Compiled from articles originally published by Charles Knight / SDUK
[the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge "Penny magazine" 1833-1848]
A 55 page book, supplied as a PDF document on CD-ROM.
Contents:
Articles describing 46 Market Towns of Norfolk, varying from one paragraph to several pages in length.
Towns described:
Attleburgh, Aylsham, Banham, Blofield, Burnham, Castle Acre, Castle Rising, Cley, Coltishall, Costessey, Cromer, Diss, Downham, East Dereham, East Harlinge, Fakenham, Feltwell, Foulsham, Gaywood, Great Yarmouth, Harleston, Hingham, Holt, Kings Lynn, Kenninghall, Litcham, Little Walsingham, Loddon, Mattishall, Methwold, New Buckenham, North Elmham, North Walsham, Norwich, Reepham, Shipdam, Settisham, Stoke Ferry, Swaffham, Thetford, Upwell, Walsoken, Watton, Wells, Worsted, Wymondham
Details include historical events, industries, population numbers, markets, churches, schools and a contemporary description of the towns.
Especially contains interesting in-depth descriptions of Great Yarmouth, Kings Lynn and Norwich.