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ST. SAVIOUR, a small fabric, dedicated to the Transfiguration, has a square embattled tower, and contains several neat mural monuments. In Bishop Oxford's time it was appropriated to the almoner of the cathedral convent. Rev. W. H. Cooke, incumbent.

ST. SIMON AND JUDE contains some ancient brasses, and several monuments and effigies of the Pettus' family, upon one of which is a recumbent figure, in complete armour, of Sir J. Pettus, the first of the family who was knighted. The church is of great antiquity, and was held by the bishops before the removal of the see to Norwich. Rev. C. Holloway, rector.

ST. STEPHEN is a commodious gothic structure, with two side chapels, and a square tower at the west end. The nave is divided from the aisles by fluted columns with pointed arches, and the east window is richly beautified with stained glass. There are several old brasses and many mural tablets. In the vestry is a manuscript description of the church, written by Benjamin Mackerell, author of a history of Lynn; also a curious old alabaster carving. The church has lately undergone repairing and restoration. Rev. E. Evans, vicar.

ST. SWITHIN is a neat structure, with a square tower and three bells. During the cleansing of the church in 1834, an ancient portrait of Edward the Confessor was found nailed under one of the seats, where it is supposed to have been placed for security during the civil wars. The altar-piece is a painting of Moses and Aaron. On the font are carved emblems of the Trinity, Eucharist, and the Passion, with the arms of East Anglia. Here are also three stalls. Rev. R. C. Cavell, rector.

The following are the churches in the hamlets of the city:--

CHRISTCHURCH , which is in the parish of St. Clement, was erected in 1841. It is built of brick and flint, and cost ?2500. Rev. R. Wade, incumbent.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST , situate on a declivity commanding a fine prospect; has a handsome font. The vicarage is united to Trowse Newton. Rev. G. Carter, incumbent.

ST. MATTHEW was built in 1851, of Kentish rag-stone. Rev. G. W. Grogan, incumbent.

ST. BARTHOLOMEW , a small edifice, contains a mural monument to Bishop Hall, who was buried here. Rev. G. C. Hoste, rector.

TRINITY CHAPEL, situate in Union place, Heigham, was originally a Baptist place of worship, but was consecrated in 1839. The rector of Heigham is the officiating minister.

ST. ANDREW is an ancient edifice, having a thatched roof. It lies near the river Yare, which separates the county of Norwich from the county of Norfolk. The father of Henry Kirk White was buried here. Rev. G. Day, incumbent.

ST. MARY , also on the Yare, is a picturesque structure, bedecked with ivy. Rev. J. H. Payne, rector.

ST. MARY stands just within the city boundary, part of the burial ground being in the county. The rectory is consolidated with Drayton. Rev. H. Howell, rector.

CHAPELS.

The OLD MEETING HOUSE, Colegate street, was erected in 1693 by the Independents, a congregation of which body had existed in Norwich since the Commonwealth. They had originally assembled in a brewery in St. Edmund's, and afterwards in the "west granary" of St. Andrew's Hall. The Old Meeting is built of red brick, fronted with four Corinthian pilasters. The Rev. John Hallett is the minister.

PRINCE'S STREET CHAPEL, another Independent place of worship, was erected of white brick, with boldly-displayed cornice and pediment, and a Doric portico of four columns. The cost was upwards of ?4500. The Rev. John Alexander has been the minister ever since its erection.

A third CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL, a very handsome building erected in the vicinity of Chapel Field, was opened in 1858. Rev. Philip Colborne, minister.

The TABERNACLE, St. Martin's at Palace--originally built by the Calvinistic Methodists--was, in 1775, purchased by the Countess of Huntingdon. Rev. J. J. J. Kempster, minister.

ST. MARY'S was rebuilt in 1811 and enlarged in 1839. Its chief feature is a beautiful vaulted roof. The Rev. Joseph Kinghorn was for many years the pastor. Rev. George Gould, minister.

