EDWARD BIRKBECK, ESQ., M.P., writing to us from the House of Commons, on March 19th, 1884, says:—“I do not think my name is worthy of having a book dedicated to me, but I shall nevertheless be proud to have it placed where you suggest.” The people of Yarmouth will endorse our sentiments when we say, for his zeal and untiring energy in promoting many special objects in the “good old town,” that he is worthy of greater eulogiums than we can bestow, and therefore tender our best thanks to that gentleman for his courtesy in allowing this volume to be dedicated to him—a privilege that was also given us in a first issue, by his predecessor in the Imperial Parliament, the lamented COLONEL DUFF. Neither must we forget to express our obligation to a select list of subscribers to the work. GREAT YARMOUTH, APRIL, 1884. * * * * * TO EDWARD BIRKBECK, ESQ. M.P. FOR NORTH NORFOLK, THIS BOOK (WITH PERMISSION) IS MOST RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED BY HIS OBEDIENT AND HUMBLE SERVANT, WM. FINCH-CRISP. LIST OF MAYORS. _The following dates refer to the time of election_, _November_ 9_th_, _after the year_ 1836. Abbon Robert 1749 Albertson John 1688 Aldred C. C. 1856, ’65, ’79, ’81, ’82 Artis James 1710 Artis Samuel 1727 Baker John 1832 Baker Richd. 1754, ’60 Barber Robt. D. 1874 Barker Samuel 1800 Barnard Wm. 1883 Barnby J. Eager 1875 Barnby John 1762 Bernard Chris. 1740* Barth W. 1824, ’26, ’36* Bateman Dr. G. 1829 Bateman Dr. T. 1819 Bird John 1730 Borrett Henry 1711* Bracey Andrew 1714 Bradford Thos. 1685 Brightin Chris. 1721 Browne W., sen. 1744 Browne William 1709, ’33, ’48, ’56 Burroughs W. N. 1846 Butcher William 1753 Cherry James 1853 Cobb Simon 1838 Colby Dover 1796 Colby E. H. H. 1878 Cooke Thomas 1732 Cory Robert 1803 Cory Robert, jun. 1815 Costerton Chas. 1825 Coteman Joseph 1704, ’45, ’57, ’59 Diver Charles 1877 Eagle Benjamin 1702* Ellys Anthy, jun. 1705 Ellys Anthy. 1708, ’19 Ellys Thomas 1739 England Benj. 1703 England George 1715 Fenn Samuel 1686 Ferrier Rich. 1706, ’20 Ferrier R., jun. 1724 Ferrier Robert 1750 Fielding B. 1787, 1810 Fisher J.