Edmund Dawson Rogers

“ Secretary, Sir Samuel Bignold, Surrey Street, Norwich.
Insurances are granted by this Society, at the same Rates as other Offices, on buildings, goods, merchandise, and effects, ships in port, harbour, or dock, from loss or damage by Fire, in any part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
It is provided by the constitution of the Society, that the insured shall be free from all responsibility; and to guarantee the engagements of the Office, a fund of £550,000 has been subscribed by a numerous and opulent Proprietary. ”

“ About the middle of last century the trade of the city is generally supposed to be at its zenith, its productions being exported to all the continental markets; after this period the increasing use of cotton goods inflicted a heavy blow on the manufacture of woollen fabrics, while even in the latter, Norwich became exposed to the competition of Yorkshire mills, which occupied vantage ground from their proximity to iron and coal mines. In 1776 there were alarming riots on the part of the weavers, owing to lack of employment and the dearness of provisions. ”

“ A more unwelcome visitor quickly followed; for in seven months 37,000 persons are said to have perished by the plague, by which the city was alarmingly depopulated. It was about this time that the Castle began to be used as a county prison, which was authorized by an Act of 14 Edward III., though a military governor continued still to be appointed. In 1381, cotemporaneously with the Wat Tyler rebellion in the south, John de Litester, a dyer, at the head of a large body of the disaffected, pillaged the houses of the wealthy, but was speedily overthrown by the forces of Bishop Spencer. ”

“ Heard, George, farmer
Huggins, William, farmer and collector of taxes
Land, Mrs. Sarah, shopkeeper
Smith, Matthew, farmer and collector of rates
Swann, John, land bailiff
Thrower, Isaac, boot and shoe maker
CATTON (OLD) is a picturesque village, about 21⁄2 miles from Norwich, with 900 acres of land, and, in 1851, a population of 618. The living is a vicarage, in the gift of the Dean and Chapter of Norwich, who are also lords of the manor, and the vicar is the Rev. Richard Hart, B.A. The Hall is occupied by John Henry Gurney, Esq., M.P. NEW CATTON is a suburb of Norwich. ”

“ The parish comprises 2700 acres, belonging to several proprietors, the largest of whom is Viscount Ranelagh, who is lord of the manor and patron of the living, a perpetual curacy, held by the Rev. William Atthill, M.A., of Horsford. The Wesleyans have a chapel in each village. ”

“ SMITH & SONS, DISPENSING CHEMISTS,
NORWICH.
THOMAS CALVER,
LADIES’ AND GENTLEMEN’S
Fashionable Boot & Shoe Maker
ST. GILES’ STREET,
NEAR THE MARKET-PLACE, NORWICH,
In returning his sincere thanks to his Friends and the Public, for the liberal patronage hitherto received, begs to inform them that he has removed FROM THE UPPER MARKET to more convenient premises in St. Giles’, where he trusts to receive an increased share of their patronage and support. ”

“ St. George at Colegate is a large, handsome, gothic structure, rebuilt at different periods, and has a lofty tower. In the chancel is a fine altar tomb to Robert Jannis, a great benefactor to this church; and near it a beautiful mural monument to John Herring, Esq. The window over the communion table is of stained glass. In a vault is p. 10buried the elder Crome, the distinguished painter, who died in 1821. The Rev. A. W. Durdin, incumbent.
St. George at Tombland consists of a nave, chancel, and side aisles, and has a handsome square tower ”

“ St. Mary (Hellesdon) stands just within the city boundary, part of the burial ground being in the county. The rectory is consolidated with Drayton. Rev. H. Howell, rector.
CHAPELS.
The Old Meeting House, Colegate street, was erected in 1693 by the Independents, a congregation of which body had existed in Norwich since the Commonwealth. They had originally assembled in a brewery in St. Edmund’s, and afterwards in the “west granary” of St. Andrew’s Hall. The Old Meeting is built of red brick, fronted with four Corinthian pilasters. The Rev. John Hallett is the minister. ”

“ Thirty-four years’ practice has proved these ne plus ultra Hydraulic Machines, in their average results, to be cent per cent the most effective and durable, the best and cheapest of any in the world; they are made to discharge from half a pint to a ton weight of water, at a single clip or stroke, and are readily applied to any motive power to draw or force water, air, or any not rapidly injurious fluids, in any quantity, or to any height or distance, for any purpose, by John Shalders, Manufacturer, and Sole Proprietor. ”

