In this section we have some Historical
facts and events that have taken place in and around Mattishall.
If there is anything you would like
to add please get in touch. |
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Arthur John Farrow, Motor Transport
and Threshing Contractor - Mattishall's largest ever employer |
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Francis and Henry Beckham of
Mattishall Burgh, convicted of stealing a sheep and transported
to Australia |
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1781 - 1859 - A look at old
newspapers and how the attitude to punishment was so different
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1860 - 1879 - A look at old
newspapers and how the attitude to punishment was so different
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1880 Onward - A look at old
newspapers and how the attitude to punishment was so different
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Mattishall had at least eight
pubs |
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The life of Sir James Bailey
MP who was the son of a Mattishall farm labourer |
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During the second World War
there was an American Airfield close by. Service personal
would visit the village. |
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In 2001 many veterans returend
to pay their respects to their lost comrades |
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John Hoy & Son's, clock
and watch maker of Dereham Road , Mattishall |
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'Mattishall
Martyr' & The Church Rate Case |
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Mattishall's First World War
air field - A story of the Bingham family |
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The 'Rise and Fall' of Mattishall's
village school built in 1872 |
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Mattishall memorial to our
brave men who lost their lives in the two World Wars and
a look at their families. |
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The Doy family who emigrated
'Down Under early 1900's' |
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Shakespearean actor, dramatist
and poet and later a recruiter of men for 1914-18 war duty,
employed by the milatry. |
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(1743-1820) Doctor and surgeon
of Mattishall - featured in Parson James Woodforde's Diaries
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A hoard of Roman silver coins
found in Cedar Rise, Mattishall |
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One of the most distinctive
properties in Mattishall |
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A look of Mattishall's street
names and how they got those names. |
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Theo reflects on her Father's
and Grandfather's lives - both were family doctors in Mattishall
from 1886 - 1949. |
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Story of our village windmills
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Story of Mattishall's wool
trade history |
Family
History: Over
the years many families have played a great part in Mattishalls
history. Since the start of the village website there has been
many enquiries regarding them with many people sharing their
research.
Below are some well known names of Mattishall and Mattishall
Bugh. The information consists mainly of Birth, Marriage, Death
and Census records and any stories shared with us. It relates
mainly on their time in the village, and how and where they
came from. We can't vouch for the accuracy of the information
but do welcome any feedback if things are wrong or you would
like to add more.
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Transported to Australia and
Tasmania as convicts |
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