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Activity on Horseback This evening Mr Astley late Serjeant
Major in Elliotts will perform upwards of twenty different
feats at his Riding School next door to the White Horse
on halfpenny Hatch Lambeth Marsh – [hand pointing right] Turn down
by the Turnpike over Westminster Bridge on the left
hand and over Black Friars Bridge by Christ Church turn
on the right being situate between the two Bridges & near
Cupers Gardens – not the Dog & Duck
Among his performances are sweeping the ground with
his hands & elbows picking up a half crown piece or
large weight, Carbine Pistal & Sword from the Ground all on
full speed. his manner of Fence & defence Sword in
hand as in real action several cuts at arms length
over the horses head on full speed Flying Leaps over
the Bar on one and Two Horses with several other
feats of Activity which were never before exhibited but
by himself The Doors to be opened at 5 & mount at 6. admittance
at the Riding School seats one shilling standing places sixpence
NB a convenient Room to see the performances [xxxx] Two
shillings each. Tomorrow at Mr Longchamps New Spring
Garden Chelsea & on Saturday at the Riding School
Thursday Ap 20. 1768. Gar[x]
