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
26.—Died, aged 75, at Swaffham, Mr. Francis Blomfield, “the last male
branch of the family of Blomfield, the county historian.”
27.—Mrs. C. Kemble appeared at Norwich Theatre as Mrs. Oakley (“The
Jealous Wife”). On subsequent evenings she took the parts of Letitia
Hardy (“The Belle’s Stratagem”), Caroline (“The Prize”), Lady Teazle, and
Myrtelle (“The Broken Sword”).
The Prince Regent this month conferred the honour of knighthood on
Lieut.-Col. Robert John Harvey, K.T.S., in recognition of his
distinguished services in the Peninsular War.
MARCH.
3.—A single wicket cricket match was played in Chapel Field, Norwich,
between “a noted player from Sussex,” named Michan, an ex-officer, and a
Hertford man, named Pratt. The latter won by six wickets, and decided
“considerable bets.”
8.*—(Advt.) “Cocking. A match for cocks will be fought at Holkham New
Inn on the 10th and 11th of March, between the gentlemen of Wells and the
gentlemen of Holt. To fight for £10 a battle and £50 the odd; and two
turn outs for £20 a battle. To fight in silver spurs. Feeders: Lamb for
Wells, Nash for Holt.”
10.—Miss Davison, of Drury Lane Theatre, commenced an engagement at
Norwich Theatre, during which she appeared as Rosalind, Juliana (“The
Honeymoon”), Margaretta (“No Song, no Supper”), Lady Townley (“The
Provoked Husband”), Miss Tomboy (“The Romp”).
14.—A charge of blasphemy was exhibited before the magistrates at East
Dereham against one Henry Balls, for publishing a handbill entitled “The
Great Assize.” (There is no further record of the case.)
19.—The Revenue cutter Ranger, Capt. Sayers, of Yarmouth, captured a
large lugger with an armed crew of 36 men. In the action the Ranger lost
three killed and seven wounded. The cargo consisted of 507 ankers and
945 halves of spirits, 27 bales of tobacco, and 47 bales of Bandannas,
the whole worth £8,000.
24.—At the Norfolk Assizes, which commenced at Thetford on this date
before Sir Robert Graham, one of the Barons of the Exchequer, the _crim.
con._ action, Laton _v._ Beauchamp, clerk, was tried. The special jury,
without leaving the box, gave a verdict for the defendant.
—Mr. Bartley appeared at Norwich Theatre as Dr. Cantwell (“The
Hypocrite”) and the Mock Doctor. Mrs. Bartley on the 29th played Lady
Constance to Mr. Bartley’s King John. On subsequent evenings he
impersonated Capt. Allclack (“The Invisible Girl”), and Sir Adam Contest
(“The Wedding Day”).
—Mr. Blanchard, at Lynn Theatre, appeared as Ollapod (“The Poor
Gentleman”), and Crack (“The Turnpike Gate”).
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