Norfolk Annals, Vol. 2: A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth CenturyMackie, Charles
History
Norfolk Annals, Vol. 2: A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century
Mackie, Charles
Norfolk (England) -- History
7.—The adaptation of steam power to ploughing was exhibited in a field
belonging to Mr. Craske Roper, of Croxton Park, near Thetford. Two
engines, fitted with an “endless railway,” were built by Mr. Burrell, of
Thetford, and both were shown at work. “The new engine is like a railway
locomotive, but with the addition of an apparatus, which answers the
purpose of a railway, attached to the wheels. The endless railway
consists of a series of flat boards, six in number, plated with iron on
both sides of each wheel, equal in length to the radius of the wheel, and
from 10 to 16 inches in width, loosely attached to the felloe of the
wheel in such a manner that they are carried round with it as it
revolves. Each in succession is laid flat on the ground in front of the
wheel, and lifted up in its rear as soon as passed over. On the surface
of the boards next the periphery of the wheel an iron rail is fixed, on
which the wheel runs, the boards thus corresponding to the sleepers of an
ordinary railway, so that the wheels carry their own rails and sleepers
with them, laying down a literally endless railway whenever they are set
in motion.”
11.—A meeting was held in the old Library Room, St. Andrew’s Hall,
Norwich, “to take into consideration the expediency of forming a society
to prevent persons from taking and destroying fish by illegal practices.”
It was resolved, “That an anglers’ society be established in Norwich,
with the view of aiding the authorities in preventing illegal fishing,
and also for promoting the rational recreation of the members.” The
society was called “The Norwich and Norfolk Anglers’ Society,” and Mr.
Skippon was appointed honorary secretary.
13.—Mr. Thackeray gave the first of two lectures at St. Andrew’s Hall,
Norwich. The subject was, “George the Third.” The second lecture was
delivered on the 15th, and was entitled, “George the Fourth.” “A very
general feeling of disappointment is expressed at the style and manner of
the lecturer, and at the very high prices charged (4s. and 2s. 6d.). We
have reason to believe that in some instances those who paid for tickets
for the second evening intentionally absented themselves.” Letters were
published in the NORFOLK CHRONICLE expressing strong disapproval of
Thackeray’s strictures upon the personal characters of the Georges.
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