Norfolk Annals, Vol. 1: A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth CenturyMackie, Charles
History
Norfolk Annals, Vol. 1: A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century
Mackie, Charles
Norfolk (England) -- History
24.—Mr. Betty, originally known as the Young Roscius, commenced an
engagement at Norwich Theatre. He appeared as Douglas, Sir Edward
Mortimer (“The Iron Chest”), and Rolla (“Pizarro”).
25.—At the 51st anniversary meeting of the Castle Corporation, at
Norwich, Mr. Thomas Back presented to the society two medals to be worn
respectively by the “Recorder” and “Steward.” They were intended to
commemorate the battle of Waterloo.
25.—A memorial was sent to the Postmaster-General by the inhabitants of
Norwich, setting forth the great inconvenience occasioned by the late
delivery of letters by the mail. Afterwards the coach arrived at twelve
o’clock instead of at one o’clock.
27.*—“Died, at Exeter, aged 63, Mr. John Bennett, formerly of the Norwich
Theatre.”
29.—Died, in his 87th year, Mr. Robert Harvey, of Norwich. He twice
served the office of Mayor (1770 and 1800), and at his death was “Father
of the City.” “He enjoyed the gratification of seeing his three
surviving sons holding high municipal positions, one of whom received the
additional honour of being its representative in Parliament.”
FEBRUARY.
3.—Mr. Dowton commenced an engagement of four nights at Norwich Theatre.
He appeared as Sir Anthony Absolute, Abednego (“The Jew and the Doctor”),
Sir Francis Gripe (“The Busybody”), Scout (“The Village Lawyer”), and Old
Dorley (“Who’s the Dupe?”).
4.—Died at Hamilton Place, London, Robert, Earl of Buckinghamshire, Baron
Hobart, President of the India Board. He was half brother to John, Earl
of Buckinghamshire, who resided at Blickling, and who was father of Lady
Suffield and Lady Castlereagh.
5.—Died in St. Stephen’s, Norwich, aged 69, Sir John Odingsells Leake,
Bart., formerly of Quebec House, East Dereham.
12.—Mr. Elliston appeared at Lynn Theatre as Duke Aranza (“The
Honeymoon”) and Rover (“Wild Oats”).
16.—A high tide at Yarmouth. The Denes and the west side of the haven
were inundated. A similar occurrence had not been recorded since 1791.
A flood also took place at Lynn.
17.—Mrs. Davison, of Drury Lane, appeared at Norwich Theatre as Letitia
Hardy (“Belle’s Stratagem”), and on succeeding evenings as Maria (“Of Age
To-morrow”), Peggy (“The Country Girl”), &c.
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