Norfolk

Norfolk is in East England.

1381 Battle of North Walsham

1470 Angers Agreement and Restoration of King Henry VI

1517 Sweating Sickness Outbreak

1553 Death of Edward VI

Around 1011 Ralph "Staller" Gael 1st Earl East Anglia was born at Norfolk.

Around 1156 Ida Tosny Countess Norfolk was born to Ralph Tosny (age 24) and Margaret Beaumont at Norfolk.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Acle Bridge [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Aldeby [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Ashill

In 1198 Henry Hastings was born to William Hastings (age 36) and Margery Bigod at Ashill, Norfolk.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Ashwellthorpe

Around 1416 Frederick Tilney was born to Philip Tilney (age 16) at Ashwellthorpe, Norfolk.

In 1445 Frederick Tilney (age 29) died at Ashwellthorpe, Norfolk.

On or before 22 Jun 1578 Katherine Knyvet was born to Thomas Knyvet 4th Baron Berners (age 39) and Muriel Parry (age 30). On 22 Jun 1578 she was baptised at Ashwellthorpe, Norfolk.

All Saints Church, Ashwellthorpe [Map]

Effigy of Sir Edmund de Thorpe and Lady. THESE effigies are in Ashwell Thorp church, Norfolk [Map]. We have in the ancestry of Sir Edmund de Thorpe a striking instance of the mutability of surnames in some families until the thirteenth century. William de Norwich lived about the time of the Conquest, and possessed the manor of Thorpe. From him came Roger, whose son Robert was distinguished by the surname of Fitz-Roger; Fitz-Roger's child Hugh, from some local circumstance, took the surname of de Messingham; and his child John assumed the cognomen of Fitz-Robert, in allusion to his grandfather. In the time of Henry the Third, we hnd the heir of John entitled Robert Fitz-John de Thorpe; and in Edmund, his heir, the surname became hxed and inheritable. Sir Edmund, his son by his wife Joan, daughter of Robert Baynard, is represented by the male effigy- Joan, widow of Lord Scales, his second wife, is the subject of the female figure. In 1417 Sir Edmund de Thorpe was associated with John Nevill and John Kempe, LL.D. (afterwards the Cardinal Archbishop, son of Sir Thomas Kempe, of Wye,) to compose all differences between Henry the Fifth and the Duke of Burgundy. He is considered to be the per- son designated by the Chronicles as Lord Thorpe, who in 1418 was killed at the siege of the Castle of Louviers, in Normandy. He was buried in the church of Ashwell Thorp, in the new aisle erected at his expense. The figures of Sir Edmund de Thorpe and his Lady are of alabaster, and are described by Bloomfield in his time as lying under a canopy of wood. The costume of the figures is elegantly and elaborately detailed. The lady lies at the right side of her lord; her hair is confined by a rich fret; the cordon of her mantle is attached by two clasps, apparently formed as eagles with expanded wings. The same ornament appears near the gusset of the armour on the knight's left shoulder. The front of his basinet is engraved with elegant tracery of foliage; and he wears a splendid wreath, studded, we may suppose, with pearls, and enamelled with leaves of laurel. The surcoat bears, quarterly, the arms of Thorpe and Baynard; the three crescents Argent in the Azure held, in the dexter quarter, being for Thorpe. At the lady's feet are two little dogs with collars and bells; at the knight's a greyhound. The joints of the brassarts, cuisses, genouillieres, and greaves of his armour, are ornamentally engraven. Under his head is a beautiful specimen of the helmet of his time: it is covered with a scallopped mantelet, or lambrequin, surmounted by a rich coronet, and has a panache of peacock's feathers. Details. P!ate 11. Upper part of the lady's coiffure. Profile of her head. Portion of the fret. Profile of the knight's head and shoulders. The figure as originally painted and gilt. The helmet. Portion of the basinet and wreath. Portion of the mailles enlarged. The collar of SS enlarged.

Ashwellthorpe Hall

In or before 1444 Elizabeth Tilney Countess of Surrey was born to Frederick Tilney (age 27) and Elizabeth Cheney (age 21) at Ashwellthorpe Hall.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Attleborough

On 26 Feb 1441 John Radclyffe (age 61) died at Attleborough, Norfolk.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Attlebridge [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Aylsham [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Bacton

Bromholm Norfolk

Bromholm Priory [Map]

In 1113 William de Glanville Lord of Bromholm (age 27) founded Bromholm Priory [Map] for seven or eight Cluniac monks from the Priory of Castle Acre [Map]. It was subordinate to Castle Acre Priory [Map] until 1195 when it was exempted by Pope Celestine III.

In 1167 Bartholomew de Glanville (age 22) died. His left "the Church of Paston [Map] and its appurtenances, with the lands and the woods there" to the monks at Bromholm Priory [Map].

In 1223 King Henry III of England (age 15) visited Bromholm Priory [Map] to take the holy waters.

In 1536 Bromholm Priory [Map] was suppressed It eventually came into the possession of the Paston family.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Barford [Map]

The River Tiffey rises near Wymondham, Norfolk [Map] from where it flows past Carlton Forehoe, Norfolk [Map], Wramplingham, Norfolk [Map] to Barford, Norfolk [Map] after which it joins the River Yare.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Barnham Broom [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Barton Bendish

Thomas Lovell was born to Thomas or Ralph Lovell of Barton Bendish Norfolk in Barton Bendish, Norfolk.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Barton Broad [Map]

The River Ant rises at Stalham, Norfolk [Map] from where it flows past Barton Turf, Norfolk [Map] forming Barton Broad, Norfolk [Map], under Ludham Bridge, Norfolk [Map] after which it joins the River Bure before it passes St Benet's Abbey, Norfolk [Map].

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Barton Turf [Map]

The River Ant rises at Stalham, Norfolk [Map] from where it flows past Barton Turf, Norfolk [Map] forming Barton Broad, Norfolk [Map], under Ludham Bridge, Norfolk [Map] after which it joins the River Bure before it passes St Benet's Abbey, Norfolk [Map].

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Bawburgh [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Beccles [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Belaugh [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Berney Arms [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Bishop's Lynn

On 04 Nov 1475 William Brandon (age 19) and Elizabeth Bruyn (age 30) were married at Bishop's Lynn, Norfolk. He a great x 5 grandson of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Blo' Norton [Map]

The Little rises near Rickenhall, Suffolk [Map] from where it flows past Cracken Corner, Suffolk [Map]. It also appears to rises near and Redgrave And Lopham Fen [Map]; it isn't clear which is the source of the Little. Thereafter it flows past Blo' Norton, Norfolk [Map], Knettishall, Suffolk [Map], Rushford, Norfolk [Map], Barham, Suffolk [Map], Thetford, Norfolk [Map], where it is joined by the River Thet.

After Thetford the Little Ouse flows past Santon Downham, Suffolk [Map], through Brandon, Suffolk [Map], past Hockwold cum Wilton, Norfolk [Map] to Brandon Creek, Norfolk [Map] where it joins the River Great Ouse.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Blundeston

On 29 May 1661 Butts Bacon 1st Baronet (age 81) died. He was buried in Blundeston, Norfolk. His son Henry Bacon 2nd Baronet succeeded 2nd Baronet Bacon of Mildenhall in Suffolk.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Bodney [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Bowthorpe [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Bradenham [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Bradsfield

Around 1385 Thomas Crofts was born in Bradsfield, Norfolk.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Braiseworth [Map]

Old St Mary's Church, Braiseworth [Map]

The Norfolk River Dove rises near Wetheringsett, Norfolk [Map] from where it flows past Thwaite, Norfolk [Map], under Thornton Bridge, Norfolk [Map], past Old St Mary's Church, Braiseworth [Map], Eye, Norfolk [Map] and Hoxne, Norfolk [Map] after which it joins the River Waveney.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Brandon Creek [Map]

The Little rises near Rickenhall, Suffolk [Map] from where it flows past Cracken Corner, Suffolk [Map]. It also appears to rises near and Redgrave And Lopham Fen [Map]; it isn't clear which is the source of the Little. Thereafter it flows past Blo' Norton, Norfolk [Map], Knettishall, Suffolk [Map], Rushford, Norfolk [Map], Barham, Suffolk [Map], Thetford, Norfolk [Map], where it is joined by the River Thet.

After Thetford the Little Ouse flows past Santon Downham, Suffolk [Map], through Brandon, Suffolk [Map], past Hockwold cum Wilton, Norfolk [Map] to Brandon Creek, Norfolk [Map] where it joins the River Great Ouse.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Brandon Parva [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, BressIngham [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Brettenham [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Bridgeham [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Briston [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Brockdish [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Brooke

Brooke Hall, Norfolk

On 23 Aug 1768 Astley Paston Cooper 1st Baronet was born to Reverend Samuel Cooper (age 28) and Maria Susanna Bransby (age 31) at Brooke Hall, Norfolk. He was baptised on 09 Sep 1768 at St Peter's Church, Brooke [Map].

St Peter's Church, Brooke [Map]

On 23 Aug 1768 Astley Paston Cooper 1st Baronet was born to Reverend Samuel Cooper (age 28) and Maria Susanna Bransby (age 31) at Brooke Hall, Norfolk. He was baptised on 09 Sep 1768 at St Peter's Church, Brooke [Map].

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Brundall [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Bungay [Map]

Burgh Castle, Norfolk

Burgh Castle Roman Fort, Norfolk

Burgh Castle Roman Fort, Norfolk [Map] is a Roman shore fort where the River Waveney meets the River Yare. One of nine constructed around 250AD to hold troops as a defence against Saxon raids up the rivers of the east and south coasts of southern Britain.

It was possibly known as Gariannonum, although the single record, the Notitia Dignitatum, a Roman Army "order of battle", may perhaps be referring to the Roman site at Caister-on-Sea [Map].

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Burgh St Peter [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Burgh [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Burnham Thorpe

In 1695 Mary Magdalen Lombard was born to Peter Lombard of Burnham Thorpe in Norfolk at Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Bushby Common [Map]

The Black Water, Norfolk rises at Wendling, Norfolk [Map] from where it flows past Bushby Common, Norfolk [Map], Dereham, Norfolk [Map], Gressenhall, Norfolk [Map] to Worthing, Norfolk [Map] after which it joins the River Wensum.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Buxton [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Caister [Map]

On 05 Nov 1459 John Fastolf (age 79) died at Caister, Norfolk [Map]. He was buried at St Benet's Abbey, Norfolk [Map]. William Yelverton (age 59) was executor. Fastolf's will was disputed by Yelverton and the other executors once it was discovered that John Paston (age 38) was to inherit the estates. The dispute between Yelverton and Paston was taken up by the Lord Chancellor's office and went on for many years.

From Combretovium [Map] aka Baylham the Pye Road continues along what is now the A140 through Yaxley, Suffolk [Map] where it makes a slight change in direction, through Dickleburgh, Norfolk [Map], Long Stratton, Norfolk [Map] to Norwich, Norfolk [Map] from where it continues east to Venta Icenorium [Map] aka Caistor St Edmund.

Venta Icenorum was the capital of the Iceni tribe, located at modern-day Caistor St Edmund [Map] in Norfolk.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Calthorpe

On Sunday after the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, 1453, and proved 8th of April, 1454; Roger Harsick desires to be buried in the chancel of South-acre [Map]; bequeaths to the fraternity of St. Mary at Dunham 6s. 8d. to the churches of Wickmere [Map] and Calthorp, 13s. 4d. to Edmund his brother 5 marks, and to the Lady Margaret Harsyk his sister a legacy.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Cantley [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Carlton Forehoe [Map]

The River Tiffey rises near Wymondham, Norfolk [Map] from where it flows past Carlton Forehoe, Norfolk [Map], Wramplingham, Norfolk [Map] to Barford, Norfolk [Map] after which it joins the River Yare.

Castle Acre

Castle Acre Priory

In 1113 William de Glanville Lord of Bromholm (age 27) founded Bromholm Priory [Map] for seven or eight Cluniac monks from the Priory of Castle Acre [Map]. It was subordinate to Castle Acre Priory [Map] until 1195 when it was exempted by Pope Celestine III.

Eudo Harsick and Alice Watshall were benefactors to the abbey of Castleacre [Map] who gave them lands to repair their mill here, called Witemill, and the pool, with that of Newmill.

Alexander Harsick gaves lands to Castle Acre Priory [Map] called the Sand-Pitts.

Castle Rising

In 1542 William Sharington (age 47) was appointed Constable of Castle Rising.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Cawston

Cawston Heath, Norfolk

On 20 Aug 1698 Oliver le Neve (age 36) and Henry Hobart 4th Baronet (age 41) fought a duel at Cawston Heath, Norfolk. Henry Hobart 4th Baronet (age 41) received a fatal wound; he died the next day.

