6.--The Royal Mail coach from Yarmouth (through Norwich) to Birmingham
commenced running. "In equipment and management this coach is not
excelled by any in the kingdom."
--Died at Vernon House, London, from the effects of injuries received by
a fall from his horse in St. James's Park, on June 30th, the Right Hon.
Lord Suffield, aged 54. The intelligence arrived at North Walsham at the
time fixed for the celebration of his lordship's birthday by a dinner at
the King's Arms Inn. The body of the deceased nobleman reached Norwich
on July 15th, and remained at the Rampant Horse Inn that night. On the
following day it was conveyed to Gunton, and buried in the chapel in the
park.
14.--A handbill was circulated in Norwich announcing that "the Dutch
Hercules, Mynheer Kousewinkeler van Raachboomstadt, professor of
gymnastics and Maitre des Armes to the 5th Regiment of Royal Jaagers,"
would give his "celebrated series of gymnastic exercises" in Chapel
Field. Some thousands of persons were hoaxed.