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
—*“Among the many performers who have contributed in the course of the
Assize week to the entertainment of the city, may be reckoned the
wonderful John Howes, from Eyke, near Woodbridge. Though bereft of sight
and moving in a humble sphere of life, his arrival in Norwich was
announced by the ringing of bells, for he carries a complete peal of
twelve about with him, which, when he performs, he suspends upon a pole
placed horizontally across the backs of two chairs. A variety of peals,
as well as song tunes, country dances, &c., he plays with a degree of
accuracy and precision that charm all those who witness his performance.”
28.—Braconash Church was reopened for service by the Bishop of Norwich,
after its complete restoration. Mr. T. T. Berney, of Bracon Hall,
entertained many of the neighbouring clergy at dinner.
30.—Died, at the age of 101, Mrs. Mary Moneyment, of St. Faith’s.
Many of the Volunteers transferred their services to the Local Militia,
established this month under the Act passed in July.
SEPTEMBER.
2.—Died, in his 49th year, Dr. Richard Lubbock, of Norwich. He was
educated at the Grammar School, under the Rev. G. W. Lemon, author of the
“English Derivative Dictionary,” was a pupil of Mr. Rigby, and studied
for several years at Edinburgh University.
5.—A cricket match was played at Thetford, between the Thetford and
Newmarket clubs. The former won by 50 “notches.”
17.*—“At the late meeting of the county magistrates, it was agreed that
the passage way from the top of the Castle Hill, Norwich, to the
north-east side should be filled up, and the iron railing continued from
the bridge quite round. The descent from that part of the hill towards
Gurney’s bank will be by a flight of stone steps.”
19.—Great festivities took place at Rainham Hall to celebrate the arrival
of the Marquis Townshend. “A bullock was roasted and four sheep boiled,
and a large quantity of that old beverage made from malt and hops
contributed to make all heads and hearts glow with gratitude to the noble
donor.”
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