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MELVILLE AND CO.’S Directory & Gazetteer
MELVILLE AND CO.’S Directory & Gazetteer
OF NORWICH, YARMOUTH, DEREHAM, SWAFFHAM, Wymondham, Fakenham, Thetford, ATTLEBOROUGH, AYLSHAM, DISS, REEPHAM, FOULSHAM, HINGHAM, &C.; IPSWICH, BURY ST. EDMUND’S, WOODBRIDGE, Lowestoft, Beccles, Bungay, HALESWORTH, EYE, STOWMARKET, NEEDHAM MARKET, &C.; CONTAINING A Descriptive Account of each Place, FOLLOWED BY A DIRECTORY. Price to Non-subscribers , 10 s. 6 d. PRINTED FOR THE PROPRIETORS BY JARROLD & SONS, LONDON STREET, NORWICH. JARROLD AND SONS, 47, ST. PAUL’S CHURCHYAR
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PREFACE.
PREFACE.
In submitting this Work to the Public, the Publishers beg respectfully to tender their sincere thanks to the numerous Subscribers who have honoured them with their patronage; also those Gentlemen who have so liberally furnished them with information. Messrs. M. and Co. trust that the arrangement of the Directory will meet the approbation of their supporters, as the greatest care has been taken to render it as correct as it is possible for a work of this description to be. The Proprietors are de
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PARISH CHURCHES.
PARISH CHURCHES.
‘ All Saints ’, situated at the east end of Westlegate Street, is a small structure, with a square tower, and three bells. The font is very ancient, and curiously carved with figures of the Twelve Apostles, St. Michael and the Dragon, &c. The living is a rectory, in the gift of Mrs. Sculthorpe. Rev. Thomas Gurney, M.A., is the rector. St. Andrew’s “Broad Street,” to which it gives name, is esteemed the finest parochial church in the city, excepting that of St. Peter’s Mancroft. The t
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DISSENTING CHAPELS.
DISSENTING CHAPELS.
The leading denominations of Dissenters have commodious places of worship, some of which, on the score of antiquity, or of modern architectural merit, are not undeserving attention. The Old Meeting House , in St. Clement’s, was erected in 1693, and belongs to the Independents . Its first pastor, Bridge, seceded from the Establishment in the reign of James II., and sat in the Westminster Assembly of Divines. It is a large building of red brick, fronted with four Corinthian pilasters. It will a
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CLERGY, GENTRY, &c.
CLERGY, GENTRY, &c.
Abbot, Rev. J., Catholic Priest, St. John’s Maddermarket Adams, Miss Frances, Seymour place, St. Stephen’s square Aldred, Mr. James, St. Giles’ street Alexander, Rev. John, Congregational Minister, Prince’s street Chapel, Gildengate street Alderman, Miss Sarah, Cross road, St. Giles’ road Allison, Mr. James, Front row, New Lakenham Ames, Mrs. Mary, Willow place, New Lakenham Andrews, William, Esq., Magdalen street Archdall, Rev. George, D.D., Canon of Norwich Cathedral, the Close Asker, Mrs. Fra
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ALPHABETICAL LIST OF TRADES, PROFESSIONS, &c.
ALPHABETICAL LIST OF TRADES, PROFESSIONS, &c.
Abbott, Edward Jesse, draper, hosier, haberdasher, &c., St. Stephen’s street Abbott, William, boot and shoe manufacturer, wholesale and retail, Magdalen street Abrahams, S. S. and B., watch makers, Bethel street Abel, Cain, whip manufacturer, Golden Ball lane Abel, George, broker, Ber street Abel, Frederick, brush maker, Unthank’s road Abel, William, shopkeeper, St. Martin’s at Oak Abel, John, the Rising Sun, horse breaker, Rising Sun road Abel, Daniel, upholsterer and cabinet maker, Pot
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CLASSIFICATION OF TRADES, PROFESSIONS, &c.
CLASSIFICATION OF TRADES, PROFESSIONS, &c.
Baker, Henry, Rising Sun road Basham, Miss, St. Giles’ hill Bellamy, William, Lower close Bending, Thomas, Magdalen street Bexfield, Benjamin, Lady’s lane Blakely, Miss, Lower close Blakely, Misses, St. Andrew’s street Blogg, William, Upper King street Booty, Horace John, Thorpe hamlet Boyden, Eliza, Pottergate street Brady, Mary, Pottergate street Brooke, William, Grey Friars Burrage, J. C., Castle ditches Burrage, Frederic Joseph, Golden Dog lane Burrage, Sarah, Upper Surrey street Cartwright,
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Corporation of Norwich.
Corporation of Norwich.
Mayor —John Godwin Johnson, Esq. Sheriff —Timothy Steward, Esq. Recorder —Michael Prendergast, Esq. Q.C....
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JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
Sir Samuel Bignold, Knt. M.P. Sir Robert John Harvey, Knt. John Hilling Barnard Samuel Shalders Beare John Betts Robert Wiffen Blake Horatio Bolingbroke Henry Browne Robert Chamberlin William Collyer Charles Evans William Freeman John Henry Gurney Robt. John Harvey Harvey Anthony Hudson John Godwin Johnson John Marshall Philip John Money Nathaniel Palmer Thomas Osborn Springfield Osborn Springfield John Sultzer Abel Towler Charles Turner Edward Willett Charles Winter Henry Woodcock John Wright
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ALDERMEN.
ALDERMEN.
Jeremiah Butcher John De Vear Charles Robert Freeman George Middleton Robert Page, junior John Pymar John Oddin Taylor John Youngs Robert Wiffen Blake George L. Coleman Canuel Darkins William Hall Joseph D. Smith Abel Towler Edward Willett Wm. Henry Woolbright...
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COUNCILLORS.
COUNCILLORS.
1 st Ward . 2 nd Ward . 3 rd Ward . John Kitton George William Minns Francis John Blake Roger Kerrison George Ives John Underwood Richard Bullard Osborn Springfield R. Chamberlin, (Deputy Mayor) Henry Woodcock Sir Wm. Foster, Bart. Jacob Henry Tillett Henry Ling John Ferra Watson William Trory James Winter Elijah Crosier Bailey Robert Atkinson Gorell 4 th Ward . 5 th Ward . 6 th Ward . John Barwell George Womack Chas. N. Bolingbroke Charles Winter Thomas Brightwell Carlos Cooper Sir S. Bignold,
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City Police Force, Guildhall.
City Police Force, Guildhall.
Chief Constable —Stephen English, Esq., Guildhall. Surgeon —James Slapp Garthon, Esq. Superintendents —Edward Peck and Stephen Amiss. Inspectors —William Barnard and George Steward. John Minns John Hayhow John Fransham William Curtis Thomas Osborne John Ireland The Police Force was formed in January, 1836, and re-organised in August, 1853; and in addition to the officers above given, there are 71 Police Constables. Its jurisdiction extends over an area of 10½ square miles, with a population of 7
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City Fire Brigade.
City Fire Brigade.
Superintendent —Stephen English, Esq. Central Office —Guildhall. Inspectors —Edward Peck and Stephen Amiss. This establishment was organised in August, 1853; and in addition to the officers, is composed and manned by eighty Police Officers, who are regularly trained and drilled. Three Engines, six Hose Reels, three Fire Escapes, seven Fire Annihilators, Jumping Cloths, and other appliances for extinguishing fires and saving life, are kept ready for instant use. Upon an alarm of fire at the Guil
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Norwich Union Fire Brigade.
Norwich Union Fire Brigade.
Superintendent —Stephen English, Esq., Guildhall Inspectors —William Barnard and John Hayhow. Reserve —John Flaxman and James Melvin. This establishment was reorganised in November, 1854, and placed under the management of the Police. Two Fire Engines are kept perfectly ready to act on any emergency in town or country. The engines are of the first class, constructed upon the most approved scientific principles, and adapted for rapid travelling into the country. A Fire Engine upon a new principl
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Norwich Equitable Fire Brigade.
Norwich Equitable Fire Brigade.
Superintendent —Stephen English, Esq., Guildhall. Inspectors —William Curtis and John Ireland. This establishment was organised in January, 1855, and placed under the management of the Police. In addition to this admirable and efficient establishment, Hose Reels are kept at the undermentioned premises ready for immediate use, and available to the police day or night—St. Edmund’s Factory, Fishgate Street. Middleton and Ainsworth’s Factory, Calvert Street. Sultzer’s Factory, St. Augustine’s Stre
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Public Establishments.
Public Establishments.
