Every Alderman, or his deputy, with a constable, ordered to visit all ale-houses and taverns twice a week, and make inquiries respecting the customers.
1601.
The washing and rinsing of nets near the public wells forbidden.
The town required to provide and provision ships for transporting 600 soldiers to the Low Countries.
Charles Howard, Earl of Nottingham, K.G., Lord High Admiral of England, elected High Steward of the Borough.
1604.
A third Market Cross erected.
1607.
The three local rivers frozen over for 40 days.