Category Archives: Snapshots from the Archive

Reverend John Crawford Crawford became the rector of 2 parishes, East Walton and Gayton Thorpe in 1886. A leaflet in St Mary’s Gayton Thorpe stated that these 2 churches had shared a rector since 1737. St. Mary’s is also the … Continue reading →

In early 2024 a memorial to the men of a small Norfolk parish, who had served in WW1, was discovered in a shed in Cleethorpes.  A ‘phone call to the then Clerk of Poringland Parish Council followed, who consequently travelled … Continue reading →

Of the estimated 15,000 Norfolk men who died in the First World War (FWW) just 228 wills appear in the volumes of wills proved in the Norwich Probate Court.  These wills have come to light whilst indexing wills at the … Continue reading →

Searching up ‘flood 1607’ on google will bring up results about the dramatic Bristol Channel Flood, in which much of the West Country was inundated, which some theorise may have even been caused by a tsunami (although this is unlikely). … Continue reading →

By Dr T Richardson During the late 20th Century, King’s Lynn film screening was provided by two cinemas in the town: the Majestic (1928-present) and the Pilot (1938-1983). The late 20th Century is considered to be part of the peak … Continue reading →

This is the story of John Cooper escaping from Kings Lynn goal and the events leading up to it. The information comes from the report by the Chief Constable of Kings Lynn’s police to the Borough’s Watch Committee and a … Continue reading →