Part 5 (1/2)

1427.

The annual election of four Bailiffs, reduced to two, and so continued until a Mayor was appointed in their stead.

Yarmouth Bridge, with 8 arches, built, before which a horse, cart, cattle, and foot ferry-boat existed. This was replaced by 4 successive drawbridges, i.e., 1553, 1570, 1785, and 1836. (See 1849.)

1428.

About 60 pilgrims sailed from Yarmouth in the s.h.i.+p ”Falcon,” for the shrine at Santiago, in Spain; and in 1434, 20 more left.

1440.

The freedom of the Borough purchased for two marks.

1448.

Ralph Wadiswyke was made Comptroller of the Customs for taking Lord Doisemond, a French lieutenant, prisoner.

1450.

Caister Castle supposed to have been founded by Sir John Fastolf, K.G.

He was born in 1377, and died in 1459 in his Hall at Caister, aged 82 years, and was buried in the Abbey Church of St. Bennet, at Holme, leaving his estate to John Paston, Esq.

1459.

July 24th. Lord Lieutenants of Counties first appointed.

1462 to 1586.

Sacred Dramas and Mysteries performed in St. Nicholas' Church.