London and Middlesex Social Scene Described
A long report details a May evening at the Fabilee Ridotto in Ranelagh with royal presence, illuminated arches, and amphitheatre lighting. It notes costumes, a serenata by Bickerstaffe and Dibdin, wine shortage followed by restocking, and Sir Thomas Robinson hosting guests for supper. Also lists aristocratic travels and the grand jury of Middlesex as the reigning toast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranelagh
Dukes of Cumberland
Cloncester
Ephesian Matron
Bickerstatt
Dibdin
Thomas Robinson
Lord Weymouth
Arlington-Street
Longboar
Wilts
Earl of Oxford
James Peachy
Burt
Charles-street
Greener-square
Earl
Countess
Bruton-street
Hewell
Warwickshire
Dukes of Montague
Buccleugh
Batemans
Cruci
Johnston
Richard the Third
King Richard
Holland
Powell
Imogén
Bukley
Condell
Potsters
Eddis
The Thatch'd-house and Middlesex petition rumors
A London evening paper alleges two lords dined at the Thatch'd-house in St James's Street, but the report claims eleven minority MPs and friends were present, totaling 10,177 in attendance. The piece notes preparations for a Middlesex Freeholders petition, possible ridotto at Vauxhall for Corsicans, and various incidents and notices from courts and markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toatts
St. James's Street
Middlesex
Vauxhall
Foot Guards
Duke of Gloucester
Wimbledon Common
Friends
Covent Garden
Duke of Beaufort
Waushall
Grosvenor-square
Wilkes
Green
St. Dunstan’s
France
Tateham
W. B. Proctor
Stampshire
Tliter Jlane
Beadenhall-street
St. Thomas’s Hospital
Compliments and Complaints on a Broad Bottom Scheme
A CARD from Mr. Graham compliments the administration and congratulates them on a broad bottom scheme. It praises the revenue gains from punishing knavery and folly and notes a positive and negative clause. Ministers and great folks face fines, but not by the lump as allowed by the plate act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Lord Mayor’s prerogative on Guildhall use debated
In a Middlesex Journal excerpt Mr Fell argues the Lord Mayor has right to grant Guildhall use to the London livery with or without Court of Common Council consent. He asserts the court lacks authority over electors of the realm and urges timely action to restore representative rights under statute law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex Journal
Fletcher Norton
Afr
London
Court of Common Council
Norwich
Enteel Lodgings at Granby House Hot-Wells Bristol
William Smith watchmaker informs patrons he continues all branches of his business at High Street Bristol with the same care and quality. The notice promotes the lodging house near Albemarne Street with healthy surroundings and broad views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granby House
Albemarne-Street
Hot-Wells
Bristol
William Smith
High-Street
Gentle Private Lodgings Offered For Concealed Pregnancy
An 18th century notice promises discreet private apartments for women with concealed pregnancies to avoid scandal. Applicants urged to contact Mr Goff surgeon and man midwife or Mrs Goff midwife at their Pall Mall residence facing St Albans Street for care, tenderness, humanity, and secrecy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goff
Pall Mall
St.Alban’s Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
London and
Westerday
Portman-square
Custamn-house
M‘quirk
Ireland
Crown and Cushion
Little Ruffel Street
Covent-parden
Lot’s Hole
Moses Alexander
Newgate
Market Lavender
John Close
Gardiner
Hampton Court
Mary Chamberlain
St. George’s Church
Hanover-square
John Astley
Bond-street
Turner
Yeterdays
America
New York Gazette
Philadelphia
Packet
Grenville
É&C
Perylvania Gazette
Abington
Mary Knight
Thomas Wood
Delaware River
Schuylkill
Philadlphia
Fiatu
Commons
Friends of ‘America
Pensylvania Gazette
Idem
House of ‘Dominions
India Dino
Dinto
India
Prem
Ticke
The
Mr Fell
Mr. Goff
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