Norfolk and Norwich Museum: E. H. St. Quinton, Secretary. Public Library, Market place, Edward Langton, Librarian. Norfolk and Norwich Literary Institution, St. Andrew’s street; John Quinton, Librarian and Secretary. Gas Light Company’s Works: William Tadman, Superintendent and Engineer. Theatre Royal, Theatre street: William Sidney, Lessee. Assembly Rooms, Theatre street, James Woods, Conductor. Corn Exchange, Exchange street: James Ayton, Bailiff. Chamber of Commerce, Post Office street, Charl
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Charitable Institutions.
Charitable Institutions.
Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, St. Stephen’s gates: House Surgeon, Mr. John Skaife: Matron, Miss Cooper; House Steward and Secretary, Mr. R. E. Houghton. Bethel Hospital, Bethel street: Surgeon, Mr. C. M. Gibson: Master, E. J. Dodd. Boys’ Home, J. Lingwood, Master. Doughty’s Hospital, Calvert street: Master, Robert Minns. Great Hospital, Bishopgate street: Governor, George Simpson. Pauper Infirmary, Catton road: Governor, W. C. Bell: Matron, Mrs. Bell. Magdalen Institution, Life’s green: Matron,
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A List of the Carriers, The Places they carry to, the Inns they put up at, and the days and Hours they leave Norwich.
A List of the Carriers, The Places they carry to, the Inns they put up at, and the days and Hours they leave Norwich.
Places they Carry to. Carriers’ Names. Inns. Leave Norwich at Acle Holmes York Tavern, Castle Hill W S 4 Alburgh Tidman Star and Crown, Timberhill Aldboro’, Norfolk Horner Golden Lion, Maddermarket ,, Suffolk Sawyer Star, Haymarket 2 Ashwelthorpe Lloyd Bull, St. Stephen’s W 4 S 5 Attleboro’ Mann White Horse, Haymarket T Th S 3 Bowen Crown and Angel, St. Stephen’s T F Clarke Star, Haymarket Attlebridge Bishop Jolly Farmers, Charing Cross W S 4½ Aylsham Margetson Post Office Tavern daily 4 Grey Go
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Norwich Post-Office.
Norwich Post-Office.
Samuel Base , Esq ., Post-Master . Mr . T. Ruddock , Chief Clerk . Messrs. Rainger, W. Base, H. Base, Hunt, and Snelling, Clerks . The London Mail arrives at 2 28 a.m. and 4 35 p.m.; the Ipswich at 6 25 a.m. and 4 p.m. The same Mails are dispatched as under, viz.: London at 5 40 a.m. and 9 40 p.m.; Ipswich at 5 50 a.m. and 7 20 p.m. One bag is received from Yarmouth at 7 a.m. and another at 6 20 p.m.; and three are sent to Yarmouth daily, viz.: First, at 6 50 a.m.; the second at 4 20 p.m.; and
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BAWBURGH.
BAWBURGH.
Bawburgh , or Baber , is a small parish and village in Forehoe hundred, East Norfolk, 3 miles N. of Trowse station, and 5 N.W. of Norwich, containing 1,400 acres of land; and, in 1851, the population was 460. The church of St. Walstan is a small old building, with a round tower; the living is in the gift of the dean and chapter of Norwich; the incumbent is the Rev. George Carter, M.A. of Norwich. Blyth, Sarah, victualler, King’s Head Brown, Daniel, blacksmith Candler, Edward, corn miller Child,
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BEESTON ST. ANDREW.
BEESTON ST. ANDREW.
Beeston St. Andrew is a very small village in Taverham hundred, East Norfolk, 3½ miles N. of Norwich, containing three farms and a few cottages. The “‘Old Hall” was built in 1610, and is still standing. The chief part of the land belongs to N. Micklethwaite and O. Barnes, Esquires. Sir Thomas B. Leonard, Bart., is lord of the manor. There is no church, but a sinecure rectory, in the patronage of the Rev. Henry Banfather, who is also the incumbent. The population in 1851 was 41. Barnes, Orla
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BOWTHORPE PARISH.
BOWTHORPE PARISH.
Bowthorpe parish, 3 miles W. by N. of Norwich, has only 5 houses, 31 souls, and 600 acres of land, all in one farm, the property of R. Frank, Esq. The church, dedicated to St. Michael, was unroofed in 1792; but much of the ruined walls still remain. The curacy, certified at £15, is consolidated with Earlham. Howlett, Mr., farmer...
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BIXLEY.
BIXLEY.
A pretty village in the hundred of Henstead, situated on an eminence about 3 miles S.E. of Norwich, on the Loddon road. It consists of nearly 700 acres of land, chiefly the property of the Earl of Roseberry, who is lord of the manor. The population in 1851 was 128. Bixley Hall and Bixley Lodge are two exceedingly pretty seats, the former occupied by Mrs. Martin, and the latter by Mr. Base. Here is a large brick-built windmill, which from its extraordinary height, commands an extensive view o
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BLOFIELD.
BLOFIELD.
An extensive but detached village and parish, in the hundred of the same name, East Norfolk, distant from Norwich 7 miles east. The Norwich and Yarmouth line of railway passes within a mile and a quarter, and a neat station-house has been erected at Brundall, 119½ miles from London. The parish contains 2,277 acres of land, and the population in 1851 was 1,175 inhabitants. Petty Sessions are held at the Globe Inn every alternate Monday; also a statute fair, or sessions for the hiring of servan
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POST OFFICE.
POST OFFICE.
King, James, receiver, Globe Inn. Letters received from Norwich, ¼ past 7 a.m., and dispatched ¼ past 5 p.m....
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PUBLIC OFFICERS.
PUBLIC OFFICERS.
Clerk to Magistrates and Union , W. H. Codling. Registrar , Peter Eade, junr., Surgeon. Relieving Officer , Jehosaphat Postle. Superintendent Registrar , W. H. Codling. Assistant Overseer and General Collector , Richard R. Gapp....
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BRADESTONE.
BRADESTONE.
A long, straggling village, adjoining Brundall station, and extending 1¾ miles further E. by S., 7 miles E. of Norwich, and 126½ from London, in Blofield hundred, East Norfolk; containing about 160 inhabitants, and 510 acres of land, chiefly the property of T. G. Tuck, Esq., the lord of the adjoining manor, who farms the principal part of the land. The church of St. Michael is a handsome building with square tower, principally of flint, situated in a meadow half a mile N.E. of the village. The
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BRAMERTON.
BRAMERTON.
A parish in Henstead hundred, East Norfolk, beautifully situated 2 miles west of Rockland, 118 miles from London, and 4¾ S.E. of Norwich station. The population in 1851 was 227, and it contains 728 acres of rich land, belonging to several owners, the largest of whom is John Blake, Esq., who resides at the Hall, a mansion facing the common, which has been recently enclosed. The church of St. Peter is an ancient structure, rebuilt in 1462; it has a square tower, ornamented with small spires at e
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BUCKENHAM FERRY.
BUCKENHAM FERRY.
A parish and pleasant village on a bold elevation above the Yare, nine miles E. by S. of Norwich, comprises 907 acres of land, 12 houses, and 56 souls. Sir Wm. B. Proctor, Bart. owns all the land (except 37a. of glebe), and is lord of the manor, and patron of the living. The church, dedicated to St. Nicholas, a venerable structure, with an octagonal tower, was thoroughly repaired in 1820. Beauchamp, Rev. Henry Thomas, rectory Green, John, farmer Layton, Charles, victualler, Three Horse Shoes W
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CAISTOR.
CAISTOR.
A small and scattered village and parish, in Henstead hundred, East Norfolk; distant 2 miles from Swainsthorpe station, 110 from London, and 3 miles from Norwich; contained in 1851, 154 inhabitants, and 1020 acres of land. This unimportant village was once a flourishing city and fortified town, also a Roman station of great importance; traces of its walls, &c., are still to be seen. The church is a small building, and the living is a rectory in the gift of Mrs. Dashwood, of Caistor Hal
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CARLTON ST. MARY.
CARLTON ST. MARY.
Carlton St. Mary , or East Carlton , is a parish and scattered village, in Humbleyard hundred and Henstead Union, East Norfolk; distant from Swainsthorpe station 2 miles N.W., and Norwich 5 miles S.W. by S., containing 284 inhabitants in 1851, and 1,116 acres of land. The Church of St. Peter went to ruins in 1550, but its discharged Rectory, valued at £140, still remains as a sinecure in the gift of the crown, and incumbency of the Rev. Samuel Barker, of Lakenhall, in Suffolk. The Church of St.
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CATTON.
CATTON.
Catton is a picturesque village, containing many very pretty seats, about 2½ miles N. of Norwich Station, and 116 miles from London, with 900 acres of land; and in 1851, a population of 618. This being a short distance from the City of Norwich, many opulent merchants have residences here. The Church of St. Margaret is a very neat and pretty building, with an ancient round tower, octagonal at the top. The inside of the church is in excellent repair; it was enlarged and beautifully restored in 1
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COSTESSEY.
COSTESSEY.
