Norfolk Chronicle
Extracts from May 17th 1783

 

 

Fun! Fun! Fun!
Trowse, first Spring Meeting for Asses will be on Monday next, the 19th Instant. A handsome Saddle and Bridle will be run for by Asses of all Ages, the best of three Heats, from Trowse Toll Bar round the Direction- post (standing between Bungay and Beccles Road) and back again. -- To start at half past Six o'Clock in the Evening. -- No crossing will be allowed. -- Also a Smock will be run for by Fillies.
     The Asses and Fillies to be entered at the White Horse, from half past four till the Time of starting.
     *** Amazing Sport is expected, as many capital Asses have been some Time in training. Vivant Rex et Regina.

 

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