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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…
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
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.
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…
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.
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Billiards Trophy
Cawston Institute Billirds....
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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…
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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Wireless set - Radio and TV
First Radio in Cawston and TV in the 1950s....
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Property Auction poster 1854
Properties up for auction at the Kings Head....
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Fullers: Market Place - Poster
Notice regarding Good Things For Nothing....
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Charity Concert 1912 Notice
Concert in aid of Church restoration and Sunday School funds....
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Charity Concert 1908 Notice.
Concert held in the School Room 1908....
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Our little Big Community Library
Situated at Stocks Loke, come a peruse the wonderful array of books on offer, open to all and free take a couple leave a couple its up to you. Im delighted that this project was achieved with 99% of things that would of gone into landfill (I had to…
Cemetery Regulations 1905
Regulation for the Cemetery with fees and charges etc....
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Grain Grinder
Wall Hand Grain Grinder....
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Plane Crash 1990
Plane Crash by the Woodrow Cross Roads....
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Bert Stone
Forces Photos Pathfinder Squadron:
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Tuddenham Eggs
Egg Packing in Cawston....
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Bell Ringers
Bell Ringer photos...
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Church Lane
Church Lane is off the High street which lead to the Church. New Street and Back Lane....
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Paintings and Drawings
Gallery of local Painting and Drawings....
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