3.--On opening a vault at the church of St. Peter Mancroft, Norwich, a
live bat was found therein, of a greyish colour, where it had probably
lain in a torpid state more than 32 years, the distance of time since the
vault was before opened."
8.*--(Advt.) "A main of cocks will be fought on Wednesday, February
19th, at the Red Lion Inn, Fakenham, between the gentlemen of Fakenham
and the gentlemen of Foulsham. Eleven mains, two byes, and one turn out
for five guineas the battle, and ten guineas the odd. Feeders, George
Syder for Fakenham; David Lamb for Foulsham."
9.--James Coleman, bricklayer, of Swardeston, was tolling the bell at the
parish church, "when the crown and cannons broke from the bell, and she
came down through both floors, killing him on the spot."
13.--Married, at St. Peter Mancroft, Norwich, Henry Robert Bowles,
acting-manager at the Theatre Royal, to Miss Aickin, of the same theatre.
16.--Died, at St. George Colegate, Norwich, Thomas Troughton, aged 88.
"He was a member of the corps of Artillery raised for the internal
defence during the Revolution of 1745, and is believed to be the last
survivor of that loyal corps."
22.*--"The interior of the Cathedral is about to undergo a thorough
cleaning and repair. It is sixty years since a similar repair was done."
It was re-opened November 22nd.
24.--At a quarterly assembly of the Corporation of Norwich an address was
ordered to be presented to his Majesty, "expressive of their gratitude
for the paternal affection he has shown to his subjects by waiving every
consideration for the public good in the appointment of men of the first
abilities in the country to the high offices of State." A county meeting
was held at the Shirehall, Norwich, on March 28th, when a similar
resolution was adopted, congratulating his Majesty on the appointment of
an administration "in whom the nation feels a well-grounded confidence."
Like addresses were presented by the Corporations of Yarmouth and King's
Lynn.
27.--Landed at Yarmouth, on their return from the Continent, the 4th,
23rd, and 28th Regiments of Foot, and 300 riflemen, comprising the
brigade commanded by General Paget.