1.--Died, aged 76, Mr. Philip Meadows Martineau, one of the surgeons of
the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital from its foundation in 1772.
"Pre-eminently successful as an operator, and most intimately acquainted
with the theory of his profession, Mr. Martineau was celebrated in every
part of England and throughout Europe. He directed his attention to
cases of lithotomy with distinguished success." He was buried at Thorpe,
on January 9th.
10.--Cockey Lane, Norwich, was for the first time accorded its new
designation, "London Street."
14.--At the Norfolk Quarter Sessions, it was ordered that the east end of
Norwich Castle, including the south end buttress, be put into proper
repair, at an expense not exceeding the sum of 600 pounds.
17.*--"The sales at Garraway's and the Auction Mart of landed estates in
Norfolk last year exceed 110,000 pounds. The principal Norfolk estates
sold in London during the last 12 months were as follow:--Wellington
Hall, 1,724 acres, with house, gardens, &c., 41,000 pounds; Clippesby
Hall 1,100 acres, with house, &c., 48,110 pounds; Mr. Watson's estate at
Saxlingham, 137 acres, with house, &c., 7,000 pounds."
21.--A meeting of the medical practitioners of the city and county was
held at the Guildhall, Norwich, "to petition the Legislature upon the
increasing difficulties of pursuing anatomical studies in the public
schools."
31.--Mr. Alexander Thurtell, nephew of the Mayor of Norwich, was returned
fourth wrangler at Cambridge. He was of Caius College, and was educated
by Mr. Bowles (formerly of Norwich Theatre), at the Academy, Yarmouth.
--Norwich Theatre was opened for the season. Mons. Decour, a "strong
man," exhibited feats of strength and juggling.
--A disastrous fire occurred on the premises of Messrs. Trivett and
Cozens, ironmongers, Exchange Street, Norwich. The 12th Lancers rendered
efficient service in saving adjoining property. The NORFOLK CHRONICLE
Office narrowly escaped destruction.