Mr. S. Bream, of Yarmouth, advocated the extension of the North Pier for the removal of the Bar. Mr. J. Nichalls, an engineer, suggested in a report that the river should be straightened, and a weir placed across the river near its junction with Breydon. 1784. June 22nd. A great part of the outward wall of the east end of the Parish Church fell down, and destroyed the tombs and gravestones to some distance. Mr. Barrett died, aged 100 years. Oct. The Prince of Wales (afterwards Geo. IV.) invited by the Corporation to dine at the Town Hall. Not accepted. Sir John Jervis, K.B., returned to Parliament with H. Beaufoy, Esq. 1785. Another town gate pulled down. The Dutch sent over 87 boats for the herring fishery off our coast. Wooden drawbridge across the stream near the Town Hall built, and existed till 1843. 1786. Second drawbridge connecting Yarmouth with Southtown over the Yare re-built and opened to the public. Josiah Curtis appointed town crier, an office which he held for 32 years. 1788. Martha Stanninot, a peculiar woman known as “Queen Martha,” who fancied she should be Queen of England, lived and died in Row 28. 1789. Nov. 1st. Forty vessels driven ashore between Yarmouth and Southwold; 80 fishing boats wrecked, and 120 bodies washed ashore between Yarmouth and Cromer. An appointed day of thanksgiving for the King’s recovery, and the town illuminated. Seven hundred lasts of herrings taken by 180 boats. 1790. June 18th. Right Hon. Charles Townshend and Henry Beaufoy, Esq., returned to Parliament. Votes—T., 632; B., 455; J. T. Sandys, 182. A pottery established at Yarmouth. 1791. George Townshend, Marquis Townshend, High Steward of the Borough. Feb. 3rd. Part of the Jetty carried away by a destructive high tide, and the Denes under water. On the Southtown-road the water was deep enough for boats to ply. Oct. 27th. Riot on account of the dearness of provisions, but suppressed by the magistrates. 1792. Feb. 7th. House of Commons petitioned by Yarmouth for the abolition of slave trade. May 29th. The “Church and King Club” established, and first meeting held at the “Wrestler’s Inn.” Dec. Meeting held in Yarmouth, pledging themselves to support the Constitution of King, Lords, and Commons, as established in 1688. 1793. Feb. 11th. Embargo laid on all vessels at Yarmouth. Feb. 28th. H.M.S. “Savage” brought in the French privateer, “Custine,” she being the first prize taken in the war. Matthew Champion died at the age of 111 years. The title of Earl of Yarmouth was revived as the secondary title of the Marquis of Hertford. 1794. July. Subscription entered into and a benefit play performed at Yarmouth, for the relief of the widows and orphans of those killed on board the fleet in Lord Howe’s victory on June 1st. 1795. May 29th. On the death of H. Beaufoy, Esq., Colonel S. Howe was elected to Parliament with George Anson, Esq. Votes—H., 483; A., 347.