Strolling the Historic Centre
We visited King's Lynn one sunny morning.
A town with quite a significant amount of maritime history.
King's Lynn is one of the few Hanseatic towns in the UK, during the 14th century The Hanse defensive alliance was set up in Europe, this league included significant seaports & market towns.
During this era, King's Lynn in the East of England was one of our most important ports for sea trade.
Many historical buildings from this period remain today along the cobbled streets and on the banks of the River Great Ouse, Custom houses, Guildhalls, warehouses & a large communal market square.

The statue to Captain George Vancouver
Quick Links
Custom House

Purfleet Quay & The Customs House

The River Great Ouse
Further reading
If you're intrigued by Norfolk, a UK county with an interesting past, then why not check out "The Little Book of Norfolk". Full of facts and obscure information. It's a fun read on the region.
You can pick it up for your Kindle or in good old hardcover. (Depending on region)
Quay

King's Staithe Square

St George's Guildhall
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Tuesday Market Place

Tuesday Market Place

The Corn Exchange

The Duke's Head

The Maid's Head
The North End
True's Yard is a museum dedicated to the fisher folk who worked in the old fishing quarter at ‘The North End’ and was opened by HRH Prince of Wales in 1993.

True's Yard Museum

St Nicholas Chapel

The Tudor Rose
Queen Street
Turning right from Custom House you follow along Queen Street, once again the cobbled lanes full of charm and some wonderful historic architecture.

Queen Street

The Town Hall and Trinity Guildhall
Minster

St Margaret's Minster
Merchants galore

The Hanseatic warehouses

Hampton Court
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Have You?
Visited King's Lynn, or enjoyed any of North Norfolk? What was your hightlight? We'd like to go back and spend a little more time in the town to explore further.
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