of Joseph and Elizabeth, was christened. Given the date, it seems likely that Joseph had been celebrating the birth of his daughter when the accident happened. He was succeeded as piper to the Duchess by Old William Lamshaw. The Angel was taken over on his death by John Dodd. That seems to have been a temporary arrangement, as the tenancy was offered again the following year; in that advertisement we are given a detailed description of the establishment, with 'two large Dining rooms, fifteen Fire-rooms, two exceeding good Cellars, a convenient Brew-house, and Brewing Utensils, stabling for over thirty Horses, a Chaise-house, a Garden, and other conveniences.' References 1725 births 1775 deaths Musicians from Northumberland Year of birth uncertain Players of Northumbrian smallpipes