278 HISTORY OF THE 



20 miles from Monmouth, and 146 from London. 

 The races take place about the commencement 

 of August and last two days. 



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Yarmouth. — A sea port, borough, and market 

 town, at the mouth of the river Yare, which here 

 falls into the ocean ; 23 miles from Norwich, and 

 123 (N.E.) from London, and containing about 

 18,680inhabitants. The theatre, an elegant and com- 

 modious building, was erected in 1778, and is open 

 during the summer months, in addition to which, 

 there are many other places of amusement. 

 Adjoining the bathing-houses on the beach, is a 

 pubUc room, where balls and concerts occasionally 

 take place. 



The races, which take place towards the middle of 

 September and last two days, are held on the 

 Deves, a fine down south of the town, and where 

 an excellent course has been formed. On the first 

 day, the Gold Cup Stakes of 10 so vs. each, with 20 

 added, &c., and a Plate of £50, given by the mem- 

 bers for the town, are run for; and on the second day, 

 a Plate of £50 raised by subscription among the 

 neighbouring gentry, and a Handicap Stake of 3 

 sovs. each, with £30 added by the tradesmen of the 

 town. 



