John Thirtle 1777-1839

On or before 22nd June 1777, the date he was baptised, John Thirtle was born.

Before 1839. John Thirtle [aged 61]. "Castle Acre Priory [Map]".

Before 1839. John Thirtle [aged 61]. Bishop Bridge, Norwich [Map].

Before 1839. John Thirtle [aged 61]. Old King's Lynn, Norfolk [Map].

Before 1839. John Thirtle [aged 61]. "Loading the Wherry's".

Before 1839. John Thirtle [aged 61]. "Walsingham Priory [Map]".

Before 1839. John Thirtle [aged 61]. "Norwich from Mousehold Heath, Norwich [Map]".

Before 1839. John Thirtle [aged 61]. "St Benet's Abbey [Map], Great Yarmouth, Norfolk".

Before 1839. John Thirtle [aged 61]. "Bishop Bridge, Norwich [Map] from the South".

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Before 1839. John Thirtle [aged 61]. "Bridgnorth [Map]".

On 30th September 1839 John Thirtle [aged 62] died.