Norfolk Annals, Vol. 1: A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth CenturyMackie, Charles
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Norfolk Annals, Vol. 1: A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century
Mackie, Charles
Norfolk (England) -- History
6.—It was reported that small-pox had appeared in St. Stephen’s, Norwich.
Six unvaccinated children died from the effects of the disease. The
Court of Guardians offered a reward of 2s. 6d. to parents for each child
vaccinated. During the month unvaccinated children continued to suffer.
On March 27th it was stated that Letton, Cranworth, West and East
Bradenham, and Shipdham, were among the parishes of the county “who had
set a most laudable example in vaccination.”
20.*—“The second cousins of Mr. Henry Kett, late of Norwich, have
generously presented the sum of £500 towards the establishment of a
Lancasterian school at Dickleburgh, the native place of the deceased.”
26.—A trotting match took place between a mare, the property of Mr.
Crisp, of Stow, Downham Market, and a mare belonging to Mr. Brett, of
Fordham, on the turnpike road from the Chequers at Downham Market to the
toll-bar at Fincham. The stakes, £20 a side, “were won by the former by
a furlong, the latter having broke eleven times during the journey.” The
winner was ridden by Mr. Abraham Spinks, of Magdalen.
27.—“Died, few days since in his 105th year, Mr. Ling, of Woodbastwick.”
MARCH.
4.—At a meeting held at the Guildhall, Norwich, it was resolved to open a
subscription for the relief of the inhabitants of the Russian provinces
suffering from the invasion of their country by the French.
5.—Died in London, William Noble, formerly a member of the Norwich
Company.
6.*—“We hear the Society of the Antient Order of Stagorians is now
reviving in this city, and is likely to become a very respectable one.”
7.—Downham Church was re-opened for service after being closed some
months for restoration.
10.—A general fast observed at Norwich. The shops were closed, and
services held at the churches and chapels, at which collections were made
for the relief of the poor.
12.—Died, aged 69, Mr. Edward Sharpe, for upwards of 22 years keeper of
the Norwich city gaol.
24.—In consequence of the establishment of the Local Militia, the
Volunteer corps of Infantry in Norwich and Norfolk were disbanded and
deposited their arms. Each corps received the thanks of the Prince
Regent for their patriotic services.
27.*—“The Amelia frigate, the Hon. Captain F. P. Irby, has arrived at
Portsmouth after a night action with L’Arethuse, French frigate, one of
the most desperate that has been fought during the present war. This
excellent officer, who has been severely wounded, has been so actively
employed during the last five years that he has not been resident at his
seat, Boyland Hall, more than five days during that period.”
31.—Died at Weasenham, aged 74, Mr. Thomas Sanctuary. “For many years he
was an extensive and opulent farmer. He left his property among his
relatives, with a legacy of £2,000 to Miss Coke out of respect and
gratitude to his worthy landlord, Mr. T. W. Coke, under whom he acquired
his handsome fortune.”
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