Part 9 (1/2)

Every ale-house licensed by the Bailiffs.

1573.

Regulations made to prevent goods lying on the Quay longer than necessary.

1574.

A Bill introduced to Parliament to enroll Yarmouth as a Cinque Port; but this was not properly carried out. In 1702 the Government of Yarmouth was settled under Anne in its proper and present form.

1575.

Feb. 10th. Mr. Harbrowne elected to Parliament in place of John Bacon, Esq., but only served one day, the latter being re-elected.

1576.

Edward Owner born. He represented the town in Parliament four times, and died August 13th, 1650.

A part of the Hospital, Market Place, converted into a House of Correction.

1577.

Burgh Water Frolic first spoken of, being a grand event, and patronized by the Mayor and Corporation.

1578.

Inhabitants prohibited from was.h.i.+ng their clothes near the public wells.

Lord Burleigh and the Earl of Leicester paid Yarmouth a visit, and were entertained at the Priory. Queen Elizabeth was expected, and a silver cup, in the form of a s.h.i.+p, costing 16, made for presentation to her Majesty, but she reached no further than Norwich.

Scratby Sand became entirely dry land, and raised its head so much above high-water mark, that gra.s.s, &c., grew on it, and sea birds built their nests. It was called ”Yarmouth Island,” and was a favourite resort in the summer season for Yarmouth people.