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
19.—Died in St. Andrew’s, Norwich, aged 81, an eccentric person named
Charles Archer. “It was his constant practice to be at his post every
morning at four o’clock with his kettle of hot cocoa and saloop. His
station was near the Two-Necked-Swan, and he was allowed half a pint of
porter each morning for calling up the landlord at six, which custom
continuing 14 years he drank at that house 2,556 half pints, or something
more than 319 gallons. He had formerly been in the 12th Regiment of
Foot, and lost a leg in the memorable siege of Gibraltar, for which he
was granted a pension which he received 39 years. But what most affected
his mind next to the misfortune of having his leg shot away was to see a
hog, a circumstance related by himself, snatch it up in his mouth and run
away with it without his being able to prevent it.”
28.—Died, in his 82nd year, at the Great Hospital, Bishopgate Street,
Norwich, Robert Davey, “who for several years was leader of the nocturnal
band of musicians vulgarly called ‘mumpers,’ though their performances
justly entitled them to a more respectable appellation. He personated
Orpheus in the grand procession which took place in Norwich in honour of
Bishop Blaize on March 24th, 1783.”
29.—H.R.H. the Duke of York passed through Norwich on his way to Gunton
Hall, the seat of Lord Suffield. On the duke’s approach to St. Stephen’s
Gates the horses were taken from his carriage, and it was dragged through
St. Stephen’s Street and Rampant Horse Street to the Market Place. After
changing horses at the Angel Inn, his Royal Highness proceeded on his
journey. On the following day the Duke of Wellington passed through the
city on his way to Gunton.
30.—Died, aged 102, Mr. John Walden, of Wells-next-the-Sea.
DECEMBER.
1.—A special assembly of the Norwich Corporation was held at which a
loyal address to his Majesty was adopted. Similar addresses were passed
by the Corporations of Yarmouth and Lynn.
2.—At a special assembly of the Corporation it was resolved to grant the
honorary freedom of Norwich to the Duke of York and the Duke of
Wellington. These illustrious personages arrived unexpectedly in the
city on their return from Gunton on the following day (Sunday, 3rd).
After attending service at the Cathedral they proceeded to the Angel Inn,
where the Mayor (Mr. William Burt), the Sheriffs, and other civic
officials waited upon them. The Steward (Mr. Robert Alderson) read the
address passed on the previous day, and the admission to the freedom of
the city was completed in due form. His Royal Highness and the Duke of
Wellington returned thanks, and afterwards invited the company to
luncheon. On their departure from Norwich the same afternoon they were
enthusiastically cheered.
9.—The Duke of Gloucester visited Col. Dixon at Rainham, and afterwards
proceeded to Holkham as the guest of Mr. T. W. Coke, M.P.
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