Depositions & Examinations
NCR Case 16a/16, fol. 304v
NRO
Undefined
8 October 1630
9 October 1630
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Plaintiff
Defendant
John Atkinson
male
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Witness
Event
A common drunkard and a common gamester
to 9 October 1630
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Components
Drunkenness and excessive consumption
Gaming and gambling
Event
Four hour drinking binge at William Gargrave's
8 October 1630
William Gargrave, Norwich, Norfolk, England
Component
Drunkenness and excessive consumption
Alcohol | Beer
8 Pot
Setting
Alehouse
Location of Event
Statement
9 October 1630
John Atkinson
John Atkinson said that he did yesterday drink at the house of William Gargrave and continued drinking there by the space of four hours and more and drank about eight pots of beer. And he saith upon oath that he had less than a full quart for a penny. The said John confesseth that he was drunk. He is therefore ordered to be set in stocks according to the law. And then to be set on work in Bridewell because it is affirmed and testified that the said Atkinson is a common drunkard and a common gamester.