Costessey , a parish and town corrupted into Cossey , is pleasantly situated 4½ miles N.W. of Norwich. The Hall is the seat of Lord Stafford, and stands in an extensive park, close to the Wensum. A fine sheet of water crosses the park. The Church of St. Edmund, 1½ mile east of the hall, is a large building with square tower and lofty wooden spire. The living is a perpetual Curacy, in the gift of the Trustees of the Great Hospital, and enjoyed by the Rev. James William Evans, M.A., who resides
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CRINGLEFORD.
CRINGLEFORD.
A small village and parish in Humbleyard hundred, about 2½ miles south-west of Norwich, near Hethersett Station, and 120 miles from London. It contains nearly 1000 acres of land, and the population in 1851 was 189. The Church of St. Peter is a neat building with a square tower. The living is a perpetual curacy, in the gift of the Trustees of the Great Hospital, Norwich; the incumbent is the Rev. Edward Priest, B.A. There is a large corn mill, of ancient establishment, on the river Yare, and a
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DRAYTON.
DRAYTON.
A compact and pleasant village in Taverham hundred, East Norfolk, and the vale of the river Wensum. It is situated about 4 miles N.W. of Norwich station, and 117½ from London. The church of St. Margaret is a plain building with thatched roof. A new tower has just been erected; the inside contains several monuments. The living, in the gift of the Bishop of Norwich, is a rectory consolidated with Hellesdon, and held by the Rev. Thomas Calthorpe Blofield, M.A., incumbent, who resides at the Rec
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DUNSTON.
DUNSTON.
A small parish on the river Tas, in Humbleyard hundred, distant from Swainsthorpe station 2 miles N.E., and from Norwich 4 miles; contained, in 1851, 126 inhabitants, and 613 acres of land, principally the property of Robert Kellett Long, Esq., of Dunston Hall, who is also lord of the manor. The church of St. Remigius is a small building; it has a brass in the chancel. Brighton, Robert, cottager Byles, Benjamin, farmer Fish, Mr. John Lincoln, Jeremiah, farm bailiff Long, Robert Kellett, Esq., t
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EATON.
EATON.
A small village and parish in the county of Norwich, from which city and station it is distant 2 miles south-west. The dean and chapter of Norwich are lords of the manor, which contains about 1,300 acres of land. The church is dedicated to St. Andrew. The population in 1851 was 785. Rev. George Day, incumbent. Ewing, John William, nurseryman, seedsman, and limeburner Fish, Miles, boot and shoemaker, Cellar House George, Thomas William, licensed brewer Jeffries, John, butcher Newson, Henry, g
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GREAT MELTON.
GREAT MELTON.
Great Melton , 3 miles N. of Hethersett station, and 5½ west of Norwich, with 393 inhabitants, and 2,540 acres of land. The church of St. Mary has a square tower, built in 1440, containing 3 bells. The living is a rectory, in the gift of Caius College, Cambridge; and the incumbent is the Rev. Charles Eyers. Andrews, John, carpenter Bloom, Thomas, farmer Burrell, John, farmer Cox, Alfred, smith and victualler, Green Man Eyers, Rev. Charles, rectory Gee, Mary Ann, school-teacher Howard, Matthew,
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GREAT PLUMSTEAD.
GREAT PLUMSTEAD.
A small village and parish in Blofield hundred, East Norfolk, distant from Norwich 5 miles east; the population was returned in 1851, at 359 inhabitants. The church of St. Mary is a plain building, partly of brick. The living is a perpetual curacy, in the gift of the Dean and Chapter of Norwich; the incumbent is the Rev. Edward Cole. Abigail, Samuel, farmer Brown, Robert, farmer Campbell, Fras. Alex., Esq. Chenery, Robert, machine maker Clarke, Jonathan, shoemaker Cockrell, John, blacksmith Col
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HELLESDON.
HELLESDON.
Hellesdon , or Hellesden , situated in Taverham hundred, about 2 miles N.W. of Norwich station, and 115½ from London, and lying in a vale on the verge of the Wensum. In 1851 the population was 467, but a great part is at Hellesdon hamlet, in the county of the city of Norwich. There is a small but neat church, dedicated to St. Mary; it is square built, without a tower, but has a neat wooden belfry and spire. The living, a Rectory consolidated with that of Drayton, is in the gift of the Bishop
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HETHERSETT.
HETHERSETT.
A railway station, and neat and extensive village and parish on the Ely and Norwich railway, in Humbleyard hundred, East Norfolk, distant from London 120 miles, Wymondham 5 miles, and 6 from Norwich. There are several donations bequeathed by different parties, principally for the benefit of the poor of this parish, which are distributed annually. Petty Sessions are held at the Queen’s Head. Here are Chapels for Wesleyans and Primitive Methodists; also a National School for boys and girls, whi
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HILLINGTON.
HILLINGTON.
Hillington , or Hellington . A parish and small village, 7 miles S.E. from Norwich, is in Loddon hundred and Clavering Union, East Norfolk, containing 87 inhabitants. The area of the parish is 516 acres, which belong to Miss Barham, J. Marcom, Esq., Richard Denny, Esq. and Doughty’s Hospital, Norwich. The church of St. John the Baptist is small, with a round tower. Barham, Judith Hurrell, John, butcher Martin, William, farmer Thorpe, Robert, butcher...
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HONINGHAM.
HONINGHAM.
A village and parish in the hundred of Forehoe, East Norfolk, distant from Norwich and East Dereham 8 miles. This parish contains 232 inhabitants, and 2,522 acres of land. The church of St. Andrew is a small building; the rectory is in the gift of the Rev. George Bayning. Here is a National School. Balls, Thomas, farmer Bayning, Rt. Hon. and Rev. Lord Beckett, William, gardener and shopkeeper Child, James, blacksmith Doubleday, Elizabeth, milliner Ephraim, Job, national school Gooch, Stephen,
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HORSHAM ST. FAITH’S.
HORSHAM ST. FAITH’S.
A parish in Taverham hundred, East Norfolk, better known as St. Faith’s , including Newton St. Faith , one mile further north, on the direct road to Aylsham from Norwich, and distant 5 miles north of the latter station, 7 miles south of Aylsham, and 118½ from London, containing, in 1851, 923 inhabitants in Horsham, and 288 in Newton. The church of the Virgin Mary is an old building, with four large windows, and high embattled tower of Gothic architecture. The land comprises 2,700 acres of tole
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INTWOOD.
INTWOOD.
A very small village and parish, pleasantly situated near the Hethersett station, 3½ miles S.W. of Norwich, containing upwards of 600 acres of land, all the property of Joseph Salisbury Muskett, Esq., who rebuilt the hall in splendid style. The church of All Saints is in the patronage of J. S. Muskett, Esq., and the incumbent is the Rev. W. Day, M.A. The population in 1851 was 73. Allden, William Spratt, farmer Clarke, Jacob, gardener Davie, Rev. W. C., curate Muskett, J. Salisbury, Esq., hall
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KESWICK.
KESWICK.
Keswick is a small parish in Humbleyard hundred, 3 miles S.S.W. from Norwich. The population in 1851 was 126. The London and Norwich railway passes close to the village, which contains 722 acres of land, principally belonging to Hudson Gurney, Esq., who is lord of the manor, and occupies the New Hall. Bennett, James, gardener, old hall Birkbeck, Mrs. Elizabeth Lucy, old hall Blomfield, Miles, corn miller Edwards, John, farmer and land agent Emms, Frederic, gardener, new hall Gurney, Hudson, Es
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KETTERINGHAM.
KETTERINGHAM.
Ketteringham is a small village and parish in Humbleyard hundred, distant from Wymondham station 3½ miles, and six from Norwich. The principal part of the land in this parish belongs to Sir John Peter Boileau, Bart. The church is a neat building. The living is a vicarage, in the gift of Sir John P. Boileau, and the incumbent is the Rev. W. W. Andrew. The number of acres is 1,600, and the population 209. Beadley, Miss Caroline Blomfield, William, farmer Boileau, Sir J. Peter, Bart., hall Cook
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KIRBY BEDON.
KIRBY BEDON.
Kirby Bedon , a village 4½ miles S.E. of Norwich, in the Henstead hundred. Its houses are scattered; containing 296 inhabitants, and 1362 acres, belonging to several proprietors. Sir H. J. Stracey, Charles Lombe, Esq., and Edward Lombe, Esq., are lords of the manor, to whom great part of the land belong. The church of St. Andrew’s stands on a height, and is a low square building with thatched roof, and a tower with a base of flint about 10 feet high, and the upper part of wood. The inside is
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LITTLE MELTON.
LITTLE MELTON.
