Part 6 (1/2)

The Bailiffs feasted Sir John Paston, son of the late John Paston, on porpoise, then a royal fish.

1493.

May 16th. By charter of Henry VII., Burgesses were empowered to const.i.tute Justices of the Peace.

1508.

The fourth Haven made; and the fifth Haven cut in the reign of Henry VIII., 1529.

1509.

House of Carmelites, or White Friars, destroyed by fire; founded in Edward I.'s time, 1278.

1511.

Southtown united with Gorleston.

1515.

Queen of France and her husband, Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, entertained here three days.

1525.

Church of the Dominicans burnt down.

1528.

Great dearth of corn. The extravagant sale price then was 26s. 8d. per quarter. Several men were hanged for taking part in a riot arising from the same.

Gorleston began to be built upon. (See 1511.)