3.--At the Assembly Rooms, Norwich, was exhibited "Monsieur Daguire and
Co.'s celebrated grand spectacular revolving dioramic panorama,
representing views of the city of Paris and the conflicts of the
memorable days of July, 1830, and also the battle of Navarino." There
were ten views, each 35 ft. in width, and the whole painted on 16,000
square feet of canvas.
7.--The first annual general meeting of the proprietors of the East of
England Bank was held "in the board room of the extensive premises now
rapidly completing for the Bank in the Old Haymarket, Norwich."
10.*--"Married, lately, at Stoke Dammeral, Devon, Mr. Charles Thurtell,
R.N., to Ann Augusta, youngest daughter of Mr. John Morgan, surgeon,
R.N."
21.--This day was received at Norwich intelligence of the death of his
Majesty King William IV. The bells of all the city churches were tolled
throughout the day. On the 25th (Sunday) the pulpits, communion tables,
and reading-desks of all churches were draped in black, and special
sermons were preached. In consequence of the funeral taking place on
Saturday, the 7th, the public markets at Norwich were held on the 6th.
On the day of the interment, the shops in the city, without a single
exception, were closed, and public business entirely suspended. The
Mayor and Sheriff, with members of the Corporation, attended the special
service at the Cathedral, where the sermon was preached by Dean Pellew.
23.--The accession of her Royal Highness the Princess Alexandrina
Victoria to the Crown of the United Kingdom was proclaimed in Norwich
with the customary formalities. The members of the Corporation assembled
at the Guildhall and took the oath of allegiance, after which they
proceeded to the leads, where, amid a scene of great enthusiasm, the
Mayor read the Proclamation, and "God save the Queen" was played by a
band in the Market Place. The civic procession, escorted by the 17th
Lancers, under the command of Major St. Quintin, made a detour of the
city, and the Proclamation was read at various places _en route_. The
accession was officially proclaimed also at Yarmouth and Lynn.
27.--The 17th Lancers, commanded by Major St. Quintin, marched from
Norwich Barracks, and were replaced by three troops of the 3rd Dragoon
Guards, under the command of Major Huntly.