The number of “tippling-houses” increased to 80, besides great inns and taverns; and in 1705 augmented to 120.
Letters between Yarmouth and London only passed once a week.
Twenty Iceland fishing barques belonging to Yarmouth merchants taken by pirates, only three escaping.
1645.
Additional fortifications made. Breastworks and platforms built at the seaside, and ordnance mounted on them.
The Earl of Lauderdale visited Yarmouth, and was sumptuously entertained at the town’s expense.
1648.
Sep. 9th. Lord Fairfax marched into Yarmouth, and the town was converted into a garrison.
Three men-of-war ships sent to convoy the fishers and guard the coast.
The Burgesses raised 600 foot and 50 horse soldiers, in lieu of having other forces marched into the town to do garrison duty.