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Billy Dewing - Bakers
Dewing had a Bakers Business at Chapel Street. Photo: Billy Dewing & Alfred Easton Sen at the Ratcatchers Public House, Eastgate.
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CWE- (Continental Wine Experts)
CWE was formed in 1962 by the Engelhard family, a German father and son traced their winemaking ancestry back to the 16th century in Germany. In about 1970 the businesses premises at Chapel Street was acquired which was the former…
William. A Bush
Wagons:- In about 1930 Wagons as in the photo above were supplied to HM the King....
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C.E. Carman. Ivy Cottage. Dressmaker.
1918 billhead which came from the the Granddaughter of Frederick Charles Howard who had the general store in Chapel Street in the early 20th century and believe he
took in printing etc for invoices/billheads and posters etc.
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took in printing etc for invoices/billheads and posters etc.
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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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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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Fred Airie, Eastgate - "Knackerman"
Dead, Dying, and Injured farm animals including horses were collected by the Knackerman, a Slaughter House which was used for this purpose was at the rear of Perrys Lane Farm. Eastgate....
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New Street Shop
Shop at new Street: History of the shop and shoping in the 1950's....
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Silver Jubilee 1935
Silver Jubilee 1935 Cawston Celebrations:
In 1935, King George V celebrated his Silver Jubilee, marking 25 years of his reign....
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In 1935, King George V celebrated his Silver Jubilee, marking 25 years of his reign....
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Michael Yaxley
Michael has vivid memory of our village and social changes and have put together numerous pieces about our history.
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And the Links belowfor his pieces -
Eric Monsey - He Died for His Country
Alvington -…
Monsey Family at the old Ratcatchers Row.
Stanley Monsey (early 1890 - 1953), his wife May Monsey (late 1890 to mid 1970’s), and their children lived at the old Ratcatchers Row in the first half of the 20th. century. Stanley died in 1953....
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Dunn Family
Dunn Family in Cawston - At the present time there are no members of this family left in the village as they have migrated to other places in the vicinity and abroad. The furthest I can go back is to what my grandfather....
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Beerhouse Farm
In the old days there were "beer houses" at which home-brewed beer was sold, being advertised by a bush hanging at the entrance, the name "Beerhouse" at sygate is misleading, for in tudor times it was "Beerhouse", ....
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Farming
A visitor to Cawston School in the 1950's remarked that he was pleased to hear the long summer vacation referred to as the Harvest Holiday. At that time it lasted five weeks; originally it was four, during the month of August....
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Norwich Road Paddock - Dents, Smith, Marsham and Bell Garage.
Grays held fairs on the paddock early 1900s The School were allowed to use this for Netball & Football....
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Howard Builders. Brickmakers and Undertaker.
Photos of staff and invoices etc.
Richard Bothway Howard's Father Norman (1904-1972) was a Master Builder trading as M.D. Howard & Son, Cawston, The business was started in 1886 by his great uncle W.A. Howard who lived at Church Farm,…
Chapel Street and High Street Shops
Frederick Charles Howard had the general/grocery store in Chapel St in the early 20th century and moving to Cawson in 1937/8 Mr & Mrs Wesley Riley took over the shop....
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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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Old Post Office Business History
Old Post Office history and photos. Business operated over the years by: Mr Rivett - Mr Forster - Mr Moulton - Mr Alec Chapman (Manager Mr Lloyd White) Mr Mc Ilraith - Mr D. Pratt - Barwells (Manager Mr Sid Gray) - Cooks Food Plus (Manager Mr Derek…
Marriott's Way
Marriott's way is the former railway line which is a 21 mile route path for Walkers, Cyclists and Horse riders.
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Dents Business History
Business history and photos of Dents....
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British Legion
Photos of the British Legion in Cawston through the years.
Cawston once had separate men’s and women’s sections, but these were forced to close owing to falling number but was re-established with Reepham branch as a sub-branch of Aylsham, in 2004…
Catastrophes
History & Photos of Catastrophes....
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Cawston College
A new seat of learning came to Cawston in 1964 when Cawston College, a Woodard School, was established at the Manor, with Mr. John Asquith as Headmaster....
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Football Teams/Clubs
Photo Gallery of football teams/clubs through the years....
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Photos and Video from above
Photos and Video from above including photos from church tower.
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Fairs and Markets
Three fairs were held here each year.
