Tour Through The Eastern Counties Of England, 1722 By Daniel Defoe











































































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The Lord Viscount Hereford has a very fine seat and park in this
town; the house indeed is old built - Page 65
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The Lord Viscount Hereford Has A Very Fine Seat And Park In This Town; The House Indeed Is Old Built, But Very Commodious; It Is Called Christ Church, Having Been, As It Is Said, A Priory Or Religious House In Former Times.

The green and park is a great addition to the pleasantness of this town, the inhabitants being allowed to divert themselves there with walking, bowling, etc.

The large spire steeple, which formerly stood upon that they call the tower church, was blown down by a great storm of wind many years ago, and in its a fall did much damage to the church.

The government of this town is by two bailiffs, as at Yarmouth. Mr. Camden says they are chosen out of twelve burgesses called portmen, and two justices out of twenty-four more. There has been lately a very great struggle between the two parties for the choice of these two magistrates, which had this amicable conclusion-- namely, that they chose one of either side; so that neither party having the victory, it is to be hoped it may be a means to allay the heats and unneighbourly feuds which such things breed in towns so large as this is. They send two members to Parliament, whereof those at this time are Sir William Thompson, Recorder of London, and Colonel Negus, Deputy Master of the Horse to the king.

There are some things very curious to be seen here, however some superficial writers have been ignorant of them.

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