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Grantham, Stourbridge to Baroness Grantham, Whitehall, London Describes Blenheim Palace, commenting that it has a similar architectural style to Castle Howard [North Yorkshire], however it is far superior. They slept at Woodstock, and proceeded to Warwick the following day. They saw Lord Brook in a shop near the castle, and afterwards proceeded to Coventry. The next morning after inspecting some ribbon weaving, they set off for Birmingham. They saw some manufactures, including jockey whips, guns, and Boulton Candlesticks. They will be at Liverpool by Tuesday or Wednesday.

12 Jul 1799

From: 1799 To: 1799

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Lucas,
Grantham, Mary Jemima, Baroness,
de Grey, Thomas Philip (2nd Earl de Grey of Wrest),
Brooke of Warwick Castle, George Greville, 2nd Earl

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