On 20 Aug 1698 Henry Hobart 4th Baronet (age 41) died from wounds he had received in a duel with Oliver le Neve (age 36) at Cawston Heath, Norfolk. His son John Hobart 1st Earl Buckinghamshire (age 4) succeeded 5th Baronet Hobart of Intwood in Norfolk.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Clippings Green [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Colney [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Colverston [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Corpusty [Map]

Corpusty Church

On 04 Sep 1650 Edmund Pooley died. He was buried at Corpusty Church where there is an inscription "Here lyeth the body of Edmund Pooley, son of Sir Edmund Pooley (age 31) of Bradley in the County of Suffolk, Kent, Knight, & Dame Hester his Wife. He lived Eleven Monthes, eight Dayes. Died September 4th Anno Domini I650".

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Costessey [Map]

On 14 Apr 1345 Hawise Tiptoft (age 75) died at Costessey, Norfolk [Map].

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Coston [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Crimston

In 1531 Henry Mordaunt was born to Robert Mordaunt (age 36) at Crimston, Norfolk.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Cromer

Historie of the Arrival of Edward IV Part II. In the yere of grace 1471, aftar the comptinge of the churche of England, the ij. day of Marche, endynge the x. yere (4) of the reigne of our soveraign Lord Kynge Edwarde the IV, by the grace of God Kynge of England and of Fraunce, and Lord of Irland, the sayde moaste noble kynge accompanied with ij thowsand Englyshe men (5), well chosen, entendynge to passe the sea, and to reentar and recovar his realme of England, at that tyme usurpyd and occupied by Henry, callyd Henry VI. (6), by the traytorous meanes of his greate rebell Richard, Erle of Warwicke, and his complices, entered into his shipe, afore the haven of Flisshinge [Map], in Zeland, the sayde ij. of Marche; and forasmoche as aftar he was in the shippe, and the felowshipe also, with all that to them appertayned, the wynd fell and not good for hym, he therefore wold not retorne agayne to the land, but abode in his shipe, and all his felowshipe in lyke wyse, by the space of ix dayes, abydynge good wynde and wether; whiche had the xj. daye of Marche, he made saile, and so did all the shipps that awayted upon hym, takyng theyr cowrse streyght over [towards] the coste of Norfolke, and came before Crowmere, the Tuesdaye, agayne even, the xij. day of Marche; withar the Kynge sent on land Ser Robart Chambarlayne, Syr Gilbert Debenham, Knyghts, and othar, trustinge by them to have some knowledge how the land inward was disposed towards hym, and, specially, the countries there nere adioyninge, as in party so they browght hym knowledge from suche as for that caws wer sent into thos parties,from his trew servaunts and partakars within the land, whiche tolde them, for certayne, that thos parties wer right sore beset by th'Erle of Warwyke, and his adherents, and, in especiall, by th'Erle of Oxenforde (7), in such wyse that, of lyklyhood, it might not be for his wele to lande in the contrye; and a great cawse was, for the Duke of Norfolke was had owt of the contrye, and all the gentlemen of whom th'Erle of Warwicke bare any suspicion ware, afore that, sent for by letars of privie seale, and put in warde about London, or els found surety; natheles, the sayd ij Knyghts, and they that came on land with them, had right good chere, and turned agayne to the sea. Whos report herd, the Kynge garte make course towards the north partyes.

Note 4. endynge the x. yere. -- The regnal years of Edward IV. were reckoned from the 4th day of March 1461, the day on which he took possession of the throne; (Fabyan, 639;) his tenth year ended therefore on 3rd March 1471.

Note 5. accompanied with ij thowsand Englishmen. -- Henry's government at first represented Edward's adherents as consisting wholly of foreigners, (Fœdera, XI, 705.) but afterwards admitted they were partly Englishmen and partly Flemings (Ibid. 706.) The Chroniclres are singularly contradictory. The Croyland Continuator describes them as 1500 Englishmen; (Gale, I. 554;) Fabyan as a small company of Flemings and others not exceeding 1000 in number; (Fabyan, 660;) Polydore Vergil as scarcely 2000 men at arms; (Vergil, 522;) the Chronicler in Leland as 900 Englishmen and 300 Flemings. (Collect. II. 503.)

Note 6. his realme of England at that tyme usurpyd and occupied by Henry, callyd Henry VI. -- Henry's brief restoration took place in the month of October 1470; the day is variously stated. There are documents in the Fœdera in Henry's name dated the 9th of October. (XI. 661-664.)

Note 7. in especiall by th'Erle of Oxenforde. -- Preparations to resist the meditated return of Edward IV. were made as early as December 1470. On the 21st of that month a Commission was directed to the Marquis Montague, authorising him, in case of necessity, to raise the counties of Nottyngham, York, Northumberland, Cumberland, and Westmerland; (Fœd. 676;) and a Commission of a similar character, but extending all over England, was directed to the Duke of Clarence, the Earl of Warwick, the Earl of Oxford and Sir John Scrope on the 28th of December. (Ibid. 677.) By a writ dated the 2nd January 1471, the Sheriffs and people of the counties of Cambridge, Huntingdon, Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Hertford, were directed to be attendant upon the last-mentioned Commissioners. (Ibid. 678.) The exertions of the Earl of Oxford in raising men in the Eastern Counties are manifest from two letters in the Paston Collection. (II. 54, 58.)

On 16 Oct 1909 Susan Henrietta Cavendish Viscountess Hampden (age 63) died at Cromer, Norfolk.

Cromer Hall, Norfolk

In 1766 George Wyndham was born to John Wyndham at Cromer Hall, Norfolk.

North Lodge

On 09 Aug 1916 Victoria Noel Lady Buxton (age 77) died at North Lodge.

Overstrand

St Martin's Church, Overstrand [Map]

On 19 Feb 1845 Thomas Fowell Buxton 1st Baronet (age 58) died. He was buried at St Martin's Church, Overstrand [Map]. His son Edward North Buxton 2nd Baronet (age 32) succeeded 2nd Baronet Buxton of Belfield in Dorset. Catherine Gurney Lady Buxton (age 31) by marriage Lady Buxton of Belfield in Dorset.

The Pleasaunce

On 22 Nov 1931 Constance Rothschild Baroness Battersea (age 88) died at The Pleasaunce.

Sidestrand

On 14 Jul 1944 Samuel Hoare 1st Viscount Templewood (age 64) was created 1st Viscount Templewood of Chelsea in Middlesex. Templewood being the name of his house at Sidestrand.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Crownthorpe

In 1508 Thomas Wyndham was born to Vice-Admiral Thomas Wyndham (age 42) and Elizabeth Wentworth Countess Bath (age 38) at Crownthorpe, Norfolk.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Dereham [Map]

The Black Water, Norfolk rises at Wendling, Norfolk [Map] from where it flows past Bushby Common, Norfolk [Map], Dereham, Norfolk [Map], Gressenhall, Norfolk [Map] to Worthing, Norfolk [Map] after which it joins the River Wensum.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Dickleburgh [Map]

From Combretovium [Map] aka Baylham the Pye Road continues along what is now the A140 through Yaxley, Suffolk [Map] where it makes a slight change in direction, through Dickleburgh, Norfolk [Map], Long Stratton, Norfolk [Map] to Norwich, Norfolk [Map] from where it continues east to Venta Icenorium [Map] aka Caistor St Edmund.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Diss [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, DitchIngham

On 20 Mar 1628 John Hobart 3rd Baronet was born to Miles Hobart (age 32) and Frances Peyton (age 32) in DitchIngham, Norfolk.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Dodington

In 1480 Robert Coke of Sparham was born to John Thomas Coke of Ryston and Sparham (age 35) at Dodington, Norfolk.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Doughton [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Downham Market [Map]

The River Great Ouse rises near Syresham, Northamptonshire [Map] from where it flows past Biddlesden, Buckinghamshire [Map], Brackley, Northamptonshire [Map], Westbury, Buckinghamshire [Map], Radclive, Buckinghamshire [Map], through the centre of Buckingham, Buckinghamshire [Map], Buckingham, Buckinghamshire [Map] after which it is joined by Padbury Brook.

The River Great Ouse continues past Thornton, Buckinghamshire [Map], Passenham, Northamptonshire [Map], Stony Stratford, Buckinghamshire [Map], around Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire [Map], past Gayhurst, Buckinghamshire [Map], Olney, Buckinghamshire [Map], Newton Blossomville, Buckinghamshire [Map], crossing into Bedfordshirem, past Harrold [Map], Sharnbrook [Map], Milton Ernest [Map], through the centre of Bedford [Map], under Great Barford Bridge [Map], past Tempsford [Map], Eaton Socon [Map], through St Neots [Map], past Offord D'Arcy [Map] and Offord Cluny [Map], through Godmanchester [Map] and Huntingdon [Map], under St Ives Bridge [Map], Earith [Map] after which it is separates into two.

Thereafter one section is canalised heading north-east to Downham Market, Norfolk [Map].

The other natural section flows past Little Thetford [Map], through Ely [Map], Littleport [Map], past to Downham Market, Norfolk [Map] where it joins the canalised section.

Thereafter to King's Lynn, Norfolk [Map] after which it joins the The Wash.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Drabblegate [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Drayton [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Dunham Magna

In 1309 a charter of free-warren in South Acre, Norfolk, and in Dunham Magna, was granted to John de Harsyck, and Christian his wife.

On Sunday after the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, 1453, and proved 8th of April, 1454; Roger Harsick desires to be buried in the chancel of South-acre [Map]; bequeaths to the fraternity of St. Mary at Dunham 6s. 8d. to the churches of Wickmere [Map] and Calthorp, 13s. 4d. to Edmund his brother 5 marks, and to the Lady Margaret Harsyk his sister a legacy.

Eudo Harsick was lord of Dunham Magna and East Lexham.

Eudo Harsick gave lands in those towns to the Hospital of hospital of St. Mary Magdalen by Lynn, with a fold course for 250 sheep at Dunham Magna, and his lady also gave land and a fold course for 250 sheep at East Lexham, which the said hospital enjoys at this day.

Richard Dorward and Joan Harsick were married. She inherited the manor of Dunham Magna.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, East Dereham

After her father's death in 654 Saint Wihtburh Wuffingas decided to build a convent at East Dereham. A traditional story relates that while she was building the convent, she had nothing but dry bread to give to the workmen. She prayed to the Virgin Mary and was told to send her maids to a local well each morning. There they found two wild does which were gentle enough to be milked; they provided nutritious drink for the workers. This allowed the workers to be fed.

In 798 Saint Wihtburh's remains were dug up and found not to have decayed. This was considered a miracle and her remains were re-interred in the church which she had built in East Dereham. The church became a place of pilgrimage, with people visiting Wihtburh's tomb.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, East Harling [Map]

1527 Hans Holbein The Younger (age 30). Known as "Lady with a Squirrel and a Starling". The subject is believed to be Anne Ashby wife of Francis Lovell (age 19). The starling is probably intended as a rhyming pun of East Harling, Norfolk [Map], where the family had recently inherited the estate of East Harling Hall. Squirrels nibbling on nuts feature on the heraldry of the Lovell family: the windows of the Church of St Peter and St Paul, East Harling [Map] include two of the family's arms in stained glass, each showing six red squirrels. The commission may commemorate the birth of a son to the couple in the spring of 1526, but it also showed off their new status as wealthy landowners.

Anne Ashby: she was born to George Ashby of Harefield. Before 1539 Francis Lovell and she were married. In 1539 she died.

Francis Lovell: Before 1508 he was born to Gregory Lovell of Barton Bendish. In 1552 he died.

Church of St Peter and St Paul, East Harling [Map]

On 09 Sep 1435 Robert Harling died. He was buried in Church of St Peter and St Paul, East Harling [Map].

1527 Hans Holbein The Younger (age 30). Known as "Lady with a Squirrel and a Starling". The subject is believed to be Anne Ashby wife of Francis Lovell (age 19). The starling is probably intended as a rhyming pun of East Harling, Norfolk [Map], where the family had recently inherited the estate of East Harling Hall. Squirrels nibbling on nuts feature on the heraldry of the Lovell family: the windows of the Church of St Peter and St Paul, East Harling [Map] include two of the family's arms in stained glass, each showing six red squirrels. The commission may commemorate the birth of a son to the couple in the spring of 1526, but it also showed off their new status as wealthy landowners.

Anne Ashby: she was born to George Ashby of Harefield. Before 1539 Francis Lovell and she were married. In 1539 she died.