“ Chief Offices, Surrey Street, Norwich;
6, Crescent, Bridge Street, Blackfriars, London; College Green,
Dublin; and Prince’s Street, Edinburgh.
p. 43The benefits to be derived by the Public from Insurance against Loss by Fire are so great and numerous, when compared with its trifling cost, as to render it an imperative duty on every one to avail themselves of the protection afforded by this Institution, against the destructive ravages of Fire, which in a few moments may lay waste the fruits of a whole life of industry. ”

“ Calvert Street Chapel, built by the Wesleyans in 1811. Since the recent disruption in that body, it has been held by the Reformers, or United Methodist Free Church; as is also the case with New City Chapel, in Crook’s Place.
St. Peter’s Chapel (Lady’s Lane) , held by the Conference Wesleyans, was built in 1824.
The Primitive Methodists have chapels in Heigham (St. Benedict’s Road) , Lakenham (St. Catherine’s Plain) , Cowgate Street, and New Catton. ”

“ St. Matthew (Thorpe Hamlet) was built in 1851, of Kentish rag-stone. Rev. G. W. Grogan, incumbent.
St. Bartholomew (Heigham) , a small edifice, contains a mural monument to Bishop Hall, who was buried here. Rev. G. C. Hoste, rector.
Trinity (or the Episcopal) Chapel, situate in Union place, Heigham, was originally a Baptist place of worship, but was consecrated in 1839. The rector of Heigham is the officiating minister.
St. Andrew (Eaton) is an ancient edifice, having a thatched roof. It lies near the river Yare, which separates the county of Norwich from the county of Norfolk. ”

“ English and Geneva Watches and Clocks of every description Cleaned and Repaired: on this point remarking that the skill with which a watch is cleaned or repaired is almost of as much importance as its quality; the best watch cleaned by a clumsy workman will never go well. There are more watches spoiled by incompetent persons, than are actually worn out by ordinary use. T. Dixon solicits the patronage of all who are desirous of having their WATCHES MADE TIMEKEEPERS, which, from the fact of employing none but skilful workmen, he is in a position to guarantee. ”

“ Our experience teaches us that the complaint is well founded, and we are happy to have it in our power to point out to our readers a very useful series of Tracts for the People, published by Messrs. Jarrold and Sons, of London and Norwich, which are more really ‘popular’ in their style, and more likely to interest and benefit the ‘working classes,’ and the class immediately above them, than any other tracts which we have met with on the same subject. ”

“ POST-OFFICE STREET, NORWICH.
110, POTTERGATE STREET
Near St. John’s Church, Norwich.
C. ROBINSON,
PRACTICAL
CARVER AND GILDER,
Picture frame and Looking Glass Manufacturer,
Begs to call the attention of his Patrons and Friends to his Stock of Chimney & Dressing Glasses of the Newest Patterns, which he is enabled to offer at Prices greatly below those usually charged, at the same time C. R. can warrant them to be of first-class workmanship, as they are of his own manufacture. Gilt Cornices, Pier Tables, Chairs, Screens, and Brackets made to order. Pictures Cleaned and Varnished. ”

“ At the Norfolk Agricultural Society’s Meeting at Swaffham, June, 1857;
HOLMES AND SONS’
Improved Self-Acting Circular Saw Table was the only one Commended by the Judges.
At Norwich, 1858, it was also Highly Commended.
These Portable Machines consist of a strong iron frame capable of taking a 48-inch saw, firmly fixed to strong timber rails; can be unloaded and put to work as quickly as a Portable Thrashing Machine; require no fixing, the whole being placed on one frame with timber carriages, &c. attached. ”

“ The carriages are fitted with a lever roll, to enable the man who works the bench to raise the timber on the carriages to carry it beyond the saw; they are also fitted with an improved gauge, to cut either parallel or feather edge boards; for deal cutting a spring roll is sent to press the deals against the gauge, so that a true cut is obtained, however uneven the surface and with as little waste as the common pit saw. ”

“ Begs most respectfully to inform the Nobility, Clergy, Gentry, and Inhabitants of Norwich and Norfolk, that he has taken the premises late in the occupation of Mr. Smith, Bookseller, Stationer, &c., Briggs’ Street, where he hopes, by strict personal attention and supplying a first-rate article, to merit a share of that patronage which he so earnestly solicits. ”

