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1770 ‧ 19 June ‒ By Particular desire at the Riding School foot of Westm [Westminster]
Bridge. Horsemanship scarcely to be believed without seeing – Astley picks up
a shilling while riding at full speed blindfolded – admission one shilling
a commodious Room apart for Nobility – performances end this week
going to Paris – [manicule pointing right] Astley finishes by standing on the saddle on one foot in
the attitude of Mercury at full speed
