam
Mer
Horour
Cornwall
Bodmin
Morvall
James Buller
Alt Seton
Wye
Cary
Hereford
Manor-House Farm and Lands Sale in Chelmsford Essex
To be sold to the best bidder Friday 24th instant at three o clock at the Rep Lion Inn in Chelmsford Essex. The manor house farm and lands called Hrot Easter Berry in Essex cover 202 acres with yearly rent of 1201 on a lease expiring Michaelmas 1764. Freehold estate in good repair and highly improvable, subject to a tree Farm Rent of 10 pounds 3s 6d and no other outgoing. Further particulars from Mr Charles Barhurst bookseller Fleet Street or Mr Thomas Pocklington attorney Chelmsford.
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Chelmsford
Charles Barhurst
Fleet-Street
Thomas Pocklington
Chelmstore
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