A Comprehensive History of Norwich

First-Class Photography in all branches.

Specialité—Burgess’ Eburneum Process, of which the Photographic News says, “The most charmingly delicate pictures we have ever seen produced;” and the Norfolk News, “In point of artistic beauty, they are incomparably superior to any hitherto produced.”

F. LLOYD,
ST. GEORGE’S COLEGATE,
Norwich,

Begs respectfully to inform the Nobility and Gentry, that having made an arrangement with a first-class London House, he is prepared to execute all orders entrusted to his care in the best manner possible.

Moire-Antique Re-dyed and Watered as New.

Silk, Satin, Cashmere, China Crape, and Lace of every description Dyed, Cleaned, and Dressed.

Brocatelle, Tapestry, Merino, and Silk Damask Curtains Cleaned and Dressed.

French Patent Metallic Printing, by which process a Plain Silk or Moire may have the appearance of a costly and richly embroidered Robe, removing all the objections to Dyed Silks.

British and Foreign Shawls of every description Cleaned.

Patronized by their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales.

EXTENSIVE ALTERATION IN PREMISES.

An inspection is invited of more than 200 first-class

PIANOFORTES AND HARMONIUMS

FOR SALE OR HIRE,

For the purchase of which special arrangements can be made by Quarterly Instalments, on the Two or Three Years Purchase System, the most Economic and Judicious mode of purchasing a Pianoforte.  Terms and Prices on application.

Full Compass Pianofortes Let from One Guinea per Quarter.

All the Newest Publications Half-price.  Instruments of all kinds Tuned
and Repaired by skilful Mechanics.  Music Copied.

HOWLETTS’ ROYAL QUADRILLE BAND, FOR BALLS & ASSEMBLIES.

SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR CONCERTS, ETC.

AGENTS FOR THE NEW MUSICAL GAME.

Drums, Harps, Triangles, Violins, Accordions, Bugles, Metronomes, Saxhorns, Musical Boxes, Tambourines, Violoncellos, Flageolets, Harmoniums by Alexandre, Banjoes, Guitars, Trumpets, Concertinas, First-Class Finger and Barrel Organs, Church Organs, Harps, Trombones, Violin Strings, Tuning Forks.

MUSIC HALL, 2, MARKET PLACE, NORWICH.

WM. RALFS,

Gold and Silversmith, Watchmaker, Electroplater, and Optician, &c.,
invites attention to his superior

GOLD AND SILVER WARRANTED WATCHES,

And offered at very moderate prices,

W. R. also wishes to refer to a new and most tasteful variety of articles adapted for presents in Jewellery of all kinds, Silver and Electro Silver articles perfect in design and quality.  Clocks of all kinds, best movements, warranted.  Experienced workmen in all departments.

Clocks Regulated and Wound by the Year.

9, LONDON STREET, NORWICH.

E. SAMUEL,

DEALER IN PLATE, OLD CHINA, ANTIQUE FURNITURE,

ARTICLES OF VERTU & BIJOUTERIE,

PICTURES, ETC.,

2, TIMBERHILL, NORWICH;

AND

73, TOP OF EAST HILL, COLCHESTER.

ST. JOHN’S MADDERMARKET, NORWICH.

Agent for Sewing Machines.

LONDON
FOREIGN WINE
AND
SPIRIT
ESTABLISHMENT,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,

POST OFFICE STREET, NORWICH.

JAMES CHAMBERLIN,

PROPRIETOR.

ICES.

CREAM AND FRUIT ICES in every variety packed for the Country, with Printed Directions for turning them out of the Moulds, and keeping them in a frozen state.

CRYSTALLINE BLOCK ICE of the utmost purity for cooling Wine and general culinary purposes.

WEDDING CAKES WITH ALMOND ICEING.

A large supply of Wedding Cakes of all sizes always on hand, and ornamented to order in the most elegant designs of the same superior quality which has obtained for them such an extended and well deserved celebrity.

Wedding Breakfasts, Pic-nic Supper, and ether Parties supplied with every
requisite in Ornamental Confectionery.

