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The Black Act

Posted on 03/07/2011 by John

Following on from my previous post, I present the text of the infamous ‘Black Act’ of 1723. This draconian statute was ostensibly in response to the ‘emergency’ created by organized poaching in Windsor and Hampshire. It created a host of … Continue reading →

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The Ordinary of Newgate’s account of Charles Towers

Posted on 30/06/2011 by John

I’ve previously published one version of the story of Charles Towers; here is a contemporary telling from the Ordinary of Newgate’s Account. It’s not the complete document; I’ve removed the parts not relating to Towers, meaning those to the William … Continue reading →

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The Life of Charles Towers, a Minter in Wapping

Posted on 06/09/2010 by John

Of all the sanctuaries, Wapping Mint, also known as the New Mint, was the most audacious and the shortest lived. Set up by refugees from Southwark Mint after the act of 1722, the claim for being a sanctuary was based … Continue reading →

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