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Henry Woodcock, Esq. (1789–1879) was a prominent 19th century public official in the city of Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom. He was elected Sheriff of Norwich for one term (1839), and Mayor of Norwich for two terms (1849, 1850) and served as commissioner and magistrate.

Background[edit]

Born to Robert Woodcock and Elizabeth Guggle. Baptised 19 July 1789 in North Creake, Norfolk.[1]

Woodcock Married Mary Ann Orton (1789-1866), widow of Anthony Bale (1755–1719), in 1821, in Litcham, Norfolk.[2]

He established a dental surgery practice in Norwich, on St. Giles Street, which he operated for 40 years. The practice was taken over by his nephew and long term assistant John Suggett in the mid 1860s. [3] [4]

Public Life[edit]

Henry Woodcock was elected Sheriff of Norwich for one term, 1838–1839, under Mayor John Marshall, and Mayor for two successive terms, 1849–1850 and 1850–1851. Woodcock continued as alderman and magistrate through the 1870s; his 1851 census return shows his occupation was "Mayor and Surgeon dentist"; the 1861 census says "Magistrate for City and Dentist", and the 1871 census says he was a "Magistrate and Landowner".[5] [6] [7] [8] [9]

Death[edit]

Henry Woodcock died 30 January 1879, age 90. Buried at Hellesdon, Norfolk at St Mary's Churchyard. Predeceased by his wife Mary Ann in 1866.[10] [11]

Legacy[edit]

While serving as Mayor, Woodcock gifted the clock and enclosing clock-turret at Norwich Guildhall in 1850. The clock and tower is a Grade I listed building feature in Norwich. His name is inscribed below the clock face.[12] [13]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Henry Woodcock: Norfolk Baptisms Archive: Norfolk Record Office; Reference: PD 626/15; Page: 8 FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 16 January 2024); Henry Woodcock baptism on 19 Jul 1789, son of Robert & Elizabeth, in North Creake, Norfolk, England.
  2. ^ Henry Woodcock: Norfolk, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754–1938, Norfolk Record Office; Norwich, Norfolk, England; Norfolk Church of England Registers; Reference: PD 459/8; Henry Woodcock marriage to Mary Ann Bale, 10 April 1821 in Litcham, Norfolk, England. [1]
  3. ^ Dunsford and Suggett, surgeon dentists, St. Giles’ street, Mason's Norwich General and Commercial Directory & Handbook, 1852 edition, R. Hindry Mason. Project Gutenberg, Release date: June 14, 2020 [eBook #62401]; Transcribed from the 1852 Mason’s edition; page 52, 92, Dunsford and Suggett, surgeon dentists, St. Giles’ street. https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/62386/pg62386-images.html
  4. ^ 'Henry Woodcock' (1851) Census Return for ... 70 St. Giles Street, St. Giles, Norwich, Norfolk, 5 West Wymer The National Archives; Kew, London, England, Piece: 1815, Folio: 440, Page: 20.
  5. ^ 'Henry Woodcock' (1851) Census Return for ... 70 St. Giles Street, St. Giles, Norwich, Norfolk, 5 West Wymer The National Archives; Kew, London, England, Piece: 1815, Folio: 440, Page: 20.
  6. ^ 'Henry Woodcock' (1861) Census Return for ... St. Giles Street, St. Giles, Norwich, Norfolk, Mancroft The National Archives; Kew, London, England, Piece: 1217, Folio: 22, Page: 9.
  7. ^ 'Henry Woodcock' (1871) Census Return for ... 44 St. Giles Street, St. Giles, Norwich, Norfolk, Mancroft The National Archives; Kew, London, England, Piece: 1816, Folio: 59, Page: 10.
  8. ^ Henry Woodcock, Mayors, Lord Mayors and Sheriffs, 1835-2010, by year of office compiled list by Marianne Philson, additional data by Nick Williams, copyright Pat Newby, 2021; GenUK https://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/NFK/Norwich/Mayors_And_Sheriffs
  9. ^ Henry Woodcock, 1789-1879; Norfolk Records Office, Norwich, Norfolk; occupations: Mayor of Norwich; record: GB/153/NM/5289; record creation date: Created on: 21/11/2003 by Droip; https://nrocatalogue.norfolk.gov.uk/index.php/henry-woodcock-1789-1879-mayor-of-norwich-norwich-norfolk
  10. ^ Henry Woodcock, England and Wales, National Index of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1957 • FamilySearch: Henry Woodcock, "England and Wales, National Index of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1957" • FamilySearch; Death Date: 30 Jan 1879, Norwich, Norfolk; Probate Date: 28 Feb 1879, Probate Registry: Norwich; accessdate: January 17, 2024
  11. ^ Henry Woodcock: Norfolk Monumental Inscriptions 1600-1900s Index; FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 16 January 2024); Henry Woodcock burial (died on 30 Jan 1879 at age 90) in Hellesdon, Norfolk, England.
  12. ^ Guildhall Clock: Recording Archive for Public Sculpture in Norfolk & Suffolk; Title: East end of Guildhall, with 1850 clock tower; Manual Ref: NFnrNOR041; parish Norwich; road: Guildhall Hill;, precise location: East End of GuildHall; OS Ref Grid: TG229087; Commissioned by: Henry Woodcock, Mayor; Inscriptions: Date 1850 above clock SOLA VIRTUS INVICTA (Virtue alone cannot be conquered), at base of clock in gold lettering HENRY WOODCOCK, MAYOR, in Gothic script on base. http://www.racns.co.uk/sculptures.asp?action=getsurvey&id=252
  13. ^ article: St Giles Street, Norwich, Hidden History; Nick Stone 2020 https://www.invisibleworks.co.uk/up-city-st-giles-street-norwich/
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