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The Norfolk Chronicle of 21st October 1780 reported..... To inform the Curious......Appearing at the Half Moon..... The Gigantic Child, or Infant Hercules, who has had the honour of being shown three Times before their Majesties....... being 20 months old - a height of 3 feet 3 inches, 2 feet 6 inches about the Breast, Loins of 3 feet 1 inch ....etc.... The Norfolk Chronicle of 22 March 1783 reported that...... ` To be seen at William CURTIS's, the HALF MOON on the Castle Ditches. A most beautiful Female Dromedary, from the Grand Cairo, but last from Naples; also a curious Porcupine from the Coast of Africa. This Creature is armed with sharp Darts and Prickles. With many other Curiosities. Note. Ladies and Gentlemen give what they please...... Mrs. Curtis, widow, offered a Complete Four-wheeled Carriage with live animals, for sale, 27th May 1784. The animals were a large Bear, an Egyptian Night Walker and a fine Eagle. Offered To Let February 1817,a six year Lease, available to a good tenant from Michaelmas. A house independent of a common brewer. Listed in the Deed of Partnership of Cann & Clarke dated 1st June 1824. Recorded in a conveyance dated 26th May 1876 as `Now the CATTLE MARKET INN '. (CATTLE
MARKET INN first found 1836)
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