TRAVELLING IN ENGLAND

Mr. Editor,--I inclose copies of advertisements which appear in some old newspapers in my possession, and which in some degree illustrate the history of travelling, and in themselves show, I imagine, the advance made between 1739 and 1767, since I consider that "The Old Constant Froom Flying Waggon," of the former date, was the parent of "The Frome Stage Machine" of the latter. I notice in the Sherborne paper all public stage conveyances are designated as machines. Copies of advertisements in The Daily Advertiser of the 9th April, 1739:-- "For Bath. A good Coach and able Horses will set out fr…