GEO. WILSON, QUEEN STREET, NORWICH.

DIRECTORS.

Sir R. J. H. Harvey, Bart., President.
Edward Steward, Esq., Vice-President.

Secretary, Sir Samuel Bignold.

The Rates of this Society are the same as other offices, whilst Periodical Returns have been made to the parties insured amounting to £392,430.

This Office is distinguished by its liberality and promptness in the settlement of claims, £2,379,334 having been paid to Insurers for losses by Fire.

In proof of the public confidence in the principles and conduct of this Establishment, it will suffice to state that the total business now exceeds £80,000,000.  No charge is made for Policies.

A Bonus of nearly 50 per cent. on Current Premiums will be paid to Insurers (whether losses have been incurred on their Policies or not) at Michaelmas and Christmas, 1868, and Lady-day and Midsummer, 1869.

NORWICH UNION
Life Insurance Society.

A MUTUAL INSTITUTION, INSTITUTED 1808.

With which has been Amalgamated the Amicable Society, Established
by Royal Charter in the reign of Queen Anne.

The Aggregate Capital amounts to upwards of £2,300,000.

DIRECTORS.

Thomas Beevor, Esq., President.

C. M. Gibson, Esq., F.R.C.S.  Hon. F. Walpole, M.P., Vice President.

Secretary—Sir Samuel Bignold.

THE ENTIRE PROFITS ARE DIVISIBLE AMONG THE ASSURED.
Amount of Assurances Accepted, and Bonuses Declared Thereon, Exceed
£18,110,000.

Amount Paid to the Representatives of 8,719 Deceased Members,
£7,313,000.

AMOUNT ASSIGNED BY WAY OF BONUS, £1,620,000.
NUMBER OF POLICIES ASSUED, 37,400.

Have a large and well-selected Stock of the Finest Teas imported, and respectfully solicit the patronage of the Nobility, Gentry, and Clergy, and all large consumers, feeling assured that in price and quality they offer every advantage which can be obtained at the best London Houses.

Teas packed in 4, 6, and 12-lb. Canisters, convenient for sending any distance.  Chests of about 80 lbs., and Half-chests of 50 lbs., at a Reduction in Price.  Carriage paid on all Teas sold to the amount of £2 and upwards.

An Allowance made to Clergymen purchasing for Charitable Purposes.

LADYMAN & Co.,
6, THE WALK, NORWICH.

ROBERTSON & SONS,
UPHOLSTERERS,
Cabinet & Chair Manufacturers,

Queen Street, Norwich.

R. and S. call special attention to their Bedroom Furniture in light woods, for which they are unequalled both as regards price and quality.

Established 20 years,

Respectfully informs his Friends and the Clergy and Gentry in general, that he continues to manufacture Carriages of every description, and of the lightest and best construction, on the lowest terms.

STOCK FEEDING IMPLEMENTS

A NECESSITY THIS SEASON.

The Gold Medal Horse Gear is the Strongest, Lightest, and Cheapest, with smallest amount of Friction.  Awarded Gold Medal this year at Toulouse, and Silver Medal by the Royal Agricultural Society last season, and upwards of Fifty First Prizes and Silver Medals.  Sold, complete, with intermediate motion, £11 11s.  Made solely by

WOODS, COCKSEDGE, & WARNER,

STOWMARKET.

New Improved Steam Engines for small Factories and Farms, One-horse, £40; Two-horse, &c., complete with Boiler.  First Prize Grinding Mills and Crushing Mills, by Royal Agricultural Society, 1867.  The “New Prix de Perfection” Root Pulper.  £3 5s., £4 10s.  A lad will cut into fine mince 4 to 7 cwt. per hour.  Awarded Six Silver Medals and First Prizes this year on the Continent, and the New High Prize at Brussels.  The “Prix de Perfection.”

Agent for Norwich—G. C. STEVENS, ORFORD HILL.

