Two issues of the 18th century newspaper The London Chronicle both carrying reports of pedestrianism, walking matches, published 16-19 May 1789, event
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Two issues of the 18th century newspaper The London Chronicle both carrying reports of pedestrianism, walking matches, published 16-19 May 1789, events in Yorkshire and the north-east; & 10-12 November 1791 ''Extraordinary Walking Match Man v Horse'', the former also carrying a report of the opening of Mendoza's Boxing School in Bartholomew Lane, ex-binder, good condition