Francis Lovell: Before 1508 he was born to Gregory Lovell of Barton Bendish. In 1552 he died.

East Harling Hall

1527 Hans Holbein The Younger (age 30). Known as "Lady with a Squirrel and a Starling". The subject is believed to be Anne Ashby wife of Francis Lovell (age 19). The starling is probably intended as a rhyming pun of East Harling, Norfolk [Map], where the family had recently inherited the estate of East Harling Hall. Squirrels nibbling on nuts feature on the heraldry of the Lovell family: the windows of the Church of St Peter and St Paul, East Harling [Map] include two of the family's arms in stained glass, each showing six red squirrels. The commission may commemorate the birth of a son to the couple in the spring of 1526, but it also showed off their new status as wealthy landowners.

Anne Ashby: she was born to George Ashby of Harefield. Before 1539 Francis Lovell and she were married. In 1539 she died.

Francis Lovell: Before 1508 he was born to Gregory Lovell of Barton Bendish. In 1552 he died.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, East Lexham

Eudo Harsick was lord of Dunham Magna and East Lexham.

Eudo Harsick gave lands in those towns to the Hospital of hospital of St. Mary Magdalen by Lynn, with a fold course for 250 sheep at Dunham Magna, and his lady also gave land and a fold course for 250 sheep at East Lexham, which the said hospital enjoys at this day.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Easton [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Edgefield

On 04 Dec 1409 William Willoughby 5th Baron Willoughby (age 39) died at Edgefield, Norfolk. He was buried at St James' Church, Spilsby [Map]. His son Robert Willoughby 6th Baron Willoughby (age 24) succeeded 6th Baron Willoughby de Eresby.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, EllIngham [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Elsing

On 29 Jul 1347 Hugh Hastings (age 37) died at Elsing, Norfolk.

Around 1355 Margaret Hastings was born to Hugh Hastings (age 19) and Margaret Everingham (age 24) at Elsing, Norfolk.

On 06 Jan 1412 John Hastings 9th Baron Hastings was born to Edward Hastings 8th Baron Hastings (age 29) and Muriel Dynham Baroness Hastings at Elsing, Norfolk.

On 09 Apr 1477 John Hastings 9th Baron Hastings (age 65) died at Elsing, Norfolk. His son Hugh Hastings 10th Baron Hastings (age 40) de jure 10th Baron Hastings. Anne Gascoigne Baroness Hastings (age 41) by marriage Baroness Hastings.

In 1529 Anne Hastings was born to Hugh Hastings 14th Baron Hastings (age 24) and Katherine le Strange Baroness Hastings (age 30) at Elsing, Norfolk.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Erpingham

Around 1330 Robert Erpingham was born to Robert Erpingham (age 35) at Erpingham, Norfolk.

Around 1355 Thomas Erpingham was born to Thomas Erpingham of Erpingham in Norfolk in Erpingham, Norfolk.

In 1360 Juliana Erpingham was born to Robert Erpingham (age 30) at Erpingham, Norfolk.

On 01 Aug 1370 Robert Erpingham (age 40) died at Erpingham, Norfolk.

Around 1404 William Phelip (age 51) died at Erpingham, Norfolk.

On 21 Apr 1853 Kenneth Hagar Kemp 12th Baronet was born to Reverend Nunn Robert Pretyman Kemp of Erpingham in Norfolk (age 39) and Mary Harriet Hagar at Erpingham, Norfolk.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Eye [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Fakenham [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Felbrigg

Around 1499 Edmund Wyndham was born to Vice-Admiral Thomas Wyndham (age 33) and Eleanor Scrope (age 29) at Felbrigg, Norfolk.

On 23 Jul 1569 Edmund Wyndham (age 70) died at Felbrigg, Norfolk.

Felbrigg Hall Felbrigg, Norfolk

On 11 Jan 1805 Maria Augusta Windham Countess Listowel was born to Vice Admiral William Lukin Windham (age 36) and Anne Sara Thellusson (age 30) at Felbrigg Hall Felbrigg, Norfolk.

On 04 Jan 1849 Anne Sara Thellusson (age 74) died at Felbrigg Hall Felbrigg, Norfolk.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Foulsham

Holy Innocents Church, Foulsham [Map]

Vesta Monumenta. 1724. Plate 1.15: Engraving of the Tomb of Robart Colles. Late fifteenth or early sixteenth-century chest tomb of Robart Colles in the Holy Innocents Church, Foulsham [Map]. Paneled sides around which runs the inscription "Robart Colles Cecili his vif." Engraving by George Vertue (age 40) after Edmund Prideaux (age 30). 204 x 328 mm.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Garboldisham

All Saints Church, Garboldisham

On 03 Feb 1704 Robert Bacon 5th Baronet (deceased) was buried in All Saints Church, Garboldisham.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Geldeston [Map]

In 1444 John Paston was born to John Paston (age 22) and Margaret Mautby at Geldeston, Norfolk [Map].

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Gissing

Gissing Hall

On 29 May 1874 William Robert Kemp 10th Baronet (age 82) died at Gissing Hall. His brother Thomas John Kemp 11th Baronet (age 80) succeeded 11th Baronet Kemp of Gissing in Norfolk but died around two months later.

St Mary's Church, Gissing

On 29 Jul 1705 Mary Sone Lady Kemp died at Ubbeston, Suffolk. She was buried at St Mary's Church, Gissing.

On 26 Sep 1710 Robert Kemp 2nd Baronet (age 82) died. He was buried at St Mary's Church, Gissing. His son Robert Kemp 3rd Baronet (age 43) succeeded 3rd Baronet Kemp of Gissing in Norfolk.

On 15 Feb 1752 Robert Kemp 4th Baronet (age 52) died unmarried. He was buried at St Mary's Church, Gissing. His brother John Kemp 5th Baronet (age 51) succeeded 5th Baronet Kemp of Gissing in Norfolk.

In 1816 William Robert Kemp 10th Baronet (age 24) was appointed Rector of St Mary's Church, Gissing which office he held until his death in 1874.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Gorleston on Sea [Map]

On 19 Sep 1914 Keomi aka Keytumas Gray (age 73) died at Gorleston on Sea, Norfolk [Map]. She was buried at the Old Cemetery, Gorleston on Sea [Map].

Photos by Adam from Find a Grave.

Old Cemetery, Gorleston on Sea [Map]

On 19 Sep 1914 Keomi aka Keytumas Gray (age 73) died at Gorleston on Sea, Norfolk [Map]. She was buried at the Old Cemetery, Gorleston on Sea [Map].

Photos by Adam from Find a Grave.

On 16 Jun 1925 Charles Stewart Bonnett (age 72) died. He was buried at the Old Cemetery, Gorleston on Sea [Map].

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Great CressIngham [Map]

On 21 Aug 1629 Dorothy Hopton (age 59) died. She was buried at Great CressIngham, Norfolk [Map].

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Great Moulton

In 1486 Margaret Vernon died at Great Moulton, Norfolk.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Great Ryburgh [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Great Witchingham

St Mary's Church, Great Witchingham

On 18 Feb 1696 Anne Gawdy (age 40) died. She was buried at St Mary's Church, Great Witchingham.

On 08 Nov 1707 Elizabeth Sheffield (age 29) died. She was buried on 12 Nov 1707 at St Mary's Church, Great Witchingham.

On 23 Nov 1711 Oliver le Neve (age 49) died. He was buried at St Mary's Church, Great Witchingham where his three surviving daughters commissioned a memorial which has the inscription: "Under the earth near this stone lyeth the dust of Oliver le Neve Esq late of this parish one of the Justices of the Peace and Captain of a Foot Company of the Militia of this County Second son of Frances le Neve gentleman Citizen and Draper of London and of Avice his wife daughter of Peter Wright and sister and heir of Peter Wright of London Merchant he died on the 23rd day of November Anno Domino 1711 and was buried on the 26th of the same month leaving behind him by his first wife Anne only ye daughter of Sir John Gaudy of West Herling in this County Baronet (who lyeth by his side) three daughters and co-heirs Isabella Anne and Henrietta Le Neve who caused this Memorial to be set up As also what remains of Elizabeth his second wife daughter and co-heir expectant of Robert Sheffield of Kensington in Middlesex Esq grandson of Edmund Earl of Mulgrave long since deceased she died suddenly on the 8th day of November 1707 without child and was buried here on the 12th day of the same month. Tam Math quam Mercurio [As much a man of war as commerce]"

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Gressenhall [Map]

In Oct 1242 Margaret Say 6th Baroness Burford (age 60) died at Gressenhall, Norfolk [Map].

In 1336 Hugh Hastings was born to Hugh Hastings (age 26) and Margery Foliot (age 24) at Gressenhall, Norfolk [Map].

The Black Water, Norfolk rises at Wendling, Norfolk [Map] from where it flows past Bushby Common, Norfolk [Map], Dereham, Norfolk [Map], Gressenhall, Norfolk [Map] to Worthing, Norfolk [Map] after which it joins the River Wensum.

St Mary's Church, Gressenall

Blomefield's Norfolk Volume 9 Gressenhale. After 18 Dec 1724. St Mary's Church, Gressenall.

Sir Nicholas Lestrange, baronet, son of Sir Nicholas Lestrange and Dame Mary his wife, born on the 2d of December, 1661, married to Anna, daughter of Sir Thomas Woodhouse and Dame Ann his wife on the 2d day of December, 1686, died at Gressenhall on the 2dth day of December, 1724.

On a marble monument of white marble in the chancel, Lestrange impaling Woodhouse.

Dame Ann, relict of Sir Nicholas L'estrange, baronet, only daughter of Sir Thomas Woodhouse of Kimberley, knight, and of Dame Ann, 2d daughter and coheiress of Sir William Airmine, of Osgodby in Lincolnshire, born the 2d of February 1688, dy'd at Gressenhall the 10th of Apr. 1727, and lyes interr'd by her late husband; she was a lady of the most extensive charity, whose memory will long outlast this monument.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Grimston

Grimston Hall, Norfolk

In 1351 Robert Cavendish (age 31) died at Grimston Hall, Norfolk.

In 1572 William Cavendish (age 37) died at Grimston Hall, Norfolk.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Guist [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Gunton

On 12 Jun 1862 Judith Harbord was born to Charles Harbord 5th Baron Suffield (age 32) and Cecilia Annetta Baring Baroness Suffield (age 28) at Gunton, Norfolk.

On 31 Dec 1864 Winifred Harbord was born to Charles Harbord 5th Baron Suffield (age 34) and Cecilia Annetta Baring Baroness Suffield (age 30) at Gunton, Norfolk.

On 07 Jan 1868 Eleanor Harbord Lady Musgrave was born to Charles Harbord 5th Baron Suffield (age 38) and Cecilia Annetta Baring Baroness Suffield (age 34) at Gunton, Norfolk.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Heringfleet

In 1660 Butts Bacon 1st Baronet (age 80) was living in Heringfleet, Norfolk.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Herringby [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Hilgay [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Hillington

Around 1136 Robert Cheney was born to Bartholomew de Creke Cheney (age 27) at Hillington, Norfolk.

Around 1683 Martin Folkes (age 42) and Dorothy Hovell were married by which marriage Hillington, Norfolk came into the ffolkes family.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Hinclesham

Around 1201 Michael Belet was presented with the living of Hinclesham, Norfolk.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Hingham

Around 1214 William Marshal was born to John Marshal (age 29) and Aline Rye at Hingham, Norfolk.

Around 1257 John Marshal was born to William Marshal (age 43) and Elizabeth Ferrers (age 17) at Hingham, Norfolk.

In 1393 Thomas Morley 6th Baron Marshal 5th Baron Morley was born to Robert Morley (age 18) and Isabel Molines at HIngham, Norfolk.

Around 1445 William Grey was born to William Grey at HIngham, Norfolk.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Hitcham

On 08 Feb 1608 Arthur Coke (age 21) and Elizabeth Waldegrave were married at Hitcham, Norfolk as recorded in the papers of the Winthrop Family Folio 36: "The viijth of Feb. beinge Shrovetuesday the L Cokes seconde soonne maryed the daughter and heire of Sir George Waldegrave at Hiccham". The Hitcham Register gives 09 Feb as the date of the marriage. He a great x 5 grandson of King Edward III of England.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Hockering [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Hockwold cum Wilton [Map]

The Little rises near Rickenhall, Suffolk [Map] from where it flows past Cracken Corner, Suffolk [Map]. It also appears to rises near and Redgrave And Lopham Fen [Map]; it isn't clear which is the source of the Little. Thereafter it flows past Blo' Norton, Norfolk [Map], Knettishall, Suffolk [Map], Rushford, Norfolk [Map], Barham, Suffolk [Map], Thetford, Norfolk [Map], where it is joined by the River Thet.

