Yarmouth Notes, 1830-1872. Collated from the File of the Norwich Mercury by Palmer

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Author Palmer, Frederick Danby
Title Yarmouth Notes, 1830-1872. Collated from the File of the Norwich Mercury
Note Reading ease score: 73.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Transcribed from the 1889 J. Buckle edition by David Price. Many thanks to Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library, UK, for kindly allowing their copies to be used in checking this transcription and allowing the photographs
Summary "Yarmouth Notes, 1830-1872" by Frederick Danby Palmer is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work comprises a selection of extracts from the file of the "Norwich Mercury", providing a detailed tapestry of local news and events in Great Yarmouth over several decades. The primary focus of the text is on documenting significant political, social, and cultural happenings in Yarmouth, as well as community responses to broader national issues. The opening of "Yarmouth Notes" introduces readers to a series of entries chronicling significant events from 1830, such as community festivities, political meetings, and local governance matters. For instance, it notes the gratitude from prisoners receiving a festive dinner, the formation of societies aimed at aiding mariners, and discussions about local navigation and infrastructure issues. As the narrative unfolds, it highlights key figures involved in local politics and public life, depicting how the townsfolk engaged in various community activities and governmental processes that shaped the borough's history during that era. Overall, the opening section sets the stage for an extensive exploration of Yarmouth's social landscape and political dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Subject Great Yarmouth (England) -- History
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EBook-No. 39920
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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