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.—A prize fight took place at St. Faith’s between Cox, the blacksmith,
of Norwich, and Teasdale, “the noted prize fighter from London, who had
been brought to Norwich and passed off as a countryman under the feigned
name of Johnson.” More than 5,000 persons were present. Ned Painter and
Purcell attended on Teasdale, and Warkley and Hurry on Cox. The battle
lasted one hour thirteen minutes, and 65 desperate rounds were fought.
“Cox faced his man and fought with great resolution, and drove his
adversary over the ropes eleven times. In the end, however, superior
science prevailed, and in the 65th round Cox received several violent
blows on the left eye, which had been cut on one of the stakes in a fall
in the second round, and victory was declared in favour of Teasdale.
After the battle the imposition was discovered, and a hand bill
circulated, declaring all bets void. The friends of Teasdale denied any
deception, and said his name was really Johnson.”—Another battle took
place for a subscription purse of £5 on the same ground, between Dan, a
stonemason, of Norwich, and Sparks, a blacksmith, of Norton. Dan won
after 25 rounds had been fought.
13.—Mr. Edward Ball’s new melodrama, “Giraldi” (founded on Mrs. Opie’s
popular tale, “The Russian Boy”), was performed for the first time at
Norwich Theatre, and received with great applause.
15.—A county meeting was held at the Shirehouse, Norwich, the High
Sheriff (Mr. G. S. Kett) presiding, at which an address of condolence on
the death of the late King was adopted, and afterwards presented to his
Majesty by the High Sheriff.
24.—This day was appointed for the celebration of his Majesty’s birthday.
At Norwich the Union flag was hoisted on the steeple of St. Peter
Mancroft, and the bells were rung. The 14th Light Dragoons fired a _feu
de joie_ in the barrack square, and the Norwich Light Horse Volunteers a
salute on the Castle Meadow. The several troops of Norfolk Yeomanry
Cavalry paraded in review order.
28.—A grand _fête_ was given in Heydon Park in celebration of the
majority of Mr. William Earle Lytton Bulwer. The inhabitants of Heydon
and of the neighbouring villages went in procession to the park, where
dinner was served at 155 tables. A performance was given by a troupe of
equestrians, and “28 barrels of strong ale were placed in different
positions in the park.”
MAY.
1.—A contested election for the office of Mayor of Norwich commenced this
day and ended on the 2nd, when the result was declared as
follows:—Alderman Burt, 1,173; Alderman Marsh, 1,077; Alderman Thurtell,
1,018. Mr. Burt was afterwards chosen Mayor by the aldermen.
2.—Died, in his 89th year, Mr. William Calthorpe, the oldest inhabitant
of St. Peter Mancroft, Norwich. “He generally commenced his morning walk
about four o’clock during the summer season, and gradually later as the
days became shorter. He almost constantly attended daily prayers at St.
Peter’s Church.”
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