Friday, June 5, 2015

Who began life in Carlisle as a bookbinder

Who began life in Carlisle as a bookbinder

Who began life in Carlisle as a bookbinder



Mr. William Browne, who began life in Carlisle as a bookbinder, and ended as auctioneer, appraiser, and high-bailiff to the County Court.

So fagged and spiritless had the animal become after one of the baits, that a rough-spun butchera madcap of a fellowhad the temerity to leap astride its back, and to ride up Rickergate in that ungainly fashion; while the poor beast, now completely deadened to attack or viciousness of any kind, was being slowly lead in the direction of some shambles or outbuildings in East Tower street.


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