Part 15 (1/2)

Town farthings coined by the Overseers ”for the use of the poor.” In 1673 they were cried down, and the town fined 90 for setting up a local mint. Lord Townshend pet.i.tioned the King on their behalf that he would pardon their offence.

1668.

Twenty-two thousand seven hundred and sixty chaldrons of coal imported.

1670.

An Act of Parliament pa.s.sed appointing Haven Commissioners, viz., three for Norfolk, three for Suffolk, two for Norwich, and two for Yarmouth.

April 21st. Mitch.e.l.l Mew, twice Bailiff, and once Mayor, died, aged 71 years.

1671.

Sep. 27th. Charles II. visited Yarmouth, accompanied by the Dukes of York, Monmouth, and Buckingham, and publicly entertained at a cost of 1,000.-The Corporation presented the King with four golden herrings and a chain, value 250. The King knighted three gentlemen of the Council.

1672.

May 28th. Duke of York, commander of the English fleet, defeated the Dutch fleet under De Ruyter, in Sole Bay, or Southwold Bay. The guns were heard at Yarmouth, and the sick and wounded afterwards brought here.

Yarmouth sent presents of wine, sheep, lambs, lemons, fowls, and fish to the Duke of York, previous to the engagement.

1673.

April 8th. William Burton, sen., twice Bailiff of the town, died, aged 65 years.

Son of Sir William Paston created Baron Paston and Viscount Yarmouth; also created Earl of Yarmouth in 1679. In 1676 he was shot at and wounded while in his coach. He died in 1682.

1674.

Robert Paston, Viscount Yarmouth, chosen High Steward of the Borough.

The famous ”Yarmouth Troll Cart” in use. At this date they were known by the name of ”Yarmouth Coaches,” being more elegantly made, and let out to pleasure parties.

Bell factory supposed to have existed.