After Thetford the Little Ouse flows past Santon Downham, Suffolk [Map], through Brandon, Suffolk [Map], past Hockwold cum Wilton, Norfolk [Map] to Brandon Creek, Norfolk [Map] where it joins the River Great Ouse.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Hoe

On 14 Mar 1581 Thomas Hoverton Warner was born at Hoe, Norfolk.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Holburn

On 15 Nov 1561 Robert Coke (age 48) died at Holburn, Norfolk. He was buried at Mileham, Norfolk.

St George the Martyr, Holburn

Queen Street, St George the Martyr

On 22 Oct 1712 James Hamilton 8th Earl Abercorn was born to James Hamilton 7th Earl Abercorn (age 26) and Anne Plumer Countess Abercorn (age 22) in Queen Street, St George the Martyr.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Holkham

On 10 Jul 1137 Payn Fitzjohn (age 51) died at Holkham, Norfolk.

On 02 May 1874 Henry Strutt 2nd Baron Belper (age 33) and Margaret Coke Baroness Belper (age 22) were married at Holkham, Norfolk. She the daughter of Thomas Coke 2nd Earl of Leicester (age 51) and Juliana Whitbread Countess Leicester. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.

Holkham Hall, Norfolk

Around 1250. St Withburga's Church, Holkham [Map]. The tower circa 13th Century. The rest of the church extensively rebuilt in 1767. It is now located in the grounds of Holkham Hall, Norfolk. It was built on a mound which may pre-date the church and may represent high ground near to the coast which is now further from the church as a consequence of land reclamation. The church is uniquely dedicated to Saint Wihtburh Wuffingas.

On 25 Jan 1779 Anne Margaret Coke Viscountess Anson was born to Thomas Coke 1st Earl of Leicester (age 24) and Jane Dutton (age 25) at Holkham Hall, Norfolk.

On 03 Apr 1807 Jane Digby was born to Admiral Henry Digby (age 37) and Jane Elizabeth Coke (age 29) at Holkham Hall, Norfolk.

On 23 Mar 1821 Anne Dutton (age 78) died at Holkham Hall, Norfolk.

On 29 Apr 1863 Jane Elizabeth Coke (age 85) died in a shooting accident at Holkham Hall, Norfolk.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Holme Hale [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Holme

St Benet's Abbey, Norfolk [Map]

On 25 Aug 1446 Millicent Tiptoft (age 78) died. She was buried at St Benet's Abbey, Norfolk [Map].

On 05 Nov 1459 John Fastolf (age 79) died at Caister, Norfolk [Map]. He was buried at St Benet's Abbey, Norfolk [Map]. William Yelverton (age 59) was executor. Fastolf's will was disputed by Yelverton and the other executors once it was discovered that John Paston (age 38) was to inherit the estates. The dispute between Yelverton and Paston was taken up by the Lord Chancellor's office and went on for many years.

Minutes of the Society of Antiquaries. 11 Nov 1718. Mr Le Neve President (age 57) exhibited to the Society a drawing of of the West View of the Abbey Gates of St Bennetts in the Holme [Map] in Norfolk, another view of the East side of the same, a view of the Gatehouse of the Lord Scales Palace at Middleton.

Vesta Monumenta. 1724.Plates 1.13 and 1.14: Engravings of St. Benet's Abbey Gatehouse [Map] (1 of 2) by George Vertue (age 40) after John Kirkpatrick and Edmund Prideaux (age 30). 205 x 389 mm and 206 x 318 mm. Published by the Society of Antiquaries of London in 1724.

The River Ant rises at Stalham, Norfolk [Map] from where it flows past Barton Turf, Norfolk [Map] forming Barton Broad, Norfolk [Map], under Ludham Bridge, Norfolk [Map] after which it joins the River Bure before it passes St Benet's Abbey, Norfolk [Map].

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Holt

Around 1485 Richard Gresham was born to John Gresham at Holt, Norfolk.

In 1495 John Gresham was born to John Gresham at Holt, Norfolk.

Gresham's School, Holt

In 1555 John Gresham (age 60) founded at Gresham's School, Holt.

Kelling, Holt

On or before 16 Jun 1605 Katherine Parr was born to Christopher Parr. She was baptised at Kelling, Holt on 16 Jun 1605.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Homersfield [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Honingham [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Horning [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Horstead [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Houghton

On 26 Aug 1676 Robert Walpole 1st Earl Orford was born to Colonel Robert Walpole (age 25) at Houghton, Norfolk.

Houghton Hall, Norfolk

In 1672 Susan Walpole was born to Colonel Robert Walpole (age 21) at Houghton Hall, Norfolk.

On 08 Jun 1673 Mary Walpole was born to Colonel Robert Walpole (age 22) at Houghton Hall, Norfolk.

On 18 Sep 1686 Dorothy Walpole Viscountess Townsend was born to Colonel Robert Walpole (age 35) at Houghton Hall, Norfolk.

St Martin's Church, Houghton Hall

On or before 23 Jun 1624 Susan Barkham (age 22) died. On 09 Nov 1622 she was buried in St Martin's Church, Houghton Hall.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Howe

On 16 Jan 1501 Anthony Denny was born to Edmund Denny (age 44) and Mary Troutbeck (age 13) at Howe, Norfolk.

In 1505 Martha Denny was born to Edmund Denny (age 48) and Mary Troutbeck (age 17) at Howe, Norfolk.

Around 1512 William Walsingham and Joyce Denny (age 5) were married at Howe, Norfolk.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Hoxne [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Ickburgh [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Ingham

On 01 Jun 1306 Alan Fitzalan of Bedale (age 68) was killed by Payn le Keu in self-defense in Ingham, Norfolk.

On , probably, 29 Jan 1344 Oliver Ingham died at Ingham, Norfolk. He was buried at Holy Trinity Church, Ingham where his tomb is extant. Its inscription reads "Mounsier Oliver de Ingham gist icy et Dame Elizabeth sa compagne que luy Dieux de les almes eit mercy [Sir Oliver Ingham lies here and Dame Elizabeth his wife; may God have mercy on their souls].

On 23 Jun 1357 Miles Stapleton was born to Miles Stapleton (age 37) at Ingham, Norfolk.

Around 1379 Bryan Stapleton was born to Miles Stapleton (age 21) at Ingham, Norfolk.

Around 1410 Miles Stapleton of Ingham in Norfolk was born to Bryan Stapleton (age 31) at Ingham, Norfolk.

Holy Trinity Church, Ingham

On , probably, 29 Jan 1344 Oliver Ingham died at Ingham, Norfolk. He was buried at Holy Trinity Church, Ingham where his tomb is extant. Its inscription reads "Mounsier Oliver de Ingham gist icy et Dame Elizabeth sa compagne que luy Dieux de les almes eit mercy [Sir Oliver Ingham lies here and Dame Elizabeth his wife; may God have mercy on their souls].

Effigy of Sir Oliver de Ingham. Oliver Ingham.

This effigy is placed under an arch on the north side of the church of Ingham in Norfolk. Oliver was the son and heir of Sir John Ingham, whose ancestors were seated at Ingham as early as the middle of the twelfth century.

The first historical notice that we End of Sir Oliver Ingham is that in the year 1325, the nineteenth of the reign of Edward the Second, he was by the heir apparent, as Duke of Aquitaine, constituted Seneschal of Guienne. He is characterized at this period as a young, lusty, and valiant soldier. He collected an army of mercenary troops, Spaniards, Arragonese, and Gascons, invaded the territory of Angenois, retained contrary to treaty by the French king, and reduced it to the dominion of the English. He was one of those persons to whom, in the early part of the following reign, the king's writ was directed to apprehend Mortimer Earl of Marche.

Effigy of Sir Miles Stapleton and his Lady. ONE of those engraved plates familiarly termed brasses. It is on the floor of the chancel of Ingham church, Norfolk, and commemorates Sir Miles Stapleton, Knight of the Garter, and his wife, Joan, daughter of Sir Oliver Ingham, and widow of Lord Strange, of Knockyn. He died on Wednesday before the feast of St. Nicholas, 38 Edward III. (December 4,1364.) The lady, perhaps from courtesy as a coheiress, is placed on the knight's right hand. An elegant crocketed gothic canopy and pinnacles surmount the figures. These have suffered some mutilation. Into the verge of the stone has been inserted a fillet of brass, with this inscription:

Priez pour les almes de Monseur Miles de Stapleton, et Dame Johanne, sa femme, fille de Monseur Oliver de Ingham, fondours de ceste maison; qe dieu de jour almes eit pitie.

[Pray for the alms of Sir Miles of Stapleton, and Dame Johanne, his wife, daughter of Sir Oliver of Ingham, founders of this house; may god of day almes have mercy]

That portion printed in the black letter alone now remains, the rest is supplied from Bloomfield.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Ingworth [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, ItterIngham [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Kenninghall

On 25 Aug 1554 Thomas Howard 3rd Duke of Norfolk (age 81) died at Kenninghall, Norfolk. He was buried at Church of St Michael the Archangel, Framlingham [Map]. His grandson Thomas Howard 4th Duke of Norfolk (age 18) succeeded 4th Duke Norfolk, 3rd Earl Surrey.

In Sep 1554 Henry Berkeley 7th Baron Berkeley (age 19) and Katherine Howard Baroness Berkeley (age 16) were married at Kenninghall, Norfolk. She by marriage Baroness Berkeley.

Kenninghall Palace, Norfolk [Map]

On 10 Mar 1536 Thomas Howard 4th Duke of Norfolk was born to Henry Howard (age 20) and Frances Vere Countess of Surrey (age 19) at Kenninghall Palace, Norfolk [Map].

Chronicle of Queen Jane and Two Years of Queen Mary 1553. 06 Jul 1553. KING EDWARD (age 15) died at Greenwich, on the 6th July 1553, "towards night."a The event was kept perfectly secret during the next day;b but measures were taken to occupy and fortify the Tower of London [Map].c On "the 8. of July the lord maior of London was sent for to the court then at Greenwich, to bring with him sixe aldermen, as many merchants of the staple, and as many merchant adventurers, unto whom by the Councell was secretly declared the death of king Edward, and also how hee did ordaine for the succession of the Crowne by his letters pattents, to the which they were sworne, and charged to keep it secret."d

Note a. Letter of the council to sir Philip Hoby (age 48), ambassador with the emperor, printed in Strype's Memorials, 1721, ii. 430. It was not written until the 8th of the month, and is silent regarding the successor to the throne. Mary (age 37), in her letter to the lords of the council, dated from Kenynghall [Map] on the 9th of July (printed in Foxe's Actes and Monuments), also states that she had learned from some advertisement that the king her brother had died on Thursday (the 6th) at night last past.

Note b. Northumberland's (age 49) intention was to keep the death of the king (age 15) a secret, until he should have obtained possession of the person of the lady Mary (age 37), who had been summoned to visit her brother, and was at no further distance from London than the royal manor of Hunsdon in Hertfordshire. But there were not wanting about the court those who from attachment to Mary, or from self-interest, ventured to incur the hazard of conveying to her this momentous intelligence; whereupon she immediately took alarm, and rode off towards the eastern coast, from which she might have escaped to the continent, had such a step become necessary. Many writers assert that it was the earl of Arundel (age 41) who made a private communication to her. I have not found any contemporary authority for this statement; but sir Nicholas Throckmorton (age 38), in his poetical autobiography (MS. Cole, vol xl. p. 272, verses 111, 112, 113, 114), claims the credit of having been the officious person. He had been a favourite servant of king Edward; and on his royal master's death,

"Mourning, from Greenwich I didd strayt departe

To London, to an house which bore our name.

My bretheren guessed by my heavie hearte

The King was dead, and I confess'd the same:

The hushing of his death I didd unfolde,

Their meaninge to proclaime queene Jane I tolde.

And, though I lik'd not the religion

Which all her life queene Marye hadd profest,

Yett in my mind that wicked motion

Right heires for to displace I did detest.

Causeless to proffer any injurie,

I meant it not, but sought for remedie.

Wherefore from four of us the newes was sent,

How that her brother hee was dead and gone;

In post her goldsmith then from London went,

By whome the message was dispatcht anon.

Shee asked, ' If wee knewe it certainlie ? '

Whoe said, ' Sir Nicholas knew it verilie.'

The author bred the errand's greate mistrust:

Shee fear'd a traine to leade her to a trapp.

