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BEP(F.746.027
25 Aug 1746:11 (576)
Coventry, Apr 26. This day the great and glorious success
of his Majesty's arms, under his Royal Highness the Duke of
Cumberland, against the rebels in Scotland, was celebrated
here with all possible demonstrations of joy: The mayor and
aldermen in their scarlet gowns, with their brethren of the
council, and a numerous appearance of gentlemen and clergy,
with their several companies in their proper gowns and
liveries, streamers, drums and musick, dressed out and
adorned with cockades of their own manufacture, . . . made
a long and regular procession through the principal streets
of the city to the ancient and famous cross; . . . From
thence they proceeded, with the gentlemen and principal
inhabitants, to the mayor's parlour, where a handsome
entertainment being prepared, . . . At the same time the
populace without were treated with several barrels of ale;
and the evening was concluded with bonfires, fireworks, and
a general illumination throughout the city.
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