The 17th to 19th century - Revision history

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	== 18th. Century ==		== 18th. Century ==

			[[File:Sprowston Church.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Church of St. Mary and St. Margaret.]]

	Early this century a new brick tower was added to the parish church of St. Mary and St. Margaret. The bricks used were made locally as brick making took place in many parts of the manor. Some of the buildings erected in Norwich at this time also used bricks manufactured in the manor and some are still standing today.		Early this century a new brick tower was added to the parish church of St. Mary and St. Margaret. The bricks used were made locally as brick making took place in many parts of the manor. Some of the buildings erected in Norwich at this time also used bricks manufactured in the manor and some are still standing today.

	~~[[File:Sprowston Church.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Church of St. Mary and St. Margaret.]]~~

	Sprowston windmill is thought to have been built in 1730. Part of the mechanism, which turned the mill on its base, employed ball bearings and this was the first known industrial use for this type of bearing.		Sprowston windmill is thought to have been built in 1730. Part of the mechanism, which turned the mill on its base, employed ball bearings and this was the first known industrial use for this type of bearing.
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	== 19th. Century ==		== 19th. Century ==

			At the turn of the century people in the manor of Sprowston were mainly employed on the farms. There were other crafts including brick making and milling and of course work could be found in the City of Norwich.

	[[File:Harvest cart.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Harvest cart during harvest time]]		[[File:Harvest cart.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Harvest cart during harvest time]]

	At the turn of the century people in the manor of Sprowston were mainly employed on the farms. There were other crafts including brick making and milling and of course work could be found in the City of Norwich.

	Another form of income for the Lord of the manor was the main turnpike on the North Walsham Road. A turnpike being what would today be classed as a toll-gate. Around 1840 the toll was one shilling and three pennies - seven and a halfpence in today's currency - for a sprung coach drawn by six horses. Four pennies would allow a score of sheep to pass through the toll-gate.		Another form of income for the Lord of the manor was the main turnpike on the North Walsham Road. A turnpike being what would today be classed as a toll-gate. Around 1840 the toll was one shilling and three pennies - seven and a halfpence in today's currency - for a sprung coach drawn by six horses. Four pennies would allow a score of sheep to pass through the toll-gate.

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	== 18th. Century ==		== 18th. Century ==

			Early this century a new brick tower was added to the parish church of St. Mary and St. Margaret. The bricks used were made locally as brick making took place in many parts of the manor. Some of the buildings erected in Norwich at this time also used bricks manufactured in the manor and some are still standing today.

	[[File:Sprowston Church.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Church of St. Mary and St. Margaret.]]		[[File:Sprowston Church.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Church of St. Mary and St. Margaret.]]

	Early this century a new brick tower was added to the parish church of St. Mary and St. Margaret. The bricks used were made locally as brick making took place in many parts of the manor. Some of the buildings erected in Norwich at this time also used bricks manufactured in the manor and some are still standing today.

	Sprowston windmill is thought to have been built in 1730. Part of the mechanism, which turned the mill on its base, employed ball bearings and this was the first known industrial use for this type of bearing.		Sprowston windmill is thought to have been built in 1730. Part of the mechanism, which turned the mill on its base, employed ball bearings and this was the first known industrial use for this type of bearing.

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	1801 saw the Sprowston common enclosed as a result of an Act of Parliament.		1801 saw the Sprowston common enclosed as a result of an Act of Parliament.

	In 1802 the Manor was purchased by Jonathon Davey and over the coming years it was to change ownership many times, either by inheritance or by being purchased by the following families:		In 1802 the Manor was purchased by Jonathon Davey and over the coming years it was to change ownership many times, either by inheritance or by being purchased by the following families: Woodruff, Smythe, Head, Talbot, Carver, Steward and finally by the Gurney family.

	* Woodruff
	* Smythe
	* Head
	* Talbot
	* Carver
	* Steward
	* and finally by the Gurney family.

	Sprowston's annual fair was discontinued in 1826 by magistrates because of vandalism.		Sprowston's annual fair was discontinued in 1826 by magistrates because of vandalism.

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	[[File:Map Sprowston 1826.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Map of Sprowston in 1826.]]		[[File:Map Sprowston 1826.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Map of Sprowston in 1826.]]

			By 1860 the population had increased further and was now 1308 and they occupied some 314 dwellings. Also this year the Elementary National School, on School Lane opened.

			John Gurney rebuilt Sprowston Hall in 1876. He retained some parts of the old hall and the public can see these, as the hall is now a hotel on the Wroxham Road just past the Blue Boar public house.

			With the increase in population it was felt that there was need for another church and in 1885 Saint Cuthberts was opened.

			The first meeting of the parish council took place in 1894. Three years later they opened the recreation ground.

	[[Category: History of Sprowston]]		[[Category: History of Sprowston]]

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	Another form of income for the Lord of the manor was the main turnpike on the North Walsham Road. A turnpike being what would today be classed as a toll-gate. Around 1840 the toll was one shilling and three pennies - seven and a halfpence in today's currency - for a sprung coach drawn by six horses. Four pennies would allow a score of sheep to pass through the toll-gate.		Another form of income for the Lord of the manor was the main turnpike on the North Walsham Road. A turnpike being what would today be classed as a toll-gate. Around 1840 the toll was one shilling and three pennies - seven and a halfpence in today's currency - for a sprung coach drawn by six horses. Four pennies would allow a score of sheep to pass through the toll-gate.

