1665.
June 3rd. Great sea fight off Lowestoft, when the Dutch Admiral (Opdam) was defeated.
Every person receiving parish relief ordered to wear a pewter badge on the left arm, which was called “the badge of poverty.”
June 3rd. Great sea fight off Lowestoft, when the Dutch Admiral (Opdam) was defeated.
Every person receiving parish relief ordered to wear a pewter badge on the left arm, which was called “the badge of poverty.”