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Swaffham, Market Place 1891
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King John granted markets here, and they have continued ever since. They take place around the Palladian-style market cross which is in the centre of five main roads. In the background is the tower of St Peter and St Paul's church, which has a fine hammer-beam roof with over 200 carved angels with shields. There are other carvings and rare books in the vestry. Swaffham's history is full of folk-lore, especially that of the Swaffham Tinker, who is depicted with his dogs in the church. The town is situated on one of Norfolk's rare hills, and some early houses had wells dug 105ft deep to obtain water.

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A Selection of Memories from Swaffham

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 Swaffham

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School Holidays In Swaffham
I used to spend all my school holidays with my grandmother Mrs.May Symonds who lived on Queen street last house close to the playing field, I have very fond memories of playing in the field, walking what was called "the cinder path" and shopping at a store called Hanents this store if I remember correctly from my childhood memories was beside a closed in stone ally way, I loved the smells in this ...see more
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