ST. CLEMENT'S, another Particular Baptist place of worship, was built in 1814, at a cost of ?5000. Rev. T. A. Wheeler, minister.

ORFORD HILL CHAPEL, also Baptist, was opened as a chapel in 1832. Rev. T. Corbet, minister.

EBENEZER CHAPEL, Surrey Road, was built in 1854; a gallery was subsequently added. The congregation had previously assembled in the Bazaar, St. Andrew's; the minister being the Rev. R. Govett, who, some years since, seceded from the Established Church.

There are several smaller structures in connexion with this denomination.

The GENERAL BAPTISTS, established in the city since 1686, have a chapel in St. James', erected in 1812 on part of the site of the White Friary. Rev. Thomas Scott, minister.

The OCTAGON CHAPEL, St. George's, is a handsome building, of the shape implied by its name. It is surmounted by a dome, supported by eight Corinthian pillars. It was erected in 1756, on the site of the old Presbyterian Meeting-house. Dr. John Taylor, and Dr. Enfield preached in this chapel. Rev. J. H. Hutton, minister.

The SOCIETY OF FRIENDS have two meeting-houses in Norwich; one of which, in Upper Goat Lane, is a fine white-brick structure, with Doric portico, and lighted by a dome lantern. It was rebuilt in 1826. The other is the GILDENCROFT MEETING HOUSE, St. Augustine's, erected in 1680. There is a spacious burial-ground attached, in which are deposited the remains of Joseph John Gurney, Mrs. Opie, and other eminent Friends. This building is supported by two lofty oak pillars, cut out of single trees.

The ROMAN CATHOLICS have also two chapels. That in St. John's Maddermarket is an ancient but plain structure, rebuilt in 1794; that in Willow Lane, called the Chapel of the Apostles, is a handsome building, erected in 1828. The windows are of stained glass, and the interior decorations are very striking.

The DUTCH CHURCH, in St. Andrew's Hall, originally the Conventual Church of the Black Friars, was granted to the Walloon congregation; but they now have service only once a year, when a sermon is preached in Dutch and afterwards in English. The building is used as a chapel to the Workhouse, but it is expected that it will be occupied by the Free Christian Church when the New Workhouse, now being erected near the Cemetery, has been completed.

CALVERT STREET CHAPEL, built by the Wesleyans in 1811. Since the recent disruption in that body, it has been held by the Reformers, or United Methodist Free Church; as is also the case with NEW CITY CHAPEL, in Crook's Place.

ST. PETER'S CHAPEL , held by the Conference Wesleyans, was built in 1824.

The PRIMITIVE METHODISTS have chapels in Heigham , Lakenham , Cowgate Street, and New Catton.

The FRENCH CHURCH, Queen Street--originally the parochial church of St. Mary Parva, and afterwards a cloth exchange--was granted, in 1637, to the French Protestant refugees. It is now leased to the receivers of the doctrines enunciated by Emanuel Swedenborg, and the minister is the Rev. David Goyder.

The FREE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, St. Michael at Plea, which is unconnected with any particular denomination, was opened in 1852, upon its pastor, the Rev. Joseph Crompton, quitting the Unitarians, of which denomination he had been minister.

The JEWS--who were formerly very numerous in this city--have a handsome synagogue in St. Faith's Lane. Rev. S. Caro, minister.

THE MONUMENTAL BRASSES OF NORWICH AND NEIGHBOURHOOD.

To Archaeologists visiting this ancient city, and particularly to those directing their attention to Monumental Brasses, the following list of Brasses in Norwich and the principal villages in the neighbourhood, may be considered useful. They are classified under their distinctive characters, namely--1st, Ecclesiastics; 2nd., knights; 3rd., civilians and ladies; 4th., miscellaneous. The list specifies those consisting of effigies generally perfect, with their inscriptions, unless otherwise mentioned.

An alphabetical list of the churches, with the various brasses in each, is also appended.

