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Storm and misfortune sweep across Yorkshire
Aug 17 notes report a violent storm with thunder and lightning across the county. Three horses were struck dead at Sta kingfield and corn fields leveled. Leagrams of Leeds mention the death of John Precious aged 100 in Wetherby and a 108 year old resident. A coroner's inquest relates to Henry Nowel, 12, drowned near Bolton Bridge, with his body found by a fisherman near Arthington-Nuynhery.
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