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REPLY1850

TRAVELLING IN ENGLAND

By G. M. (East Winch)

As your correspondent G. G. seems fond of inquiring into the *modus itinerandi* of bygone days, and thinks a series of travelling hand-bills would be interesting, I send you two, copied from an original news-book almost two centuries old, and which I believe have never been reprinted. They are interesting, as showing not only the snail-like pace at which our ancestors were content to travel, but also how much they were willing to give for the tardy infliction. "AN ADVERTISEMENT. "From the 26th day of April, 1658, there will continue to go stage coaches from the George Inn without Aldersgate, L…

Topics: Travelling in England, Stage Coaches, Historical Travel Advertisements, Post-Masters

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