Shee saide, ' If Robert had beene there shee durst

Have gag'd her life, and hazarded the happ.'

Her letters made, shee knewe not what to doe:

Shee sent them oute, butt nott subscrib'd thereto."

By "Robert" the lady Mary meant sir Robert Throckmorton, one of the four brothers.

Note c. See the Diary of Henry Machyn, p. 35. for 07 July 1553.

Note d. It appears most probable that this was the first intimation which the citizens had received of the existence of the letters patent: and that it was on this occasion that, being "sworn to them," they affixed their signatures, although the document had been previously executed on the 21st of June. No fewer than thirty-two signatures follow that of the lord mayor, but the parties were perhaps not all citizens, and from the arrangement of their names in the existing transcript (mentioned in the following note b ) it would be difficult to distinguish which were the aldermen, which the merchants of the staple, and which the merchant adventurers.

Chronicle of Queen Jane and Two Years of Queen Mary 1553. 12 Jul 1553. The 12. of July word was brought to the Councell, being then at the Tower [Map] with the lady Jane (age 17), that the lady Mary was at Keninghall castle [Map] in Norfolk, and with her the earle of Bath (age 54), sir Thomas Wharton (age 33) sonne to the lord Wharton (age 58), sir John Mordaunt (age 45) sonne to the lord Mordaunt (age 73), sir William Drury (age 3),a sir John Shelton (age 50), sir Henry Bedingfield (age 44), master Henry Jerningham (age 41), master John Sulierde, master Richard Freston, master sergeant Morgan, master Clement Higham of Lincolnes inne, and divers others; and also that the earle of Sussex and master Henry Ratcliffe his sonne were comming towards her: whereupon by speedy councell it was there concluded, that the duke of Suffolk, with certaine other noblemen, should goe towards the lady Mary, to fetch her up to London. This was first determined; but by night of the same day the said voyage of the duke of Suffolke was cleane dissolved by the speciall meanes of the lady Jane his daughter, who, taking the matter heavily, with weeping teares made request to the whole councell that her father might tarry at home in her company: whereupon the councell perswaded with the duke of Northumberland to take that voyage upon him, saying that no man was so fit therefor, because that he had atchieved the victory in Norfolke once already,b and was therefore so feared, that none durst once lift up their weapon against him: besides that, he was the best man of warre in the realme; as well for the ordering of his campes and souldiers both in battell and in their tents, as also by experience, knowledge, and wisedome, he could animate his army with witty perswasions, and also pacific and alay his enemies pride with his stout courage, or else to disswade them if nede were from their enterprise. "Well (quoth the duke then) since ye thinke it good, I and mine will goe, not doubting of your fidelity to the quenes majestie, which I leave in your custodie." So that night hee sent for both lords, knights, and other that should goe with him, and caused all things to be prepared accordingly. Then went the councell in to the lady Jane and told her of their conclusion, who humbly thanked the duke for reserving her father at home, and beseeched him to use his diligence, whereto he answered that hee would doe what in him lay.

Note a. Sir William Drury, for his services "at Framlingham," received, by patent dated the 1st Nov. following, an annuity of 100 marks: see it printed in Rymer's Foedera, xv. 352. A like annuity of 200 marks was granted on the 14th Nov. to Thomas West lord la Warre for his services against the duke (ibid. p. 352); one of 100. on the 4th Dec. to sir Richard Southwell (ibid. p. 355); and one of 501. on the 10th Feb. to Francis Purefay for his services at Framlingham (ibid. p. 365). Probably many others, unnoticed by Rymer, are recorded on the Patent Rolls.

Note b. In the suppression of Kett's rebellion.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Ketteringham

In 1568 Abigail Heveningham was born to Arthur Heveningham (age 23) at Ketteringham, Norfolk.

In 1630 Arthur Heveningham (age 85) died at Ketteringham, Norfolk.

St Peter's Church, Ketteringham

On 09 Mar 1869 John Peter Boileau 1st Baronet (age 74) died. He was buried in the family vault at St Peter's Church, Ketteringham. His son Francis George Manningham Boileau 2nd Baronet (age 38) succeeded 2nd Baronet Boileau of Tacolneston Hall in Norfolk. Lucy Henrietta Nugent Lady Boileau by marriage Lady Boileau of Tacolneston Hall in Norfolk.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Kilverstone [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Kimberley

St Peter's Church, Kimberley

On 06 May 1919 Lieutenant Philip Wodehouse (age 32) died whlist on active service. He was buried at St Peter's Church, Kimberley in the Wodehouse family vault.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, King's Lynn [Map]

On 02 Oct 1470 King Edward IV of England (age 28) fled from King's Lynn, Norfolk [Map] to the court of Charles the Bold (age 36) who married to his sister Margaret (age 24) two years earlier.

Around 1540 Robert Coke of Sparham (age 60) died at King's Lynn, Norfolk [Map].

Around 1575 Thomas Wyndham was born to Henry Wyndham (age 21) at King's Lynn, Norfolk [Map].

Pepy's Diary. 31 Jan 1661. This morning with Mr. Coventry (age 33) at Whitehall about getting a ship to carry my Lord's deals to Lynne [Map], and we have chosen the Gift. Thence at noon to my Lord's, where my Lady not well, so I eat a mouthfull of dinner there, and thence to the Theatre [Map], and there sat in the pit among the company of fine ladys, &c.; and the house was exceeding full, to see Argalus and Parthenia, the first time that it hath been acted: and indeed it is good, though wronged by my over great expectations, as all things else are.

Pepy's Diary. 23 May 1668. After dinner away again and come to Cambridge, after much bad way, about nine at night; and there, at the Rose, I met my father's horses, with a man, staying for me. But it is so late, and the waters so deep, that I durst not go to-night; but after supper to bed; and there lay very ill, by reason of some drunken scholars making a noise all night, and vexed for fear that the horses should not be taken up from grass, time enough for the morning. Well pleased all this journey with the conversation of him that went with me, who I think is a lawyer, and lives about Lynne [Map], but his name I did not ask.

Evelyn's Diary. 10 Sep 1677. Having now passed near three weeks at Euston, Suffolk, to my great satisfaction, with much difficulty he suffered me to look homeward, being very earnest with me to stay longer; and, to engage me, would himself have carried me to Lynn-Regis [Map], a town of important traffic, about twenty miles beyond, which I had never seen; as also the Traveling Sands, about ten miles wide of Euston, Suffolk, that have so damaged the country, rolling from place to place, and, like the Sands in the Deserts of Lybia, quite overwhelmed some gentlemen's whole estates, as the relation extant in print, and brought to our Society, describes at large.

On 09 Oct 1818 Bishop Harvey Goodwin was born in King's Lynn, Norfolk [Map].

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Kirkby Cane

On 08 Jan 1810 Reverend William Chester (age 34) and Elizabeth Wilson (age 17) were married at Kirkby Cane, Norfolk.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Lamas [Map]

The London Gazette 27156. Whitehall, January 22, 1900. The Queen (age 80) has been pleased to direct Letters Patent to be passed under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, granting the dignity of a Baron of the said United Kingdom unto the Right Honourable Sir John Lubbock (age 65), of Lamas [Map], in the county of Norfolk, High Elms [Map], in the county of Kent, and Avebury [Map], in the county of Wilts, Bart, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style, and title of Baron Avebury, of Avebury, in the county of Wilts.

Note. Alice Lane Fox-Pitt Baroness Avebury (age 38) by marriage Baroness Avebury of Avebury in Wiltshire.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Langley Abbey [Map]

Langley Abbey [Map] was a Premonstratensian Abbey founded in 1195.

On 20 Sep 1369 Eve Clavering (age 64) died. She was buried at Langley Abbey [Map] with her four husbands.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Larling [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Launditch Hundred

Fransham, Launditch Hundred

Swathing's Manor, Fransham

On 15 Oct 1519 Thomas Sharington of Cranworth in Norfolk made his will in which he left Swathing's Manor, Fransham to his eldest son William Sharington (age 24).

After 15 Oct 1519 William Sharington (age 24) inherited Swathing's Manor, Fransham from his father.

In 1532 William Sharington (age 37) sold Swathing's Manor, Fransham.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Lenwade [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Litcham

Around 1276 Robert Strange (age 44) died at Litcham, Norfolk.

03 Apr 1881. Census. Litcham, Norfolk.

Keomi aka Keytumas Gray (age 40).

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Little Hautbois [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Little London [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Little Walsingham

In 1585 Thomas Sydney died at Little Walsingham, Norfolk.

On or before 18 Nov 1680 Edmund Bacon 6th Baronet was born to Robert Bacon 5th Baronet (age 28). He was baptised on 18 Nov 1680 at Little Walsingham, Norfolk.

St Mary’s and All Saints Church, Little Walsingham

1831. William James Müller (age 18). Font at St Mary’s and All Saints Church, Little Walsingham.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Long Stratton [Map]

From Combretovium [Map] aka Baylham the Pye Road continues along what is now the A140 through Yaxley, Suffolk [Map] where it makes a slight change in direction, through Dickleburgh, Norfolk [Map], Long Stratton, Norfolk [Map] to Norwich, Norfolk [Map] from where it continues east to Venta Icenorium [Map] aka Caistor St Edmund.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Lopham

Calendars. 14 Jun 1399. Westminster Palace [Map]. To the keepers, farmers, occupiers or receivers of the manor of Lopham co. Norffolk for the time being. Order every year to pay to Roger Bliklynge his raiment or 13s. 4d. for it, and 3d. a day, and to pay him the arrears since 5 February 8 Richard II, on which date the king confirmed letters patent whereby Margaret late duchess of Norffolk, by name of Margaret Countess of Norffolk, granted to the said Roger for life the office of keeper of the park, warren and game to the said manor pertaining, raiment once a year at Christmas of the suit of her esquires or 13s. 4d., and 3d. a day of the agistments of the park at the feast of St. Peter in autumn.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Ludham Bridge [Map]

The River Ant rises at Stalham, Norfolk [Map] from where it flows past Barton Turf, Norfolk [Map] forming Barton Broad, Norfolk [Map], under Ludham Bridge, Norfolk [Map] after which it joins the River Bure before it passes St Benet's Abbey, Norfolk [Map].

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Lyng [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Marlingford [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Melton Constable [Map]

In 1435 Alice Catherine Astley was born to John Astley (age 26) in Melton Constable, Norfolk [Map].

Around 1438 Thomas Astley was born to John Astley (age 29) in Melton Constable, Norfolk [Map].

Around 1469 Thomas Astley was born to Thomas Astley (age 31) in Melton Constable, Norfolk [Map].

Around 08 Apr 1475 John Astley (age 66) died in Melton Constable, Norfolk [Map].

Around 1504 John Astley of Melton Constable was born to Thomas Astley (age 35) in Melton Constable, Norfolk [Map].

Melton Constable Hall, Norfolk

St Peter's Church, Melton Constable [Map]

On 27 Mar 1802 Edward Astley 4th Baronet (age 72) died. He was buried at St Peter's Church, Melton Constable [Map]. His son Jacob Astley 5th Baronet (age 45) succeeded 5th Baronet Astley of Hill Morton.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Mendham

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Merton

On 03 Jul 1665 James Grey (age 47) died at Merton, Norfolk.

On 08 Sep 1839 Thomas Grey 4th Baron Walsingham (age 61) died at Merton, Norfolk. His son Thomas Grey 5th Baron Walsingham (age 35) succeeded 5th Baron Walsingham of Walsingham in Norfolk.

On 18 May 1845 Elizabeth North Baroness Walsingham (age 68) died. She was buried at Merton, Norfolk.

On 31 Dec 1870 Thomas Grey 5th Baron Walsingham (age 66) committed suicide at Merton, Norfolk. His son Thomas Grey 6th Baron Walsingham (age 27) succeeded 6th Baron Walsingham of Walsingham in Norfolk.

St Peter's Church, Merton

In 1515 George Grey 10th Baron Grey of Wilton died. He was buried at the St Peter's Church, Merton. His brother Thomas Grey 11th Baron Grey of Wilton (age 18) succeeded 11th Baron Grey of Wilton.

Around Jun 1517 Thomas Grey 11th Baron Grey of Wilton (age 20) died of sweating sickness. He was buried at the St Peter's Church, Merton. His brother Richard Grey 12th Baron Grey of Wilton (age 10) succeeded 12th Baron Grey of Wilton.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Middleton

Middleton Towers

In 1455 the gatehouse at Middleton Towers was built for Thomas Scales 7th Baron Scales (age 58). The building was conceived as a courtyard house similar to Oxborough Hall, but there is no evidence that it was ever completed.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Mileham

In 1513 Robert Coke was born to Robert Coke of Sparham (age 33) at Mileham, Norfolk.

