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
July 29th. Samuel Tolver, Esq., elected Town Clerk. He was succeeded by
Henry Palmer, Esq., on June 6th, 1848; John Clowes, Esq., on Nov. 26th,
1850; and Chas. Cory, Esq., on Nov. 9th, 1851. (See June 9th, 1869.)
Oct. 14th. The Revenue cutter “Ranger” lost at sea.
Oct. 21st and 22nd. Miscellaneous concert, under the direction of Mr.
Sippe, given at the Theatre. Leader, Mr. Eager. The principals were
Mrs. Salmon and the Misses Sapis and Beale.
Exported from the Port of Yarmouth—flour 105,377 sacks; barley, malt,
oats, beans, pease, rye, and wheat, 298,147 quarters.
J. Matchett, of Lakenham, published “The Norfolk and Norwich Remembrancer
and Vade Mecum.”
1823.
March 3rd. Samuel Hurst, Esq., died at Southtown.
Exported from the Port of Yarmouth—flour 126,768 sacks; barley, malt,
oats, beans, pease, rye, and wheat, 264,546 quarters.
Grout and Co.’s Silk Crape Factory erected.
Admiralty Sessions for trial of Pirates last held in Yarmouth.
Porpoise found on the Beach—7 ft. long, and weighing 4 cwt.
Masonic Hall erected in Gaol Paved Row.
James Sayer, son of a Yarmouth block-maker, a celebrated caricaturist,
and author of many satirical poems suitable to the political topics of
the times, died in London.
1824.
Exported from the Port of Yarmouth—flour 148,252 sacks; barley, malt,
oats, beans, pease, rye, and wheat, 326,789 quarters.
Gas Works constructed; enlarged in 1862 and 1864, and new additional
works afterwards erected. About five miles of the main iron pipe were
laid in the streets, and on Dec. 6th the street lamps, 150 in number,
were first lighted.
Five beachmen drowned in rescuing a crew.
Luke Waller died, aged 105 years.
The number of vessels of all classes registered at the Custom House
amounted to 549.
1825.
Sept. 3rd. Miss Cranmer appeared at the Theatre Royal in _Don Giovanni_;
and “Adela,” in the _Haunted Tower_.
Sept. 8th. Mr. Chippendale played “Useph,” in _The Siege of Belgrade_;
and “Chip,” in a _Chip of the Old Block_, at the Theatre Royal.
Oct. 11th. The Catholic Chapel, in George Street (the first built in the
town), finished, and consecrated by the Rev. Joseph Tate.
The mackerel brought to Yarmouth realized £17,000.
River overflowed the Quays and entered the houses and stores, doing much
damage.
1826.
M. A. Jefferies threw himself from the bridge.
May 15th. Lord Anson and C. E. Rumbold, Esq., presented with the freedom
of the town, and returned to Parliament June 9th. Votes—R., 649; A.,
645; Sir E. K. Lacon, 250; Lord Suffield, 250.
May 25th. The old Crane on South Quay blown down during a heavy gale of
wind, and a new one erected at a cost of about £1,400.
Mariners’ Chapel built by George Palmer, Esq., service having previously
been held in a vessel named the “Ark,” which fell into decay and so
became useless.
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