G. NOBLE,
CARRIAGE BUILDER,
DUKE’S PALACE,

(ADJOINING THE FREE LIBRARY),
NORWICH.

Great difficulty is often experienced by the Public in obtaining

GENERAL & USEFUL ARTICLES,

Which may be obviated by reading the undermentioned
Lists and purchasing

AT Z. W. WARMAN’S,

BEDFORD STREET, ST. ANDREW’S,

NEAR THE NEW CORN HALL.

And 1,000 other Useful Articles in Stock.

Near the Silk Mills,

Heigham Street, Norwich,

Respectfully informs the trade that he continues to supply goods in his line of business to wholesale houses.

R. MARRISON,
BREECH-LOADING,
Air, & Rifle Gun Manufacturer,
GREAT ORFORD STREET, NORWICH.

For fifty years and upwards the most experienced shots have patronized Marrison’s Guns.  The shooting powers, building up, and finish of these guns, are well known to be first class.

Forgers, barrel-borers, machinists, stockers, engravers, and finishers being constantly employed on the premises.  The best workmanship can be guaranteed.

Accessories of Breech-loader supplied.

Braided in a Superior Style from Original Designs.

A large assortment of Children’s Dresses, Jackets, Capes, Babies’ Robes, Ladies’ Skirts, Drawlets, Garibaldi, Camisoles, Toilet Sets, Bed Bags, Antimacassars, &c., for Braiding or Working, to select from; any Article required to Special Design or Size can be Manufactured to Order at a few hours’ notice.

J. GANLY,

Designer and Manufacturer of Embroidery and Braiding Patterns,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN

TOYS, BERLIN WOOLS, HABERDASHERY, FANCY GOODS, ETC.,
29, London Street, Norwich.

J. G. has just received a large stock of FANCY GOODS and other articles connected with his trade, and respectfully informs his Friends, Visitors to the City, and the Public, that, for variety, quality, and economical charges, they will find no establishment competent to offer them the same advantages.

THOMAS COTT,
POTTERGATE STREET,

ST. GREGORY’S, NORWICH,

PAWNBROKER.

Money Lent on Plate.

Advances made of £10 and upwards upon Plate
and Valuable Goods on reasonable terms.

16, BETHEL STREET,

NORWICH,

Respectfully informs the Nobility, Clergy, and Gentry of the Eastern Counties, and Citizens of Norwich, that he continues to execute any orders entrusted to his care with promptitude and accuracy, and he has been patronized by the following Ladies and Gentlemen:—

Patentee of

LAWN MOWING MACHINES,

And Manufacturer of all kinds of
WIRE NETTING FOR GAME, SHEEP, AVIARIES, &C.
STRAINED WIRE FENCING,
IRON HURDLES, ENTRANCE GATES,
AGRICULTURAL & HORTICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS,
CONSERVATORIES AND GREENHOUSES
IN WOOD OR IRON,
GARDEN CHAIRS, WATER BARROWS, WATER AND
LIQUID MANURE CARTS, GARDEN ENGINES,
KITCHEN RANGES, HOT WATER APPARATUS, &c., &c.

ROSE LANE IRON & WIRE WORKS,

NORWICH.

To be Published in Four Quarterly Parts.  Royal Folio.

Part I.  Now Ready, Price 6/-.  Separate Sheets 1/6 each.
POST FREE, TWO STAMPS EXTRA.

WINTER’S
FOLIO OF DROLLERY,

Containing Comical, Curious, and Quaint Subjects.
Drawn and Lithographed in a superior Style, from Designs by
C. J. W. WINTER, and the early humorous artists.

To be had wholesale and retail of the Artist and Publisher, 22, Bethel Street, Norwich.

As there will be but a limited number of Copies printed, an early application is respectfully solicited from the trade, &c.

Coloured Copies to Order Only.

Portraits painted from Life; also faithfully copied and enlarged to any size, and in any style, from small or faded Photographs.

Portraits of Animals correctly painted in a style not to be equalled by any Artist in the County.

Artistic and Antiquarian Subjects of every kind for book and other Illustrations accurately drawn and lithographed, in the best way only.

