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
24.—The Duke of Cambridge sailed from Yarmouth in the Amphion frigate for
Hanover, of which kingdom he was appointed Regent.
24.—Died, aged 90, Mrs. Ann Fuller, of Raveningham. “Her remains were
interred at the parish of Toft Monks. The pall was supported by six
grandchildren, and the funeral attended by children, grandchildren, and
great grandchildren in her own lineal descent to the number of 47.”
29.—At a county meeting an address to his Majesty on the Peace was moved
by the Hon. Col. Wodehouse, seconded by the Hon. Col. Harbord, and
unanimously adopted. The address was presented to the King by Mr. Robert
Wilson, High Sheriff.
31.—A fire occurred at Swanton paper mill, a great part of which was
destroyed, with all the paper. The damage was estimated at £4,000.
JUNE.
1.—This day was ordered to be observed as one of general thanksgiving for
the Restoration of Peace. The Mayor and Corporation of Norwich attended
the Cathedral, and the appointed service was performed at all parish
churches. At Lynn, the inhabitants, instead of having an illumination,
collected £300, which was distributed amongst the poor.
21.—Holkham Sheep Shearing commenced. A new thrashing machine was
exhibited. An improved drill for turnip sowing was also shown. “From
the same barrel seed and oilcake manure are delivered into one tube,
through which it is deposited in the earth by the same coulters.”
22.—Guild Day at Norwich. The Mayor, Sir Roger Kerrison, went to the
Cathedral “in a most elegant new chariot, the colour of royal blue; the
coachman and the three footmen behind had handsome new liveries, with
gold-laced cocked hats and gold-headed canes.” His worship “wore a full
dress coat and embroidered waistcoat.” At the Guild feast, in St.
Andrew’s Hall, 800 guests were present; and at the ball given in the
evening, at Chapel Field House, Mr. T. A. Kerrison and Miss Chad opened
the dancing for the 450 guests.
26.*—(Advt.) “On Wednesday, the 30th inst., a main of cocks will be
fought at Aylsham, between the gentlemen of Suffolk and the gentlemen of
Norfolk, for ten guineas a battle and twenty the odd. Feeder for
Suffolk, Nath. Rowen; ditto for Norfolk, Henry Seaman.”
JULY.
2.—Dibden gave his entertainment, “Sans Souci,” at the Theatre Royal,
Norwich. The performance was repeated on the succeeding evening.
5.—Parliament having been dissolved on June 29th, the election of members
for the city of Norwich took place on this day. The candidates were the
Right Hon. Wm. Windham, of Felbrigg, and Mr. John Frere, of Roydon; Mr.
Robert Fellowes, of Shottesham, and Mr. William Smith. At the close of
the poll the numbers were:—Fellowes, 1,532; Smith, 1,439; Windham, 1,356;
Frere, 1,328. There was great rioting. The chairing took place on the
day following the declaration of the poll.
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