Around 1515 Anne Coke was born to Robert Coke of Sparham (age 35) at Mileham, Norfolk.

On 15 Nov 1561 Robert Coke (age 48) died at Holburn, Norfolk. He was buried at Mileham, Norfolk.

Around 1563 Nicholas Bohun was born to Francis Bohun (age 38) and Elizabeth Knyvet (age 38) at Mileham, Norfolk.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Mill Street [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Mitford

Hockering, Mitford

Around 1300 Hawise Marshal 3rd Baroness Marshal was born to William Marshal 1st Baron Marshal (age 22) and Christiana Fitzwalter Baroness Marshal (age 25) at Hockering, Mitford. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.

On 06 Dec 1315 Christiana Fitzwalter Baroness Marshal (age 40) died at Hockering, Mitford.

Litcham, Mitford

Around 1294 John St Leger of Offley was born at Litcham, Mitford.

Around 1319 Thomas Hoo was born at Litcham, Mitford.

In 1335 William Hoo was born to Thomas Hoo (age 16) and Isabel St Leger (age 14) at Litcham, Mitford.

Around 1370 Thomas Hoo was born to William Hoo (age 35) at Litcham, Mitford.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Mundford

On 30 Nov 1288 Gerard Lisle (age 40) died at Mundford, Norfolk.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Narborough

Narborough Hall

On 30 Oct 1699 Amy Goodwin was born to John Goodwin (age 26) at Narborough Hall.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Narford

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Needham [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, North Creke

Around 1109 Bartholomew de Creke Cheney was born to Ralph Cheney (age 40) at North Creke, Norfolk.

In 1163 Robert Cheney was born to Robert Cheney (age 27) at North Creke, Norfolk.

In 1190 Robert Cheney (age 54) died at North Creke, Norfolk.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, North Elmham [Map]

In or after 672 Bishop Bedwinus was consecrated the first Bishop of Elmham after its creation following the division of the Bishop of Dunwich aka East Anglia.

Before 824 Bishop Humbertus was consecrated Bishop of Elmham.

In 1043 Archbishop Stigand was appointed Bishop of Elmham.

In 1047 Bishop Æthelmaer was consecrated Bishop of Elmham.

In 1070 Herfast Bishop Chancellor was consecrated Bishop of Elmham.

Flowers of History. After 04 Apr 1070. Moreover, the whole Anglican Church held a great council in Easter week, at Winchester, Hampshire [Map], by the management of the king, where many of the things which concerned the kingdom were changed. At that council too, Stigand, archbishop of Canterbury, was ignominiously degraded, and his brother, Aylmer, bishop of East Anglia, and many other bishops and abbots were deposed at the same time. Aegelwin, bishop of Durham, alone, of all the prelates of England, seeing the unjust oppression of his brethren, and sympathizing with them, and feeling zeal for God, went of his own accord into banishment from England, wishing to entangle the oppressors in the knot of excommunication. Stigand was succeeded by Lanfranc (age 65), a monk, a man of elegant learning, and adorned with many and various other accomplishments, who, among other magnificent works, composed a treatise on the Sacrament of the Altar, confirming the Catholic Faith. Aylmer was succeeded by Arfast, the king's chaplain; and he transferred the seat of his diocese to Thetford.

On 10 Feb 1581 Lionel Tollemache 1st Baronet (age 18) and Katherine Cromwell (age 19) were married at North Elmham, Norfolk [Map].

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, North End [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, North Pickenham [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, North Walsham

On 25 Jun 1381 Bishop Henry Despencer (age 40) brought the Peasant's Revolt to an end at North Walsham, Norfolk at the Battle of North Walsham.

On or before 17 Jan 1701 Reverend William Lubbock was born to John Lubbock (age 32) and Elizabeth Webster. He was baptised on 17 Jan 1701 at North Walsham, Norfolk.

On 20 Apr 1754 Reverend William Lubbock (age 53) died at North Walsham, Norfolk.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Northwolkd [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Oakley [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Ormesby St Margaret

On 10 Aug 1529 Robert Clere (age 83) died at Ormesby St Margaret, Norfolk.

On 01 Nov 1538 Alice Boleyn (age 51) died. She was buried at Ormesby St Margaret, Norfolk.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Oulton Broad [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Oxnead

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Paston

Around 1370 Joan Clopton was born to William Clopton (age 43) and Ivetta Grey (age 30) at Paston, Norfolk.

On 22 Sep 1554 William Paston (age 75) died in Paston, Norfolk.

Paston Hall

In 1611 Edmund Paston (age 26) and Katherine Knyvet (age 32) moved into Paston Hall on the death of his grandfather Christopher Paston (age 53).

On 03 Mar 1896 Commander Richard Herbert Mack was born to Major Philip Paston Mack (age 42) at Paston Hall.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Pensthorpe [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Pentney

In 1631 Thomas Wyndham (age 56) died at Pentney, Norfolk.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Potter Heigham [Map]

The River Thurne rises at West Somerton [Map] from where it flows past Potter Heigham, Norfolk [Map] and Thurne, Norfolk [Map] after which it joins the River Bure.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Pulham St Mary

St Mary's Church, Pulham St Mary

In 1745 Dean Edward Townshend (age 25) became Rector of St Mary's Church, Pulham St Mary.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Quidenham

On 12 Apr 1942 Arnold Keppel 8th Earl Albermarle (age 83) died at Quidenham, Norfolk. His son Walter Keppel 9th Earl Albermarle (age 60) succeeded 9th Earl Albermarle, 9th Viscount Bury in Lancashire, 9th Baron Ashford of Ashford in Kent.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Ranworth [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Raynham [Map]

Around 1478 Roger Townshend was born to Roger Townshend (age 48) at Raynham, Norfolk [Map].

Around 1504 Susan Townshend was born to Roger Townshend (age 26) at Raynham, Norfolk [Map].

On 25 Nov 1551 Roger Townshend (age 73) died at Raynham, Norfolk [Map].

On 24 Feb 1733 Thomas Townshend 1st Viscount Sydney was born to Thomas Townshend (age 31) and Albinia Selwyn at Raynham, Norfolk [Map].

Raynham Hall, Norfolk

In 1752 General William Loftus was born to Captain Henry Loftus (age 25) and Diana Bullock at Raynham Hall, Norfolk. He was baptised at Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, Dublin [Map].

On 15 Jul 1831 General William Loftus (age 79) died at his home at Wimpole Street, Marylebone. He was buried in the Townshend family vault Raynham Hall, Norfolk on 23 Jul 1831.

On 21 Mar 1866 Charlotte Elizabeth Loftus died. She was buried in the Townshend family vault at Raynham Hall, Norfolk.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Redgrave and Lopham Fen [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Reedham [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Reepham

In 1422 Thomas Boleyn (age 22) was appointed Rector of Reepham, Norfolk which post he held until 1429.

In 1438 Thomas Boleyn (age 38) was appointed Rector of Hackford next Reepham, Norfolk by Edmund Beaufort 1st or 2nd Duke Somerset (age 32).

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Ridenhall

On 02 Mar 1638 William Spring (age 49) died at Ridenhall, Norfolk.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Ringland [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Rudham

Around 1070 Roger Cheney was born to Ralph Cheney (age 26) at Rudham, Norfolk.

Around 1086 Ralph Cheney (age 42) died at Rudham, Norfolk.

Around 1097 Robert Cheney was born to Ralph Cheney (age 28) at Rudham, Norfolk.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Rushford [Map]

The Little rises near Rickenhall, Suffolk [Map] from where it flows past Cracken Corner, Suffolk [Map]. It also appears to rises near and Redgrave And Lopham Fen [Map]; it isn't clear which is the source of the Little. Thereafter it flows past Blo' Norton, Norfolk [Map], Knettishall, Suffolk [Map], Rushford, Norfolk [Map], Barham, Suffolk [Map], Thetford, Norfolk [Map], where it is joined by the River Thet.

After Thetford the Little Ouse flows past Santon Downham, Suffolk [Map], through Brandon, Suffolk [Map], past Hockwold cum Wilton, Norfolk [Map] to Brandon Creek, Norfolk [Map] where it joins the River Great Ouse.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Ryburgh

Around Dec 1655 Robert Bacon 3rd Baronet (age 85) died. He was buried in Ryburgh, Norfolk. His grandson Edmund Bacon 4th Baronet (age 22) succeeded 4th Baronet Bacon of Redgrave in Suffolk. Susan Alington Lady Bacon (age 50) by marriage Lady Bacon of Redgrave in Suffolk.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Saint Olaves [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Salthouse

Manor House, Salthouse

On or before 22 Nov 1625 Vice-Admiral Christopher Myngs was born to John Myngs Shoemaker and Katherine Parr (age 20) at Manor House, Salthouse. Salthouse certain, Manor House probable. He was baptised at St Nicholas Church, Salthouse on 22 Nov 1625.

St Nicholas Church, Salthouse

On or before 22 Nov 1625 Vice-Admiral Christopher Myngs was born to John Myngs Shoemaker and Katherine Parr (age 20) at Manor House, Salthouse. Salthouse certain, Manor House probable. He was baptised at St Nicholas Church, Salthouse on 22 Nov 1625.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Saxthorpe

On 20 Jun 1825 Edward Repps Jodrell 3rd Baronet was born to Richard Paul Jodrell 2nd Baronet (age 43) and Amelia Caroline Morison King (age 35) at Saxthorpe, Norfolk.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Scole [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Sedgeford

On 29 Aug 1605 Hamon le Strange was baptised at Sedgeford, Norfolk.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Seething

In 1295 William Calthorpe was born at Seething, Norfolk.

Around 1338 Isabel Lovell (age 28) died at Seething, Norfolk.

Around 1360 William Calthorpe (age 65) died at Seething, Norfolk.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Sennow Park [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Shereford [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Shotesham

On 25 Feb 1540 Henry Howard 1st Earl of Northampton was born to Henry Howard (age 24) and Frances Vere Countess of Surrey (age 23) at Shotesham, Norfolk.

St Mary's Church, Shotesham [Map]

On 06 Mar 1616 Henry D'Oyley (age 30) died. He was buried at St Mary's Church, Shotesham [Map].

In Sep 1638 Edmund Doyly (age 26) died. He was buried at St Mary's Church, Shotesham [Map] where his inscription reads "Here lieth buried the Body of Edmund Doyly Esq. Son and Heir of Sir Henry Doyly, Knt who was married unto Bridget Daughter of John Coke (age 48) of Holkham in the County of Norfolk Esq. he departed this life in September 1638.".

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Snetterton [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Snettisham

St Mary's Church, Snettisham [Map]

St Mary's Church, Snettisham [Map]. North transept classical monument to Wymond Carey. Recumbent alabaster effigy under cofferred arch with two columns, strapwork cartouche above, original iron railings to base.

South transept with vaults and mausoleum of Styleman family of Snettisham Old Hall and Hunstanton Hall; monuments from 1680 to 1803, on 1807 signed Richard Cooke.

On 03 Apr 1612 Wymond Carey (age 75) died. He was buried at St Mary's Church, Snettisham [Map].

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Soham Tony

On or before 22 Feb 1693 Edmund Prideaux was born to Humphrey Prideaux (age 44) and Bridget Bokenham. He was christened at Soham Tony, Norfolk on 22 Feb 1693

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Somerleyton [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Somerton

West Somerton [Map]

The River Thurne rises at West Somerton [Map] from where it flows past Potter Heigham, Norfolk [Map] and Thurne, Norfolk [Map] after which it joins the River Bure.

Europe, British Isles, East England, South Creake Norfolk

On 21 Aug 1575 Barbara Pepys was born to Fermor aka Jerome Pepys (age 27) in South Creake Norfolk. Christened 24 Aug 1575.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, South Pickenham [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Stalham [Map]

The River Ant rises at Stalham, Norfolk [Map] from where it flows past Barton Turf, Norfolk [Map] forming Barton Broad, Norfolk [Map], under Ludham Bridge, Norfolk [Map] after which it joins the River Bure before it passes St Benet's Abbey, Norfolk [Map].

