King s lynn history tour is a unique guide to the captivating past of this market town, located in the ceremonial county of norfolk within the east of england. History of the borough of kings lynn internet archive. Kings lynn photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. There a number of books available on this subject, but none which are accessible to a younger audience. May 24, 2014 the docks at kings lynn are featured in a variety of photographs at the start of this fascinating journey. History kings lynn festival mix of classical, choral, recital and crossover events, music, theatre, art and exhibitions. It handles around 750,000 tonnes of cargo a year, including. Kings lynn borough archives is one of the finest borough collections in the country, dating back to the 1200s, the archive reflects the rich history of kings lynn. The word lynn means pool and probably refers to a tidal pool on the ouse. Kings lynn was once called bishops lynn because it belonged to a bishop.
Early railway history in kings lynn roger farnworth. In the th century kings lynn was one of englands most important ports. They are on the river great ouse which provides access to the north sea via the lynn channel and the wash. By the end of the 11th century, a little trading settlement grew up. Books and other writing family and local history gallery jje garden maintenance model railways. Waterstones kings lynn, a destination for the browsing book buyers of the town. Kings lynn is the capital of west norfolk and has a rich and fascinating maritime heritage. Kings lynn uk, history and regeneration working together. I would also like to receive the best of londonist weekly. The post below includes a very short history of the harbour and docks and then covers the length of the branch from the station to john kennedy road.
As the domesday book mentions many saltings at lena lynn, an area of partitioned. There are special features on the kings lynn harbour branch and the wissington light railway. Kings lynn, originally known as lin, is thought to have derived its name from the celtic word for a lake or pool, and it is recorded that a large tidal lake originally covered this area. The port of kings lynn is a small port in united kingdom.
Port of kings lynn, united kingdom arrivals, schedule and. The river great ouse flows into the town from the wash and provides a reminder of the towns vibrant past as one of the major trading ports of england. Mar 12, 2016 one of the silver jubilee appeal funded projects is the creation of a childrens book about the history of kings lynn. Once part of the great eastern railway, this important line has been the subject of many changes of rolling stock. As important in the middle ages as liverpool was to become in the industrial revolution, lynn as in local parlance was a major english port and market town for centuries, with access to ten counties through the great ouse and its tributaries. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Oct 21, 2019 the first two railways to enter kings lynn were the lines constructed by. Kings lynn from old photographs amberley publishing. J c barrett photographic books of special interest.
The latest in his series of books contains over 200 photographs taken in kings lynn from around 1945 through the 1950s, 1960s and up to the late 1970s. Books and other writing family and local history gallery jje garden maintenance. The port infrastructure developed in the 19th century following the formation of a docks and railway company in 1865. The name lynn is derived from the body of water near the town. Kings lynn docks are located to the north of the town of kings lynn in the english county of norfolk. Information about port of kings lynn gbkln departures and expected arrivals. Bobs new book brings back lynn memories kings lynn online. The kings lynn port information gathered by marinetraffic includes, wind forecasts and realtime updates for vessels in the port of kings lynn. Kings lynn england history, genealogy publisher norwich. Kings lynn is often missed, as many pass by on the way to the north norfolk coast, norwich or the norfolk broads. These are illustrated herein, along with the diverse types of traffic. Owen, the making of kings lynn records of social and economic history, new series 9, 1984. Readers will be guided through a timeline of the towns history by nick and margaret, illustrated.
After passing the docks the town of kings lynn is evident on the east bank and the council operated visitor pontoons lie about. The docks at kings lynn are featured in a variety of photographs at the start of this fascinating journey. Visitors to kings lynn, the major town at the heart of west norfolk, will. The docks branch left the mainline close to kings lynn station. As the domesday book mentions many saltings at lena lynn, an area of partitioned pools or small lakes may have existed there at that time 1085. Aug 17, 2014 part travelogue, part personal history, part random thoughts, sittin on the dock of kings lynn is the story of a place, a person, and a journey. The event takes place at marriotts warehouse, on the quayside, from friday 25 april till sunday 27 april. Our small but cosy shop is situated in the heart of the town, near all the familiar shops and with easy parking. The harbour branch left the mainline south of kings lynn. The history of the town, coupled with the impressive norfolk coastline, much of it an area of outstanding natural beauty and the intrinsic charm of the surrounding countryside and pretty villages, makes it a great place to visit. Pearman books is a specialist online bookshop that supplies books on railways, trams, transport, plus books on guitars, guitar building and amplication. A history of the libraries of kings lynn, 17971905. The docks are operated as the port of kings lynn by associated british ports. Being the eleventh wealthiest town in england in 34, kings lynn ranked as the third most important port in england during the 14th century, behind southampton and london.
Mike was also port manager at kings lynn from 1984 until 1987. Fine late medieval merchants houses stretch back to the river between cobbled lanes. The lynn and dereham railway was a standard gauge 26 1. Kings lynn railway station is the northern terminus of the fen line in the east of england, serving the town of kings lynn, norfolk. Bishops lynn became kings lynn in the 16th century. Part travelogue, part personal history, part random thoughts, sittin on the dock of kings lynn is the story of a place, a person, and a journey. Jul 15, 2016 king s lynn history tour is a unique guide to the captivating past of this market town, located in the ceremonial county of norfolk within the east of england. Local author, paul richards, guides the reader through its historical streets and shows how lynn s famous landmarks and hiddenaway gems have transformed over time. The lynn to dereham line opened in 1846 and closed in 1968, although the section between middleton towers and kings lynn remains open to freight. Although it declined with the growth of the atlantic trade in later centuries, it continued to thrive as a port and its historical prosperity is still. A weekend of free talks, stalls and exhibitions will focus on the history of kings lynn, its port and its railways.
