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Life in the 19th Century

Life in the 19th century

Typewritten document detailing 19th-century life in the Fens, with a handwritten correction near the bottom of the page.

Life in the 19th century

A typed historical document describing 19th-century river transport, market life, and Stourbridge Fair in Cambridge.

Life in the 19th century

A typewritten document describing 19th-century trade at Barnwell, including accounts of a cheese fair and local market booths.

Life in the 19th century

Typewritten document page numbered 4, featuring a text recounting historical descriptions of Stourbridge Fair in Cambridge.

Life in the 19th century

Typewritten page numbered 5, describing the history of Earith May Fair with a footnote reference to a local history book.

Life in the 19th century

Typewritten document with paragraphs describing 19th-century fen life, including fairground scenes and traditional clothing.

Life in the 19th century

A page of typescript document numbered 7, featuring a historical account of 19th-century fenland life and dietary habits.

Life in the 19th century

A typed document containing anecdotal historical accounts of nineteenth-century life, travel, and crime in the Fenland area.

Life in the 19th century

A typewritten document page numbered nine describing historical robberies and smuggling incidents in the nineteenth century.

Life in the 19th century

A typed document recounting a 19th-century theatrical anecdote and discussing religious divisions in local villages.

Life in the 19th century

Typed document page discussing historical church administrative practices and anecdotes about a Bishop of Ely.

Life in the 19th century

A printed document page numbered 12, featuring typewritten text detailing the Littleport Riots and other historical unrest.

Life in the 19th century

A typed document page numbered 12, describing 19th-century civil unrest and riots in the Isle of Ely and surrounding areas.

Life in the 19th century

Typed document page titled -14- describing the history of a water seller in Ely during the 19th century.

Life in the 19th century

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