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Stanhoe

In 1384 John Harsick III made his will on the Wednesday after the decollation of St. John Baptist. He bequeaths several legacies to the Lady Catharine his wife, his eldest son John, and to his son Eudo Harsick, the manor of Stanhow in Norfolk for life, remainder to his son Brian.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Stiffkey

Calendars. 04 Jun 1614. 61. Will of Sir Nathaniel Bacon (age 68), knt., of Stiffkey, co. Norfolk, noted as published, but not read, 4 June 1614, in presence of Charles le Gros and seven others named. I desire to be buried in Stiffkey church [Map], where my former wife was interred, and where I wish my present wife to be, under or near the tomb I have caused to be provided, which the workmen have now in hand. Being indebted to my son-in-law, Owen Smyth, in regard of my receipts of the profits of his lands during his minority, if I should die without directing how such debt should be answered, I might be subject to just rebuke; so, that my wife and daughters may be the better assured, I devise my lands as follows: -.

I give to my executors all my lands in Stiff key, Langham, Morston, and other towns adjoining, from my death until the Michaelmas twelve month after, they paying to my daughter Lady Ann Townshend (age 41), £350 a year, with remainder to her and her heirs, provided that Roger Townshead (age 18), my grandchild, be not put from her. For default of such issue, the remainder to my second daughter Baroness Knyvet (age 39) and her heirs; remainder to my third daughter Lady Winifred Gawdy (age 36) and her heirs; remainder to my own heirs. The 100 marks a year paid by me to my daughter Townshend (age 41) is to be continued with the £350 a year, and time is to be allowed to my executors to dispose of the cattle and other stock for payment thereof. My daughter Knyvet (age 39) and my daughter Gawdy (age 36), with her husband (age 37), are to perfect the entail of the aforesaid manors and lands to my daughter Townshend (age 41), by giving up such right as is by law cast upon them. I give to my wife (age 44) for life the manor of Hemesby, with the impropriations, &c.; remainder to my heirs male, and for default thereof, to my daughter Lady Elizabeth Knyvet (age 39) and her heirs, with further remainders in a conveyance already made by me.

I give my manor of Stanford, with my lease of the impropriation, to my daughters Ladies Knyvet (age 39) and Winifred Gawdy (age 36), for their better maintenance during the life of my wife (age 44), - they yielding 201. a year of the profits of the manor to Nathaniel Knyvet, my grandchild; 101. a year to Martin Man, and £5 a year to William Sanders for life; - and after my wife's death, when Hemesby manor comes to my daughter Knyvet (age 39), then to my daughter Lady Gawdy (age 36) and Sir Robert  Gawdy (age 37), and her heirs, with the remainders mentioned in the conveyance aforesaid. The aforesaid annuities, with £5 more which I purpose to give to other servants, to be paid by my said two daughters out of Stanford manor, during the life of my wife; and after her death, one half by my daughter Knyvet, out of Hemesby manor. I give my manor of Eccles, with all the lands occupied therewith, to my wife for life, in augmentation of her jointure; remainder to my own heirs.

To my grandchild Roger Townshend (age 18) and his heirs, my house in Norwich, which I am to have after my sister Mansfield's (age 79) death, with the copyhold woods, meadow, &c.

To my wife for life the manor of Irmingland, with reversion to my daughter Knyvet for life, remainder to my grandson Thomas Knyvet, on condition that my said daughter pays, within two years after my wife's death, 2,000^. to my daughters Townshend and Gawdy; if not paid, the reversion of the said manor to go to my heirs. I know my house and lands in Irmingland, &c. are assured to my wife if she survives me, yet I direct as I have done, hoping that she will be either moved or compelled to make good my will, as it was never intended that the house and land should go otherwise than to my wife, and after her death to her eldest son, for satisfying such money as I was to pay him, for the profits of his lands received by me, and I trusted my wife with that and more, to give her eldest son content if he had outlived me.

Besides, I have given my wife £400 a year more than I assured her before marriage, to content her and not to deprive me in disposing of the inheritance. I have also conveyed to her son Owen Smyth, 100 naarks a yeajc in Eccles, which is to come to him if I do not otherwise dispose of it, although he has unkindly provoked me, and they wronged him who advised him thereto, but I hope that God may turn the heart of my wife not to wrong me. I desire the husbands of my daughters to make good these assurances; if they are contentious, a quarrel may be picked, but I hope that God will bless them with better spirits, and that they will be contented seeing the portion they have had in my lifetime, and will receive by my death is great to every one of them, though not in a like greatness; God will bless them best who most desire peace.

The lease of my manor of Mithwould is to be sold for payment of debts. I give to Mr. Percival, minister of Stiffkey £5, with the right of enjoying his pasture close at 20s. a year, so long as he resides in Stiff key. To the poor of StifFkey £10, to be distributed by my executors at their discretion. To my daughter. Lady Townshend, the piece of plate called the heirloom, to go with Stiffkey House, according to my father's gift, if I have no son. To my godson Nathaniel Bacon (age 20), son of my brother Edward (age 65), £10 To my wife the coach which my son Owen Smyth gave her, and two of my best coach horses at her choice; also the bedstead, with the furniture of tester, curtains, covering and chair, in my best chamber, but not the hangings; and two pillow beers given to me and hereby my mother Hopton.

I appoint my three daughters executors, and my brother Edward (age 65) supervisor, or failing him, Mr. Jermy and Gwyn, lawyers. My wife's great pearl chain, which cost me £200, is to be sold for payment of debts, as also the border of diamonds and rubies; if she will give for the pearl and border what they cost me, she is to have them. I give the jewel of diamonds which was my first wife's to my present one for life, with remainder to my daughter Townshend. I give to all my three daughters the jewel of unicorn's horn, according to their mother's direction, that each one may challenge the use thereof when needs require, and my wife may have the use thereof when she needs, but my daughter Townshend is to have the custody thereof for life.

To my supervisor a ring, valued at 20 marks, upon which the following is to be engraved: "Vindicta Domino." To Mr. Gwyn and Mr. Jermy 40s. each. To John Norsforth, for diligent service in my sickness, 10s. a year for life, payable out of Stanford manor during my wife's life, and afterwards out of Stanford and Hemesby; a like annuity to old John Harrison. To my son-in-law. Sir Robert Gawdy, one of my best geldings. To Barnaby Banyard, 20s. a year, payable out of Stanford and Henesby. I desire that my brother and supervisor see my evidences sorted and distributed between my wife and daughters, as appertains; and where two have interest, the originals to remain with tliat person to whom the present interest and possession is due. I advise my executors to retain the services of Martin Man for a time, as he knows my debts and estates.

To the poor of Langham 40s.; the poor of Morston 40s.; and to the poor of Wells, Blakeney, Wiveton, Warham, and Cley, 20s.; to be distributed by my executors within a year.

I leave my funeral solemnities to the discretion of my executors, &c., but the charge is to be small, and my debts considered.

To Ann Townshend, Elizabeth Knyvet and Dorothy Gawdy a piece of gilt plate each, value £10, with the following sentence engraved upon it, "Vindicta Domino," as a gift in remembrance of their grandfather. The household to be retained together for one month after my decease, at the charge of my executors. To each of my servants who have served two years, half a year's wages. To my wife and three daughters all my English printed and written books; the French law books to my grandson Roger Townshend, and the Latin to my grandson Henry Gawdy; but no books to be given to my grandson Thomas Knyvet, as he is like to be stored otherwise.

To Jane Morton a piece of gilt plate, value £5, with the inscription before mentioned, and rings, value 20s. a piece, with the same inscription, to my eldest brother and his wife; my brother Edward Bacon and his wife; my sisters Periam and Mansell (age 79); my brother Sir Francis Bacon; my mother and brother Hopton; Sir Henry Gawdy; my nephew Sir Edmund Bacon, and his brother Nathaniel; my brother Sir Thomas Knyvet and his wife; Sir Christopher Heydon; my brother Mansell (age 41); Mr. Bedingfield of Wighton; Mr. Fotherby; Capt. Russell; my cousin Thomas Gurney; Mr. Peapes; Mr. Clarke of Lynn; my son Owen Smyth and Lady Sydney; Sir Charles Cornwallis, and my nephew Grey. My debts to my son Owen Smyth being such, my children, and others, must hold me excused, though I give no greater legacies. 1 give also to my wife all the goods which were hers before I married her, and also all her jewels, except those directed to be sold; the remainder of my effects and stock to be sold, and the proceeds applied in liquidating my debts and legacies; the balance, if any, between my executors.

Church of St John and St Mary Stiffkey [Map]

Church of St John and St Mary Stiffkey [Map].

Calendars. 04 Jun 1614. 61. Will of Sir Nathaniel Bacon (age 68), knt., of Stiffkey, co. Norfolk, noted as published, but not read, 4 June 1614, in presence of Charles le Gros and seven others named. I desire to be buried in Stiffkey church [Map], where my former wife was interred, and where I wish my present wife to be, under or near the tomb I have caused to be provided, which the workmen have now in hand. Being indebted to my son-in-law, Owen Smyth, in regard of my receipts of the profits of his lands during his minority, if I should die without directing how such debt should be answered, I might be subject to just rebuke; so, that my wife and daughters may be the better assured, I devise my lands as follows: -.

I give to my executors all my lands in Stiff key, Langham, Morston, and other towns adjoining, from my death until the Michaelmas twelve month after, they paying to my daughter Lady Ann Townshend (age 41), £350 a year, with remainder to her and her heirs, provided that Roger Townshead (age 18), my grandchild, be not put from her. For default of such issue, the remainder to my second daughter Baroness Knyvet (age 39) and her heirs; remainder to my third daughter Lady Winifred Gawdy (age 36) and her heirs; remainder to my own heirs. The 100 marks a year paid by me to my daughter Townshend (age 41) is to be continued with the £350 a year, and time is to be allowed to my executors to dispose of the cattle and other stock for payment thereof. My daughter Knyvet (age 39) and my daughter Gawdy (age 36), with her husband (age 37), are to perfect the entail of the aforesaid manors and lands to my daughter Townshend (age 41), by giving up such right as is by law cast upon them. I give to my wife (age 44) for life the manor of Hemesby, with the impropriations, &c.; remainder to my heirs male, and for default thereof, to my daughter Lady Elizabeth Knyvet (age 39) and her heirs, with further remainders in a conveyance already made by me.

I give my manor of Stanford, with my lease of the impropriation, to my daughters Ladies Knyvet (age 39) and Winifred Gawdy (age 36), for their better maintenance during the life of my wife (age 44), - they yielding 201. a year of the profits of the manor to Nathaniel Knyvet, my grandchild; 101. a year to Martin Man, and £5 a year to William Sanders for life; - and after my wife's death, when Hemesby manor comes to my daughter Knyvet (age 39), then to my daughter Lady Gawdy (age 36) and Sir Robert  Gawdy (age 37), and her heirs, with the remainders mentioned in the conveyance aforesaid. The aforesaid annuities, with £5 more which I purpose to give to other servants, to be paid by my said two daughters out of Stanford manor, during the life of my wife; and after her death, one half by my daughter Knyvet, out of Hemesby manor. I give my manor of Eccles, with all the lands occupied therewith, to my wife for life, in augmentation of her jointure; remainder to my own heirs.

To my grandchild Roger Townshend (age 18) and his heirs, my house in Norwich, which I am to have after my sister Mansfield's (age 79) death, with the copyhold woods, meadow, &c.

To my wife for life the manor of Irmingland, with reversion to my daughter Knyvet for life, remainder to my grandson Thomas Knyvet, on condition that my said daughter pays, within two years after my wife's death, 2,000^. to my daughters Townshend and Gawdy; if not paid, the reversion of the said manor to go to my heirs. I know my house and lands in Irmingland, &c. are assured to my wife if she survives me, yet I direct as I have done, hoping that she will be either moved or compelled to make good my will, as it was never intended that the house and land should go otherwise than to my wife, and after her death to her eldest son, for satisfying such money as I was to pay him, for the profits of his lands received by me, and I trusted my wife with that and more, to give her eldest son content if he had outlived me.

Besides, I have given my wife £400 a year more than I assured her before marriage, to content her and not to deprive me in disposing of the inheritance. I have also conveyed to her son Owen Smyth, 100 naarks a yeajc in Eccles, which is to come to him if I do not otherwise dispose of it, although he has unkindly provoked me, and they wronged him who advised him thereto, but I hope that God may turn the heart of my wife not to wrong me. I desire the husbands of my daughters to make good these assurances; if they are contentious, a quarrel may be picked, but I hope that God will bless them with better spirits, and that they will be contented seeing the portion they have had in my lifetime, and will receive by my death is great to every one of them, though not in a like greatness; God will bless them best who most desire peace.

