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Odd Fellows
The Odd Fellows: The Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Cawston was called The Lytton Bulwer Lodge and was a branch of the Manchester Unity of Odd Fellows. Special door knocks and handshakes were used as proof of membership. The photoabove was the…
Cawston Remembers - Film Project
Cawston Remembers Project.
The 70 minute film, a Cawston Historical Society History Project is complete and was launched on Saturday July 5th 2014 at Cawston Primary School.
The show started with a performance by the Cawston Brass Band which is…
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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Lucky Strike Plane Crash.
Memorial at Booton Rd.
In 1944, Cawston was the scene of a plane crash involving an American bomber....
In 1996 a memorial to the crew of the "Lucky Strike" was unveiled by its Flight Engineer, Jack Sasson....
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Timeline.
Cawston Timeline....
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Cawston: Old Maps
Old Maps of Cawston....
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Rough Guide Map of Cawston and Location
Rough Guide Map of Cawston and Location.
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Brick. 16+11 ?
Small brick with marking of 16+11
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Sculpture.
Part of a sculpture? found in cottage garden by Village Hall.
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Token.
Token "LAMP"
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Badge,
Brass Kings Crown Irish Regiment Badge.
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Air Pistol.
Air Pistol, damaged, parts missing and not working....
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Coin ?
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Sheep Bell.
Sheep Bell
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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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Badge.
Shoulder badge TRFA - Royal Field Artillery shoulder badge 1914-1918.
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Coins.
Very old coins....
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Badge.
S.S. - Sharp shooters badge.
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Token.
Token. R. Alden. Norwich. 1847.
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Axe head - Bronze Age
Bronze Axe Head. Found in field at Cawston.
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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 -"Flint" - Stone Age
Two Flint Axe Heads.
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Star of David.
Star of David.
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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.
Barwick & Son Gentlemen's Hairdressers
Image of an advertisement for A.F. Barwick & Son Gentlemen's Hairdressers.
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Stocks Loke
Photographs
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…
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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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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
Car fit for a royal?
Newspaper clipping