Wisbech – St. Peter and St. Paul Church (Joseph Medworth)
Joseph Medworth was born in Wisbech in 1752, the son of Simon Medworth and Anna Medworth (nee Lampson). He moved
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Wisbech – King John’s Treasure
The story of King John’s lost treasures is well known, they were allegedly lost when a baggage train led by
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Wisbech – St. Peter and St. Paul Church
This church dates back to the twelfth century, it’s thought around 1187, although there was a Saxon religious building at
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Wisbech – Wheatsheaf Inn
The frontage of this building isn’t the most inspirational, but it houses a relatively large JD Wetherspoon outlet, probably the
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Wisbech – Wisbech Library
Well, great news on the Pevsner front. Norfolk Library service couldn’t manage to supply me with a Pevsner for the
Read moreWisbech – Scrimshires Passage and the Wisbech Social Club & Institute
I was intrigued as to what this tower was, since it dominated the skyline of the town, and it transpired
Read moreWisbech – High Street Urban Renewal
It’s the first time that I’ve visited Wisbech for very many years, and some of the High Street is perhaps
Read moreWisbech – Dann’s Clock
The full story of Dann’s clock is far better told at http://www.wisbech-society.co.uk/bridge-street-clock.html and it’s an interesting story of how a piece
Read moreWisbech – Clarkson Memorial
The Clarkson Memorial was erected in 1881 to mark the life of Thomas Clarkson, the anti-slavery campaigner. There is more
Read moreWisbech – Wisbech Park
The land on which the town’s main park now resides was originally owned by the Church Commissioners, who rented it
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