2021

TF6103 : Downham Market town sign

taken 3 years ago, near to Downham Market, Norfolk, England

This is 1 of 5 images, with title Downham Market town sign in this square
Downham Market town sign
Downham Market town sign
In the form of a large "T" to denote a town, there is an explanatory plaque which tells us that it is St. Winnold who is depicted on the sign. He was a fifth century abbot who is believed to have been born in Wales, but spent most of his life in Brittany. His remains are said to lie in St. Peter’s church in Blandenborg near Ghent. Believe it or not, fish rose up out of the water in obedience to the summons of his bell. (sounds a bit fishy to me!) A Benedictine Priory at Wereham was dedicated to him and a large annual horse fair held there on St Winnold’s Day (3rd March) and later transferred to Downham Market. Hence the connection. On this side the sign also recognises that Horatio Nelson went to school here and the butter-making for which the area was famed. The heraldic shield is that of St. Edmund to whom the parish church is dedicated. Link
Village Signs of East Anglia

Village signs are typically placed along the principal road or in a prominent location such as a village green or close by the church. The design often depicts a particularly feature of the village or a scene from its history, heritage, or culture. They are typically made of wood or metal or a combination of both, the designs are often made by the local community.
Although they do appear in villages and towns all over the country they are more prominent in East Anglia than elsewhere in the country.


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Geographical Context: Village, Rural settlement Primary Subject: Town Sign Village Sign At: Downham Market Place: Downham Market Norfolk County: Norfolk other tags: Town Sign - Norfolk Downham Market - Norfolk Village Signs Village Sign Norfolk Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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TF6103, 206 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Adrian S Pye   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 10 April, 2021   (more nearby)
Submitted
Sunday, 11 April, 2021
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TF 6117 0305 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:36.0801N 0:22.7028E
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TF 6118 0303
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NORTH (about 0 degrees)
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