			By 1800 the population of Sprowston was 248 and the number of dwellings to accommodate them increased.

			1801 saw the Sprowston common enclosed as a result of an Act of Parliament.

			In 1802 the Manor was purchased by Jonathon Davey and over the coming years it was to change ownership many times, either by inheritance or by being purchased by the following families:

			* Woodruff
			* Smythe
			* Head
			* Talbot
			* Carver
			* Steward
			* and finally by the Gurney family.

			Sprowston's annual fair was discontinued in 1826 by magistrates because of vandalism.

			[[File:Map Sprowston 1826.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Map of Sprowston in 1826.]]

	[[Category: History of Sprowston]]		[[Category: History of Sprowston]]

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	== 19th. Century ==		== 19th. Century ==

	[[File:Harvest cart.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Harvest cart]]		[[File:Harvest cart.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Harvest cart during harvest time]]

	At the turn of the century people in the manor of Sprowston were mainly employed on the farms. There were other crafts including brick making and milling and of course work could be found in the City of Norwich.		At the turn of the century people in the manor of Sprowston were mainly employed on the farms. There were other crafts including brick making and milling and of course work could be found in the City of Norwich.

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	== 19th. Century ==		== 19th. Century ==

			[[File:Harvest cart.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Harvest cart]]

			At the turn of the century people in the manor of Sprowston were mainly employed on the farms. There were other crafts including brick making and milling and of course work could be found in the City of Norwich.

			Another form of income for the Lord of the manor was the main turnpike on the North Walsham Road. A turnpike being what would today be classed as a toll-gate. Around 1840 the toll was one shilling and three pennies - seven and a halfpence in today's currency - for a sprung coach drawn by six horses. Four pennies would allow a score of sheep to pass through the toll-gate.

	[[Category: History of Sprowston]]		[[Category: History of Sprowston]]

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	Sprowston windmill is thought to have been built in 1730. Part of the mechanism, which turned the mill on its base, employed ball bearings and this was the first known industrial use for this type of bearing.		Sprowston windmill is thought to have been built in 1730. Part of the mechanism, which turned the mill on its base, employed ball bearings and this was the first known industrial use for this type of bearing.

			[[File:Paviers.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Paviers]]

	Sir Lambert Blackwell purchased the manor in 1717. Sir Lambert was a director of the notorious South Sea (Bubble) Company, which made a fortune for a few, but for the majority of investors it was disastrous, as the company was made bankrupt.		Sir Lambert Blackwell purchased the manor in 1717. Sir Lambert was a director of the notorious South Sea (Bubble) Company, which made a fortune for a few, but for the majority of investors it was disastrous, as the company was made bankrupt.

	A 1760 map shows the Boar Inn, it is very likely that there has been an Inn on this site since the time of the mediaeval village. The Boar Inn was demolished and in the 1950's the present Inn was built, on or near the site of the old Inn.		A 1760 map shows the Boar Inn, it is very likely that there has been an Inn on this site since the time of the mediaeval village. The Boar Inn was demolished and in the 1950's the present Inn was built, on or near the site of the old Inn.

	~~[[File:Paviers.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Paviers]]~~

	== 19th. Century ==		== 19th. Century ==

	[[Category: History of Sprowston]]		[[Category: History of Sprowston]]

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	A 1760 map shows the Boar Inn, it is very likely that there has been an Inn on this site since the time of the mediaeval village. The Boar Inn was demolished and in the 1950's the present Inn was built, on or near the site of the old Inn.		A 1760 map shows the Boar Inn, it is very likely that there has been an Inn on this site since the time of the mediaeval village. The Boar Inn was demolished and in the 1950's the present Inn was built, on or near the site of the old Inn.

			[[File:Paviers.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Paviers]]

	== 19th. Century ==		== 19th. Century ==

	[[Category: History of Sprowston]]		[[Category: History of Sprowston]]

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	== 18th. Century ==		== 18th. Century ==

			[[File:Sprowston Church.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Church of St. Mary and St. Margaret.]]

	Early this century a new brick tower was added to the parish church of St. Mary and St. Margaret. The bricks used were made locally as brick making took place in many parts of the manor. Some of the buildings erected in Norwich at this time also used bricks manufactured in the manor and some are still standing today.		Early this century a new brick tower was added to the parish church of St. Mary and St. Margaret. The bricks used were made locally as brick making took place in many parts of the manor. Some of the buildings erected in Norwich at this time also used bricks manufactured in the manor and some are still standing today.

	~~[[File:Sprowston Church.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Church of St. Mary and St. Margaret.]]~~

	Sprowston windmill is thought to have been built in 1730. Part of the mechanism, which turned the mill on its base, employed ball bearings and this was the first known industrial use for this type of bearing.		Sprowston windmill is thought to have been built in 1730. Part of the mechanism, which turned the mill on its base, employed ball bearings and this was the first known industrial use for this type of bearing.