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PG-P.761.003
8 Jan 1761:21,22 (1672)
London . . . From Leister Fields (where his Majesty King
George the Third was yesterday first proclaimed, before
Saville-House) the Heralds, &c. proceeded to Charing-Cross,
in the following order. Farriers of the Horse-Grenadier
Guards, with Axes erect; French-horns of the Troop; Troop of
Horse-Grenadiers Guards; two Knight Marshall's Officer;
Knight Marshal and his men; Houshold drums; Kettle-drum;
Trumpets; Pursuivants; Heralds; King at Arms, supported by
two Serjeants at arms with their maces; Archbishop of
Canterbury in his coach; Lord Viscount Falmouth; Troop of
Horse-guards.
. . . [9 lines, to Temple-bar, gates open, and the
following units join the procession:] City drum; Trumpets;
Sheriffs Officers; City Music; two City Marshals; . . .
[various officers and noblemen.]
The guns were fired at the park and tower on this
occasion; and the evening concluded with ringing of bells,
bonfires, &c. &c.
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