Hart, William

15 Hogg Hill, Norwich, Norfolk; cabinet and chair maker (fl. 1789–1818)

Recorded also at 1 Orford Street, 1801–02.

Admitted a freeman on 13 June 1804 [Norwich freemen register].

Parson J. Woodforde mentioned him in his diary on 13 November 1789: ‘Bought this day of Will.m Hart, Cabinet Maker on Hog Hill, Norwich 2 large second hand double flapped Mahogany Tables, also one second hand Mahogany dressing Table with Drawers, also one new Mahogany Washing-Stand, for all which paid £4. 14. 6., that is for the 2 Tables 2.12.6. Dressing Table 1.11.6. Mahogany Wash Stand 0.10.6. I think the whole of it to be very cheap.’ [Diary of a Country Parson, 1758–1802, ed. J. Beresford].

Source: DEFM