5.--Died at Heigham, Norwich, aged 75, Mr. J. Watson, one of the original
contractors of the Norwich mail coaches established in 1785.
8.--The Coronation of William IV. and Queen Adelaide was celebrated in
Norwich. The Corporation attended service at the Cathedral, and the 1st
Royal Dragoons fired a _feu de joie_ in the Market Place. "This day was
fixed upon to pay the freemen who voted for Messrs. Gurney and Grant
their sovereigns, which they received at different public-houses,
pursuant to notice circulated by handbills." A dinner, attended
principally by the "Blue and White" party, took place at St. Andrew's
Hall; and the "Purple and Orange" freemen were entertained at the York
Gardens, Pockthorpe. Celebrations were held in different parts of the
county.
10.--Mr. Richard Forby, a well-known farmer at Tittleshall, was gored to
death by a bull.
19.--Died, James Twiddy, parish clerk of St. Peter Mancroft, Norwich.
"He had a taste for poetry, and occasionally wrote in verse. His prose
compositions displayed considerable talent, and his leisure hours were
chiefly employed in reading and improving his mind."
--Three troops of Norfolk Yeomanry Cavalry, raised in the western part of
the county, consisting of the 1st or Melton troop, Capt. Sir Jacob
Astley; the 2nd, or West Raynham troop, Capt. Lord Townshend, and the 3rd
or Elmham troop, Major the Hon. George John Milles, assembled at Lenwade
Bridge and marched to Norwich, on their way to Yarmouth for six days'
training. The band of the 1st Royals played them into the city, where
they were billeted for the night. The uniform of the regiment consisted
of a scarlet jacket, dark trousers, and black helmet.
27.--Died at Harold's Cross, near Dublin, aged 85, the Rev. Philip
Taylor, upwards of 60 years minister of the Unitarian congregation in
Eustace Street in that city. Mr. Taylor was a native of Norwich, and
grandson of Dr. John Taylor, formerly minister at the Octagon chapel.