Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of North Walsham within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
North Walsham, market town and par. with ry. sta., Norfolk, 7 miles NE. of Aylsham and 14 miles N. of Norwich, 4252 ac., pop. 3234; P.O., T.O., 3 Banks. Market-day, Thursday. North Walsham is situated on a gentle eminence between the rivers Ant and Bure, and has an ancient church, a free grammar school, a corn exchange, and a market cross which dates from the time of Edward III. The town was nearly destroyed by fire in 1600. Agricultural implement works form the staple industry of North Walsham, and on the Ant are several mills.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Walsham, North, market town and par. with ry. sta., Norfolk, 14 miles N. of Norwich, 4252 ac., pop. 3234; P.O., T.O., 3 Banks. Market-day, Thursday. North Walsham is situated on a gentle eminence between the rivers Ant and Bure, and has an ancient church, a free grammar school, a corn exchange, and a market cross which dates from the time of Edward III. The town was nearly destroyed by fire in 1600. On the Ant are several mills, and in the town are agricultural implement works.