1745
Ancient Order of Foresters first formed.
Robert Walpole, Earl of Orford, High Steward of the Borough.
1746
Nov. 25th. Mayor’s medal appendant sold; its value applied for adding links to the chain, the two being valued at £166. (See 1734.)
1747
Hon. E. Walpole and the Hon. Chas. Townshend elected to Parliament.
The Cage or Stock-house removed.
1748
Nov. 30th. John Dobson Tongue hanged for robbing Mr. Halsden on the Southtown-road.
1749
Oct. 13th. John Sullivan hanged for robbing Mrs. Meed on the Denes.
1750
John Barcham, mariner, executed for the murder of Robert Bullen.
An Act passed appointing a committee of twelve inhabitants of Yarmouth to inspect the Haven works, and to summon the Commissioners in cases of need.
Mrs. Cromwell, lineally descended from Oliver Cromwell, died at Yarmouth, at an advanced age.
A live infant named Sarah Pycraft found in a basket in St. Nicholas’ Churchyard, and was taken to the Workhouse, where she died 96 years afterwards.