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
Oct. 23rd. The new smack “Livonia,” belonging to Messrs. Smith and Son,
launched from their shipyard.
Oct. 24th. Inspector Berry resigned from the borough police force,
having been unanimously chosen Chief Constable of Police for Gravesend
out of 40 candidates for the appointment, at a stipend of £200 per annum.
He entered on his new duties on Nov. 1st. (See Jan., 1865.)
Oct. 30th. A testimonial, comprising a gilt-framed document and a
sealskin purse, containing £20, presented to Police-sergeant Brown by
Captain Matthews, on behalf of 64 subscribers, as a mark of respect from
the inhabitants of Gorleston.
Oct. Mr. W. M. Vores resigned the office of house-surgeon to the
Yarmouth Hospital.
Oct. A memorial window, admirable in design and execution, placed in the
Parish Church by the eminent surgeon, Sir James Paget, a native of
Yarmouth, and brother of Professor Paget, in memory of his father and
mother. Samuel Paget died in 1857, aged 83; Sarah Elizabeth Paget in
1848, aged 65. Twelve of their children rest within and near the church.
(See June 15th, 1858.)
Oct. Henry E. Buxton, W. P. Brown, G. B. Palmer, J. H. Orde, A. D.
Stone, and E. H. H. Combe, Esqs., appointed as Magistrates for the
Borough by the Lord Chancellor of England. (See Jan., 1874.)
Nov. 3rd. A Local Government Board Inquiry opened by Inspector H. B.
Farnall, Esq., at the Tolhouse Hall, and resulted in the ejection of
three Liberal Guardians from the Board in Feb., 1874. This inquiry cost
the town £187.
Nov. 10th. Disgraceful riot in Middlegate Street and at the Fishwharf
with Sherringham fishermen. (See Jan. 12th, 1874.)
Nov. 18th. Thomas Baring, Esq., M.P., died at Fontmell Lodge,
Bournemouth, aged 73 years. The deceased represented this Borough in
Parliament in 1835.
Nov. 20th. Mr. R. S. Steele presented with a handsome tea and coffee
service by the members of the Perseverance Lodge of Nottingham Order of
Oddfellows, in recognition of his valuable services.
Nov. 27th. The Rev. J. W. Colvin, minister of St. Andrew’s, presented
with a water-colour drawing by Mr. W. Platt; and on the following
evening, by his congregation, a marble timepiece, set of bronze chimney
ornaments and candlesticks, and a pair of salts, as souvenirs of their
esteem, previous to his leaving Yarmouth. (See May 12th.)
Nov. 30th. Fire at the warehouse of Mr. J. Green, King Street, and
damage done to the amount of about £15.
Dec. 10th. A gold Albert chain presented by the Yarmouth Bathing and
Swimming Association to Mr. John Page, secretary, in acknowledgment of
his kindness to the members.
Dec. 12th. Samuel Brock, better known as “Brock the swimmer,” died at
Yarmouth, aged 70 years. (See Oct. 6th, 1835.)
Dec. 17th. Fire at the premises of Mr. W. Lawrie, manufacturer of
vegetable black, ink, &c., and damage done to the extent of about £150.
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