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para 6. Does Nicholas have an 'h' in it or not?

dg writes: 'h' added, thanks.

B | 15.02.16 - 8:16 a.m. | #

A delightful story of a sadly under-rated town. My wife and I spent a while in Kings Lynn a few years ago, whilst researching a strong family history connection with the town.

We were charmed by the town. A visit is certainly recommended, as DG has ably demonstrated.

Petras409 | 15.02.16 - 9:05 a.m. | #

There is one good thing to do in West Lynn, and that's to set off walking along the coast. The Peter Scott Walk runs along the edge of the Wash from the ferry terminal to the mouth of the Nene, and then you can get a bus back to Lynn from Sutton Bridge.

Ben Harris | Homepage | 15.02.16 - 12:16 p.m. | #

I grew up in king's lynn until age 18 and although it's nice to visit for a day, it's a place most people with any intelligence can't wait to get the hell out of. it's got a good train line to london and the coast is near, but it really doesn't have anything else to offer.

Adam | 15.02.16 - 1:10 p.m. | #

Kings Lynn put on a particularly good show for last year's Heritage Open Day in September. As well as the 'usual' old houses and buildings to visit, there was music, dancing, a vintage car show and other displays. Definitely worth a day trip.

Colin | 15.02.16 - 2:43 p.m. | #

The only memories I have of this part of England go back to the 1950's until the early 1990's. I had relatives who lived in Southwold, Suffolk, in fact my Uncle was Mayor of Southwold at one time. So visits were often made by me. A Grey Green coach from Victoria, or car ride up the A12!. Having a car in those days trips to Norwich, Cromer and I think King's Lynn were also made.

Since my relatives demise in the 1990's I have only been back to Southwold once, on a day trip (from London by train and bus). It seemed strange visiting the area again as I felt like a tourist and did not know anybody there anymore. A nice part of the UK which has remained very "English", but always felt cold being near the North sea.

dg writes: Southwold is 75 miles from King's Lynn.

John | 15.02.16 - 2:46 p.m. | #

@Ben Harris: Thanks - definitely a helpful 1b comment!

Frank F | 15.02.16 - 6:18 p.m. | #

My memories of Kings Lynn were of colossal traffic jams on the A17 approaching the old bridge as we travelled back and forth between home and my grandmother who lived in Cromer. (A nice cheap seaside holiday)

timbo | 15.02.16 - 11:33 p.m. | #

Sounds good - will inspire a visit. Incidentally, George Vancouver ended his days rather more locally (to London). After falling into disgrace and being involved in a very public scuffle he died aged 40 in Petersham. His grave can still be seen in St Peter's Churchyard - near the Petersham Gate of Richmond Park.

GJ | 16.02.16 - 7:38 a.m. | #











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