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The Norwich Directory; or, Gentlemen and Tradesmen's Assistant [1783]
by active 1781-1788 William Chase
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About This Book
"The Norwich Directory; or, Gentlemen and Tradesmen's Assistant [1783]" is a comprehensive guide providing detailed information on the principal inhabitants of Norwich, including their addresses, occupations, and residences. It features historical sketches, public improvement suggestions, and an engraved plan of the city. The directory covers a wide range of topics such as trade, manufacturing, amenities, and services available in Norwich. With lists of merchants, professionals, and transportation details, it offers a snapshot of the city's economic and social landscape in 1783.
Chapters (157)
- THE NORWICH DIRECTORY;
- Alphabetical LIST of the Streets, Lanes, &c. in the City of Norwich; also of the Churches, Gates, and other public Buildings.
- Reference to the Churches, in the Plan.
- Public Buildings and Offices.
- Gates on the City Walls.
- Introduction.
- THE NORWICH DIRECTORY.
- A.
- B.
- C.
- D.
- E.
- F.
- G.
- H.
- I.
- J.
- K.
- L.
- M.
- N.
- O.
- P.
- Q.
- R.
- S.
- T.
- U.
- V.
- W.
- Y.
- Merchants, &c. attending at Inns in and near the Market-place on Market Days.
- List of Bankers in Norwich.
- Alphabetical List of Physicians.
- Alphabetical List of Surgeons.
- Alphabetical List of Attornies at Law.
- Alphabetical List of Boarding Schools for Young Ladies.
- Alphabetical List of Lodging and Boarding-Houses.
- Coffee-Houses.
- Alphabetical List of Inns.
- Seats in the Vicinity of Norwich
- CORRECT LIST of the FAIRS in NORFOLK.
- LONDON TRADERS to and from Yarmouth.
- HULL TRADERS, Ditto.
- PACK-SHIPS to ROTTERDAM.
- DESCRIPTION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF NORWICH. [57]
- COURT of ALDERMEN, 1783.
- OFFICERS of the COURT.
- COMMON COUNCIL, 1783.
- CORRECT LIST of the PARISHES in NORWICH.
- CORPORATION COMMITTEES in the CITY of NORWICH,
- CORPORATION of GUARDIANS of the POOR in NORWICH, 1782.
- GOVERNORS of BETHEL.
- TREASURERS of the several HOSPITALS.
- CITY SURGEONS.
- Court of Request, or Conscience.
- EXCISE OFFICE,
- ASSURANCE OFFICES against FIRE.
- POST OFFICE,
- Names and Residence of the Dean and Prebendaries.
- List of Officers under Government.
- Surveyors of the Duties on Houses, Windows, &c.
- STAGE COACHES, DILIGENCES, WAGGONS and BARGE to and from Norwich.
- CORRECT LIST of the CARRIERS.
- APPENDIX to the NORWICH DIRECTORY, January 3, 1784.
- DEATHS
- REMOVALS.
- CORRECTIONS and ADDITIONS
- ALTERATIONS in the subsequent LISTS.
- ADVERTISEMENT.
- FOOTNOTES.
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