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The Cock Inn
The Cock Inn was a Public House on the Holt Road.
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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…
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…
The Lamb Public House
Photographs of the Lamb Public House and signage
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee 2022
2nd June at 9.30pm lighting of the beacon to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
The church was decorated with flower arrangements,
A Royal Scarecrow Festival.
4th June at 1pm to 4 pm party in the park.
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The church was decorated with flower arrangements,
A Royal Scarecrow Festival.
4th June at 1pm to 4 pm party in the park.
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Then and Now
Photo selection of Then and Now.
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Thimble
Found at Home Field where markets were held by a metal detector team....
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Thomas Cranmer of Canterbury
In March 1976 Cawston Church saw the production of Thomas Cranmer of Canterbury, written by Charles Williams and produced by Paul Farnham,...
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Timeline.
Cawston Timeline....
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Times in Cawston from the 1930s
Times in Cawston from the 1930s by Eileen Oakes. They are times I remember. Forgive me bringing personal events into this, but both they and I am part of those times....
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Toc H
The wonderful movement of the Cawston branch "Toc H" was formed in 1953 Coronation year of Queen Elizabeth 11, this was a branch of the Toc H organization set up in the first world war in Belgian in a house called Talbot House and was a rest,…
Token.
Token. R. Alden. Norwich. 1847.
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Token.
Token "LAMP"
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Tommy and Grace Neale
Appreciation/Memoriam....
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Trades in Village 1946
Driving into Cawston from Haveringland Aerodrome, at the first cross roads in Eastgate is situated the....
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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…
Tuddenham Eggs
Egg Packing in Cawston....
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Tug of War
Photos of Tug of War teams....
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Turn of the Century
There was an old lady who lived in or near to New Street, named Obadiah....
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V.E. Festival 1995
Cawston Festival V.E. Week May 1995
Souvenir Programme and photographs
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Souvenir Programme and photographs
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Victoria One Penny Model.
These model coins were engraved and issued by Joseph Moore between 1844 and 1848....
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Victorian Bell
Victorian Door Bell/Servants/Shop Bell....
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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…
Village Hall. "The Cecil Cawston Memorial Institute"
The Cecil Cawston Memorial Institute: George Cawston of London in 1896 bought the manorial rights of our manor and he proceeded to build Cawston Manor....
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Volunteers Recognitions
The Parish Council volunteers recognition evenings are normally held in May of each year and are organised by Mrs Theresa Carman andCouncillors.
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W.H. Allen
Boot & Shoe Manufacturer.
Invoice from W.H.Allen dated 1905 to Mr Richard Tubby, Eastgate.
Other invoices made out to:
Mr Thos Steairman, Eastgate.
Mr Alfred Beacon, Brandiston.
and ? Mr Sam Pigg, Brandiston.
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Invoice from W.H.Allen dated 1905 to Mr Richard Tubby, Eastgate.
Other invoices made out to:
Mr Thos Steairman, Eastgate.
Mr Alfred Beacon, Brandiston.
and ? Mr Sam Pigg, Brandiston.
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W.J. Gaskin
Saddler & Harness Maker etc....
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Wakeford Grocer and Draper
Trading as grocer Tea and Coffee, Wines and Spirits dealer.
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Walk Down Chapel Street
Starting at the market place we have the Kings Head a popular spot after a
days work, Next door the shoemakers shop where Mr. Tom Pitchers earned his living....
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days work, Next door the shoemakers shop where Mr. Tom Pitchers earned his living....
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Walks in Cawston
Selection of walks in Cawston. Also Click Here to see Cawston Heath map and history.
Walks will be added as time permit....
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Walter Dunn
Plumber, Glazier, Painter, Paperhanger, General Decorator.
Invoice dated 1915.
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Invoice dated 1915.
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Walter Edward Tuddenham
Walter Edward TUDDENHAM was born in 1859 at Cawston. Into a large and very respectable family of some prosperity. I know.....
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Walter Frederick Carman
He joined the Royal Navy when he was 15 years old....
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War Times including Zeppelins last visit WW1
Zeppelins last visit from the school exercise book of N. B. Howard age about 10 years....
Mr Charles Clements in his Memories of old Cawston read: Zeppelin Raids; One of the worst moments was when one of the airships cut its engines and drifted in…
War Times WW1/11 Memories/Diaries inc VE Day
War Times Memories and Diaries By:
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1/Fifty Years On by John Kett
2/Thoughts of a Wartime childhood by Robert Sonny Dewing
3/School War Times Notes
4/Second World War by Bill Sampson
5/Another Place &…
Water Hand Pump
Pump removed from kitchen in house at the high street about 2009....
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Wesleyan Reform Chapel Indenture
Chapel Indenture 1854....
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White to Cooks - Corner Shop at the High Street
Corner Shop on High Street/Church Lane Business History:
From Harness Makers to Electrical Business....
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From Harness Makers to Electrical Business....
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WI Table Cloth Covers....
This very unique table cover was made by the Cawston W.I. in the
1977 Jubilee year....
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1977 Jubilee year....
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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…
William Russell - Clock maker
A well known Master Clockmaker named John Russell lived at New Street, Cawston in the 1800s, he was in business from 1827 (born 1793 - died 1870). Several of his family were also watch and clockmakers. In the early 1900s Austin Russell lived at the…
William Watts
Notices removed from signal box at railway station.
William Watts - Builder, Contractor, Pump Maker, Well Sinker, Coal bins at the railway station....
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William Watts - Builder, Contractor, Pump Maker, Well Sinker, Coal bins at the railway station....
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William. A Bush
Wagons:- In about 1930 Wagons as in the photo above were supplied to HM the King....
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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…
Winter 2004
Photos of the winter 2004....
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Winter 2018
Lots of snow and roads blocked....
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Wireless set - Radio and TV
First Radio in Cawston and TV in the 1950s....
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Within These Ancient Walls
Within These Ancient Walls. Discovering St. Agnes’ Church by Susie Timms....
A very detailed book with the objective being to produce a full-length analytical history on our church and lots more....
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A very detailed book with the objective being to produce a full-length analytical history on our church and lots more....
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