|
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔpage | |||
Contact Us |
NorthendersYou are in: Norfolk > Local Radio > Northenders > Watch: A tour around the North End Watch: A tour around the North EndBy Zoe Applegate Fishermen bringing home their haul, women working in their yards and pubs the places to enjoy a sing-song - the North End of King's Lynn housed a close-knit community. Take a video tour to find out about the people who lived and worked there. Around the turn of the last century it's believed 900 people lived in the fishing community of North End, or Fishers End, in King's Lynn. Their houses lined yards and alleys which were grouped around three main streets: North Street, St Ann's Street and Pilot Street. Slum clearance and new road schemes meant that most of the area was knocked down. However, a few parts still remain including True's Yard, a section of the cobbled Pilot Street, St Nicholas' Chapel and The Tilden Smith pub - now known as The Retreat. With the help of people who know the area well, you can find out what life was like and what you can still see today. 1. True's YardThis living history museum is named after a former owner of the properties, William True. It is the last remaining example of the type of tiny cottages which were typical in the North End.
Audio and Video links on this page require Realplayer Brian Chase has an emotional tie to the church 2. St Nicholas' ChapelBrian Chase is a member of one of the well-known North End fishing families, which has had a long association with St Nicholas' Chapel. Brian is the chairman of the Friends Of St Nicholas and our guide to the largest chapel of its type in the country.
Audio and Video links on this page require Realplayer 3. North StreetArthur Paynter is a trustee of True's Yard Museum, who was born on the corner of North Street in the 1930s.
Audio and Video links on this page require Realplayer 4. Retreat PubThis is the only pub which remains of the 20 or so hostelries in the North End, and is run by Northender Ray Rudd.
Audio and Video links on this page require Realplayer 5. Pilot StreetThis was a main thoroughfare in North End until a road improvement scheme created John Kennedy Road and almost led to its total destruction.
Audio and Video links on this page require Realplayer 6. The Exorcist HouseBill Irwin reveals how he used to find the Exorcist House, otherwise known as the Haunted House, a chilling sight.
Audio and Video links on this page require Realplayer last updated: 06/07/07 You are in: Norfolk > Local Radio > Northenders > Watch: A tour around the North End
|
About the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ | Help | Terms of Use | Privacy & Cookies Policy Μύ |