ECCLESIASTICS.

KNIGHTS.

CIVILIANS AND LADIES.

MISCELLANEOUS.

LIST OF THE CHURCHES WITH BRASSES.

DIRECTORY OF NORWICH.

ALPHABETICAL LIST.

CLASSIFICATION OF TRADES, PROFESSIONS, &c.

Abel, Mrs., Unthank's road Appleton, Mrs. Anna, St. Augustine's Bardwell, Miss Adlian, St. Stephen's gates Barker, Mrs. Eliza, Grove road, Lakenham Bateman, Mrs. Mary, St. Stephen's road Bell, Miss L., Synagogue street Blakely, The Misses, St. Giles' road Blogg, W., Upper King street Body, Elizabeth M., Adelaide street, Heigham Boyden, The Misses, Pottergate street Brook, William, Grey Friar's Priory, King street Burrage, Frederick J., Golden Dog lane Burrage, John Charles, Castle hill Campling, Mrs. Eliza Jane, Castle hill Carver, Mrs. Ruth, West Pottergate street Chalker, Elizabeth, Till's court, Ber street Codling, Arthur John, Magdalen street Coldwell, Amelia, St. Clement's Church alley Cooke, Miss Mary H., Distillery street, Heigham Crowe, Miss Elizabeth, Calvert street Dunnett, Mrs. Mary, Surrey street Dye, Miss Harriet, 5, Grapes' hill Farnell, James Thomas, St. Giles' street Farnell, William Keeling Theatre street Finegan, Mrs., Cow hill Froggett, Ellen, Sussex st. Gilbert, Mrs., Gildengate street Golding, Mary Ann, St. Paul's Back lane Green, Elizabeth, Palace street Hardyman, Miss Sarah, Bracondale Harmer, Miss Ann, Distillery street, Heigham Hart, Miss Catherine, 14, Victoria street Heasell, the Misses, Surrey road Holmes, Mrs. Esther, St. Stephen's rd. Hovell, Elizabeth, Rupert street Howard, Miss Anne, Unthank's road Hupton, Mrs. Frances, Hall road, Lakenham Ives, Miss Ann Sarah, 13, the Crescent Johnson, S. and A., Rose lane Kempster, Mrs., Westbeech house, St. Benedict's road Lake, William, St. Benedict's road Lincoln, Mrs. Mary Ann, Hall road, Lakenham Lincolne, Miss Elizabeth, Surrey street Ling, Harriet, Bethel street Ling, Henry, Unthank's road Ling, Mrs. J. A., 23, Sussex st. May, Eleanor, St. Mary's pln. Mays, Mrs. C., Magdalen road Mills, Miss Ann, Unthank's road Nelson, William, William street Nicholson, Miss C., the Chantry Paul, Wm. F., Bracondale Phillips, Miss E., Chatham place, Chapel Field road Plummer, Susan, Plummer's yard, St. Martin's Priest, Mrs. Henry, Pottergate street Pye, Mrs. Ann Rebecca, Alma terrace, St. Augustine's gates Quinton, Mrs. E., Charles street Redgrave, Misses, Priory, St. Stephen's Reeve, Miss E. S., Kimberley st. Reynolds, Mrs. J., Coslany st. Sayer, the Misses, New road, Town close Seaman, Martha, West End street, Holl's lane Sheppard, Mrs. Ann, St. Benedict's plain Slack, Mrs. E., Grove pl., Lakenham Spratt, Miss Sarah, Bethel street Stageman, Miss S., Brazen Doors road Staines, Mrs. A., St. Stephen's gates Stannard, Miss E., Rose lane Stevens, Mrs. M., Kimberley st. Stocks, Mrs. Maria, St. Benedict's gates Tayler, Mrs. E., , Grove place, Lakenham Tyler, Mrs. Adelaide, Lothian street, Heigham Watson, Miss M. A., John str., Rose lane Wilson, Misses E. and C., Grove house, Newmarket road Wright, Mrs. M. A., Gildengate street

