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Romans
ROMANS .
Julius Caesar led an expedition to Britain in 55 B.C. but it was 43 A.D. before the Romans came in strength.
The tribe of the Iceni, who lived in Norfolk, rose against the Roman. Led by their Queen, Boadicea, an army of 120,000…
Julius Caesar led an expedition to Britain in 55 B.C. but it was 43 A.D. before the Romans came in strength.
The tribe of the Iceni, who lived in Norfolk, rose against the Roman. Led by their Queen, Boadicea, an army of 120,000…
Travel
Travel
Most people travelled very little from the village where they lived.
Roads were very bad, particularly in Winter, and the main road from Norwich to Holt was dangerous to travel . In 1786 Mr.Johnson of Heydon was held up by a Highwayman…
Most people travelled very little from the village where they lived.
Roads were very bad, particularly in Winter, and the main road from Norwich to Holt was dangerous to travel . In 1786 Mr.Johnson of Heydon was held up by a Highwayman…
Hand Warmer.
Hand Warmer, portable with pouch, metal construction, refillable with lighter fluid, used by campers etc.
Seed Spoon
One of a set of seed spoons used in the Cawston area.
Barwick & Son Gentlemen's Hairdressers
Image of an advertisement for A.F. Barwick & Son Gentlemen's Hairdressers.
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Village Hall Events 2026
Alice & Her Friends: Just one of many events held at the Village Hall, and like other events was well supported by parishioners and visitors, see files for photos.
Come and join one of the many community groups that use the Village Hall and meet…
Come and join one of the many community groups that use the Village Hall and meet…
Domesday Book Cawston 1086
THE DOMESDAY SURVEY.
The Survey made by King William after his victory at Hastings gives us a good idea of the condition of our village at that time.
There was a royal manor here, which meant that the King received its income, and that Cawston…
The Survey made by King William after his victory at Hastings gives us a good idea of the condition of our village at that time.
There was a royal manor here, which meant that the King received its income, and that Cawston…
St.Agnes Church Altar Frontal made by Judith Davis
Extract from the Cawston Group magazine August 1978, written by Revd.Paul Farnham about the gift of an Altar Frontal by Judith Davis to St.Agnes Church, Cawston.
British Soldier's brass petrol lighter
Information regarding British Army soldiers' brass petrol lighters produced by the Parr Mfg.Co.; an example of what became known as 'Utility Lighters or ULs. This is believed to be a World War 2 example.
Horse Tie Ring - Iron Age
Horse Tie Ring - Iron Age
Winifred Rogers District Nurse and Midwife
Winifred Rogers was the District Nurse and Midwife for Cawston during the 1970's. She was married to John Rogers who farmed at Goosepie Farm, Goosepie Lane (Booton Rd.).
The District Nurse's bungalow used to be on Norwich Rd. opposite Marsham's…
The District Nurse's bungalow used to be on Norwich Rd. opposite Marsham's…
Midwife's medal/badge belonging to S.M.Richmond
Photograph of a Midwife's medal/badge belonging to S.M.Richmond found in Eastgate
High Street Shop with Hovis sign
Photograph of shop with Hovis sign in the High Street
The Lamb Public House
Photographs of the Lamb Public House and signage
Stocks Loke
Photographs
Apprenticeship papers for William Edward Lycett Junior 1896
Apprenticeship papers for William Edward Lycett Junior.
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The Cock Inn
The Cock Inn was a Public House on the Holt Road.
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Wakeford Grocer and Draper
Trading as grocer Tea and Coffee, Wines and Spirits dealer.
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Ladies Social Club
A Social Club was formed in the 1990s, sorry but we have no photos or many details please see file,
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Friendship Public House
Friendship Public House. Photo and some history.
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A. J. Russell
Photo of the Butcher Shop of A.J. Russell at Buxton and as shop sign of Cawston. the Russell family was known in Cawston for clock makers.
More info at the Cawston Heritage room.
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More info at the Cawston Heritage room.
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Cecil Cawston
Memorial Service for Cecil Cawston, for info see relation link Village Hall.
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Church Banner
Revd King wth the Chuch Banner made by Mrs Judith Davis.
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Stackwood. W. M.
A devout and earnest Christain ran both mills at Sygate until 1912 ....
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Ketts Oak Tree
Permission given to plant an Oak Tree in Churchyard....
