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Booton Clay Pits.
Formed here when men once dug clay at a penny a yard (cubic), earning a meagre 35 to 40 pence a week at a time when the local weaving industry was in decay. The Cawston Fishing Club use and look after Booton Clay Pits which is owned by the Parish of…
Women's Institute Cawston
The Women's Institute started on the 23rd February 1921 with 52 members. Members marked their 90th birthday with a special celebration at the same venue as it did 90 years ago at the Cecil Cawston Memorial Institute (Village Hall Cawston).The WI was…
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…
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…
Brandiston
The article written by John Kett appeared in the parish magazine in September 1989. It describes the buildings and surrounding countryside providing us with a snapshot of a winter's day strolling through the village. The file includes an image of the…
Cawston Rovers grab the glory in 1983
On 9 April 1983 Cawston Rovers played in the Norfolk Primary Cup Final at Carrow Road which they won 2-1 against Britannia Prison.
The other most significant thing about the game which caused a media frenzy both locally and nationally was that it…
The other most significant thing about the game which caused a media frenzy both locally and nationally was that it…
Car fit for a royal?
Newspaper clipping
Sale of land and property in Cawston by the Heydon Estate in 1910
The resource includes the brochure printed for the auction together with a map showing all the premises and land offered for sale. Click on the files to view in full screen.
Auction sale of Nettleship Farm and The Malthouse Farm in June 1917
The resource includes the poster for the auction sale and the brochure detailing the farms, their buildings and land. Click on the files to view in full screen.
Original documents relating to land and property in Cawston
Click on the files to see the full details of the resources. The contents include papers relating to Cooks of Cawston, family history of the Clements family, an Inclosure document outlining the Cawston boundary, documents relating to Roopham House, 3…
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…
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
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 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…
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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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…
Open day at the Village Hall for the Coronation of King Charles lll
This resource lists those who showcased their work.
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Alec Chapman - Postmaster Cawston Post Office
Alec and Beryl Chapman ran the Cawston Post Office from 1934. These photographs of Alec and Beryl Chapman together with staff were taken in the shop and garden. For more on the history of the post office click here. Click on the file to view in full…
Stocks Loke
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Barwick & Son Gentlemen's Hairdressers
Image of an advertisement for A.F. Barwick & Son Gentlemen's Hairdressers.
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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.
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.
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…
Star of David.
Star of David.
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Axe head -"Flint" - Stone Age
Two Flint Axe Heads.
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Cawston Village Sign and Name
In 1937 the Cawston Sign was carved and painted by Mr. H. Carter of Swaffham, it was unveiled as a memorial of the Coronation of King George V1, by H.M. Lieut, of the County, Mr Colman and given by the Parish Council, the centre panel shows a weaver…
Axe head - Bronze Age
Bronze Axe Head. Found in field at Cawston.
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Token.
Token. R. Alden. Norwich. 1847.
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Badge.
S.S. - Sharp shooters badge.
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Coins.
Very old coins....
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Badge.
Shoulder badge TRFA - Royal Field Artillery shoulder badge 1914-1918.
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Incendiary Bomb and Certificate.
Incendiary bombs were filled with highly combustible chemicals and were dropped in clusters to spread fires....
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Sheep Bell.
Sheep Bell
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Coin ?
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Air Pistol.
Air Pistol, damaged, parts missing and not working....
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Badge,
Brass Kings Crown Irish Regiment Badge.
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Token.
Token "LAMP"
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