3.--The new road from the bottom of Long John's Hill to Lakenham Mills,
with the bridges and viaduct beyond the mills, was completed by the
contractors, Messrs. Watson, Wright, and Cattermoul, from plans prepared
by Mr. J. Brown.
17.--A brig of 150 tons, named the Countess of Leicester, and intended
for the southern trade, was launched from Mr. Tyrell's shipyard, at
Wells-next-the-Sea. She was classed A 1 for twelve years, and was the
finest ship ever launched at Wells.
22.--The new County Court, for the recovery of small debts, was held for
the first time, at the Guildhall, Norwich, before Mr. T. J. Birch, the
Judge. In consequence of the jurisdiction of this Court, the old Court
of Conscience was abolished.
30.--St. Mark's Schools, Lakenham, erected from designs by Mr. J. Brown,
were opened.