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Businesses Market Hill 1950s/60s
Businesses on the Market Hill in Cawston in the 1950s/60s.
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RAF Christmas Card
Christma Card s as used by the RAF !940s
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Church - A Quick Look
Quick Look at St Agnes' Church - A leaflet prepared for Church Tours in 1990:
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Cemetery Gates & Entrance
Brick Piers and Cemetery Gates given to the village by Marshall Howard to celebrate the birth of his son Norman. For more info click on file....
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Journey into time
On 30 October 1970 children from Cawston Primary School reenacted various events from the past. These included Saxon girls gathering fuel from the local wood, a young Stone Age couple butchering their catch on Cawston Heath, 19C smugglers crouched in…
Bravery at Booton Clay Pits
Three boys were rewarded for their role in rescuing Charlie Lee when he fell into Booton Clay Pits. John Pye and Ben Lee were nominated for Royal Humane Society Awards and Scott Harmer was presented with a Certificate of Commendation by the Cawston…
A walk around Cawston by Karen Wells
Karen remembers the people and places she knew from her time in Cawston. Many of the shops and businesses are no longer here but still live in the memories of those who have lived or still live in Cawston. The photo is of Mr and Mrs Wilson taken in…
The family history of Robert J Austin
The history comprises family trees and Census information. Robert's ancestors all lived in Norfolk and mainly in the Cawston area. They were butchers, labourers, laundresses, brickmakers, needlewomen and publicans. For more information on Robert's…
Sygate or Southgate?
It is sometimes argued that the name Sygate is a corruption of the name Southgate but as the people of Cawston and Sygate know this cannot be the case since Sygate is actually north of Cawston. The name Sygate is thought to be taken from the Old…
Cherry trees in Cawston Churchyard
These beautiful cherry trees were planted in memory of Major Rodwell. Sadly they had to be taken down as the roots were pushing out the churchyard wall. Click on file to view on full screen.
Cawston Football Club score a hat trick
In 1976 the Cawston Football Club won three cups; the North East Norfolk Championship Cup, the League Cup and the Aylsham Charity Cup. The team also reached the semi-final of the Norfolk Junior Cup Competition. The team are pictured in this cutting…
Open day at the Village Hall for the Coronation of King Charles lll
This resource lists those who showcased their work.
A Roman fort at Sygate?
A 1993 aerial photograph shows the outline of a building close to Malt House Farm which could be a Roman fort. A number of Roman artefacts have been found in the area close to the Roman road known to have passed through Cawston. Click on file to view…
Memories of The Loke off Chapel Street Cawston
In this item David Palgrave recounts his memories of living in one of the cottages in The Loke Cawston. His family lived there from 1956 to 1964 when the cottages were sold. The Howes and the Chatters also lived in the cottages.
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Portraits in wood and stone
In this article John Kett points out that the bosses in St Agnes Cawston may well be portraits of men and women who supported the church in its early days. He goes on to talk about the gargoyles or water spouts that project from the gutters of…
Cawston Primary School - John Kett remembers
John Kett was headteacher of Cawston Primary School from 1952 to 1978. In this article he remembers his time there recalling the less than ideal sports facilities and the messy job of reproducing the school magazine.
Church pulpits
John Kett explains that until the early 1600s priests delivered their sermons in front of the altar or from the Rood Loft. Pulpits vary a great deal in design and construction. The pulpit in St Agnes Church is supported on a wooden stem and dates…
The font in St Agnes Church Cawston
The font at St Agnes Cawston described as a 'fantastic example of late mediaeval devotional art and liturgy' is octagonal with an elaborate font cover. Once painted in bright colours it is likely that the seven sacraments were depicted as well as…
Church pews and poppyheads in St Agnes Church, Cawston
Before the 13C there was no seating in our churches. The first seats were attached to the wall of the church but by the time St Agnes was built in the 15C provision of pews became general.
To find out more about the history of the seating in St…
To find out more about the history of the seating in St…
Revival of Plough Sunday 8 January 2023
To see more photographs of the procession and blessing click on files to view full screenTo watch a short video in which Rev Andrew Whitehead talks about Plough Sunday/Monday click here
William Dove 1809 - 1866
The resource is an extract from a book by Tony Satchell. 'Linked by chains and lineage' published in Ashburton, Victoria AU in 1992. It provides a background to the Dove family, the political situation in the early 1800s and details about life in a…