johnjo
Looks like it might have been the accepted spelling.

Search for dovor at http://blplaybills.org and there are lots of playbills over a many years with that spelling.

    johnjo This isn't a typo, I've researched my family history in Kent and Dovor/Dover appear to be interchangeable, I've seen both being used on official documents in the area until at least the mid-19th century.

        @johnjo it's surprising, isn't it! I've also seen variations of Devonport on the playbills.

        That is really interesting. It stood out as most examples are spelled Dover. I have learned something today!

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        johnjo image attachments aren't this forum software's best features, that's for sure! Nice typo though!

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            Am I right in assuming that where we see a suspected typo, we transcribe the title exactly as it appears and include a note in the "Notice something interesting" box. As opposed to putting [sic] or similar in the transcription. The only thing I have come across recently was "Daimond" rather than "Diamond".

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            LizD84 thanks for asking! Yes, type them as they are, and add a note if you like. We love a good typo!

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