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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D5459/3/11
Former ReferenceD5459/2/21
TitleA Mistake at New-Market, or Sport and Piety
Date[5 October 1807]
DescriptionA 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.
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
ArtistWoodward, George Murgatroyd (?1765-1809)
Engraver: Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827)
Archive CreatorGeorge Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809), artist and writer
Further Information258

Woodward Delin : Rowlandson Scul

[...] by Thos Tegg No 111 Cheapside

Price One Shilling Colord

Date based on Walpole 807.10.5.1.1.
Physical DescriptionHand-coloured print. Size 420 x 270 mm.
CopiesA digital copy can also be viewed on the public computers at the record office.
Publication NoteBM Sat 10920
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A Mistake at New-Market, or Sport and Piety

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