A parish, with 379 inhabitants, principally small farmers. The lord of this manor is — Lombe, Esq., to whom belongs the greater part of the land, which comprises nearly 700 acres. The church, St. James’, is a small thatched building, with a square tower. The living is a vicarage in the patronage of Emanuel College, Cambridge. The incumbent is the Rev. J. C. Berkley, M.A. Aldred, Thomas D., farmer Andrews, John, carpenter and beerhouse Barnes, Mary, shopkeeper Berkley, Rev. J. C., vicar Bever
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LITTLE PLUMSTEAD.
LITTLE PLUMSTEAD.
A small, neat village and parish in Blofield hundred, contained, in 1851, 309 inhabitants; distant from Norwich 6 miles E. by north. The church (St. Gervase) is a small neat building, with a square tower. The inside is tastefully fitted up, and contains several handsome monuments. A handsome painted window is placed at the east end. Boast, Moses, farmer Bolton, John, farmer Bussey, Benjamin, parish clerk Crow, Robert, farmer George, John, farmer Goulder, Robert, farmer Green, James, brick and
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MARSHAM.
MARSHAM.
A parish and considerable village in South Erpingham hundred, Aylsham Union, East Norfolk, 2 miles south of Aylsham, and 10 north from Norwich: contained, in 1851, 662 inhabitants. The area of the parish is 1,819 acres; the soil belongs to various owners. W. Repton, Esq., is lord of the manor. The church of All Saints has a nave, chancel, and square tower, 8 bells, and an ancient screen and font. The chancel has some stones to the memory of the Norris and other families. The living is a rect
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MULBARTON.
MULBARTON.
A village and parish in Humbleyard hundred, East Norfolk, near the Swainsthorpe station, 109 miles from London, and 5 S.W. from Norwich, containing 587 inhabitants, and 1350 acres of land. The church of St. Mary Magdalen has some old tombs. The rectory is in the gift of the Rev. J. H. Steward; and the Rev. Richard Gay Lucas, B.A., is the incumbent. Petty Sessions are held on the third Monday of every month, at the World’s End Inn, where there is an Odd Fellows’ Lodge, M.U. Banham, John, carpe
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PANXWORTH.
PANXWORTH.
A village in Walsham hundred, comprising 600 acres of good land, situated 9 miles E. of Norwich, and 5 N. of Brundall station, containing 134 inhabitants, wholly dependent on agriculture. A new Church was built in 1847, at a cost of £500. The benefice is a rectory, consolidated with Woodbastwick, and enjoyed by the Rev. Henry Dunster, M.A. Easton, Robert, farmer and maltster Ely, Elijah, veterinary surgeon and victualler, Red Lion inn Riches, John, farmer Rix, Matthew, grocer Rose, William, fa
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RACKHEATH.
RACKHEATH.
Rackheath , in Taverham hundred, 4½ miles N.E. of Norwich, was originally divided into two parishes, called Great and Little Rackheath, now united in one. The population in 1851 was 281, employed chiefly in husbandry. The houses are very widely spread; some are two miles distant from each other. The parish contains about 2000 acres. The Hall, a splendid mansion, has lately been much added to and embellished by the present owner, Sir Henry J. Stracey; it is in the centre of a large and well-w
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ROCKLAND ST. MARY’S.
ROCKLAND ST. MARY’S.
A large village, pleasantly situated in Henstead Union, 6 miles S.E. of Norwich, with 485 inhabitants, and containing 1,338 acres of rich, well-cultivated land, in the vale of the Yare. Sir Charles H. Rich is lord of the chief manor, and the present proprietors are Hudson Gurney, Esq., and Robert Gilbert, jun., Esq. The church (St. Mary) is a neat building, on a height, and commands an extensive view of the country: it has a chancel and aisle, with thatched roof, and a small square tower. The
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SPIXWORTH.
SPIXWORTH.
A small agricultural village in Taverham hundred, about 4½ miles N. of Norwich. It contains about 2000 acres of land; and in 1851 the population was 41. The church of St. Peter is a neat building, with two large Gothic windows; it has a small but lofty tower. The inside contains several monuments to the memory of the Pecks and also the Longes. Broughton, John, blacksmith Eaton, George, farmer Holmes, Benjamin, farmer Howes, Rev. George, Rectory Longe, John, Esq., Hall Porter, Mrs. Jane, farme
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STRUMPSHAW.
STRUMPSHAW.
Strumpshaw is a parish and scattered village, distant 8½ miles E. of Norwich, 1¾ mile N. from Buckenham station, and 122 miles from London; in Blofield hundred and Union, East Norfolk. The church of St. Peter has a square tower, containing 3 bells. The living is a rectory, value about £520, with that of Bradestone. The Rev. E. S. Whitbread, M.A., is patron and incumbent: there are about 64 acres of glebe land attached. The parish contains about 1,337 acres; and the population in 1851 was 441
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SWAINSTHORPE.
SWAINSTHORPE.
A railway station, village, and parish in the hundred of Humbleyard, 108 miles from London, and 5½ from Norwich S. by W., containing 240 inhabitants, and 819 acres of land. The church is dedicated to St. Peter; the rectory of which is in the patronage of R. K. Long, Esq., and the Rev. Henry Long. Bennett, Benjamin, shoemaker Brandford, Ezra, victualler, Dun Cow Canham, E., station master Cannell, Jacob, butcher Carpenter, Robert, farmer Ecclestone, Henry, police officer Freeman, Mr., academy Go
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SWARDESTON.
SWARDESTON.
A village and parish in Henstead hundred, near the Swainsthorpe station, 4 miles S.S.W. from Norwich, containing 950 acres of land, and in 1851 a population of 381. The church of the Virgin Mary is a neat building: the Rev. John Henry Steward, M.A., of East Carlton, is patron, and incumbent of the vicarage. It has a fine screen, some stained glass, and some tombs. Arundel, Samuel, cooper Barrett, Elizabeth, shopkeeper Barrett, William, thatcher Brown, Robert D., bricklayer Brown, James, shopke
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THORPE.
THORPE.
Thorpe , near Norwich, or Thorpe St. Andrew . A picturesque village, 2 miles east of Norwich, on the banks of the river Yare, over which the Norwich and Yarmouth railway passes, by two newly-constructed bridges. The church of St. Andrew is a small Gothic building, with a plain thatched roof, and a small square tower. The inside contains many old monuments; one, dated 1700, to the memory of Peter Vertigans, Esq. The living is a rectory, in the gift of the Rev. Armine Herring, M.A., and the in
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TROWSE NEWTON.
TROWSE NEWTON.
A village, situated 1 mile S.E. from Norwich, on the river Yare. Its population is 639; but, including the whole parish, which extends into Norwich, is 1,363. The church is a neat edifice, with tower and one bell. The living is a vicarage, in the gift of the Dean and Chapter of Norwich. Rev. George Carter, M.A. is the incumbent. Alborough, Thomas, farmer Bullard, Mrs. Maria, grocer Cannell, Edward, coal merchant Carter, Rev. George, vicar Coleman, S., Trowse Eye Daniels, Robert, blacksmith D
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WITTON.
WITTON.
A very small agricultural village and parish in Blofield hundred, with 587 acres of rich land, situated 2 miles from Brundall station, and 5 miles E. of Norwich. Principal owners, John Penrice, Esq., and Rev. C. Penrice. The church (St. Margaret) is a plain building, and contains nothing worthy of remark. The rectory, of small value, consolidated with Little Plumstead and Brundall, is enjoyed by the patron, the Rev. Charles Penrice, who resides at Little Plumstead. Two farm houses and one mi
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WRAMPLINGHAM.
WRAMPLINGHAM.
A village and parish in Forehoe hundred, 4 miles north from Wymondham station, containing 245 inhabitants, and 830 acres of land. The church of St. Peter and Paul is a small ancient edifice, with a round tower and octagonal top. The rectory is in the gift of Robert Marsham, Esq.; and the Rev. Thomas Gordon Marsham, M.A., is the incumbent. There is a school for the education of the children of this parish, supported partly by the rector. Brighty, Jacob L., victualler, King’s Head, and smith Ca
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Abbott, Mrs. Charlotte, Fairland street Anderson, Rev. J., Independent Minister Cooper, Mr. James, Bridewell street Culyer, Mrs., Town green Daniel, Rev. William, Town green Eden, Rev. Robert, vicar, Vicar street Grisdale, Rev. Joseph, B.A., master of the Grammar school, Town green Jones, Rev. David, chaplain to the Bridewell Jones, Mrs. Sophia Ann, Hill House Knapman, Capt. John, R.N. Lloyd, Mrs., Fairland street Poll, Mr. John, Town green Rayner, Mr. William Edward, Town close Skoulding, Charl
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Adams, Samuel, retailer in beer, Town green Atkins, Obadiah, schoolmaster, Bridewell street Bale, Charlotte, milliner, Market place Bale, William, butcher, Town green Barnard, John, boot and shoe maker, Market place Barnard, Matthew, saddle and harness maker, Fairland street Betts, Sarah, shopkeeper, Town green Bircham, John, the Dove, Town green Bowgen, Philip, plumber and glazier, Damgate street Brabetor, Honour, butcher, Damgate str. Brewster, Sarah, Black Horse, Suton str. Browne, Eliza, Que
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Beevor, Thomas, Esq., Market hill Cooke, Rev. Stephen Atkinson, curate Doughty, Mr. Samuel, Mares’ street King, Mrs. Sarah, London road Lemmon, Rev. James, Wesleyan Minister, Rivett’s lane Marner, John, Esq., Market hill Salter, William, Esq., Norwich road Smijth, Rev. A. J. E., rector Warrel, Mrs. Sarah, London road...
