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 | | Instead, lead exports expanded markedly during the 1690s, when nearly 1,800 tons, two thirds of it ore and the rest pig lead smelted in Flintshire, was shipped to the Low Countries, with smaller quantities to Spain, Portugal, and France. |
 | | (Footnote 19) During the 1690s the Butchers' company tried to monopolize the cheaper standings at the new flesh shambles and seized meat sold by country butchers, (Footnote 20) though by the 1720s the country butchers' right to trade was established. |
 | | Detailed arrangements were made for disposing of rubbish and cleaning the Rows and main streets, (Footnote 9) the city pavior was instructed to keep pavements in good repair, and citizens were required to hang lights at their doors. |
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