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HOPTON in 1844, is a large, pleasant and well-built village, in the vale of the
Little Ouse, 5 miles W.N.W. of Botesdale, and 8 miles N.N.E. of Ixworth, has in
its parish 623 inhabitants, and 1,321a. 3r. 22p. of fertile land. Thomas
Tbornhill, Esq., is lord of the manor, formerly held by Bury Abbey; but part of
the soil belongs to J. Goodrich, Esq., and several smaller owners. The Church
(All Saints) is a neat structure with a tower and six bells. The living is a
discharged rectory, valued in K.B. at �13 5s., and in 1835 at �284. The
patronage is in the Crown, and the Rev. Henry Dawson is the incumbent. The
Wesleyans have a commodious chapel here, built in 1836.
Beart Mrs. Esther
Brooke Robert, miller and baker
Button Mrs. Isabella, corn and seed merchant, and maltster
Calver George, clock & watch maker
Clarke Henry, land agent, appraiser, agent to the Suffolk fire office, &c.
Cooper John, blacksmith
Dawson Rev. Henry, Rectory
Eacock Robert, veterinary surgeon
Fowell Frederick, solicitor, and agent to the Norwich Union fire office
Good James, wheelwright
Goodrich John, Esq.
Jaques Stephen, gardener
Meadows Ephraim, Cooper
Morgan Charles, surgeon
Milston John, machine maker
Norton George, Thatcher
Read Henry, parish clerk
Reed John, cook and confectioner
Rye Sarah, toy dealer
Taylor Mr Charles
Walton James, plumber and glazier
Wilson Charles, Schoolmaster
Wood John, gentleman
Woollard George, butcher
Inn and Taverns.
Chequers, John Pawley (& portrait painter)
Greyhound, William Olley
Vine, Charlotte Boggis
Boot & Shoe Makers.
Bennett James
Farr John
Goodchild Robert
Inman Charles
Partins Leonard
Walker William
Bricklayers.
Cox Thomas
Lock John
Lock Joseph
Ruddock John
Carpenters etc
Brooke Joseph (& builder)
Stevens James
Thurlow Clement
Collar & Harness Makers.
Griss John
Trucker William
Farmers.
Beales John
Bunn Jno Phillips
Button Isabella
Muston James
Robinson Thomas
Taylor William
Woollard George
Grocers & Drapers.
Deeks George
Scott William (and British wine dealer)
Shopkeepers.
Carley Ann
Peach William (and baker)
Tailors.
Abbott George
Brooke Charles
Shrimpton Stephen (& auctioneer)
Stevens Richard
CARRIERS.
Jas. Fisk, to Norwich, Mon. and Thurs.; and to Bury Wed & Sat.
Charles Brock, to Diss, Friday