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Allen, George, horse-breaker Anderson, Sarah Ann, milliner and dress-maker, Mill street Ayton, Charles, builder and appraiser, Church street Ayton, Robert, carpenter and joiner, Market hill Bacon, James, accountant, Market street Barker, George, tailor, Market hill Barker, Sarah, White Hart, Market hill Barnard, Robert, baker and tea dealer Barnard, William, painter, plumber, and glazier, Mares’ street Barnard, William, tailor, London road Bateman, William, tailor and draper, Rivett’s lane Beale
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Bassum, Mr. Charles Bowles, Rev. J. S., Independent minister Darby, Rev. Martin B., rector of Hackford by Hingham, Market street Daynes, Mrs. Mary, Chapel street Gilman, Mrs., Chapel street Gilman, Samuel H., Esq. Gilman, Lieutenant Colonel Philip Case, Market street Greaves, Mr. David, Chapel street Halsey, Mrs. Mary, Chapel street Hardy, Miss Sarah, Market place Hodgson, Rev. Walter C., curate; h Market place Howard, Mrs. Elizabeth, Market place Hurnard, Rev. W. B., curate of Fenning-hall Hurn
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Adcock, Mrs., dressmaker, Turnpike Alexander, Daniel, solicitor, agent to the Atlas and the Law Union offices, Fair Land place Barton, F., excise officer, Chapel street Bayes, William, farmer, Mill road Bedford, William, watch and clock maker, Turnpike Bowles, William, miller, Market street Bradfield, George, grocer and draper, Market place Bunn, Benjamin, cooper, Copper lane Cobon, Mrs. Jane, day and boarding school for young ladies, Church street Cannell, Abraham, George inn, Mill road Caston,
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Bidwell, Mrs. Mary Ann, Paddock Bullen, Mr. William, Magdalen street Burton, Miss Sarah, Great Magdalen street Cobb, Mrs. Sarah, White Hart street Cooper, Mrs. Caroline, King street Farrow, Miss Rose, King street Faux, Mr. Gregory, White Horse street Faux, Mrs. Susan, Wells street Gibbon, Rev. E. H., rector of St. Peter’s, and incumbent of St. Cuthbert’s Hill, Mrs. M., Guildhall street Hobbins, Mrs. Elizabeth, London road Hubert, Rev. Henry, rector, Santon with Downham, Wells street Jennings, Mr
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Able, Samuel, saddle and harness maker, White Hart street Allison, William, tailor, White Hart street Atkins, William, cabinet maker, Earl’s lane Bailey, Henry Woodroffe, F.R.C.S.E., C.M., R.C.C., Guildhall street Barber, John Lee, merchant and maltster, Ford place Barnard, John, harness maker, Great Magdalen street Bartlett, Henry Albert, farmer, Brandon road Battell, John, carpenter and builder, Guildhall street Bennett, James, baker, St. Giles’s lane Bennett, William, Red Cow, Back street Bes
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Atkinson, Rev. Michael Angelo, rector of Fakenham, Post-office street Blanchflower, Miss Ann, Wells road Blanchflower, Mr. John, Wells road Canham, Mr. William, Bridge street Cousins, Mrs. Mary Ann, Wells road Damant, Thomas William Esq., M.D., M.R.C I.L.L.I.A., Post-office street Legge, Rev. William, dissenting minister Marrison, Mrs. Frances, Wells road Potter, Richard Goodwyn, Esq., Market-place Roberts, Mrs. Matilda, Wells road Rogers, Mrs. Phebœ, White Horse street Rudds, Mrs. Alice, Bridge
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Alderslade, Henry, clothier and general outfitter, opposite the Corn Hall Allshorn, Lavel Lawlor, station master Anderson, George, British schoolmaster, White Horse street Ansell, Robert, cabinet maker, auctioneer and appraiser, Norwich street Antingham, James, shopkeeper and bricklayer, Oak street Bacon, William Brett, grocer and tea dealer, Norwich street Baker, William, baker and farmer, Norwich street Baldwin, George Thomas, veterinary surgeon, Norwich street Bambridge, Martin, china and gla
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Bond, Mrs. E., Cawston road Browne, Miss Martha, Cromer road Butler, Miss Mary, Millgate Butler, John, Cromer road Colby, Miss Charlotte, White Halt str. Copeman, George, Esq., Cromer road Ebbetts, Mrs. Elizabeth, Market place Gunton, Miss Frances, Cromer road Gunton, George, Esq., White Hart street Hilliman, Mrs. Cromer road Houndsfield, Mrs. Mary, Cromer road Mileham, Miss Mary, Millgate Postle, Robot, Esq., farmer, Cawston road Short, Miss Sarah, Rod Lion street Walpole, Mrs. Emily, White Har
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Abbs, William, baker, Church hill Ager, George, Diocesan school (president, Lord Sondes; visitor, the Bishop of Norwich) Post-office street Austen, Baker S., ironmonger, Market-place Ayton, Harriet, milliner and dress-maker, Market-place Bane, Mary, shopkeeper, Millgate Bane, William, chemist and druggist, Red Lion street Barber, Samuel, boot and shoe maker, Red Lion street Bartram, William and Son, builders and timber merchants, Millgate Bird, Joseph, Ship tavern, White Hart street Blyth, Isaac
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Barkham, Mr. Thomas, Crown street Barnard, Mrs., Mount street Brook, Samuel, Esq., Mere street Clubbe, Rev. James H., curate of Reydon, St. Nicholas’ street Cox, Miss E., Roydon road Davey, Mrs. M., the Common Farrow, Samuel, Esq., Bridge street Farrow, Miss Temperance, Crown street Field, Rev. J., Independent minister Jerrett, Mr. John, the Common Juba, Mr. Thomas, Roydon road Lewis, Rev. John Philip, Baptist minister, Crown street Manning, Rev. C., M.A., the Cottage Manning, Rev. Wm., rector o
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Abbott, Edward, printer, bookbinder, stationer, and music seller, Mere street Abbott, Joseph, tea-dealer, the Common Aldrich, George, butcher, Bridge street Aldrich, Henry, commercial traveller, Mount street Aldrich, John, ironmonger, brazier, painter, plumber, and glazier, St. Nicholas’ street Aldrich, Robert, brush and patten manufacturer, St. Nicholas’ street Aldrich, Mrs. Robert, grocer and tea-dealer, St. Nicholas’ street Aldrich, William, hat manufacturer, Crown street Alger, Cleersewell,
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Andrews, Thomas, Esq., Quebec road Armstrong, Rev. B. J., M.A., vicar, Vicarage Aufrere, Norris, Esq., the Dale Baker, Misses, Quebec road Browne, Mrs. Colville, Market-place Cooper, Mrs. Edmund, Church street Cooper, Mr. William, Back lane Curtis, Rev. John, Market-place De Groube, Mrs. Mary, Church street Durrant, William, Esq., Gorgate hall Ellis, Mrs., Norwich road Girling, Barry, Esq., Hambletoft house Gooch, Mrs. James, Market-place Harvey, Thomas, Esq., South green Holland, Miss, South gr
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Abram, Joseph, chemist, Market-place Adams, John, farmer, Dumpling green Aldis, Christopher, manager of the Gas Works, Quebec road Aldis, William, academy, Norwich road Armstrong, John, shopkeeper, Norwich road Bailey, Edward, hairdresser Market-place Baker, William, chimney sweeper, South green Balls, Henry and Son, grocers and hardwaremen, Hall lane Bambridge, Joseph, baker, Market-place Banyard, Mrs. Sarah, farmer, Norwich road Banyard, Matthias, baker, High street Barkham, T. H., grocer and
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Archer, Rev. Charles G., curate of Narborough cum Narford, London street Balders, Mrs. Susan, Market-place Brown, Mrs. Harriet, London street Chapman, Mrs. Elizabeth, Station street Cooper, Mrs. Matilda, Station street Dalton, Rev. W., Castleacre street Dugmore, John, Esq., London street Everard, Salisbury, Rev., vicar to St. Peter’s, the vicarage Girling, Mrs., Station street Say, Hall, Esq., Norwich road Hammond, Miss Sarah, Norwich road Kemble, Mrs. Elizabeth, London street Montague, Rev. Geo
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Alderton, Robert, lodging house for travellers, Lynn street Allen, John, fishmonger, Market-place Alpe, Robert, brewer, White Hart lane Arnold, Henry, grocer and draper, Market place Allet, Timothy, tailor, Market-place Avis, John A., boot and shoe maker, London street Barker, Willis, bricklayer, Lynn street Barrett, John, bailiff of the county court, and house keeper of the Institute, Market-place Bayfield, Benjamin, butcher, Lynn street Bayfield, Edward William, hairdresser, Market-place Bayfi
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Bircham, William, Esq., the Ollands Bircham, William, jun., Esq., Hackford Collyer, the Very Rev. John Bedingfield, archdeacon of Norwich, Hackford hall Field, Rev. Frederic, M.A., rectory George, Mr. Robert, Hackford Gilbert, Rev. Richard, B.A., curate Holly, Rev. Edward, M.A., Hackford Leamon, Robert, Esq., Whitwell Leeds, Stephen, Esq., Whitwell Thompson, Rev. Frederic, curate, Hackford...
