For most of its history, the building now numbered 2 Nelson Street, King’s Lynn, has been more than timber, plaster and brick. It has been […]
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A Shorter History of King’s Lynn
Chronological Timeline of King’s Lynn 1100 Years of King’s Lynn History Before 1100 – Lynn’s Saxon Beginnings c. 9th–11th centuries: A small coastal community forms […]
Read moreThe Valiant Sailor (I): The Architectural Story of 2 Nelson Street, King’s Lynn
See also: The Valiant Sailor (II):A King’s Lynn House of Sailors, Brewers, an Artist and a Doctor Tucked into the curve of Nelson Street stands […]
Read moreHow King’s Lynn Cleaned Up Its Act: The Town’s First Paving Laws
The paving of King’s Lynn was neither simple nor swift. It was a civic adventure that spanned decades, uniting merchants, ministers, and mayors in one […]
Read moreWalter Dexter: King’s Lynn’s Painter of Light and Place
Walter Dexter (1876–1958) remains one of the most distinctive artists to emerge from West Norfolk. His paintings, illustrations, and writings offer not only a personal […]
Read moreFrom Beer to Baronets: The Bagge Family of King’s Lynn
For more than two centuries the Bagges were at the heart of King’s Lynn’s story. They brewed its beer, owned its ships, lent its merchants […]
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