The October fair started in 1263. Edward 1 granted a "St.Agnes Fair" The market day was Tuesdays and one of later origin the last Wednesday in April.
The August Sheep Fair was held near the Woodrow and was one…
The October fair started in 1263. Edward 1 granted a "St.Agnes Fair" The market day was Tuesdays and one of later origin the last Wednesday in April.
The August Sheep Fair was held near the Woodrow and was one…
Community Awards
Pride in Norfolk 2011 Awards....& Area Champions 1977.
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71 Social Club
The 71 Club was formed in 1971 and held meeting each month at the Bell Inn club room....
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Alvington
Alvington: The Extinct Village near Cawston by Michael Yaxley....
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Cawston Modernairs Dance Band
Cawston Modernairs Dance Band History/photos.
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Harmonica Band
The Cawston Harmonica Band was made up from members of the Cawston Wesleyan Reform Chapel....
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Cawston Band
Cawston & District Band was formed in 1886, practices were carried out on Monday & Wednesday evenings at the Bell Inn at the High Street in Cawston in a first floor room now converted onto 3 Bed & Breakfast rooms, they played around the…
Railways and Transport Part of the Cawston Remembers Project:
The railway/station opened in 1880 and was on the Great Eastern Line, which in 1923 became part of the London and North Eastern Railway. passenger trains ceased in 1952.... Click on file to view full screen....
Duel Stone
The year 1698 saw an event which is featured in many guide books and directories, when on August 20th the last duel fought in Norfolk took place on Cawston Heath. on the Holt/Norwich road....
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Brownies and Guides
Brownies & Guides photos,
The Guides have been closed for some time and sadly the Brownies closed in 2021.
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The Guides have been closed for some time and sadly the Brownies closed in 2021.
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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 - St Agnes.
The Church of St. Agnes' with its tower (with the exception of the north aisle built by Robert Oxburgh) was built by Michael de la Pole, 2nd Earl of Suffolk and his wife Catherine the daughter of Hugh, Earl of Stafford....
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Radio Norfolk Broadcast
It was a great pleasure for me last week (11/05/1992) to listen to your Radio programme about the village of Cawston, I just happened to be here on holiday.
I have been living in Germany for the last 20 years but was born in Cawston in 1949 where…
I have been living in Germany for the last 20 years but was born in Cawston in 1949 where…
Public Houses
The 20th century has seen the disappearance of most of the public houses, apart from two notable exceptions. In the old days there were "beer houses" at which home-brewed beer was sold....
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Workhouse
A workhouse was built on the West side of Chapel Street, a convenient white brick building accommodating 70 paupers for Cawston and adjacent parishes, it was replaced before 1845 by tenements and let by the overseers to the poor parishioners.Early…
Ex Forces Personnel
Not forgetting The Home Front who served in addition to their daily work -
The Home Guard Local Defence Volunteers - LDV was original name of the Home Guard.
The Red Cross
Auxiliary Fire Service
Related Link - Roll of Honourinc War Memorials etc
Cawston Manor
This is a "Brief History" of the Royal Manor, Manor House and Cawston College to 2010....
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Auxiliary Fire Service
The Cawston Auxiliary firemen with their Green Goddess appliance supported other services all over the Country which required water supplies, the service started during the 2nd World War in Reepham, moved to Haveringland and came to Cawston in…
Milestone Project 2002-2003
This was a project carried out by the Cawston Women’s Institute to record and to restore some of the local milestones.
Here is an archive of some of those currently being worked on.(2002-2003)....
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Mills at Cawston
It was quite unique for 2 windmills to be built on the same site as the twin mills at Sygate being only about 50 yards apart and linked by railway lines, built possibly at the same time as the 4 Mill Cottages by the road in front of the mills and…
Oakes Family Playing Field
The Oakes Family Playing Field is a community resource owned and managed by Cawston Parish Council for all the families living in the Cawston parish.
A joint Project Team was formed with the Oakes Memorial Trust and Cawston We Aim Higher Group to…
Parish Plan
After a public meeting attended by around twenty five people, it was agreed to proceed with a group that would assist with the organization of the work towards producing a village plan.
The first meeting was held on Tuesday 8th April 2007, attended…
Cawston Heath (See File 2 for Heath Guide and Map inc History)
This lovely area of heathland to the east of Cawston might be considered to have changed little over the centuries. This may be true in some respects, for the birch trees, gorse, and heather continue in their beauty, but our ancestors of the First…