The books, listed below, are taken ‘word for word’ from the Lancaster Gazette. They are a unique account told by their reporters ‘on the spot.’
Genealogists searching for their elusive ancestors may well find them here. The text contains thousands of names of individuals, families and businesses.
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Peace in Lancaster 1814
Researched by Linda Moorhouse
Illustrated by Ben Moorhouse
An account of how the "Good Old Town" celebrated the defeat of
France and the exile of Napoleon.
26 pages of A4
Contents:
- Events leading up to the Peace
- On the Return of Peace
- Map of Lancaster 1807
- How Lancaster celebrated the Peace
- Poems
- For the Sufferers of Waterloo
- Waterloo Subscription
- Interesting Events reported about Waterloo
- The Royal Lancashire Militia come home
- England, Europe's Glory
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EXAMPLE of book:
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Mr Redmayne. A large Star with G.R. in lamps, and a beautifully executed Transparency. The eye of Providence sending the angel of Peace over the globe, for the protection of the Arts and Sciences. Motto, “Thanks to God.”
Mr Winder. A Transparency of Britannia raising from the ground and shielding a female figure. Motto. “Britannia protecting Spain.”