Author Archives: Surlingham

New articles on Susannah Holmes

Three new articles about Susannah, one about Norwich Gaol, an article on the First Fleet and an extract from some of the letters regarding her case.  Reproduced with thanks to Dick Meadows.

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Church Extension – access path complete

A path has now been completed that accesses the rear of the Church marking a further stage in completion go the extension.  Click here to view the latest gallery.

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Men’s Mid-dat Mardle Wednesday 8th January 1200-1400

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South Yare Wildlife Group New Year Walk

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Agenda for Surlingham & Rockland Community Action Group

  Information received from Alexander Paterson  

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Sunbeams Pre-School open day 18th January

Sunbeams Pre-school, Bramerton is having an open day on the 18th January from 10am to 12pm. The pre-school will be opening its doors to all children, parents, guardians and carers, please come along and experience the welcoming atmosphere of our … Continue reading

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Volunteering opportunity

A local community based sports club – one of the top clubs in this sport in the East – is looking for some help with book-keeping and finance.  The role can be designed to fit in with your own availability, … Continue reading

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Year 10 GCSE Drama students at Framingham Earl High School prepare to tell the true story of ‘The Surlingham Girl’.

Set in 1783 onwards, our Year 10 actors take you to Norwich PRISON and a CONVICT ship bound for Australia.    On 6th March 1764 a little girl, Susannah Holmes, was christened in Surlingham church. Susannah grew up to become … Continue reading

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