X586/17/1

Notebook containing: facing p.1 List of Snugs (ie. names of members), and dates of being sworn in, 1811-1823 pp.1-4 Account of the origin of the Society of Bakewell Snugs, "Established by me, Michael Williams, Anno 1809" summary Club held at White Horse, Bakewell, prior to demolition in 1802; not revived when the Rutland Arms was opened in 1805; Williams established a smoking club at the Red Lion soon afterwards, and the members subsequently adopted the name of the Bakewell Snugs; Jugs bought from the Potteries bearing crest and text (given on p.4); conditions for membership and rules etc. pp.5-end Verses commemorating Conventions of the Snugs held at Bakewell on or about 29th September each year - verses referring to local events and personalities in humorous vein, 1811-1822 note 1819 Convention refers to individual Snugs by name

1809-1823

From: 1809 To: 1823

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Bakewell, INNS