1791.
George Townshend, Marquis Townshend, High Steward of the Borough.
Feb. 3rd. Part of the Jetty carried away by a destructive high tide, and the Denes under water. On the Southtown-road the water was deep enough for boats to ply.
Oct. 27th. Riot on account of the dearness of provisions, but suppressed by the magistrates.
1792.
Feb. 7th. House of Commons petitioned by Yarmouth for the abolition of slave trade.
May 29th. The “Church and King Club” established, and first meeting held at the “Wrestler’s Inn.”
Dec. Meeting held in Yarmouth, pledging themselves to support the Constitution of King, Lords, and Commons, as established in 1688.
1793.
Feb. 11th. Embargo laid on all vessels at Yarmouth.