Chronological Retrospect of the History of Yarmouth and Neighbourhood: from A.D. 46 to 1884Finch-Crisp, William
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Chronological Retrospect of the History of Yarmouth and Neighbourhood: from A.D. 46 to 1884
Finch-Crisp, William
Great Yarmouth (England) -- History
April. Lieut.-Col. Sir E. Lacon resigned his commission in the 2nd East
Norfolk Militia, but retains the rank of hon. colonel.
April 18th to May 7th. The first National Fisheries Exhibition at
Norwich, and many contributions were sent from Yarmouth.
April. The census of Yarmouth and Gorleston taken by 22 enumerators.
Population of the Borough, 44,782, including 8,903 in Gorleston and
Southtown, viz., 24,447 females and 20,335 males (many men at sea not
included). Number of houses and buildings, 10,098. The increase on the
past ten years was 7,009.
April 19th. The intelligence of the death this day of Earl Beaconsfield,
in his 76th year, was received here with manifestations of sorrow. The
very first flag hoisted on the New Town Hall, was half-mast, and that in
respect to the memory of the deceased. This day is now known as
“Primrose Day,” when the primrose is extensively used as a button-hole
throughout the nation.
April 19th. The Rev. Bowyer Vaux, M.A., presented with a massive chased
silver tea tray, together with an address on vellum, by the congregation
of St. Peter’s Church, as a token of esteem, he having been minister
there for 35 years.
April 28th. Opening of the New Organ at the Temple. It was built by Mr.
W. C. Mack, of this town.
May 1st. Boat accident on Breydon, when William Hawkins. John McPhee,
and Louis Feekins lost their lives by being drowned.
May 5th. Inspector Brogden elected Chief Constable for the Borough on
the resignation of Mr. Joseph Ogden.
May 7th. Col.-Sergt. Fenton, E.N.M., presented with a silver cup by his
late Captain, Major Lacon, for efficient services.
May 11th. The new Northgate Board Schools, in Ramp Row, opened. The
site is 195 ft. by 150 ft., and the buildings, of red brick, set in dark
mortar joints, are of a Gothic character. They cost, with fittings,
legal expenses, &c., £5,660, and will accommodate 610 children.
May. On the removal of Mr. J. W. Keogh, collector of Customs at this
port, Mr. J. Robertson was promoted to Yarmouth.
June 8th. The magnificent three-mast steam yacht “Northumbria,” 456
tons, belonging to Lord Lonsdale, came into harbour, and was inspected by
the Prince of Wales. Her crew comprised 25 hands.
June 9th to 11th. The third visit to Yarmouth of H.R.H. the Prince of
Wales, who was joined here by H.R.H. the Duke of Cambridge, K.G., and
other distinguished visitors. (See June 6th, 1882.)
June 10th. The Rev. E. C. Kemp, M.A., Incumbent of St. George’s Chapel,
died at Yarmouth, aged 87. Dr. J. J. Raven, head master of the Grammar
School, succeeded him as minister.
June 18th. W. Brewer’s Spanish bitch had a litter of 11 pups, and the
previous Nov. she had 12, making 28 in 8 months.
June 18th. E. A. Ducket and F. H. S. Raven took their B.A. degrees at
Cambridge.
June. The Lord Chancellor of England appointed Francis Roxburgh, Esq.,
Q.C., to be the Judge of the County Courts of the district, in place of
S. B. Bristowe, Esq., Q.C., transferred.
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