1573.
Regulations made to prevent goods lying on the Quay longer than necessary.
1574.
A Bill introduced to Parliament to enroll Yarmouth as a Cinque Port; but this was not properly carried out. In 1702 the Government of Yarmouth was settled under Anne in its proper and present form.
1575.
Feb. 10th. Mr. Harbrowne elected to Parliament in place of John Bacon, Esq., but only served one day, the latter being re-elected.
1576.
Edward Owner born. He represented the town in Parliament four times, and died August 13th, 1650.
A part of the Hospital, Market Place, converted into a House of Correction.