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
13.—Died, aged 82, Mr. Daniel Clark, of Norwich. “He was in the
commercial establishment of Messrs. Ives for nearly 70 years and was
justly esteemed in nautical and musical communities. To the last his
song was cheerful and his convivial good humour unabated, and many a head
must lie as low as his before the name of ‘Admiral’ Clark will be
forgotten, or his memory ceased to be cherished with respect.”
14.—The Norwich Cricket Club announced that a lease had been taken of a
field at Lakenham, “without Ber Street Gates, and nearly opposite
Lakenham Terrace,” and that the ground had been “laid down with fine turf
by Mr. Bentley, of Lords.” The secretary of the club was Mr. Henry
Hobart, solicitor, of Bethel Street.
22.—Died at Harleston, aged 66, Mr. Robert Paul, formerly of Starston,
“well known to agriculturists for several ingenious inventions and for
his inquiries into the nature, history, and habitudes of the turnip fly
and wireworm.”
MAY.
1.—Four candidates were nominated for the Mayoralty of Norwich, namely,
Alderman Peter Finch, who received 918 votes; Alderman Yallop, 867;
Alderman J. S. Patteson, 566; and Alderman C. Brown, 565. At the Court
of Aldermen on the 3rd Mr. Finch was elected Mayor.
3.—Newspaper reporters were for the first time admitted to the assembly
of the Norwich Corporation.
9.—Died at Margaretta Farm, Clenchwarton, aged 83, Dr. Charles Browne,
for many years physician to the King of Prussia. On his return to
England his Majesty conferred upon him the Order of the Red Eagle as a
mark of his esteem. Dr. Browne was a man of high literary attainments.
24.—The bounds of St. Peter Mancroft, Norwich, were perambulated. “It
gave rise to those scenes of vulgar mirth for which occasions of this
kind are used as an excuse for indulging in with impunity. We never
remember the ducking system carried to such lengths. The Rev. J. Bowman,
in the early stage of the proceedings, was on Hay Hill drenched from head
to foot. The pail which a fellow had in his hand (and which had been
filled with water from an adjoining pump) being dropped at his feet, he
accidentally fell over, but fortunately escaped without any serious
injury. The company afterwards met for dinner at the Angel Inn.”
29.—The Bishop of Chichester, acting on behalf of the Bishop of Norwich,
held a visitation at Lynn and confirmed 1,400 persons at St. Margaret’s
church, and 620 at St. Nicholas’ chapel. The number confirmed at Holt
was 1,120; at Fakenham, 1,800; at East Dereham, 1,100; and at Hingham,
803.
JUNE.
4.—Mr. Bolton, formerly coach proprietor and landlord of the Norfolk
Hotel, Norwich, was driving between Melton Mowbray and Stamford when his
horse ran away and overturned the vehicle. Mr. Bolton received severe
injuries, from which he died on the 10th.
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