THE Worcester Journal of 250 years ago makes fascinating and sometimes amusing reading. Here is just a taste of the sort of snippets published in 1752:
"We hear that a few days since, a certain military doctor, aged about 70, was married at Powick to an amiable lass of about 19, the daughter of an eminent stay-maker in this city.
"Notice is thereby given that the King's Head Inn at Pershore, which had for some time been shut up, is now occupied by Thomas Barton.
Such Noblemen, Gentlemen and others who will be pleased to make use of the said inn may depend on being well accommodated and meeting with good usage, and their favours will be most gratefully acknowledged by their humble servant Thomas Barton. There are very convenient stables, all in good repair."
"To be sold (as neat as imported), Fine Old Jamaica Rum and All Sorts of Sweetmeats such as limes, lemons, ginger, citrus, and also All Sorts of Drugs at the most reasonable rates, from John Dugard, Apothecary in the Cornmarket, Worcester."
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article