Beeston Regis, The Priory 1921
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Abbeys or priories in this area almost pale into insignificance when compared with nearby Walsingham. Lady Isabel de Cressey founded this priory for Augustinian canons in the reign of King John. It was merely a tranquil retreat for pilgrims, and like many others, the ruins over a time were incorporated into nearby farm buildings.

A Selection of Memories from Beeston Regis

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Beeston Regis

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Each year on the first Saturday in July there is a splendid festival of dancing, music and singing held at Sheringham. I have been to this festival twice in recent years as the band leader of Whitethorn Morris. Along with other musicians and dancers in our team we camped right next to the sea on the Beeston Regis Caravan Site. Nearby there were scores ...see more