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Old Maps of Stoke Ferry
Old maps of Stoke Ferry, WEst Norfolk
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History of Church Tithes or, how the established Church lost support of peasants, rural workers & small farmers
Tithes, originally a tenth of agricultural produce paid to the church, were significant in England’s history, influencing social unrest and leading to the Tithe Commutation Act of 1836, ultimately abolished by 1976.
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Salmon’s Farm, Stoke Ferry
The content details the history of four farms in Stoke Ferry, focusing on Benjamin Salmon’s life as a farmer and carrier, his religious activities, and the transition of Salmon’s Farm into the site of the existing Village Hall.
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Young Women and Girls in Service in Victorian Times
In Victorian times, one in three young women worked as domestic servants, enduring low pay, harsh treatment, and strict hierarchies, with many facing dangers like sexual exploitation and poor working conditions.
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Hay rick burning: a wive’s tale
On November 5, 1831, an arson incident was reported in Stoke Ferry. We have attributed the rick burning to an unemployed farm laborer, John. His wife’s thoughts reveal desperation against oppressive machines, enclosures, and dire poverty faced by their community.
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Utopian Dreams in the Wissey Valley
In March, 2019, the Village Pump published an article by Christine Sanderson. It was titled, “How to live and be happy on two acres”. This involved the creation of the self-sufficient community. The Methwold Fruit Farm Colony ran from 1898-1917 in what is now called Brookville. The Colony’s families built their own houses, each with a…
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Oxborough’s Forgotten Ferry
Just over a mile directly south-west of Oxborough village there used to be a popular ferry. It was used for crossing the river Wissey. It was just south of Oxborough Hythe (or Hith), meaning a landing place. Today, little remains of what was a busy crossing point linking Oxborough with the main Lynn to Thetford…
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James Bradfield and the 7th Earl of Mountrath
James Bradfield (1736-1807) was a prominent land agent for the 7th Earl of Mountrath, Charles Henry Coote (1725-1802). Their connections reflect local history and land ownership in Stoke Ferry and surrounding areas.
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Moulsham House, High Street, Stoke Ferry
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