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Alderton, Thomas, farmer Amiss, John, wheelwright, Hackford Amiss, Richard, grocer and draper, Hackford Andrews, George O., excise officer, Reepham Baldwin, Nathaniel, shoemaker Barker, Robert, grocer, &c., Hackford Barrett, Martin, blacksmith, Hackford Barrett, Robert, miller, Whitwell Barrett, Mrs. Sarah, farmer, Whitwell Besford, John, farmer, Kerdistone Bircham, F. S., Esq., solicitor, clerk to the magistrates of this hundred, and to the commissioners of Income tax, and agent to the
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Astley, Rev. Henry, B.A., rector Bennett, Mr. William Gilbert, Rev. Richard, B.A. curate Leeds, Misses M. and E. May, Miss M. A. Peterson, Mr. William...
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Archer, James, grocer, &c. Archer, Richard, butcher Archer, William, plumber and glazier Austin, Robert, butcher Austin, Thomas, farmer Austin, Watts, butcher Austin, John, farmer Barber, James, carrier Bartlett, Henry, druggist and stationer Bell, Benjamin, farmer Bircham, Amelia, dress maker Blogg, Richard, bricklayer Body, Henry, farmer Butler, W. G., currier and leather cutter Carr, Sarah, boarding and day school Carrison, Charlotte, grocer, &c. Chamberlain, Edward, farmer Cl
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Adcock, J. W., watchmaker Alexander, E., grocer and draper Amas, Charles, grocer and draper Amas, Mary Ann, milliner Baldry, Edward, bricklayer Bales, John, police officer Baley, Robert, auctioneer Balls, James, boot and shoe maker Barber, Ann, berlin wool depot Barber, Mr. John, Rose cottage Barber, John, upholsterer and cabinet maker Barnard, Robert, butcher Beets, James, farmer Bicker, George, hairdresser, &c. Boreham, John, boot and shoe maker Bowles, Barnard, saddler Brown, James, t
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Agar, Moses, 78, Southtown road Aldis, Mr. John, North end Alexander, Mrs. Caroline, Regent road Ames, Edward, Esq., East street Ansell, the Misses, 1, North Beach terrace Arbon, Noah, back of Wall Ashill, Mrs. Ann, King street Bailey, Mr. Robert, 1, Wiltshire Cottage, Victoria road Bampton, Rev. John, South Beach terrace Barber, Mrs. Hannah M., South Quay Barber, Mr. Robert David, Regent road Barclay, Mrs. M. A., 86, Southtown road Barnard, Mrs. M. A., 5, Providence place Bateley, Mrs. Harriott
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Abbott, Edward, Fishing Boat tavern, Row 143 Ablett, Edward, Fishing Boat tavern, Gaol street Absolon, William, Steam Packet tavern, North quay Adams, Robert, Rainbow, Rainbow corner, North quay Albrow, William, upholsterer and cabinet maker, George street Alden, Daniel, Regent tavern, Monument road Alden, Amy, lodging house, 2, Litchfield place Aldis, Thomas, banker’s clerk, King str. Aldred, Edward, jeweller, h North quay Aldred and More, mast and plank makers, North quay Aldred, Charles Cory,
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Post-Office.
Post-Office.
David Hogarth, postmaster, Hall quay. Money orders are granted and paid from 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. London day mail dispatched at a quarter to 6 a.m. All letters, with stamps, put into the box after 10 p.m. and before half-past 5 a.m., will go the same morning. First Norwich mail dispatched at 20 minutes past 3 p.m.; box closed at 3 p.m. Suffolk and Essex bags dispatched at half-past 5 p. m.; box closed at 5 p.m. London mail, with second Norwich bag, dispatched at 9 p.m.; box closed at half-pa
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Bankers.
Bankers.
East of England, Regent street—draw on London and Westminster Bank. Gurneys, Turner, and Brightwen, Quay—draw on Barclay and Co., London. Lacon, Sir Edmund Knowles, Bart., Quay—draw on Glynn, Mills, and Co., London. National Provincial Bank of England, Quay—draw on London Joint Stock Bank....
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Public Establishments.
Public Establishments.
Custom House, South quay. Inland Revenue office, Hall square. County Court office, Regent street. Yarmouth Military Lunatic Asylum, South denes. Royal Hospital, Chapel Mount. Fisherman’s Almhouses, Church street. Stamp Office, Regent street. Gas Works, South quay. Town Hall, South quay. Haven and Pier office, South quay. Armory, Southtown. Ballast office, South quay. Borough Gaol and Bridewell, Gaol street. Commercial Club House and Corn Exchange, quay. Met. Farm office, quay. Cor
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Places of Worship.
Places of Worship.
St. Nicholas’ Church, Rev. G. Hills, M.A. St. Peter’s Church, Rev. B. Vaux, M.A., incumbent. St. George’s Chapel of Ease, Rev. M. Waters. St. Andrew’s Church, Gorleston, Rev. F. Upjohn, rector. St. Mary’s Church, Southtown, Rev. F. Salt, vicar. Baptist Chapel (General), 85 Row. Baptist (Particular), 15 Row. Catholic Chapel, Regent road. Friends’ Meeting House, 60 Row. Independent Chapel, Gaol street. Independent Chapel, King street. Independent Chapel, Gorleston. Jews’ Synagogue, 42
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Ashley, Mr. Francis, Royal Esplanade Astell, Miss Eliza, 48, Marine parade Balls, Mr. James, High street Balls, Mrs. Mary, Duke street Barber, Mr. James, Duke street Beaumont, Rev. Matthias H., Marine Parade Bexfield, Mrs. Isabella, London road Breame, Capt. James, 26, Marine Parade Briggs, the Misses, London road Brown, Rev. James, Wesleyan minister, Crown street Bugg, Mr. George, St. Peter’s road Carriage, John, Esq., Royal Esplanade Chambers, Mr. William H., Marine Parade Clark, Mrs. Elizabet
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Abbott, Edward, tailor, draper, and hatter, High street Abbott, Samuel F., stationer, printer, grocer, and dealer in Berlin wool, High street Able, John W., cabinet-maker and upholsterer, High street Adams, Adam, grocer and teadealer, agent to Observer Life Assurance Society, Crown street Adams, Mrs. Ann, confectioner, High street Adderton, Abraham, china and glass merchant, London road Albrow, Jeremiah, Fisherman’s Arms, South quay Alexander, William, hairdresser, Commercial road Allan, George,
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Ashford, William, Esq., Blyburgate street Bardwell, Mrs. Sarah, Old Market Bird, Mrs. Martha, Newgate street Bruce, Mrs. Mary, New Market-place Chaplin, Mr. Edward, Northgate street Chenery, Mrs. Elizabeth, Smallgate street Cox, Mrs. Elizabeth, New Market-place Crisp, John, Esq., Old Market Crowfoot, Miss Mary, Ballaygate street Dashwood, Charles, Esq., New Market-place Dashwood, Rev. Jarrard, Saltgate street Drewell, Mr. Samuel, Smallgate street Farr, Henry, Esq., Pudding moor Ferrier, Mrs., Sa
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Aldous, John, upholsterer and cabinet-maker, New Market-place Aldred, James, baker and confectioner, Northgate street Aldred, John, grocer and draper, Northgate street Allcock, William, junr., shoeing-smith, Smallgate street Arnold, William, cabinet-maker and upholsterer, New Market-place Ayres, Edward, watchmaker, Blyburgate st. Bailey, George, the Falcon, New Market Baldry, William, Bell inn, Smallgate str. Barber, William, carpenter, Newgate str. Barker, William K., ironmonger, New Market-pla
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Aldis, Charles, Esq., the Grove, Uplands Allsopp, Mrs. Ann, Earsham street Angel, Mrs. Harriet, Earsham street Atkinson, Rev. Samuel, Wesleyan minister, Prospect place Barnes, Mrs. Lucy, Earsham street Burtsall, Mrs., Grove road Bewicke, Miss Jane, Trinity street Chambers, Mr. Jonathan, Lower Olland st. Childs, Mrs. Hannah, Earsham street Cuddon, Mrs. Susanna, Earsham street Currie, Mrs. John, Trinity street Deacle, Rev. Thomas Hicks, curate of Holy Trinity; h Upper Olland street Denny, Mrs. M.,