The lease of my manor of Mithwould is to be sold for payment of debts. I give to Mr. Percival, minister of Stiffkey £5, with the right of enjoying his pasture close at 20s. a year, so long as he resides in Stiff key. To the poor of StifFkey £10, to be distributed by my executors at their discretion. To my daughter. Lady Townshend, the piece of plate called the heirloom, to go with Stiffkey House, according to my father's gift, if I have no son. To my godson Nathaniel Bacon (age 20), son of my brother Edward (age 65), £10 To my wife the coach which my son Owen Smyth gave her, and two of my best coach horses at her choice; also the bedstead, with the furniture of tester, curtains, covering and chair, in my best chamber, but not the hangings; and two pillow beers given to me and hereby my mother Hopton.

I appoint my three daughters executors, and my brother Edward (age 65) supervisor, or failing him, Mr. Jermy and Gwyn, lawyers. My wife's great pearl chain, which cost me £200, is to be sold for payment of debts, as also the border of diamonds and rubies; if she will give for the pearl and border what they cost me, she is to have them. I give the jewel of diamonds which was my first wife's to my present one for life, with remainder to my daughter Townshend. I give to all my three daughters the jewel of unicorn's horn, according to their mother's direction, that each one may challenge the use thereof when needs require, and my wife may have the use thereof when she needs, but my daughter Townshend is to have the custody thereof for life.

To my supervisor a ring, valued at 20 marks, upon which the following is to be engraved: "Vindicta Domino." To Mr. Gwyn and Mr. Jermy 40s. each. To John Norsforth, for diligent service in my sickness, 10s. a year for life, payable out of Stanford manor during my wife's life, and afterwards out of Stanford and Hemesby; a like annuity to old John Harrison. To my son-in-law. Sir Robert Gawdy, one of my best geldings. To Barnaby Banyard, 20s. a year, payable out of Stanford and Henesby. I desire that my brother and supervisor see my evidences sorted and distributed between my wife and daughters, as appertains; and where two have interest, the originals to remain with tliat person to whom the present interest and possession is due. I advise my executors to retain the services of Martin Man for a time, as he knows my debts and estates.

To the poor of Langham 40s.; the poor of Morston 40s.; and to the poor of Wells, Blakeney, Wiveton, Warham, and Cley, 20s.; to be distributed by my executors within a year.

I leave my funeral solemnities to the discretion of my executors, &c., but the charge is to be small, and my debts considered.

To Ann Townshend, Elizabeth Knyvet and Dorothy Gawdy a piece of gilt plate each, value £10, with the following sentence engraved upon it, "Vindicta Domino," as a gift in remembrance of their grandfather. The household to be retained together for one month after my decease, at the charge of my executors. To each of my servants who have served two years, half a year's wages. To my wife and three daughters all my English printed and written books; the French law books to my grandson Roger Townshend, and the Latin to my grandson Henry Gawdy; but no books to be given to my grandson Thomas Knyvet, as he is like to be stored otherwise.

To Jane Morton a piece of gilt plate, value £5, with the inscription before mentioned, and rings, value 20s. a piece, with the same inscription, to my eldest brother and his wife; my brother Edward Bacon and his wife; my sisters Periam and Mansell (age 79); my brother Sir Francis Bacon; my mother and brother Hopton; Sir Henry Gawdy; my nephew Sir Edmund Bacon, and his brother Nathaniel; my brother Sir Thomas Knyvet and his wife; Sir Christopher Heydon; my brother Mansell (age 41); Mr. Bedingfield of Wighton; Mr. Fotherby; Capt. Russell; my cousin Thomas Gurney; Mr. Peapes; Mr. Clarke of Lynn; my son Owen Smyth and Lady Sydney; Sir Charles Cornwallis, and my nephew Grey. My debts to my son Owen Smyth being such, my children, and others, must hold me excused, though I give no greater legacies. 1 give also to my wife all the goods which were hers before I married her, and also all her jewels, except those directed to be sold; the remainder of my effects and stock to be sold, and the proceeds applied in liquidating my debts and legacies; the balance, if any, between my executors.

On 07 Nov 1622 Nathaniel Bacon (age 76) died. He was buried in the Church of St John and St Mary Stiffkey [Map]. Top left armorial his arms impaled his first wife Anne Gresham. Top right his arms impaling his second wife Dorothy Hopton (age 52).

Anne Gresham: Around 1550 she was born illegitimately to Thomas Gresham. On 29 Jun 1569 Nathaniel Bacon and she were married at St Sepulchre without Newgate Church. Around Jun 1594 Anne Gresham died.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Stockton

In 1250 John Bigod was born to Hugh Bigod Justicar (age 39) and Joan Stuteville (age 34) at Stockton, Norfolk.

In 1300 Roger Bigod was born to John Bigod (age 50) and Isabel Bigod (age 46) at Stockton, Norfolk.

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Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Stokesby [Map]

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On 28 Jan 1226 William Hastings (age 64) died at Swaffham, Norfolk.

Didlington Hall, Swaffham

On 25 Apr 1857 Mary Rothes Tyssen-Amherst 2nd Baroness Amherst was born to William Tyssen-Amherst 1st Baron Amherst (age 22) at Didlington Hall, Swaffham.

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Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Syleham

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Quaker Lane

Tasburgh Meeting House [Map]

On 24 Dec 1806 Samuel Hoare (age 23) and Louisa Gurney (age 22) were married at the Tasburgh Meeting House [Map]. They were second cousins.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Tatterford

On 24 Mar 1113 Humphrey "Bearded" Bohun (age 73) died in Tatterford, Norfolk.

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Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Thornham

On 22 Jun 1801 John Francis (age 20) and Mary Evetts (age 21) were married at Thornham, Norfolk.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Thornton Bridge [Map]

The Norfolk River Dove rises near Wetheringsett, Norfolk [Map] from where it flows past Thwaite, Norfolk [Map], under Thornton Bridge, Norfolk [Map], past Old St Mary's Church, Braiseworth [Map], Eye, Norfolk [Map] and Hoxne, Norfolk [Map] after which it joins the River Waveney.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Thorpe St Andrew [Map]

02 Apr 1871. Census. Thorpe St Andrew, Norfolk [Map].

Keomi aka Keytumas Gray (age 30). Aged 28.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Thurne [Map]

The River Thurne rises at West Somerton [Map] from where it flows past Potter Heigham, Norfolk [Map] and Thurne, Norfolk [Map] after which it joins the River Bure.

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Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Titteshall

On 16 Jan 1569 Winifred Knightley (age 39) died at Titteshall, Norfolk. She was buried at the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Tittleshall [Map].

Winifred Knightley: Around 1530 she was born to William Knightley at Norwich, Norfolk. In 1543 Robert Coke and she were married.

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Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Upper Street [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Wainford [Map]

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, WalsIngham

Saxlingham WalsIngham, Norfolk

On 10 Jul 1157 Eustace Fitzjohn 4th Baron Halton (age 69) died at Saxlingham WalsIngham, Norfolk. His son Richard Fitzeustace 5th Baron of Halton (age 37) succeeded 5th Baron Halton.

Walsingham Priory [Map]

Walsingham Priory [Map] was an Augustinian Canons Regular Monastery founded in 1101.

On 02 Feb 1628 Robert Kemp 2nd Baronet was born to Robert Kemp 1st Baronet and Jane Browne Lady Kemp at Walsingham Priory [Map].

Vesta Monumenta. Plate 1.6: Engraving of the Ruins of Walsingham Abbey [Map].

Plate 1.6 of Vetusta Monumenta depicts the ruins of Walsingham Abbey in Norfolk, including some remains which are no longer standing. This topographical print is the earliest example of a more popular approach in Vetusta Monumenta, reflecting a taste for landscapes with ruins. Engraving by Gerard Vandergucht after J. Badslade. 135 x 257 mm. Published by the Society of Antiquaries of London in 1720. Current location: Little Walsingham, Norfolk, UK.

Lady Chapel Walsingham Priory

On 05 Apr 1369 Bartholomew "The Younger" Burghesh 2nd Baron Burghesh (age 41) died. He was buried at Lady Chapel Walsingham Priory. His daughter Elizabeth Burghesh 3rd Baron Burghesh (age 27) succeeded 3rd Baroness Burghesh.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Wendling [Map]

The Black Water, Norfolk rises at Wendling, Norfolk [Map] from where it flows past Bushby Common, Norfolk [Map], Dereham, Norfolk [Map], Gressenhall, Norfolk [Map] to Worthing, Norfolk [Map] after which it joins the River Wensum.

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Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Wetheringsett [Map]

The Norfolk River Dove rises near Wetheringsett, Norfolk [Map] from where it flows past Thwaite, Norfolk [Map], under Thornton Bridge, Norfolk [Map], past Old St Mary's Church, Braiseworth [Map], Eye, Norfolk [Map] and Hoxne, Norfolk [Map] after which it joins the River Waveney.

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Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Wickham

On 31 Aug 1373 John Stafford (age 71) died at Wickham, Norfolk.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Wickmere

On 05 Feb 1757 Horatio Walpole 1st Baron Walpole (age 78) died at Wickmere, Norfolk.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Wiggenhall

Around 1366 John Howard was born to Robert Howard (age 35) and Margaret Scales (age 30) at Wiggenhall, Norfolk. He a great x 3 grandson of King John "Lackland" of England.

Around 1367 Robert Howard was born to Robert Howard (age 36) and Margaret Scales (age 31) at Wiggenhall, Norfolk. He a great x 3 grandson of King John "Lackland" of England.

In 1371 Catherine Howard was born to Robert Howard (age 40) and Margaret Scales (age 35) at Wiggenhall, Norfolk. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King John "Lackland" of England.

In 1373 Edmund Howard was born to Robert Howard (age 42) and Margaret Scales (age 37) at Wiggenhall, Norfolk. He a great x 3 grandson of King John "Lackland" of England.

Around 1375 Margaret Howard was born to Robert Howard (age 44) and Margaret Scales (age 39) at Wiggenhall, Norfolk. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King John "Lackland" of England.

Around 1380 John Howard was born to John Howard (age 14) and Margaret Unknown at Wiggenhall, Norfolk.

Around 1410 Elizabeth Howard Countess of Oxford was born to John Howard (age 30) and Joan Walton (age 17) at Wiggenhall, Norfolk.

On 13 Dec 1410 John Howard (age 30) died at Wiggenhall, Norfolk.

Bockenham, Wiggenhall

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Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Windham Manor

Around 1506 Robert Southwell was born to Francis Southwell (age 30) and Dorothy Tendering (age 21) at Windham Manor, Norfolk.

On 11 Jan 1564 Richard Southwell (age 61) died at Windham Manor, Norfolk. His will of 24 Jul 1561, to which he had added a codicil on the day of his death, was proved on 22 June by Norfolk, Thomas Cornwallis and Thomas aka Francis Gawdy (age 36). He bequeathed over 10,000 sheep to members of his family and left his personal armour to his 'cousin and friend' Henry Bedingfield (age 55) and other armour to the young 4th Duke of Norfolk (age 27), whom he named an executor

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Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Woodrising

Around 1429 Richard Southwell was born to Robert Southwell (age 37) at Woodrising, Norfolk.

In 1476 Francis Southwell was born to Richard Southwell (age 47) at Woodrising, Norfolk.

Around 1545 Mary Southwell was born illegitimately to Richard Southwell (age 42) and Mary Darcy (age 21) at Woodrising, Norfolk.

In 1567 Thomas Southwell (age 29) died at Woodrising, Norfolk.

In 1569 Robert Southwell was born to Thomas Southwell at Woodrising, Norfolk.

On 12 Oct 1598 Robert Southwell (age 29) died at Woodrising, Norfolk. He was buried at Woodrising, Norfolk.

In 1622 Mary Southwell (age 77) died at Woodrising, Norfolk.

On 08 Jun 1873 Henry Cadogan 4th Earl Cadogan (age 61) died at Woodrising, Norfolk. His son George Cadogan 5th Earl Cadogan (age 33) succeeded 5th Earl Cadogan, 5th Viscount Chelsea. Beatrix Jane Craven Countess Cadogan (age 28) by marriage Countess Cadogan.

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All Saints Church, Woodton

On or before 15 May 1676, the date he was baptised at All Saints Church, Woodton, Reverend Maurice Sucking was born.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Worthing [Map]

The Black Water, Norfolk rises at Wendling, Norfolk [Map] from where it flows past Bushby Common, Norfolk [Map], Dereham, Norfolk [Map], Gressenhall, Norfolk [Map] to Worthing, Norfolk [Map] after which it joins the River Wensum.

Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Wramplingham [Map]

The River Tiffey rises near Wymondham, Norfolk [Map] from where it flows past Carlton Forehoe, Norfolk [Map], Wramplingham, Norfolk [Map] to Barford, Norfolk [Map] after which it joins the River Yare.

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Europe, British Isles, East England, Norfolk, Yaxham [Map]