C001 [White plaque on North wall of nave] Sacred/ to the memory of/ Ann Maria BROWNE/ youngest child of/ James and Elizabeth GALL/ late of Banham in the County of Norfolk/ who departed this life/ the 3rd day of June 1853/ in the 30th year of her age [BR says of Norwich]
C002 [White plaque on North wall of nave] Sacred/ to the memory of/ Rosa Margaret wife of/ the Revd J R HOLMES/ rector of this parish/ who died the 7th day of November/ AD 12867/ aged 32 years/ In the faith of Christ
C003 [White plaque on North wall of nave] To the memory of/ the Reverend/ Charles Howman BROWNE M. A. / of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge/ 29 years rector of this parish/ who died the 16th day of August 1863 aged 63
C004 [White plaque on North wall of nave] In affectionate remembrance of the/ Rev Joseph THOMPSON M. A./ rector of this parish/ who died on 21st February 1878/ aged 70 years/ He was not: for God took him/ Interred in E Dereham Cemetery
C005 [East Window] Margaret Jane wife of the late Rev C R PAYNE B. A./ died January 5th AD 1857 aged 26/ Louisa Mary [GOLDSON] died April 1st 1845 aged 17/ Helen wife of the Rev W R ICK. B. D./ died December 11th 1863 aged 30
[On the window sill] To the glory of God and in loving memory of these sisters, daughters of/ the late James GOLDSON and Margaret his wife and grandaughters of the late Revd Charles BROWNE
C006 [Brass plate on the organ] The restoration of this organ/ in the year 2001 was the gift of/ Maureen LAWRENCE/ in loving memory of her husband/ Cyril H LAWRENCE/ church warden of this parish
C007 [Brass plate on the organ] This casing was donated in the year 2001/ by the family of/ Reginald AUDLEY/ church warden of this parish/ in loving memory [Died 12 Mar 1999 aged 78]
C008 [White plaque on South wall of nave] In the graves behind this pier/ are deposited the remains of/ the Revd Charles BROWNE/ 54 years rector of this parish/ and 58 years of Thelnetham/ died 1st Novr 1816 aged 84/ also of Jane his wife/ died 13th August 1816 aged 74
C009 [White plaque on South wall of nave] In/ this chancel/ are deposited the remains/ of/ the Revd Charles BROWNE A. M./ rector of this parish/ and/ perpetual curate of Leiston in Suffolk/ He died May 4th 1834/ aged 71 years/ This humble tribute of affection/ and respect to the memory of departed worth/ This tablet is erected by his children
C010 [Brass on South wall of nave] To the glory of God and in loving memory of/ Ernest Edgar FOOTER/ who died Nov 24th 1918 after four years in the/ service of his Country in the Great War 1914 – 1918/ buried Anglo French Cemetery Kilid Bahr Gallipoli/ aged 37 years Rest in Peace/ erected by his wife, son and daughter
C011 [White plaque on South wall of nave] To the/ memory of/ His Highness/ Prince Frederick Victor/ Duleep SINGH M.V.O./ 3rd son of their Highnesses the Maharajah and Maharanee/ of Lahore/ born 23rd January 1868/ died 15th August 1926/
Prodesse Quam Conspici [Meaning: To accomplish rather than to be conspicuous]
[It is believed that he was 2nd son as stated on his grave not 3rd son as stated here]
C012 [White plaque on South wall of nave] To the/ memory of/ John Wilgress/ GOLDSON M. C./ of Blo’ Norton Hall/ Chartered Civil Engineer/ son of/ Charles Browne/ GOLDSON/ & his wife Marion/ on active service in France/ 1914 – 1918/ 13 December 1880/ 12 September 1963
[Stands immediately outside the churchyard at the road junction]
WM00
This cross the emblem/ of their faith and/ ours was erected
by/ the inhabitants of/ Blo Norton/ to commemorate the/ peace 1919 and in ever/
grateful remembrance of/ Lieut Chad A NORRIS REC/ Pte Ernest FOOTER 2/1 NFK/
Yeomry who alone of/ the twenty seven men/ of this village serving/ in the Great
War/ made the supreme/ sacrifice and ensured/ the final victory/ also of/ Gnr
Kenneth COOK RA/ Cpl Wm RUDDOCK 7th Royal Nfk Reg/ Lac Wm H VALENTINE
RAF/ who of the twenty seven men and women serving in the World War 1939 – 1945/
made the supreme sacrifice
Each inscription is given a four digit reference number.
The first two digits are the row number and the last two the sequential number
in the row. So 2305 would be the fifth stone in the 23rd row
Rows are numbered from West to East and stones in each row
numbered from North to South.
