Yarmouth Notes, 1830-1872. Collated from the File of the Norwich MercuryPalmer, Frederick Danby
History
Yarmouth Notes, 1830-1872. Collated from the File of the Norwich Mercury
Palmer, Frederick Danby
Great Yarmouth (England) -- History
May 4th.—Contains the report of the opening of the Railway from Norwich
to Yarmouth, on the 30th April, it was stated that the works had been
completed in the space of eight months from their commencement, by
Messrs. Peto, Grissel & Co.
A _dejeneur_ had been given at the Assembly Rooms, Norwich, by the
contractor to 150 ladies and gentlemen, when the following toasts were
given:—“The Queen,” “Success to the Yarmouth and Norwich Railway,”
“Prosperity to the City of Norwich and the Port of Yarmouth,” “The
healths of the Mayors of Norwich and Yarmouth,” “Mr. Peto” (by the Mayor
of Norwich), “The Ladies,” (by Mr. Peto), after which they retired; “Mr.
Stephenson and the Directors,” and “Mr. Grissel” (by John Penrice, Esq.)
On the same day a train made its first trip to Yarmouth, starting at
twelve o’clock, and returning at 7 minutes to 4 o’clock, accomplishing
the return journey between Yarmouth and Norwich in 42 minutes.
On 1st May the shareholders and friends of the Railway gave a dinner to
the Directors, at the Victoria Hotel, the Mayor in the chair. C. J.
Palmer, Esq., was vice-president, and there were also present Sir E. H.
K. Lacon, Bart., Adam Duff, Esq., H. Bolingbroke, Esq., R. Till, Esq.
(treasurer), G. N. Tootal, Esq. (secretary), the Mayor and Sheriff of
Norwich, J. Penrice, J. E. Lacon, Capt. Lacon, RN., E. H. L. Preston, W.
H. Palmer, W. Johnson, W. Yetts, J. C. Smith, R. Hammond, W. Goldsmith,
T. M. Nelson, E. Youell, I. O. Taylor, W. S. Ferrier, H. Fellows, S.
Nightingale, C. Brown, and H. Aldred, Esqs.
May 11th.—A number of sailors had been thrown out of employment owing to
a strike of pitmen in the North and other causes, and it was proposed
that they should apply to the Guardians for temporary relief.
May 18th.—The Yarmouth Anti-Corn Law League had held a meeting at the
Masonic Hall, Mr. D. A. Gourlay in the chair.
A meeting of the Gas Company had been held in London, when it was agreed
to reduce the price of gas from 10s. to 8s. per 1000 cubic feet; (in 1840
the price had been 13s. 4d.,) the shareholders were then receiving 5 per
cent. on their shares.
Mr. Nelson had stated to Mr. Lacon that he could not redeem his pledge to
complete Kimberley Terrace.
Mr. T. C. Foreman (confectioner), had been assaulted by Mr. Bidden
(surgeon).
May 25th.—Miss Pestall had received a telegraphic message to provide a
dinner for the Railway Directors at five o’clock, which left Norwich at
four o’clock on the same day, and the order was fulfilled in “the fine
old carved room.”
June 1st.—The second instance of the escape of a prisoner from the gaol
during the last few months had occurred, this man’s name was Cooper.
June 9th.—A meeting, to establish a Marine Regatta, had been held, when
the following Committee was appointed for that purpose:—The Mayor, S.
Palmer, B. Dowson, John Penrice, and Chas. Pearson, Esqs., Sir George
Parker, and Lieut. Eaton.
The Victoria Brass Band had commenced playing on the Terrace.
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