The Year 1821

The public record

The first sixty entries for the year, matters of state first.

• 31 January 1821, The Ministry Quarter: Piet Doner is appointed Minister of War. Report.
• 26 April 1821, The Reed Line: The Spring Action at the Eel Cut. The 1st Marsh Regiment engages enemy movement in the reeds through the night and holds the line. The front is unchanged. Report.
• 16 June 1821, The Reed Line: The Summer Action at the Broken Plank. The 2nd Marsh Regiment engages enemy movement in the reeds through the night and holds the line. The front is unchanged. Report.
• 19 June 1821, Victory Square: The 10th Victory Day parade ends at Victory Square in heat. The War Ministry estimates the crowd at 14,000. The year's casualty roll is read. Report.
• 21 September 1821, The Reed Line: Tomas Brenn of the Marsh Regiments is awarded the Order of the Reed for repairing the planking under fire. Report.
• 20 December 1821, The Reed Line: The Winter Action at Crow Island. The 1st Marsh Regiment engages enemy movement in the reeds through the night and holds the line. The front is unchanged. Report.
• 1 January 1821, Hollhausen: The winter fair opens at Hollhausen. 600 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. Report.
• 2 January 1821, Hochstadt: A cart overturns in Weaver Gate, Hochstadt. The driver, a man of Vellmar, is taken to hospital. Report.
• 8 January 1821, Eisenheim: Eisenheim marks the 600th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Mill Row. Report.
• 13 January 1821, Grautal: Grautal marks the 600th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Orchard Gate. Report.
• 17 January 1821, Tarnmoor: Tarnmoor marks the 700th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Orchard Lane. Report.
• 20 January 1821, Hochstadt: A fire in Long Way at Hochstadt destroys 8 houses. The fire company attend. No lives are lost. Report.
• 27 January 1821, Oberholt: The harvest at Oberholt is reported the best in memory. Grain is 7 pfen the measure. Report.
• 28 January 1821, Weinwick: A new bridge is opened at Weinwick by the Minister of the Interior. It has 4 arches. Report.
• 31 January 1821, Ostrabruck: A new bridge is opened at Ostrabruck by the Minister of the Interior. It has 8 arches. Report.
• 2 February 1821, Sanding: The coldest night in 30 years is recorded at Sanding. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.
• 2 February 1821, Dammsee: Dammsee marks the 400th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Church Lane. Report.
• 3 February 1821, Dammberg: A new bridge is opened at Dammberg by the Minister of the Interior. It has 8 arches. Report.
• 3 February 1821, Hagenkirchen: A new bridge is opened at Hagenkirchen by the Minister of the Interior. It has 5 arches. Report.
• 3 February 1821, Vellhausen: The harvest at Vellhausen is reported good. Grain is 8 pfen the measure. Report.
• 4 February 1821, Norrwick: The winter fair opens at Norrwick. 200 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. Report.
• 6 February 1821, Oberbach: Oberbach marks the 400th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Market Lane. Report.
• 15 February 1821, Salzhafen: A fire in Salt Quay at Salzhafen destroys 6 houses. The fire company attend. No lives are lost. Report.
• 19 February 1821, Oberholt: The harvest at Oberholt is reported good. Grain is 6 pfen the measure. Report.
• 19 February 1821, Grautal: The bells of Grautal church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. Report.
• 21 February 1821, Sanding: The bells of Sanding church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. Report.
• 25 February 1821, Salzhafen: Salzhafen marks the 600th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Chapel Walk. Report.
• 26 February 1821, Oberbach: A new bridge is opened at Oberbach by the Minister of the Interior. It has 5 arches. Report.
• 28 February 1821, Dammsee: A cart overturns in Chapel Row, Dammsee. The driver, a man of Oberholt, is taken to hospital. Report.
• 1 March 1821, Weinau: A fire in New Gate Walk at Weinau destroys 3 houses. The volunteer brigade attend. No lives are lost. Report.
• 3 March 1821, Norrbruck: The Ostra rises 50 centimetres above its mark at Norrbruck. Cellars in Ferry Street are flooded. Report.
• 7 March 1821, Grauburg: Grauburg marks the 300th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Garrison Gate. Report.
• 8 March 1821, Sudfurt: A storm strips roofs in Sudfurt and fells the old lime in Salt Way. Report.
• 9 March 1821, Wasserdorf: A fire in Salt Street at Wasserdorf destroys 3 houses. The fire company attend. No lives are lost. Report.
• 10 March 1821, Norrwick: A cart overturns in Orchard Street, Norrwick. The driver, a man of Vellhausen, is taken to hospital. Report.
• 12 March 1821, Wasserdorf: The coldest night in 40 years is recorded at Wasserdorf. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.
• 12 March 1821, Grautal: The Ostra rises 30 centimetres above its mark at Grautal. Cellars in High Street are flooded. Report.
• 13 March 1821, Brennholt: The coldest night in 70 years is recorded at Brennholt. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.
• 17 March 1821, Berging: A cart overturns in Printer Way, Berging. The driver, a man of Weinau, is taken to hospital. Report.
• 20 March 1821, Lindenmar: The bells of Lindenmar church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. Report.
• 20 March 1821, Grauburg: The spring fair opens at Grauburg. 200 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. Report.
• 21 March 1821, Vellhausen: The spring fair opens at Vellhausen. 200 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. Report.
• 24 March 1821, Berging: Berging marks the 300th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Market Walk. Report.
• 24 March 1821, Weinwick: A fire in Chapel Street at Weinwick destroys 6 houses. The fire company attend. No lives are lost. Report.
• 25 March 1821, Kessel: A cart overturns in Garrison Quay, Kessel. The driver, a man of Lindenmar, is taken to hospital. Report.
• 26 March 1821, Hagenkirchen: A cart overturns in Market Way, Hagenkirchen. The driver, a man of Oberholt, is taken to hospital. Report.
• 29 March 1821, Salzhafen: A new bridge is opened at Salzhafen by the Minister of the Interior. It has 4 arches. Report.
• 1 April 1821, Dammsee: A new bridge is opened at Dammsee by the Minister of the Interior. It has 2 arches. Report.
• 2 April 1821, Weinwick: Weinwick marks the 400th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Short Street. Report.
• 7 April 1821, Berging: The spring fair opens at Berging. 600 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. Report.
• 12 April 1821, Hollhausen: The harvest at Hollhausen is reported the best in memory. Grain is 7 pfen the measure. Report.
• 15 April 1821, Hagenkirchen: A cart overturns in Low Street, Hagenkirchen. The driver, a man of Reedtal, is taken to hospital. Report.
• 15 April 1821, Tarnmund: The sawmill at Tarnmund burns through the night. 23 men are out of work. Report.
• 18 April 1821, Vellhausen: A storm strips roofs in Vellhausen and fells the old lime in Orchard Street. Report.
• 19 April 1821, Wasserdorf: The brewery at Wasserdorf burns through the night. 3 men are out of work. Report.
• 19 April 1821, Salzhafen: The Ostra rises 50 centimetres above its mark at Salzhafen. Cellars in Chapel Walk are flooded. Report.
• 21 April 1821, Brennholt: A fire in Printer Walk at Brennholt destroys 4 houses. The fire company attend. No lives are lost. Report.
• 22 April 1821, Norrhafen: A cart overturns in Garrison Square, Norrhafen. The driver, a man of Weinwick, is taken to hospital. Report.
• 22 April 1821, Norrwick: Norrwick marks the 600th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Weaver Street. Report.
• 4 May 1821, Dammberg: The harvest at Dammberg is reported average. Grain is 5 pfen the measure. Report.