1854.
July 19th. First stone of the Independent Chapel, King Street, laid. Building opened in June, 1855; cost £3,700, including site.
One hundred and eighty-four licensed public-houses and 50 beer-shops in the town.
George John Milles, Lord Sondes, High Steward of the Borough.
Oct. 18th. The Southtown Bridge opened to the public. (See 1849.)
Nov. 18th. Messrs. Gurneys and Co.’s Bank erected and opened.