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Wansbick, 15 miles from Newcastle, and 289 (N.) 

 from London. The races, which take place in 

 the beginning of September, and continue two 

 days, are held at Cottingwood, immediately north- 

 ward of the town. A plate of £50 is given by the 

 borough member. 



Newcastle-upon-Tyne, an ancient borough, 

 port, and market-town, 276 miles (N. N. W.) 

 from London, and 117 (S. E.) from Edinburgh, 

 containing, including the environs, about 60,000 

 inhabitants. This thriving and wealthy town 

 contains numerous valuable institutions, among 

 which may be named, the Literary and Philosophi- 

 cal Society, the Antiquarian Society, the Botanic 

 and Horticultural Society, &c., &c. The Theatre 

 Royal is a fine building, and capable of accommo- 

 dating 1350 persons ; and there is a circus for 

 equestrian performances. 



The races take place towards the end of June, 

 and occupy four days. The grand stand is a 

 handsome building of stone, erected by subscrip- 

 tion in 1800. 



1st. Day. — The Craven Stakes of 10 sovs. each, 

 with 20 added by the town, for horses, &c., of all 

 ages ; three yrs. old, 7st. ; four, 8st. 21b. ; five, 

 8st. 101b. ; six and aged, 9st. ; m. and g. allowed 

 31b. ; the second horse to save his stake ; one 

 mile. Five subscribers, or no race. 



Sweepstakes of 50 sovs. each, h. ft. ; for 



