1.--A special assembly of the Norwich Corporation was held at which a
loyal address to his Majesty was adopted. Similar addresses were passed
by the Corporations of Yarmouth and Lynn.
2.--At a special assembly of the Corporation it was resolved to grant the
honorary freedom of Norwich to the Duke of York and the Duke of
Wellington. These illustrious personages arrived unexpectedly in the
city on their return from Gunton on the following day (Sunday, 3rd).
After attending service at the Cathedral they proceeded to the Angel Inn,
where the Mayor (Mr. William Burt), the Sheriffs, and other civic
officials waited upon them. The Steward (Mr. Robert Alderson) read the
address passed on the previous day, and the admission to the freedom of
the city was completed in due form. His Royal Highness and the Duke of
Wellington returned thanks, and afterwards invited the company to
luncheon. On their departure from Norwich the same afternoon they were
enthusiastically cheered.
9.--The Duke of Gloucester visited Col. Dixon at Rainham, and afterwards
proceeded to Holkham as the guest of Mr. T. W. Coke, M.P.
10.--Died at Hethel, aged 68, Sir Thomas Beevor, Bart., D.L., one of the
chairmen of Norfolk Quarter Sessions.
13.--A meeting of the owners, occupiers, and inhabitants of the hamlets
was held at the Guildhall, Norwich, to take into consideration the
expediency of establishing an effective police for the district.
Resolutions were passed asking the assistance of the city magistrates.
In consequence of the numerous highway robberies and burglaries, and
other depredations committed in city and county, public meetings were
held and resolutions passed granting a reward of 5 pounds to watchmen who
apprehended offenders. It was stated that more burglaries had been
committed within the three preceding months than in the former twenty
years.
25.--The Hon. George John Watson, of North Elmham, second son of the
Right Hon. Baron Sondes, deceased, assumed the surname and arms of
Milles, in compliance with the will of his maternal grandfather, Mr.
Richard Milles, of North Elmham, and of Nackington, Kent.
27.--A meeting, presided over by Mr. John Morse, Father of the City, was
held at the Angel Inn, Norwich, at which resolutions expressive of
attachment to his Majesty's person and Government, and to the established
constitution in Church and State were passed, and a loyal address to the
King adopted. The address, which received 1,634 signatures, was
presented to his Majesty in the following January by Mr. Charles Harvey,
M.P., Mr. John Harvey, alderman, and Sir Robert John Harvey. Similar
addresses were adopted by the Corporations of Yarmouth and Lynn.
1821.