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At Sheffield, a man of the name of Wright, finally accomplished the famous Barclay exploit, of walking 1,000 miles in 1,000 hours.
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Bet his feet hurt somewhat after that !
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The Famous Barclay Exploit
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Posted 24 July 2010 - 07:06 PM
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Posted 24 July 2010 - 11:17 PM
Robert Barclay Allardice
(25 August 1779, Stonehaven, Kincardine and Mearns - 8 May 1854),
The 6th Laird of Ury, generally known as Captain Barclay, was a notable Scottish walker of the early 19th century, known as the celebrated pedestrian. Captain Barclay's most famous exploit took place between 1 June and 12 July 1809 at Newmarket, during which he walked 1 mile (1.6 km) in each of 1000 successive hours, to win an initial wager of 1000 guineas.
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(25 August 1779, Stonehaven, Kincardine and Mearns - 8 May 1854),
The 6th Laird of Ury, generally known as Captain Barclay, was a notable Scottish walker of the early 19th century, known as the celebrated pedestrian. Captain Barclay's most famous exploit took place between 1 June and 12 July 1809 at Newmarket, during which he walked 1 mile (1.6 km) in each of 1000 successive hours, to win an initial wager of 1000 guineas.
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