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Abel, Matthias, postmaster, post-office, Earsham street Adams, Edw. B., surgeon, Earsham str. Adkin, Fred., tailor and draper, Olland st. Adkin, William, gunmaker, Market-place Airey, Robert, wine and spirit merchant, Bridge street Aldous, Richard, butcher, Lower Olland street Alexander, W., confectioner, Bridge str. Alger, William, baker, Broad street Allen, Mary Ann, shopkeeper, Bridge str. Archer, John, saddle and harness maker, Olland street Archer, Mary Ann and Eliza, milliners and dressmak
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Atthill, Rev., Bridge street Bayley, Mrs. Susan, Pound street Bunyan, Mr. John, Quay street Chapman, Mr. John, Bungay road Clarke, Mr. John, Bridge street Crabtree, Misses, Bungay road Cracknell, Thomas, Esq., Market-place Eastaugh, Mrs. Hannah, Chediston str. Fox, Mrs. Lucy, Quay street Hankinson, Rev. Robert Edwards, rectory Moore, Mrs., Bungay road Prime, Mr. Edward, Bungay road Ringwood, Mrs., Bridge street Rudge, Mrs. Mary Anne, Rectory street Spilling, Miss Charlotte, Quay street Stevenson
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Aldred, William Henry, grocer, tea-dealer and tallow chandler, Market-place Allex, Captain Peter, superintendent of police, Bungay road Appleton, Robert, architect and surveyor, Pound street Archer, William, the Golden Ball, Chediston street Atmer, William, Angel inn commercial hotel, Thoroughfare Baker, William, shopkeeper and postman, Thoroughfare Baker, William, baker, Chediston street Balls, John, Hawk inn, Bridge street Balls, Robert, stone mason, Pound street Barber, Emma, shopkeeper, Ched
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Ashford, Mr. Seaman, Castle street Ashwell, Miss, Castle street Bishop, Mrs. Mary, Castle street Branch, Mr. John, Lambeth street Campbell, Rev. James W., M.A., vicar, h the vicarage Collins, Mrs. Hannah, Church street Day, Miss Ellen, Church street Eade, the Misses, Castle street Edwards, Mrs. Lucy, Magdalen street Flowerdew, Mr. Thomas, Church street Hayward, Mr. Lionel, Lambeth street Notly, Rev. Charles, vicar of Redlingfield, and Master of the Grammar school, h Grammar school Prettyman, Mr.
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Aldred, Frederic, miller, Lambeth street Arbourn, Robert, the Star, Castle street Ashford, Henry, surgeon, Castle street Baldry, George, miller, Church street Barber, Thomas, chemist and druggist, Lambeth street Barber, William, ironmonger, agent to the Norwich Union Life and Fire office, Broad street Batchelor, Henry F., mechanical dentist, jeweller, watchmaker, and engraver, Castle street Bevis, George T., Hill House establishment for young gentlemen, Lambeth street Bird, Henry, the Grapes, Ch
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Bond, Miss Susan, Childer road Bradley, Mr. Robert, Childer road Bridges, Mrs. Sarah, Ipswich road Cooper, Mrs. Amelia, Bury street Cross, Mr. Henry, Ipswich street Dydeman, Mr. George, Bury street Freeman, Mrs. Susan, Ipswich street Gaymour, Miss Mary Ann, Childer road Grimsby, Miss M. N., Ipswich road Hollingsworth, Rev. A. G. H., vicar of Stowmarket and Stowupland, Vicarage, Ipswich street Kent, Mrs., Childer road King, Mrs., Hill house Maberly, Rev. Frederic H., vicar of Great Finborough, h
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TRADES, PROFESSIONS, &c.
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Adams, Robert, pipe maker, Market-place Andrews, Henry, shopkeeper, Pleasant row, Regent street Andrews, Joseph, builder, Tavern street Archer, Edward P., assistant clerk to the Court, clerk to the Union, and County Court office, Tavern street Arenson, Louis, jeweller, Childer road Bailey, William, cabinet maker, Ipswich street Balls, George, tailor and draper, Churchyard Banyard, Theodore, bricklayer and plasterer, Violet hill lane Barker, Robert, baker, Stowupland street Barnard, Edward, baker
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Bedingfield, Miss Caroline, High street Bedingfield, Miss Harriet, High street Burlingham, Mr. Thomas, High street Catchpole, Mrs., High street Clarke, Mr. William, High street Maw, Mrs. Lucy, High street Maw, Samuel Alexander, agent for Alexander and Co’s bank, High street Paske, Rev. George Alexander, perpetual curate of Needham Market Sammons, Rev. John Coulson, M.A., head master of the grammar school, Needham Market, and curate of Gipping Squires, Mrs. Rachel, High street Ward, Mrs., High st
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Abbott, Mr. Jonathan, farmer; h High street Bayley, James T., grocer and draper, High street Baker, John, superintendent, police station, High street Baskett, James, shopkeeper, High street Baskett, Robert, boot and shoe maker, and leather seller, High street Beard, Philip, watch and clock maker, High street Beck, Thomas B., surgeon, Valley House, Creeting St. Mary Beck, Henry, surgeon, High street Bedingfield, James, M. D., Longville House, Needham Market Blomfield, Thomas, painter, plumber and
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Aldous, Mr. William, Sekford street Alexanders and Co., bankers; F. Alexander, Esq., resident partner, Church st. Allen, Miss Lydia, Thoroughfare Baily, Mrs. Mary, St. John’s street Baldry, Mrs. Mary, Church street Brooke, George, Esq., Cumberland street Carthew, Mrs. Charlotte, Cumberland str. Clarke, Mrs., Bredfield street Cook, Mr. William, Brook street Daniels, Misses, St. John’s street Doughty, Frederic, Esq., Cumberland st. Duffy, Rev. Aaron, Independent minister, Quay side Garrard, Mr. Wi
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Adcock, George, national school master, Castle street Aldring, W. H., milliner and dressmaker, Thoroughfare Alexander and Co., bankers, Church str. Alexander, William, boot and shoe maker, Sekford street Allcock, Thomas, baker, Market-hill Allen, John, the Royal William, Theatre street Allen, Alethea, corset maker, Cumberland street Allen, Loder, plumber and glazier, Church street Amos, Sarah, private lodging house, Cumberland street Andrews, Jonathan, builder, St. John’s street Andrews, W. F.,
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Abbott, Rev., St. George’s terrace, Globe lane Adye, Mrs. Elizabeth S., Silent street Aldrich, Rev. William, Northgate street Alexander, Richard D., Esq., Saint Matthew’s street Alexander, Capt. Henry, Woodbridge road Alexander, Miss Jane, St. Helen’s street Anness, Richard, St. Austin’s street, St. Peter’s Archer, Mr. William, Woodbridge road Bacon, Edward, Esq., Tavern street Baker, Mrs. Sarah, Carr street Barney, Mr. William M., Victoria road Bartlett, Mrs. E., Lower Brook street Blanchflower
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Abraham, John, stationer, Queen street Abbott, Jonathan, Globe inn, Globe lane Abbot, Jonathan, Waterman’s Arms, St. Peter’s dock Abbott, Samuel, cheese and butter factor, and grocer, Corn hill Adams, Emma, pork dealer, St. Matthew’s street Adams, Webster, surgeon and apothecary, medical officer to St. Clement’s district, Fore street Ager, Edmund, milliner, draper, haberdasher, &c., Westgate street Alderson, George F., dispensing and family chemist, Corn hill Alderton, Thomas, boot and s
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BRAMFORD.
BRAMFORD.
A railway station, parish, and considerable village on the Eastern Union railway and navigable river Gipping, 2½ miles north-west from Ipswich, in Bosmere and Claydon Hundred and Union, East Suffolk; contained a population of 833 in 1841, and in 1851, 997. Its area is 3,168 acres. Here is a common of 10 acres, and 10 acres in cottage gardens. Sir P. Broke, Bart., is lord of the manor, and owner of a large portion of the soil. The church of St. Stephen is a neat building, with square tower an
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WHITTON.
