The sum of £3. 15s. is paid out of the general estates for charitable purposes, being the Dole referred to in the charter; and also the sum of £139. 5s. 8d., being the interest of several sums amounting to the sum of £2785. 15s. given by different individuals for the benefit of the Schools, the Dorcas Charity, and other purposes, and paid over to the Burgesses.

One year's interest on debt of £28,000. 1400 0 0

INDEX.

CHAP. I.

ANCIENT and modern aspect of the Fens,

CHAP. II.

History of the Fens.

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Ancient condition of the Fens, p. 25-Relics found, p. 29-Works of the
Romans, p. 32-Abbeys, p. 42-Foundation of Ely Cathedral, p. 46-The
Danes, p. 48-Obstinacy of the Isle to William 1st. and blockade, p. 52—
Defence of Hereward, p. 52-Fens in the reign of Stephen, p. 56-Inun-
dation, p. 58-Morton's Leam, p. 60-Vermuden, p. 63-Drainage given
to the Earl of Bedford, p. 64-Bedford Level Corporation established, p. 67
-Eau brink Cut, p. 69-Nene Outfall, p. 71-Woodhouse Marsh Cut, p. 81
-Rivers, p. 84.

CHAP. III.

Ancient History of Wisbech

Name of Wisbech, p. 88-Vassalage, p. 93-King John's disaster at the
Wash, p. 96-Storm and inundation, p. 98.

CHAP. IV.

The Guild of the Holy Trinity.

Origin of the Guild, p. 103-Register of the Guild, p. 105-Hall, p. 109—
Banquets, p. 112-Religious ceremonies, p. 113-Dissolution, p. 115.

CHAP. V.

History of the Castle.

Origin of Castles, p. 116-Construction, p. 117-Form of Wisbech
Castle, p. 119-Dismantled, p. 121-Prisoners, p. 122-Roman Bricks,
p. 125-Castle estate purchased by Mr. Medworth, p. 127.

CHAP. VI.

The Corporation.

Inventory of the Guild, p. 129-Murrow Chapel, p. 130-Flood, (1571)
p. 134-Plague, p. 135-Charter renewed, p. 139-Ceremony of electing
Capital Burgesses, p. 145-Duties, p. 148-Corporation investigation,
(1833) p. 151.

CHAP. VII.

The Church.

Difference of religious edifices, p. 155—Cole's description of Wisbech
Church, p. 160-Library, p. 165—Organ, p. 167-Benefactors to the Town,
p. 170-Monuments, p. 175-Cemetery, p. 182-Curfew, p. 184.-Chapel
of Ease, p. 185.

CHAP. VIII.

Grammar School and other Public Institutions.

Erection of the Grammar School, p. 189-Early directions for tuition, p.
190-Master's salary, p. 194-Holmes' charity, p. 194-Scholars, p. 196—
Charity schools, p. 198-Bequests, p. 199-System of education, p. 202.

CHAP. IX.

Public Charities.

Crane's charity, p. 207-Holmes, p. 210-Baxter, p. 211-Parke, p.
213-Mrs. Wright, p. 213--Miscellaneous, p. 214-Policy of charity, p. 215
- Little Dorcas charity, p. 217-Bequest of William Watson, esq., p. 218—
Almshouses, p. 219-King John's, p. 219-Hawkins, p. 221-Medworth,
p. 222-Mrs. Mayers' asylum, p. 223.

CHAP. X.

The Dissenters.

Observations, p. 229---Methodists, p. 231-Calvinists, p. 233---Inde-
pendents, p. 234---Unitarians, p. 235---Quakers, p. 237---Baptists, p. 240.

CHAP. XI.

Public Buildings and Works.

The Bridge, p. 244---Corn Exchange, p. 245---House of Correction,
p. 247---Sessions House, p. 249---New Town Hall, 249---Port, p. 250---
Canal, p. 254---Workhouse, p. 255---Market Place, p. 258---Public Baths,
p. 258---Gas Works, p. 259---Contemplated improvements, p. 263.

CHAP. XII.

Biography and Conclusion.

Clarkson, p. 273---Ellis, p. 281---Watson, p. 284---Conclusion.