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| Archive Reference / Library Class No. | D5459/3/11 |
| Former Reference | D5459/2/21 |
| Title | A Mistake at New-Market, or Sport and Piety |
| Date | [5 October 1807] |
| Description | A methodist woman arrives at Newmarket, a copy of 'WESLEY'S HYMNS' in her hands. She asks a jockey:
"Pray Young Man - are there any meetings in this town?"
The jockey, who is standing with companions outside the 'RAM INN' replies:
"Yes Ma'am - two a year - Spring and October".
In the background can be seen the racecourse at Newmarket.
Available on CD 164. |
| Level | Item |
| Repository | Derbyshire Record Office |
| Artist | Woodward, George Murgatroyd (?1765-1809) |
| Engraver: Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) |
| Archive Creator | George Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809), artist and writer |
| Further Information | 258
Woodward Delin : Rowlandson Scul
[...] by Thos Tegg No 111 Cheapside
Price One Shilling Colord
Date based on Walpole 807.10.5.1.1. |
| Physical Description | Hand-coloured print. Size 420 x 270 mm. |
| Copies | A digital copy can also be viewed on the public computers at the record office. |
| Publication Note | BM Sat 10920 |
| Image | 
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