Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Downham Market within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Downham Market, market town and par. with ry. sta. (Downham), W. Norfolk, on river Ouse, 11 miles SW. of Kings Lynn and 85½ miles NE. of London -- par., 2490 ac., pop. 3256; town, pop. 2633; P.O., T.O., called Downham; 2 Banks, 1 newspaper.Market-day, Friday; has important trade in agricultural produce, especially butter. At Downham Market in early times was a Benedictine priory.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Market Downham. See DOWNHAM, MARKET.