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House No. 274 on 1845 Magistrates list. |
William Horth advertised a Main of Cocks to be fought between the Gentlemen of Norwich and the Gentlemen of Suffolk on Monday and Tuesday 24th and 25th January 1777. 27 Mains and 10 Byes, for five Guineas a Battle and Twenty the Odd. Another match was to be held Monday 3rd and Tuesday 4th March 1777. With 27 Mains and 10 Byes. Two Guineas a Battle, Twenty Guineas the Odd. A similar event was held 5th and 6th May 1777, with 25 Mains and 10 Byes. Prizes were Two Guineas a Battle and Ten the Odd one. Admittance was 1s 6d to each Pit. Another contest was held on Monday 7th January 1788 and the two following days. There would be 35 Mains and 15 Byes, for five Guineas a Battle and Fifty the Odd. For Sale by Auction Monday 11th June 1810, then in occupation of Thomas Cooper. On 23rd June 1832 it was advertised that the Chop House and Tavern, known as the Shoulder of Mutton, occupied by Thomas Cooper was To be Let. Apply Mr. Tompson's Counting Room, Brewery, King Street. All the Household Furniture and Effects of Thomas Cooper were to be Sold, on the premises, by Auction, under a Deed of Assignment, Thursday 28th June 1832, and the following day. Apart from household furniture and linen, the sale included a three motion beer engine, casks and taps, pewter quarts, pints and half pints. A billiard table with maces, balls and cues was also for sale. Address as near Black Friar's Bridge , St Andrews in 1871
A Welch (Welsh?) Main of 16 Cocks to fight on Monday 30th July 1871 with prizes of 2
Guineas to each of the 4 winners. |