These twelve wards are again divided into four great wards;
I. Conisford ward contains South Conisford, North Conisford, Ber-street, with the hamlets of Lakenham, Trowse, Milgate, Bracondale, and Carrowe; which is represented by 12 common council-men.
II. Mancroft ward contains St. Stephen’s, St. Peter’s of Mancroft, St. Giles’, with the hamlet of Eaton; and is represented by 16 common council-men.
III. Wymer ward contains East Wymer, Middle Wymer, West Wymer, with the hamlets of Heigham and Earlham; and is represented by 20 common council-men.
IV. The Northern Ward Coslany, Colgate, Fye-bridge, with the hamlet of Pockthorpe; and is represented by 12 common council-men.
The freemen for each ward elect Three Nominees, and the Nominees appoint the other common council-men.
The city sends two members to parliament, elected by the freeholders and freemen; the latter are free by inheritance, purchase, or servitude, in number about 3000. The freemen must have been admitted to their freedom twelve months before they are entitled to a vote.
The Markets are on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