“ Stanley was appointed bishop; this beloved prelate expired in 1849, about two years after the death of the equally beloved and philanthropic Joseph John Gurney. In 1844 the Yarmouth railway was opened, in the following year the Norfolk, and in 1846 the Ipswich and Colchester line. In 1854, the mayor, (then Mr. Samuel Bignold) was knighted by her Majesty, on presenting an address from the Corporation, on the war with Russia. In 1857 the Free Library was opened, and the first stone was also laid of the New Workhouse. ”

“ These powders are strongly recommended to general attention as being a most appropriate Medicine for Children whilst cutting their teeth, and for the relief of those derangements of the system to which during the period of Infancy they are peculiarly the subjects, they also possess this great advantage, that Children of all ages, and even Adults, may take them with the same beneficial results. ”

“ The American and French wars supervened in rapid succession—the latter closed most of the foreign markets, and thus inflicted incalculable injury on the city. Broad bombazines, poplins, camlets, fillover and other shawls, have been introduced at different periods since 1780; the bombazines are nearly superseded by paramattas, &c., and bareges, balzarines, &c., in every variety of design, are now manufactured. ”

“ We must not forget to notice the opening of the shoe manufacture in the city, which gives employment to a considerable number of persons of both sexes: nor must we overlook the starch and mustard works of Messrs. Colman. ”

“ The motion for drawing the timber to or from the saw is by gear wheels, and can be varied as required; this arrangement is exceedingly simple, very strong and durable, and can be relied upon better than when driven by a strap and cone pulleys ”

“ Private Road villas, Unthank’s road
Garrod, Mrs. Mary Sophia, Thorpe hamlet
Garthon, James Slapp, surgeon, Upper St. Giles’ street
Garwood, Mrs. Sarah Ann, St. Clement’s hill, New Catton
Gaul, Edward John, shuttle maker, Magdalen street
Gaul, Mrs. Maria, Prince’s street
Gay and Co., brush, basket, sieve, mat, and matting manufacturers, Upper Market
Gay, Edward, shopkeeper, Heigham street
Gay, James, shoemaker, City road, Heigham fields
Gay, Samuel, green grocer, Bridge street, St. Miles’
Gayford, William George, station master, Trowse station
Gaze, George, timber merchant, Grapes’ hill, St. ”

“ When Horses are weakly, and it would be an inconvenience to spare them from their regular work, these Powders will be found eminently useful, as they may with great advantage, be frequently substituted for purgative medicines. ”

“ Grief, Jonathan, butcher
Harris, Robert, market gardener
Howlett, Robert, bricklayer
Jacobs, William, butcher
Middleton, Alfred, carpenter
Murrell, George, Crown Point tavern
Newman, George, manure manufacturer
Plant, James, farmer
Proudfoot, E. and Ann, shopkeepers
Read, T. W. and Co., merchants and millers
Spence, Jonathan, carpenter
Stageman, Susanna, National school
Thurlow, John, shopkeeper
Tomkins, Emma Jane, British school
Turner, John, farmer
Varvel, James, lime burner
Youngs, William, Carpenters’ Arms inn
WHITLINGHAM is a small parish, 3 miles from Norwich. ”

“ Stephen’s Back street
Woodhouse, William, surgeon at Infirmary, St. Augustine’s
Woodron, Mr. John, 2, London terrace, St. Stephen’s road
Woodrow, Mrs. Hannah Maria, Bracondale
Woodrow, James Samuel, merchant’s clerk, Somerleyton street, Unthank’s road
Woodrow, Mr. Joseph, Unthank’s road
Woodrow, Robert, watch and clock maker, Gloucester place, St. Catherine’s plain
Woodrow, Thomas, pawnbroker, St. Miles; h 3, Trafalgar place, Dereham road
Woodrow, William, wholesale shoe manufacturer, Church walk, Lakenham
Woods, Mr. Alexander, Holl’s lane
Woods, George John, leather seller and currier, St. ”

“ Persons, therefore, now effecting Insurances will receive the full benefit of the system, and will be entitled to participate in the large reserves of the Society, which are applicable for future Bonuses. ”