The Listed Buildings of King’s Lynn: a Town Preserved in Plain Sight King’s Lynn is often described as a historic town, but that phrase barely […]
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King’s Lynn Architect Who Helped Shape the English Countryside
Sir Edward Guy Dawber Sir Edward Guy Dawber is not a household name in King’s Lynn, yet he deserves far more recognition locally than he […]
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 moreThe King’s Lynn Storm of 1741
Imagine the largest 60‑metre spire in the town smashing into the nave. On Tuesday 8 September 1741, the town of King’s Lynn was battered by a powerful storm […]
Read moreA Gentleman of Vision: Henry Bell and the Shaping of 17th-Century King’s Lynn
Henry Bell (1647–1711) was one of King’s Lynn’s more remarkable and versatile figures: a talented architect, a twice-elected mayor, a merchant, and a man with artistic […]
Read moreThe Custom House That Originally Wasn’t
The Original Purpose Wasn’t A Custom House The Custom House in King’s Lynn is one of the town’s most iconic buildings. However, few people know […]
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