Old Paintings cleaned and altogether restored.

March, 1669.

OBSERVE: 22, BETHEL STREET, NORWICH.

SILK MERCERS,
LINEN AND WOOLLEN DRAPERS,
HABERDASHERS, CARPET FACTORS,

AND
Wholesale Manchester Warehousemen,

IMPORTERS OF

FRENCH AND OTHER CONTINENTAL MANUFACTURES.

FAMILY MOURNING.

NORWICH.

The advantages possessed by this Machine over all others are,—perfect silence when in use, great ease in working, extreme durability, certainly of action, simplicity of construction, cheapness.

FOR DONKEY OR PONY.

Improved Extra Strong Lawn Mower, with Gear Wheels for a Horse.

To cut 30 inches £16 | To cut 36 inches £19 | To cut 42 inches £22

Packed and Delivered Carriage Free to the principal Railway Stations in England.

Guaranteed to give satisfaction, and if not approved can be returned.

MANUFACTURERS OF
MACHINE-MADE GALVANIZED WIRE NETTING,
FOR GAME, AVIARIES, PHEASANTRIES, SHEEP, &c.

Of Every Description, from ½-inch to 6-inch Mesh.

ALL NETTINGS GALVANIZED AFTER MADE.

Strained Wire Fencing, Iron Hurdles and Gates, Iron Chairs, for Garden or Camp, Patent and Cottage Mangles, Garden Rollers, with Single and Double Cylinders, Universal Kitchen Ranges, Stable Fittings, &c.

Illustrated Lists Forwarded on Application.

BARNARD, BISHOP, AND BARNARDS,

Wire Drawers, Galvanisers, and Malleable Iron Founders,

NORFOLK IRON WORKS, NORWICH.

RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT—MARKET PLACE.

(Late Wiseman & Co.)

Importer & Dealer in Wines & Spirits,

POST OFFICE STREET,
NORWICH.

E. CUNNINGHAM.
PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST,

ST. BENEDICT’S GATES, NORWICH.

CARTE DE VISITE, 1s.,

EXTRA COPIES SIXPENCE EACH, OR FIVE SHILLINGS PER DOZEN.

COPYING AND ENGRAVING.

THOMAS WORLEDGE,

WHOLESALE

Boot, Shoe, Upper Manufacturer,

MAGDALEN STREET, ST. SAVIOUR’S,

NORWICH.

BAKER’S
REGISTER OFFICE FOR SERVANTS,
THE BATH HOUSE, BANK STREET, NORWICH.

Servants of Good Character constantly in demand.

THE BATHS IN BANK STREET

Are Open Daily (Sundays excepted) from 7 a.m. till 10 p.m.

First Class, 1s. 6d.  Second Class, 1s.  Third Class, 6d.  Male or Female.

Carriage & Harness Manufacturers,

CHAPEL FIELD, NORWICH.

Established 1750.

JOLLY AND SON

Solicit inspection of their Varied Assortment of NEW and SECOND-HAND CARRIAGES, particularly their Sefton Barouche Landaus and Barouches, Waggonettes, Extra Light American Carriages, Park Phaetons, Alexandra Cars, Gem Miniature Broughams—the lightest ever constructed, Fulcrum-Shaft Dog Carts, Game Carts, Norwich Cars, &c., &c.

Miniature Landulet Broughams, with circular fronts, just invented and perfected (after much trouble and expence) by Jolly & Son.  The most unique Open and Close Carriages for a Cob—light, low, easy of access—the metallic parts of steel, and hickory wheels; the weight reduced to the minimum.  The roof and glasses fall quite flat, as the Sefton Landaus.  From 6½ Cwt.

Carriages and Harness Jobbed, with option of purchase, or furnished for stated periods, on annual payments, afterwards becoming the property of the Hirer.

“Improved Patent Conical Axles” and Hickory Wheels, fitted to any
description of Vehicle.

IMPROVED BICYCLE VELOCIPEDES, OWN MAKE, £10.