Newton Abbot: … Whilst driving near the Aller Vale Potteries on Friday, Mr. W. Pinsent of Newton Abbot, and his coachman, named Millman were thrown out the trap. It appears that the horse tripped and fell, and Mr. Pinsent pitched against the hedge. He, fortunately, escaped with a shaking and some scratches. Millman, however, sustained bad cuts about the head and was rendered unconscious. Later he was removed to the Newton Abbot Hospital and detained. No damage was done to the trap, but the horse’s legs were badly cut. …
[see also Western Times: Tuesday 7th July 1914]
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920