Bardwell, G. S., St. Stephen's road, Kempster, John, Davey place Kerry, George Caythorpe, Elm hill Roach Edward, Southwell road Shields, Joseph W., Trafalgar street, Lakenham Starling, Thomas, Victoria street

Baldry, George, Newmarket rd. Baldry, Wm., St. Stephen's rd. Bardwell, George Syder, St. Stephen's road Bateman, J., and Son, Gildengate street Beart, R. H., Bethel st. Butcher, William, and Sons, Theatre street Campling, J., Castle hill Churchill, Wm., Pitt st. Clowes and Flowerdew, Bank chambers, Bank place Cossey, John, Gildengate str. Creasby, Edmund, Colegate street Croxford, Edward, 33, Magdalen street Didwell, William, Catton road Ellis, John, Bank plain Esperett, William Henry, Distillery street Francis, Thos., Newmarket rd. Gorell, Robert A., Muspole st. Griggs, William, St. Benedict's street Gunn, R., 11, Julian st. Hewitt, John, Theatre street Hobrough, William, Thorpe hamlet Horne, John, Castle meadow Horner, C., St. Martin at Palace Ives, Geo., Crown Bank plain Johnston, F., agent for Virtue & Co., publishers, Jay's terrace, Rose lane Kempster, John Davey place Leath, Thomas Thorne, Charles street, Heigham Mason, H. J., Pottergate st. Metcalf, William, Bedford street, Unthank's road Millard & Son, Prince's street Nash, Robert, West End street, Heigham Nelson, J. W., Upper St. Giles Newton, Edward J., Bethel st. Newton, William, Tombland Ninham, J., The Cottage, Mousehold Nockolds, Henry, Fox and Hounds' court, Ber street Norman, Robert, 6, York place, Chapel Field road Paterson, Charles, 5, Davey place Poll, Samuel, Magdalen street Pratt, Hornor, and Morgan, Queen street Pymar, John, , Castle meadow Slubley, William, Chapel Field road Sparks, F. W., St. Giles' Spelman, William, and Sons, St. Giles' street, and Yarmouth Stacey, Edward, Newmarket road Thirtle, Thomas, 2, Bridewell alley Townshend, J., Trafalgar str. Waddington, Jas., St. Julian's street, Ber street White, William, St. Gregory's Church alley Willett, Charles, 5, Great Orford street Wright, James and Son, Bank chambers Wright, Robt. J., Queen street Wright and Woodrow, Queen street

Barnard, Bishop, and Barnards, Market place Bensted, William, Castle meadow Blyth, R. and F., Ber street Buck, John, Grove place, Lakenham Campling, James, Golden Ball street Cudbard, Charles, Theatre street Hewitt, George, Orford hill Holmes and Sons, Prospect Place works, Globe lane Howard, Riches, and Watts, Duke's palace Mallett, Charles, Fishgate street Murrell, W. and Co., Crook's place Slack, Jacob H., Grapes' hill Sparke and Co., Thorn lane and Castle hill Turner, James Mangles, St. Martin's at Palace

Barwell and Sons, St. Stephen's st., London st., and St. Andrew's hill Cannell, Hannah, Unthank's road Caston, John, St. Benedict's gates Hubbard, James, Magdalen street Morrison and Co., Market place Norgate and Co., St. Stephen's street Phillips, John, Eagle and Child, Golden Ball street Seaman, Grimmer, and Co., St. John's Maddermarket

Benest, E. E., Board of Health offices, Castle meadow Benest and Newson, Bank Chambers Brown, John, King street Bunn, John, 20, Pottergate street Esperett, William H., Distillery street Hinsbey, T. W., 18, Castle meadow Jeckell, Thomas, Queen street Kitton, Robert, Tuck's court, St. Giles' Mear, Wm., Surrey house, Surrey rd.

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