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Norfolk Chronicle
Extracts from April 20th 1782
Transcription and notes copyright © Janelle Penney.
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Note: the Norfolk Chronicle was published in Norwich. When no place is
referred to exactly, or the term "this city" is used, Norwich is the
place referred to. Similarly, mentions of "the Castle", the City Gaol"
etc refer to institutions in Norwich.
Wells next the Sea, Norfolk, April 11, 1782.
To be Sold by Auction, by Edward BLISS, from Holt, Auctioneer.
At the Standard Inn, in Wells aforesaid, on Monday the 22d Day of this
Instant, April, between the Hours of three and five in the Afternoon of
the said Day.
All those Tenements, situate in the Parish of Wells aforesaid, near the
Church there. The first next the High-street, or King's Highway, late in
the Use or Occupation of John DRAYCOT, Clock-maker, now
untenanted. The second adjoining, late in the Use of Webb RINGWOOD,
also untenanted. The third adjoining the last, and is now in the Tenure of
John FLAXMAN. The Premisses [sic] are all Freehold, and when rented
lett [sic] together at 5 pounds per Ann. they pay yearly to the Land Tax
(when 4 shillings per Pound) 6 shillings will entitle the Purchaser to
a Vote for Knight of Shire, are subject to an annual free Rent of 4 pence
and to no other Outgoings.
Further Particulars may be had of Thomas MENDHAM, Briston, Norfolk.
To Shopkeepers.
To be Lett [sic], and entered upon immediately, or at Michaelmas next, at
Watton, in the County of Norfolk, a very capital House and Shop, with
Chandling-office, Warehouses, Stables, Yard, Garden, and about four
Acres of rich Pasture Land adjoining, late in the Occupation of Mr John
KETT, and formerly of Mr Francis HICKS. -- The Shop is most eligibly
situated for Business, and the Premisses [sic] all fitted up in the most
convenient and compleat [sic] Manner for carrying on the general
Business of a Shopkeeper.
The above has been one of the best accustomed Shops in the County,
and a very extensive Butter Trade carried on there.
N.B. There is no old Stock for the Tenant to take.
Apply for Particulars to Messrs DE HAGUE and Son, Attornies [sic];
Mr BACON, Auctioneer, at Norwich; and to Mr Thomas HICKS,
Attorney, at Watton aforesaid.
The third, or Prince of Wales' regiment of dragoon guards, will begin
their march from this city on Tuesday next, for Nottingham, and the 11th
regiment of dragoons are now on their route from Chelmsford to replace
them here.
The Cambridgeshire militia are expected to encamp, with another
regiment of infantry on Hopton-warren, near Yarmouth.
We have good authority for saying that the West Norfolk regiment will
form an encampment near Yarmouth, for which purpose they have orders
to march from Hull.
Thursday last was married Mr John WOODWARD, grocer and draper,
at Swaffham, to Miss PRATT, only daughter of Mr John PRATT, a
considerable farmer at Hilburgh, near the said town, a lady in every
respect agreeable to render the marriage state completely happy.
On Saturday last died, at Fareham, near Portsmouth, Mrs VARLO, wife
of Captain William VARLO, and sister to J. Berney PETRE, of Westwick,
Esq.
Friday died in the Lower Close, Mr William BRITCHER, a man much
esteemed for his upright character, and knowledge as a florist. -- On
Sunday evening his remains were interred in the Cathedral burial ground,
when, after the Minister had read the funeral service, a number of
florists who attended threw each a nosegay into the grave, composed of
a selection of the finest flowers the season of the year could afford.
Never Acted Here. For the Benefit of Mr BARRETT, At the Theatre-Royal,
by his Majesty's Servants, on Monday, April he 29th, will be presented a
new Comedy, called Variety. As now performing at the Theatre-Royal in
Drury-Lane will universal Applause. End of Act III an Allemande, by
Mr BARRETT and Miss VALOIS. End of the Play an Interlude, (never
performed here) called Jack in Distress: Or, The Sailor's Revels.
Jack in Distress, (with the favourite Song of "The Sea Storm," for
that Night only) by Mr BARRETT. Milk Maid, (with a Song in Character)
by Miss VALOIS. The Rest of the Characters, by Mr DANCER, Mr DAVIS,
Mr MILLER, Mrs WESTON, Mrs HOLLAND, Mrs DANCER, and Mrs
MILLER.
The whole to conclude with a Double Hornpipe, by Mr BARRETT and
Miss VALOIS. To which will be added a Farce (acted here but once these
two Years) called The Devil Upon Two Sticks. Doctor Last, (for that
Night) by Mr BARRETT. To begin at Half an Hour after Six o'Clock.