Kings lynn, known until 1537 as bishops lynn and locally as lynn, is a seaport and market town in norfolk, england, 98 miles 158 km north of london, 36 miles 58 km northeast of peterborough, 44 miles 71 km northnortheast of cambridge and 44 miles 71 km west of norwich. Lynn in the thirties my mother, before her marriage, lived with her parents at 2 whitefriars terrace, near kings lynn docks. Jetdock ultimate floating docks and driveon lift systemsa is the new revolution in the boat lift and floating dock industry. An introduction to the kings lynn borough archives.
Boldmere house, faraday avenue, hams hall distribution park, coleshill, birmingham. Guide to kings lynn visitor pontoons sail the wash. All saints church interior, south lynn 1907, kings lynn ref. History kings lynn festival mix of classical, choral. The book describes and graphically illustrates the history of the port and its railways from the. Ever since the peregrines first nested at the docks in kings lynn we have monitored progress and fitted the youngsters with rings before they fledged. Kings lynn docks are located to the north of the town of. Meanwhile, kings lynn was still an important fishing port. Detailed information for port of kings lynn, gb kln. All events portrayed in the book are factual and include crimes, deaths, royalty, unusual buildings and much more. Kings lynn was a member of the powerful hanseatic league during the late middle ages.
This contemporary point and click view of the docks from above was taken at 18. Childrens book about the history of kings lynn trues yard. A new book by local historian bob booth, more memories of lynn, has been flying off the shelves of local bookstores. Books about kings lynn area browse 19 photo books on kings lynn and the surrounding area. Visitors to kings lynn, the major town at the heart of west norfolk, will discover a town rich in heritage and maritime history.
Situated on the banks of the river great ouse, kings lynn is overflowing with maritime history. Her father, arthur henry drew, was master of a small coaster, the lizzie and annie, working along the east coast. The first two railways to enter kings lynn were the lines constructed by. He was a borough councillor kings lynn and west norfolk and mayor 19982000 before becoming an honorary alderman.
A small passenger ferry runs mon sat between west lynn jetty and kings lynn, please reduce your wash when passing. Marinas and pontoons kings lynn visitor pontoons installation of the new visitor pontoons in historic kings lynn was completed in july 20, adding new sailing opportunities to a town already brim ful of rich maritime history. It attracted traders from the hanseatic league trading for wool, cloth and salt. See below for a live map of ship positions in kings lynn, schedules for vessels arriving port calls, the list of ships currently in port, a company register and a local weather forecast. The legacy of this history is still very much in evidence today. The cameras internal gps gives its latlong position as 52 45 4n 0 21 43. We look back in time at the changes of rolling stock and see how little most stations altered, the amazing exception being the one serving sandringham. One of the silver jubilee appeal funded projects is the creation of a childrens book about the history of kings lynn. Registered in england 06557400, company vat number 5 5978 79. The story follows derek as he discovers the beautiful and historic area of west norfolk, and as he meets new. Family and local history gallery jje garden maintenance. Kings lynn, known until 1537 as bishops lynn and locally as lynn, is a seaport and market. Ive been driving through and around kings lynn since 1963 though not south lynn, did some electrical work at what was the berni inn on the corner of the tuesday market place back in the early 70s, and vaguely remember sitting on a dockside bollard near the old customs house, sobering up the morning after one silly night out, which started with a paddle at 8pm in the dark in the sea at. Examples of records you can find in the archives are royal charters, hall books, freeman and apprenticeship registers, enrolled private deeds, court records, accounts, and.
The kings lynn festival offers a wide variety of orchestral concerts, jazz, folk, choral, classical recitals, talks, films, exhibitions and dozens of fringe events every year at venues throughout west norfolk. Sep 17, 2018 the harbour branch left the mainline south of kings lynn. The kings lynn borough archives stories of lynn, museum and old gaol cells, are home to the kings lynn borough archives, one of the countrys finest borough archives. See more ideas about norfolk, old king and norfolk england. Originally known as lin, a first settlement was established and in 1101, bishop herbert losinga the same bishop that established norwich cathedral founded st margarets church and the town became known as bishops lin. The archive contains documents dating back to the th century. Family and local history gallery jje garden maintenance model railways contact powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. Timeline history of kings lynn, norfolk visitor uk. However, peregrines have now bred at kings lynn docks for four successive years quite a record. A short story that weaves together the social history, and a little natural history, of the west norfolk coast, written from the perspective of a mystery watcher. They are located 39 miles 63 km north of cambridge, 40 miles 64 km west of norwich and 92 miles 148 km north of london on the a1078 edward benefer way.
Isbn 0900592583, london, library association thesis, 1971 business and commerce records braithwaite, david savage of kings lynn. Alexandra dock built and opened by princess alexandra saved the port of lynn. All on one floor, we have books on a variety of subjects with a special emphasis on fiction and a great childrens department. Kings lynn has a long and distinguished history as a port. After the dissolution of the monasteries by henry viii, lynn changed its name to lynn regis subsequently kings lynn, the name it has retained to this day. Known locally as lynn, and historically as lin, in the 14th century it was named as englands most important port sitting on the wash. His history of kings lynn was published in 1990, and he has written articles on local and regional history for various publications. Mar, 2014 he has been a parttime tutor for the wea, open university and university extra departments.
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