Our home, Holly Lodge was built twenty years after Australia was discovered! The right hand gable boasts a dated stone plaque, GSL 1796 built into the brickwork, we are researching who GSL was? Spookily Andrew once worked for a company called Global Solutions Ltd! Not long after we ... [ More ]
The perfect time to explore Norfolk…
Now the schools are back, this is the perfect time to explore Norfolk, visit bustling Swaffham and stay at Holly Lodge; our rather special Bed & Breakfast. We are a pleasant 25 mile drive to the delights of the north Norfolk coast and its plethora of stunning sandy beaches, villages and ... [ More ]
Swaffham tax evasion from a bygone time!
Window taxes were introduced in England in 1696. However, it was clear this didn’t work and it was subsequently repealed in 1851. To avoid the tax, some houses from the period bricked-up their window spaces. When visiting Swaffham, why not take a look at the wonderful example of this in the ... [ More ]