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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.
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…
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
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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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.
Garden fete in Cawston August 1947
Betty Dewing (Brown Owl), Fay Chapman and Betty Dewing are also featured in an item about the Brownies and Guides. Clickhere to find out more.
Events/News/Wanted
The Heritage room is in the Village Hall, Open morning are the fourth Friday in the month. 10am and 12noon or Contact us to arrange a visit.
For more infomation see Click Here to visit out fb page.
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Billiards Trophy
Cawston Institute Billirds....
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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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Boathouse at Cawtson Manor
Cawston Manor in 1934 was sold to Lt Colonel Herbert McDougall who in 1936 had the Japanese-style boathouse built by the inspiration of the
distinguished Norfolk architect Cecil Upcher and built by the Cawston Builder Norman Howard, bricks used…
distinguished Norfolk architect Cecil Upcher and built by the Cawston Builder Norman Howard, bricks used…
A Walk at Chris'mas
A Poem by John Kett....
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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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Reg Bishop
"I was asleep in my hammock before the torpedo hit Hecla. I remember the ship shuddering and coming to a halt. This was because the first torpedo hit in the boiler room and we lost all steam....
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Lived in…
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Lived in…
Memorial Slabs in Church
There are a number of remembrance Memorial Slabs set in the floor....
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Church Windows/Stained glass
Some history of the church windows....
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HMS Cornwall
History of HMS Cornwall as told by David Reid in memory of Lieutenant David Savile Read - a relative, This was the same ship that Frederick Stanley Gaskin of Cawston lost his life....
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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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Armistie Day 1918
Church photo on 11th November 1918 with the flag on the tower...
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School 1961
Group Photo - Cawston School...
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Gift to Village Hall.
Plaque for Adrian Harrison who in 2016 left 1/4 of his estate to the Village hall....
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Estate being sold near Woodrow 1766
Norwich Mercury news paper piece dated 1766....
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Pottery Group
Pottery classes were held in Cawston Village Hall, there were facilities to do almost anything....
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Art Group
For many years Art classes were held at Cawston Village Hall ....
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Social Club Village Hall
The Social Club stated in the Village Hall about 1990 and sadly closed in 2021....
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Baby & Toddler Group
Cawston Baby & Toddler Group started 28th September 1983, no record when group closed.
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Avis Marsh
Scouting was her life....
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Bluestone
Bluestone Plantation and Railway....
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