inly is of considerable
consequence to the city. The wools of Lincolnshire and Leicestershire
are chiefly used.

To articles before mentioned, have been of late years added, cottons,
shawls and some other fancy goods, both of silk and cotton; some of which
are calculated for furniture, and some for dress, and which for elegance,
surpass any thing of the kind made in the kingdom. Cotton thread lace is
also made here, and no inconsiderable quantity of hempen cloth.

The staple manufactory of Norwich, furnishes about fifty distinct
occupations from the shearer of the sheep to the mariner who ships the
goods. The earnings of the different artizens are various--men from 6s.
to 30s. per week; women from 5s. to 15s. and children, by spinning,
filling and tire drawing, from 1s. to 4s.

The combing of wool used to employ a great number of hands; but since the
invention of machines, their employ is in a great measure superseded.

In the time of Edward III. it is recorded there were not less than 76
places of Christian worship, besides a Jewish synagogue, in Norwich--we
shall now proceed to give a brief account of some of these now remaining.

The foundation stone of the cathedral is recorded to have been laid by
bishop Herbert, in 1096, and it was not until the year 1430, the
cloisters were completed. In 1361, the upper part of the steeple was
partly blown down by a hurrican, after which, the present spire was
built. About the year 1470, the stone roof of the nave was constructed,
and adorned with sculptures of scripture history; and shortly after, the
stone roof over the choir was erected, and adorned in a similar manner;
and about the same time, the whole vaulting was covered with lead. In
1509, it was considerably injured by fire; in 1601, part of the spire was
struck down by lightning, but speedily repaired; it again suffered
considerably by the rebellion, in 1543; it was completely repaired and
beautified in 1763, and again in 1807.

The architecture is chiefly of the style, called Norman; the columns and
arches are exceedingly various in their size, mouldings, and ornaments;
the choir terminates with a semicircular east end, over which, are
curiously painted windows, by Dean Lloyd's lady. The walls include
various chapels, and some courts belonging to the dean and chapter. The
extreme length of the building is 411 feet from east to west; and the
width from north to south, 191 feet; the height of the spire and t