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  XIII. and XIV. (continued). Muskets. Newspaper (first), 1588. Paper mill, 1588. Pipes, 1573. Potatoes, 1563. Silk stockings, 1561. Starch, 1560. Telescope, 1570. Theatre. Tobacco, 1573. Tomato. Tulips, 1571.

XV., circa 1603-1642. Alum, 1608. Baronet, 1611. Calico, 1 631. Coach (hackney for hire), 1625. Coffee, 1621. Cricket, about 1611. Forks (general use), 1610. Microscope, 1621. Paper on walls, 1620. Quakers, 1624. Straw plaiting, 1605. Wigs.

XVI., circa 1642-1660. Actress (first), 1656. Advertisement, 1647. Biscuits, 1644. Blue, 1647. Chocolate, 1657. Clover, 1645. Excise, 1643. Mezzotint, 1649. Post office founded, 1660. Skates, 1651. Soap, 1647. Stage coach, 1658. Turnips, 1645. Yachting.

XVII., circa 1660-1689. Bayonets. Brandy, 1671. Coach, Flying, 1677. (40 miles a day). Corkstoppers and bottles Dragoons (first regiment), 1683. Marines, 1684.