1368.
John Lawers hung for not paying the Custom House dues.
1369.
Yarmouth first appointed a staple port.
1372.
August 22nd. Kirkley Road united to the town and port of Yarmouth by charter of Edward III., but repealed four years afterwards.
1378.
Price of coal, including freight, 5s. 6d. per chaldron.
1381.
The memorable rebellion of Wat Taylor. The town attacked by 20,000 rebel archers or bowmen, who plundered houses and did much damage, but who were defeated after much bloodshed.