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resolution and at Cheater it was seconded by the Bishop.
A clergyman who sent in the resolution from Tonbridgo in
Shropshire, reported an attendance of "Christinn people of
all denominations. " The Bishop of Ripon sent the Leads
resolution, and at Porwich the Bishop presided at one of the
meetings. At Bristol the clergy played an important
part, while Church participation at Birmingham has already
been noted. A local clergymen presided at the Kensington
Town Hall meeting.
The Record iantionn two extra tootinfa, - ono at
Lyme Regis where the Catharine, was organised by the Bishop
of Salisbury,, and one at Reading where the chief speaker
wan a local viaor,
Englund,
(1)
Of the moetinga, only 4 took place in they north of
- at Loads, Cheater, Durham and one doucribed an
consisting of "Zundcrilnnd ratepayero'". There were no
meetings in Manchester, Liverpool, Sheffield, Tork or any
of the Lancashire industrial towns (with the exception of those
orranioed by distinct groups suchco Chambers of Commerce).
There are indications that some attempts to whip up
(1) Record, 9tb December 1692.