Chronological Retrospect of the History of Yarmouth and Neighbourhood Part 20

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1741.

Hon. Roger Townshend and E. Walpole, Esq., returned to Parliament.

Votes-T., 400, W., 391; Howling l.u.s.ton, 104; Richard Fuller, 97.

1742.

John Thacker hanged for killing John Auger with a pistol ball in a shop near the "Wheel of Fortune."

1744.

The inquest, chosen for electing a Mayor, locked up in the Guildhall for ten days; in 1765, six days; in 1767, three days and three nights; and in 1814, fifty-four hours.

Samuel Killett, Esq., Alderman, gave the Corporation of Yarmouth a silver oar, double gilt, the insignia of the Admiralty Court.

1745.

Ancient Order of Foresters first formed.

Robert Walpole, Earl of Orford, High Steward of the Borough.

1746.

Nov. 25th. Mayor's medal appendant sold; its value applied for adding links to the chain, the two being valued at 166. (See 1734.)

1747.

Hon. E. Walpole and the Hon. Chas. Townshend elected to Parliament.

The Cage or Stock-house removed.

1748.

Nov. 30th. John Dobson Tongue hanged for robbing Mr. Halsden on the Southtown-road.

1749.

Oct. 13th. John Sullivan hanged for robbing Mrs. Meed on the Denes.

1750.

John Barcham, mariner, executed for the murder of Robert Bullen.

An Act pa.s.sed appointing a committee of twelve inhabitants of Yarmouth to inspect the Haven works, and to summon the Commissioners in cases of need.

Mrs. Cromwell, lineally descended from Oliver Cromwell, died at Yarmouth, at an advanced age.

A live infant named Sarah Pycraft found in a basket in St. Nicholas'

Churchyard, and was taken to the Workhouse, where she died 96 years afterwards.

1751.

George Walpole, Earl of Orford, High Steward of the Borough.

Dr. John Butler, minister at St. Nicholas' Church, and afterwards Bishop of Oxford and Hereford. He died in 1802.

An Act pa.s.sed to open the port of Yarmouth for the importation of wool and woollen yarn from Ireland.

1752.

Chris. Taylor, Esq., Mayor, died before completing his term of office, and was succeeded by Giles Wakeman.

The Gallows-house on the North Denes removed.

1753.

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