WHITTON.
A parish and village, 1½ miles N.E. from Bramford station, 72 miles from London, and 2 N. from Ipswich; contained a population of 484 inhabitants in 1851. The church of Whitton, dedicated to St. Mary, has lately been rebuilt, and very much enlarged. The living is a rectory, valued at £250. The Bishop of Ely is patron, and the Rev. W. Howorth, M.A. is the incumbent. Badham, George D. Esq., Sparrow’s Nest Bloomfield, John, farmer Bowman, Alfred, farmer Catt, Samuel, farmer Catt, Samuel, jun., f
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KESGRAVE.
KESGRAVE.
Kesgrave is a small village 3½ miles E. from Ipswich, and 3½ S.W. from Woodbridge, in Carlford Hundred and Norwich Bishopric. The living is a perpetual curacy, in the gift of Sir John Shawe, value £58. The church is a brick building with square tower. The Rev. W. Collett, M.A., is the incumbent. Population 86. Robert Newton Shawe, Esq., is lord of the manor. Cornwell, Robert, victualler, Bell inn Turner, William, farmer Wolton, Samuel, jun., farmer...
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RUSHMERE.
RUSHMERE.
Rushmere is a neat village, 3 miles N.E. from Ipswich station, and 5 S.W. of Woodbridge, in Carlford Hundred and Norwich Bishopric, East Suffolk. The living is a vicarage, value £170, in the gift of the Marquis of Bristol. The church of St. Andrew is an ancient building with flint tower. The Rev. W. Wigson, B.A., is the incumbent. Population in 1851 was 678. Abbott, Mr. Nathaniel Baker, Thomas, victualler, Greyhound Barham, Mr. William Betts, Henry, miller, Tower mill Birch, Mr. John Boggis,
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MARTLESHAM.
MARTLESHAM.
Martlesham , near the Deben estuary, is a parish and small village, 1½ mile S.W. of Woodbridge, and 6 E. by N. of Ipswich, in Carlford Hundred and Norwich Bishopric, East Suffolk. The living is a rectory, value £370, in the gift of Frederick Gooden Doughty, Esq., who is lord of the manor. The Rev. Thomas D. Betts, B.A., is the incumbent. The church of St. Mary is a stone building, with a tower. Population 477. Balls, Zedekiah, blacksmith Betts, Rev. Thos. D’Eye, B.A. , rectory Brighton, Thom
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WESTERFIELD.
WESTERFIELD.
A village 2 miles N.E. of Ipswich. Its population in 1841 was 324. The church of St. Mary is a small, neat building, with square tower. The living is a rectory. The tithes have been commuted for £350 per annum: the Bishop of Norwich is patron, and the Rev. Charles Drage, M.A., is the incumbent. Ablett, Mr. Adolphus Adams, Hannah, gardener Aldrich, Rev. John Cobbold, M.A. , incumbent of St. Lawrence, Weaterfield House Birch, Joseph, carpenter Birch, Thomas, farmer Bird, Thomas, farmer Cage, W
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FRESTON.
FRESTON.
A pleasant village, on the banks of the river Orwell, 3½ miles south of Ipswich, and 3½ E. from Brently station; is in Samford Hundred, and contained, in 1851, 224 inhabitants. The church of St. Peter is a neat fabric, with square tower. The living is a rectory, value £376. The Rev. Alfred Bond is the patron and incumbent. Bond, Rev. Alfred, rector, Rectory Birch, John, blacksmith Coulson, Charles, parish clerk Hare, George, farmer Hunt, John, builder Manning, John and William, farmers Mead,
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COPDOCK.
COPDOCK.
Copdock is a village and parish 3½ miles S.W. from Ipswich, in Samford Hundred and Union, East Suffolk, Norwich Bishopric. The living is a rectory, with the vicarage of Washbrook annexed. It is in the gift of Lord Walsingham; the incumbent is the Hon. and Rev. Fred. de Grey, M.A. The church of St. Peter has a square tower, containing 5 bells. The population in 1851 was 349. Lord Walsingham is lord of the manor. Bickmore, Thomas, farmer Bond, Mrs. Elizabeth, Copdock house Bruce, Richard, far
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WHERSTEAD.
WHERSTEAD.
A small, pleasant village, 2 miles S. from Ipswich, in Samford Hundred, containing 238 inhabitants. The church, dedicated to St. Mary, is a neat fabric, with square tower and 3 bells. The living is a vicarage, in the gift of the Crown, and the Rev. Foster Barbara Zincke, A.B., is the present incumbent. Addison, Daniel, parish clerk Baxter, Enos Page, victualler, Ostrich inn Bradbrook, Thomas, woodman Calver, Edward, carpenter Frost, Charles, farmer, Parrington hall Hawes, John, bailiff, Hall H
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TUDDENHAM.
TUDDENHAM.
A parish and village, 3 miles north-east from Ipswich, in Carlford Hundred and Woodbridge Union. The church of St. Martin is an ancient edifice, with square tower, containing 5 bells and clock. The living is a vicarage, now enjoyed by the Rev. A. Paton, A.M. The population in 1851 was 425. Allen, Eli W., farmer Amass, John, victualler, Fountain Betts, Charles and Frederic, farmers Bugg, Samuel, farmer Chapman, Samuel, farmer Damant, Arthur, joiner, &c. Finch, W., shopkeeper Garnham, J
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WASHBROOK.
WASHBROOK.
A village and parish 2½ miles north of Capel station, 3½ S.W. of Ipswich, in the Samford Hundred and Union, East Suffolk. The living is a vicarage, annexed to the rectory of Copdock, of which the Hon. and Rev. Frederick De Grey, M.A., is the incumbent. The population in 1851 was 514. There is a small Wesleyan Chapel, and a Police Station of the East Suffolk Constabulary. Bishop, Robert, parish clerk Cant, William, baker and flour dealer Cattermull, Jonathan, police officer Catton, Herbert, fa
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MELTON.
MELTON.
Melton is a large and populous village on the river Deben, ½ a mile north-east from Woodbridge, of which it is a suburb, in Wilford Hundred, East Suffolk. The living is a rectory, in the gift of the Dean and Chapter of Ely; the Rev. Christopher George Walton, M.A., is the incumbent. The church, which is situated at a distance from the village, is dedicated to St. Andrew. About a mile on the left, on the road to Wickham Market, is the County Lunatic Asylum, which was formerly a house of indust
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SUTTON.
SUTTON.
Sutton is a village, distant 4 miles S.E. from Woodbridge in Wilford Hundred and Norwich Bishopric, East Suffolk. The living is a vicarage, value £470. The Rev. W. Nixon is the incumbent and patron. The church of All Saints is an ancient stone and brick structure. There is also a small Baptist Chapel here. The population, in 1851, was 697. Thomas Waller, Esq., is lord of the manor. Chicory is extensively cultivated here. Barrett, Robert, farmer, Little Hough Edwards, Henry, Esq., Wood hal
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BROMESWELL.
BROMESWELL.
Bromeswell is a small village and parish, distant 4 miles S. from Wickham Market, and 2 E. from Woodbridge. The living is a rectory, value £250, in the gift of the Marquis of Bristol. The Rev. Robert H. King, M.A., is the incumbent. The church of St. Edmund is a brick structure, with stone tower. The population in 1851 was 206. Burrows, Charles, shoemaker and shopkeeper Burrows, John, farmer Cook, Thomas, shopkeeper Denington, George, farmer Fairs, Samuel, farmer Fairs, William, farmer Gobbi
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CLERGY, GENTRY, &c.
CLERGY, GENTRY, &c.
Adams, Mrs. Elizabeth, Guildhall street Andrews, Mr. Peter, Risbygate street Barton, Mr. John, College street Barton, Miss Mary Ann, Hatter street Beard, Charles, Esq., Risbygate street Bedford, Rev. William, Northgate street Bevan, James J., Northgate house, Northgate street Beales, Mr. William, Low Baxter street Blyth, Mr. James, Churchgate street Botwright, Mrs. Sophia, Angel hill Bullock, Misses, Loomes lane Bridgeman, Thomas, Esq., Risbygate street Chapman, Mr. William, St. Andrew’s street
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TRADES, PROFESSIONS, &c.
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Abbott, Jane, milliner, Churchgate street Abbott, Frederick, butcher, Angel hill Allen, James, baker, Ramgate street Allen, Daniel, St. Edmond’s Head, Cannon place Allsop, George, shoeing smith, Tayphin road Armstrong, William, printer, &c., Northgate street Armes, Jonathan, King’s Arms inn, Brentgovel street Armes, Lucy, straw bonnet maker, College street Armstrong, Robert, boot and shoe maker, out Westgate Backhouse, Henry, corn and hay dealer, Risbygate street Backhouse, James, corn a
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