Vivant Rex et Regina.
Tickets to be had of Mr BARRETT, at Mrs TOWNSHEND's, Capel-field;
TUCK's Coffee-house; and of Mr DOVE, of whom Places may be taken.
To be Lett [sic], and entered upon immediately, or at Midsummer next, the
House of the late Mrs LOVE, pleasantly and healthfully situated in a Little
Ormsby, sixteen miles from Norwich, and six from Yarmouth; together
with a double Coach-house and Stable, two large walled-in Gardens, and
Orchard well planted, the Soil most excellent, Homestall, and valuable
Rights on a very large Common, Fish-ponds, well stored with Carp and
Tench, also extensive Fisheries on a most noble Lake, abounding with
Pike and Perch. -- The House is convenient, and capable of serving a large
Family, and the whole will be lett [sic] at a low Rent. -- More Land by be
added if the desired by the Tenant.
Enquire of James CROWE, Esq., Norwich, or of Mr HAMON, Merchant,
at Little Ormsby, who will shew [sic] the Premisses [sic].
Northwalsham, April 16, 1782.
Now Selling Off Very Cheap,
The remaining Part of the Stock in Trade of Nicholas PAUL, Tailor and
Draper, which consists of fine Plains, Coatings, and Frizes, Velverets,
Corderoys [sic], and plain Fustians, Shalloons, Buttons and Trimmings,
Men's, Youth's, and Children's ready-made Clothes, Camblets and
Yard-wide Stuffs, printed Linens and Cottons, Irish and other Linens,
Hats, Stockings,Yarn, etc.
The above are fresh Goods, (being chiefly bought with twelve Months)
and at the low Price now fixed upon them, will be found well worth the
Attention of Wholesale as well as Retale [sic] Customers.
Such of the Creditors of the said Nicholas PAUL as have not already
delivered in an Account of their respective Debts, are desired to do so
forthwith to Mr Henry ATKINSON, of Bacton, or to Mr Charles RICE,
of Northwalsham, the Trustees. Otherwise they will be excluded any
Benefit arising from the Sale of his Effects.
The said Trustees intending shortly to make a Dividend, hereby
acquaint such Persons as have not yet paid their Debts due and owing
to the said Trust, that unless they immediately discharge the same, they
may expect to be sued without further Notice.
Samuel BEEKEN, of King's Lynn, in the County of Norfolk, takes this
Opportunity to acquaint his Friends, and the Public in general, that he
still continues to carry on his Sacken Manufactory, near St Margaret's
Church, where he makes and sells the best Four-bushel Sacks at 26
shillings and the best Five-bushel Sacks at 30 shillings, per Dozen;
also very good Wool Sheetings at 7 shillings per Yard; and Wool Sheets,
3 1-2 Breadths, at 6 shillings and 6 pence and 3 Breadths ditto at 5
shillings 8 pence per Sheet; also Mill Sail-cloth, and grey Duck, Bags, etc
Likewise Waggon [sic] Ropes, Traces, Bed cords, Halters, and Jack-lines,
sold upon the lowest Terms. All past Favours are gratefully
acknowledged, and every Method will be used to merit his Friends
future Respect and Esteem, as he is determined to have his Goods
well executed.
Note. Wants a Twine-spinner; he may have constant Employ, and good
Wages, by applying as above.
To be Sold by Auction,
On Tuesday, the 30th Day of April, and the three following Days,
All the Household Furniture of Mrs Mary MARSH, at the Saracen's
Head, at Diss, in Norfolk; consisting of Four-post Bedsteads upon
Castors, with Moreen and China Hangings, fine Goose Feather-beds,
Blankets, Quilts, Counterpanes, Festoon Window and other Curtains,
Chests of Drawers, Pier and other Glasses, Dining and other Tables,
and Walnut-tree Chairs with Leather-bottoms and Brass Nails, Linen,
China, Glass, Spring-dial, Pewter, Brass, Kitchen Furniture, Port
Wine in Bottles, at per Dozen, a Quantity of Glass Bottles, Casks, etc
The Sale begins at ten o'Clock each Morning. -- The Goods to be
viewed on Saturday preceding the Sale.
Note. Catalogues to be had, Gratis, on Wednesday, the 24 Instant April,
at the Pickerel, Iworth; Cock, at Stanton; Crown, at Botesdale; Pye at
Harleston; Scole Inn; Swan, at Stratton; White Horse, at Stoke; Swan, at
Horne; and at the Place of Sale.
Transcription and notes copyright © Janelle Penney.
These transcriptions have been made from microfilm supplied by the
British Library Newspaper Library, which holds the copyright of the
images. If you cite from, or download any part of, these
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