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the bell pub edbaston. street

Astonian

gone but not forgotten
Hi guys
In 1773; three men and three women went to the bell inn. In edgbaston street, Birmingham, and made the following singular. Entry in the toll book
Which is kept there,
August 31.1773, Samuel whitehouse of the parish of willenhall, in the county of Stafford, this day. Sold his wife. Mary whitehouse
In open market to Thomas griffiinths, of Birmingham, value one shilling to take her with faults :-) signed :-) Samuel and Mary whitehouse, voucher
To Thomas Buckley of Birmingham
The parties were all exceedly well pleased, and the money was paid down', as well for the toll purchase

Taken from the antiquary,s note book, July 1887" vol 16.
Best wishes all astonian,,
 
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