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Monday, 15 February 2016

15th February 1816: Weather report from Derby

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The Derby Mercury of Thursday 15th February 1816 contained a weather report about the very cold conditions being experienced so far in the ...
Saturday, 23 March 2013

23rd March 1813: Statue of George III pulled down in Bristol

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Between the hours of 9.00 and 10.00 p.m. on Tuesday 23rd March 1813,8 or 9 people vaulted the iron railings surrounding Portland Square in B...
Thursday, 7 June 2012

7th June 1812: Letter from "Tho Jones" at Bristol to the Prince Regent, London

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To His Royle Highness prince Regent London June 7 1812 You Royle Highness I have taking Liberty of writing thies few lines To awear...
Friday, 13 April 2012

13th April 1812: The Mayor of Bristol requests cavalry following disturbances in the city

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Council House Bristol 13 Apl 1812 Sir Although this City is at present in a state of tranquillity, yet we have lately had slight distur...
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