Travelling Mail Coaches and Fares Across Britain
An advertisement list details numerous mail coaches and routes, including the Swan with Two Necks in Gracechurch Street and the Holyhead mail soon to Birmingham. It highlights fare details for Devonport, Bath and Exeter, Norwich, Bristol, Manchester, and more, plus several stage-coach services, punctuality claims, and notable proprietors. It also notes steam navigation links from Portsmouth to Guernsey and Plymouth and promotes dental cure offerings by Mr. Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Follo
Gracechurch-street
Regent-circus
Piccadilly
ANGEL
St. Clement's
Holyhead
Mall
Sakfasta
Birmingham
Clark‘s
Spencer's
Devonport
Clenoh
London
Exeter
Elliot's
Glasgow
York
Inverpool
Norwich
Ipswich
Watson
Hull
Lincoln
East Riding
Yorkshire
Dovor
Paris
Manchester
Bruce
Bishop's
Leicester
Grave's Inn
Derbyshire Peak
Lacy's Hotel
Lacy
Liverpool
T. Waddell
Swan
Coventry
Packwood
Bristol
Niblet
Brighton
DART
Robert Snow
Camden
Riegate
Canterbury
Eltenham
Halnee
Cheterham
Mgh Ross
Abergavedny
Raynes Plough
George Robins
Nottingham
Derby Times
Shrewsbury
Oxfordshire
Covenner
Portsmouth
Nance's
Fountain Hotel
Wight
Guernsey
Tetvey
Plymout
BR Herald
Peter
Essex
Suffolk
Norfolk
Messrs
Hogarth
Haxell
Spanton
Southampton
Eclipse
Jones
Ghatham -Nelson
Worthing
Soveeign
Chelmsford
Tts
Guildford
UNION
Faulkner
Uti Ag
C &c
W. Chaplin and Co
Howard
Enfield Meeting Endorses Mr Hume For Reform Parliament
A large meeting of Enfield freeholders and inhabitants resolves in support of Mr Hume. They applaud his parliamentary efforts to curb public expense and expose abuses. The gathering, at the King's Head Tavern, backs his re election to a Reform Parliament, with no pledges required as his past conduct is deemed a guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex
Enfield
King’s Head Tavern
Hume
James
Riots in Carmarthen as constables clash with mob
The Carmarthen Paper reports Monday disturbances over mayoral appointments. A man from the Star and Garter fired from his window, several shots were fired, seven people wounded, and magistrates are criticised for partiality. Special constables and colliers allegedly aggravated the riot. Bail and investigations unfold with secrecy and shifting charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmarthen
Rmarthen
Pulace
Davies
Star and Garter
Eldman
Agistrates
Avies
Mastrates
W.H. Yelverton
G. Thomas
J. Woods
Thomas Richards
John Davies
Welchman
Thomas
Causig
Indian ships bring gold and silver coin to port
The report states that three ships from India have arrived with large quantities of native coinage in gold and silver. General Sir W Nicolay, aboard the Royal George at Spithead en route to the Mauritius, has forfeited his funds and is detained by government for further instructions. he will likely be sent out in a man-of-war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Sir W. Nicolay
Royal George
Spithead
Mauritius
Gorement
Hampshire
Letter from Sir John Scott Lillie to the Duke of Wellington
Sir John Scott Lillie dispatches a lengthy reply addressing a prior letter alleged to be from the Duke of Wellington. He defends his military service in Portugal from 1808 to 1814, cites battles and commands, and rebuts libellous insinuations while detailing potential royal support for a brigade and referencing the Foreign Enlistment Act. He concludes by asserting his loyalty and political actions in Middlesex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Wellington
J.scott Lillie
Sir John Scott Lillie
St. John’s
Fulham
Thad
House of Braganza
Lord Duke
Portugal
Lisbon
Don Miguel
Braganza
Vimieiro
Buesacco
Salamanca
Vittoria
Pyrenees
Nivelle
Nive
Orthes
Toulouse
Duke of Richmond
Lassadores
Duke of Richand
Hay
Middlesex
Lord Deke
John Scott Lillie
Ministerial Press letter on Wallstown slaughter provokes debate
A reader defends Daniel O'Connell against Globe and Courier attacks over his Wallstown slaughter letter. The writer argues the missive is lawful, patriotic, and humane, defending O'Connell's energy and leadership. He warns against pundits who mischaracterize reform calls, citing Hampden and Tell as inflammatory but righteous. The piece urges readers to back O'Connell and resist press slander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
True Sun
Sin
Globe and the Courier
O'Connell
Wallstown
Rienzi
Massaniello
O’connell
Wallatown
Christ
Globe’ and Courier
Morning Advertiser
Hampden
Crnel Eyds
Socrates
Phocion
Jerusalem
Ireland
Catholic Association
Napoleon
Great Britain
House of Commons
Hume
Helonam
Spaniel Globe and Courier
Perth man John Chisholm found guilty of wife murder
In Perth on October 3, John Chisholm was found guilty of murdering his wife after a closed courtroom trial. The jury sentenced him to be executed at Perth on the 31st, with his body to be buried within the gaol precincts. Chisholm, a long time merchant on South Street, maintained his innocence after sentencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
John Chisholm
Chisholm
Inaccuracy in Oporins statements about Britomart cannons
The record notes a claim that all cannons sent from the Britomart were damaged, but only six of thirty six pieces were found without charges. It adds that Oporto authorities were advised on the matter as early as September 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britomart
Oporto
Enfield Meeting for Mr Hume Amid Turmoil at King's Head Inn
A large crowd greeted Mr Hume at the King's Head Inn Enfield, cheering as he arrived to discuss reform in Parliament. Samuel Thompson chaired the meeting with J L Kidde and others. Mr Hunter spoke on progressive changes while opposing clergy abuses, tithes reform, and electoral security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hume
Anfield
King’s’ Head Inn
Enfield
Ivas
J. Li Kidde
Enfeld
Hunter
Thungs
Ireland
Triad Church
Uxbridge
Parsons
Lord Isnley
Duchess of Newcastle
Duke of Newcastle
House of Commons
Lords
Commons
Thompson
Time
Riddell
Sorrel
Chieers
Caente
Bytcg
Biaese
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kent
Dieppe
Tom
Mer J Bisch
Thert
Ter-Lane
Tower-street
Rman
Wohn
Arles Bessell
I Enix
Endance
Lombard-street
Charing
Cambridre
Henix Company
Phoenix
Wain and Co., Tailors, &c
Plectatreet
Messrs. Swain and Co
Catherine-street
East
West Indies
South America
Ing
Inia
Brauchamp
Bamamer
Mai High Oibarn
Day
Martin
Tion
Ieprement
FP. Adams, Esq
Banchoryfernan
Black, Young, and Young
Tavistock-street
Lendidae
Indso Castle
Sidney
Eie
Hajesty
Mra. Norton
N.B
Windsor Castle
Landites
W. Daniell
R.A
Pear Monthly
Edward Bull
Court Magazine
Hollga-street
Gavendish-square
Serre
Morocco
England
Rene Ae
France
Ritchie
Italy
Ae Ee
Spain
M. Trucha
Literary Gazette
Holles-Street
Gavendish Square
John Taylor
Monsieur Touson
Charles Macfarlane
Thor
Constantinople
New Public Subscription Library
Olles-street
Cavendish-Square
the True Sun
Union Club
the Ministerial Press
and . O'Connell
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!