Dream of Wilkes and Freedom in a London Dream
A disjointed poem recounts Wilkes era politics as a dream sequence. The speaker travels through London visiting places and witnessing scenes of election fever, liberty cries, and crowd fervor before waking to find none of the actions occurred and only the notion of free elections remains. The verse preserves period voice and mentions Wilkes, Glynn, Luttrell, and streets like Brentfordtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes
Luttrell
Glynn
Bustrell
Fragmentary plea to publish letters in Middlesex Journal
A reader urges the Middlesex Journal to publish patriotic correspondence and notes that a forthcoming article should address the reader’s reasons. The fragment discusses Livery of London and quotes references to Ruth and beauty with partial OCR garbles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ruth
A Citizens Letter on Reform and Liberty in 1769
A London writer argues that truth should guide debate, condemning sophistry and urging vigorous action to oppose ministerial measures. He praises public resolve, calls for universal subscription, and pleads for peace under the king while warning against corruption and negating powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tention
Latritary
Stefne
London
New Edition of Literary Cards for Teaching Children Readies
William Domville announces a new edition of Literary Cards for teaching reading. Four packs provide syllable and word tables, select sentences, and games. Pack I covers fleet engagements and numbers, with two-syllable tables. Price for two packs 15s 6d. Directions promise quick, single-evening learning of all games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Domville
bodkfAlet
Royal Exchange
Impressions of Hand Writing by John Wilkes Society
A historical notice announces publication near Impressions at price 1s under OHN WILKES and JOHN HOWARD with design by JOHN SEAL LY. Master of the academy in Bridgewater Square Barbican offers plates of German text capitals on plaster of Paris, with Royal Exchange impressions available by post to London and Westminster addresses. Teaching continues as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Liberty
Omimia D
Ohn Wilkes
John Howard
John Seally
Maste
Academy
Bridgewater Square
Barbican
Plaifter
Paris
Royal Exchange
London
Westminster
N.B
New Catalogue of Books and Bedding Goods at Paine's Warehouse
A 1740 catalogue listing Bennets and various dictionaries, history and geography volumes, travel works, and classic authors. Also advertised are bedding stock including carpets, feather beds, quilts, and furniture. The sale emphasizes low prices and continuing daily offerings at No 67 Holborn, with distribution through Temple Bar and Ave Maria Lane.
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Bayle
Atkyn
Essex
Drake
York
Oxfordshire
Leigh
Lancashire
Prince
Coker
Dorsetthire
Morant
Colchester
Peck
Stanford
Dart
Canterbury
Sumner
Borlase
Cornwall
Stukeley
Abury Jones
Stonehenge
Horsley
Stow
London
Rapin
England
Dugdale
Monasticon
Maitland
Scotland
Mariana
Spain
Mezeray
France
Ducarel
Harris
Sidney
Locke
Spence
Hughes
Guillim
Puffendorf
Croker
Miller's
Johnson’s
Postlethwayte
Barrow’s
Armsworth’s
Delpme’s
C. Parker
Paine
Holbourn
Red Lion Street
Featherstone
Ersia
Wilton
Kidderminster
Cheney
Public notice of Norton Drops cure for many ailments
An 18th century advert claims John Norton’s drops cure fistulas, leprosy, ulcers, and digestive issues. It markets Kennedy style endorsements, lists locations in Golden-square London and Paternoster Row, pressures buyers to purchase 6s bottles, and asserts safety for all ages and long lasting efficacy.
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Eader
Fell’s
Bookfeler
Paternofter-Row
Perry
The
Star
Norton
Golden-square
London
Sohn
Piccadilly
Png
John Norton
Mr. Fell
N. B
John Noxton
Marchant
R. Rock
Hinti
Ludzate Hill
John
Brown
Newport-pond
Essex
Public notice and curious advertisements from old London
A fragmentary 18th century notice mentions Edward Quirk alias Kirk sought for capture with a £100 reward, then shifts to advertisements for window blinds by William Deering and a purported tonic offered by Dr Boerhaave style remedies. The text mixes criminal appeal with commercial wares and medical cures from London shops.
Norris Antemonial Drops for Fevers Advertised
A dated letters patent from December 7 1768 promotes D Norris Antemonial Drops for fevers and inflammatory fever relief. The advertisement claims rapid cures including convulsions, lightheadedness, and nervous disorders, advising use at fever onset to avoid bed rest and maintain activity. It lists various London retailers and notes pricing, with a note about dropsy medicine sold to trusted customers only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris
Kearfly
Largete-Street
Woodfall
Gallat Cross
Charles Parker
New Bond-street
Felt
Pater-nofter-Row
Henry Parker
Rorohill
Gwilt
St. Margaret’s-Hill
Great Britain
Ireland
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Poets Corner
Chey Chacey
FreenoLoer
Haven
Villian
Poe Gay
Brentfordtown
Middlesex Journal
Shropshire
Salop
Bridgenorth
Mr. Wilkes
Middlesex
Mastington
Chaucer
Hooke
Palladio
Ware
C. Uarto
Shakespeare
T. Hanmer
Butching
Hume
Macauley
Lord Lyttelton
Woue Robertson
Blackstone
Comment
Blackwell
Augustus
Davila
Sully
C. Swift
Bolingbroke
Bacon
Pope
Spenser
Locké
Milton
Addison
Buckingham
Waller
Rafine
Rouffeau
Montaigne
Taffo Plutarch
Bryant
Livius
A Crevier
Suetonius
Grevil
Plinius
Longolii
Scriptores Pomp
Festus
Daceri
Madox
Exchequer
Dow
Smollet
Quixote
C. Oetavo
Hift
Chandler
Swift
M. Thomas Carter
Ove
Alnio
Edward Quirk
Otherwifirk
Edward
Arles
St. Martin's Street
Leicester Fields
M‘ Quirk
William Deering
Newport-street
Deng Long Acre
Vienetian
William Domwvifte
Young
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