Bessingham

Bessingham Manor was built in 1870 for Daniel Spurrell, whose farming family has links in the north of the county stretching back 500 years. The three-storey house had eight main bedrooms, another four for servants in the roof and a range of outbuildings.

There has been a manor house at Bessingham since the late 18th century when John Spurrell, from a Norfolk farming family, bought the land at Bessingham from the Anson family. It has a long and intriguing history involving fires, theft and bankruptcy.

The 11-year-old from Bessingham went through a series of preliminary rounds before being told he had been selected as one of the 40 finalists, from 2,000 applicants. Charlie wowed the first round judges with his culinary creations that featured his ...

Original plans by specialist developer Norwood Homes - given the go-ahead in August 2010 - aimed to demolish the old Bessingham Manor near Cromer and build a new nine-bedroomed property, using 19th century architect's drawings. But the plans have ...

For the drive to raise money for the sign saw the formation of Bessingham Society, which is set to add impetus to fundraising and events for years to come. The sign, which is next to the village's bus stop, was the idea initially of Irene I'Anson and ...