2.--Died, in his 49th year, Dr. Richard Lubbock, of Norwich. He was
educated at the Grammar School, under the Rev. G. W. Lemon, author of the
"English Derivative Dictionary," was a pupil of Mr. Rigby, and studied
for several years at Edinburgh University.
5.--A cricket match was played at Thetford, between the Thetford and
Newmarket clubs. The former won by 50 "notches."
17.*--"At the late meeting of the county magistrates, it was agreed that
the passage way from the top of the Castle Hill, Norwich, to the
north-east side should be filled up, and the iron railing continued from
the bridge quite round. The descent from that part of the hill towards
Gurney's bank will be by a flight of stone steps."
19.--Great festivities took place at Rainham Hall to celebrate the
arrival of the Marquis Townshend. "A bullock was roasted and four sheep
boiled, and a large quantity of that old beverage made from malt and hops
contributed to make all heads and hearts glow with gratitude to the noble
donor."
21.--At a quarterly meeting of the Norwich Corporation, the Commons
proposed that the representatives of the city be instructed to oppose the
Bill for erecting a bridge over the river at Carrow Abbey. The motion
was not agreed to by the aldermen. On December 15th, a numerous meeting
was held at the Guildhall to oppose the erection of the bridge, on the
ground that it was unnecessary. On February 20th, 1809, Mr. Patteson
presented a petition to the House of Commons, praying for leave to bring
in a Bill for carrying out the proposal. On April 21st, Mr. Patteson
moved the second reading of the Carrow Bridge Bill, which was opposed by
Mr. W. Smith. Fourteen voted for the motion, and nine against. These
numbers not constituting a House, the further consideration of the Bill
was deferred to a future sitting, when the second reading was carried by
48 votes to 26. Ultimately, the Bill received the Royal assent. On July
26th, the Commissioners selected Mr. A. Brown's plan for an iron bridge,
and on July 31st, contracts were entered into with Mr. J. G. Aggs for
casting the ironwork; with Messrs. Athow and De Carle for the stonework;
and with Mr. N. Wyeth for the brickwork and abutments. On December 18th,
a proposition was submitted to the Commissioners in favour of abandoning
the Carrow Bridge scheme, in view of the projected erection, near the
Foundry, of a bridge over the Wensum. It was decided, however, to push
on with the work as speedily as possible; and the first stone was laid on
April 26th, 1810, by the Mayor, Mr. Thomas Back.
25.--Died, the celebrated Greek scholar, Richard Porson. He was a native
of Ruston, in Norfolk. He left a sister, the wife of Mr. S. Hawes, of
Coltishall. His brother Thomas, who kept a boarding school at Fakenham,
died in 1792.
27.--A rowing match, for ten guineas a side, took place at Norwich,
between the six-oared boats, the Britannia and the Crown Point. The
latter won. Distance, 4.5 miles; time, 30 minutes 30 seconds.