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Horse Tie Ring - Iron Age
Horse Tie Ring - Iron Age
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…
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…
Barwick & Son Gentlemen's Hairdressers
Image of an advertisement for A.F. Barwick & Son Gentlemen's Hairdressers.
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Seed Spoon
One of a set of seed spoons used in the Cawston area.
Hand Warmer.
Hand Warmer, portable with pouch, metal construction, refillable with lighter fluid, used by campers etc.
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…
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…