“/” indicates the end of a line of inscription
Additional information not appearing on the inscription is
shown in [square brackets]
BS = Burial Register
All inscriptions appear on headstones unless otherwise
indicated
Row 10 starts in the North West corner of the churchyard
1001 Robert H[enry] SAVAGE/ ‘Bob’/ 12th December 1916/ 30th August 2006/ Dear friend/ sadly missed but in our/ thoughts
1002 In loving memory of/ Oliver Charles/ DAVEY/ (Peter)/ 10 Jan 1923 – 11 Oct 2001
1003 In/ loving/ memory of/ a dear husband/ dad and granddad/ Clifton Spemcer/ PAWSEY/ 30th March 1916 – 22nd May 1997/ At rest
1004 In loving memory of/ Neville Bernard PEARSON/ who died 6th May 1996/ aged 86 years/ Rest in peace [BR says of Stanton, Sfk]
1005 In memory of/ Terry/ a dear friend/ Vena Frances Helen/ WICKENS/ died 16th November 1994/ aged 84 years
1006 In/ loving/ memory of/ a dear wife. Mother/ and grandmother/ Betty AUDLEY/ passed away 22nd April 1992/ aged 67 years/ always in our thoughts/ and a beloved husband/ father. Grandfather and/ great grandfather/ Reg[inald William] AUDLEY/ passed away 12th March 1999/ aged 78 years/ Remembered with/ love and gratitude
1007 On loving memory/ of/ our mum and grandma/ Thyra Eileen/ AIKEN/ died 24th Dec 1990/ aged 81 years/ and also of/ our dad and granddad/ Donald John David/ AIKEN/ died 3rd June 1986/ aged
1008 [Plaque] In memory of/ Frances Vera/ May BAILLIE/ 1912 – 1990/ Rest in peace
1009 In loving memory/ of our dear parents/ Eric Charles REEVE/ born 15 August 1910/ died 10 December 1977/ and/ Kathleen Faith/ born 23 May 1914/ died 9 May 1997 [BR says of Scole, Sfk]/ What we keep in memory is ours
1010 In/ loving/ memory of/ a dear husband and father/ Neil Andrew/ REEVE/ tragically killed/ on April 1st 1973/ aged 26 years/ God be with you until we meet again
1011 In loving memory of/ ‘Ted’/ Arthur/ Edward George/ ANDREWS/ who died 15th October 1971/ aged 60 years/ and of his beloved wife/ Florence Grace [Stella]/ ANDREWS/ who passed away 8th Oct 2003/ aged 93 years/ Together once more/ forever
1012 In/ loving memory of/ James EMMERTON died 25th Sept 1960/ aged 75 years/ also of his wife/ Minnie/ died 8th May 1975/ aged 90 years
1013 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Emma Phoebe CROWE/ born April 8th 1867/ died Dec 6th 1936 [died Newmarket]/ also/ her beloved husband/ George Shadrack/ born June 19th 1859/ died Dec 5th 1951
1014 [Headstone and kerb] In fondest memory/ of/ Rhoda May/ the beloved wife of/ William Arthur STACE/ M.B.E. M.C./ who died 7th Feb 1956/ aged 67 years/ Beloved sweet rest/ also of/ William Arthur STACE/ M.B.E. M.C./ who died 6th January 1969/ aged 77 years
1015 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Elsie/ the beloved wife of/ Frederick George/ BRIGNALL/ who died 2nd April 1944/ aged 46 years
1016 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory/ of/ Eva CROWE/ who died 6th July 1959/ aged 58 years
1017 [Headstone and kerb] In/ memory of/ Frederick Victor/ Duleep SINGH/ second son of the late/ Maharajah and Mahareni/ Duleep SINGH/ born January 23rd 1868/ died August 15th 1926
1018 In loving memory of/ John Wilgress/ GOLDSON M.C./ of Blo Norton Hall/ born 13th December 1880/ died 12th September 1963/ and of his wife/ Alice Mary/ born 25th August 1884/ died 6th October 1961 [Died aged 82?]
1019 In loving memory of/ Ida Kathleen PEARSON/ born 6th Dec 1903/ died 7th Aug 1965
1020 In loving memory of/ Lucy Rose POTTER/ who died 22nd Oct 1968/ aged 90 years/ At rest
1021 In loving memory of/ James Wolferstan/ RYLANDS/ Commander Royal Navy/ died 2nd Oct 1984/ aged 73 years/ also his devoted wife/ Diana Elizabeth/ nee GOLDSON/ died 19th Jan 1993/ aged 74 years/ Beloved parents/ Re-united
1022 In/ the very dear memory/ of/ Charles Julius MILLETT/ who died 25th January 1962/ aged 82 years
1023 [Cross in kerb] In/ loving memory/ of/ Ina NORRIS/ called home 24th July 1960/ aged 60 years/ also Margaret [Almenda] CALVERT/ beloved mother of Cherry/ who fell asleep 6th Feb 1974 [aged 71 years]
1024 In loving memory/ of/ Compy Sergt Major/ John MORRIS D.C.M/ 25th Batt R W Fus/ beloved husband of/ Alice MORRIS/ who died from wounds received/ in the war/ [In Norwich hospital] Octbr 5th 1920 aged 36 years/ In the midst of life we are in death
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1101 Brian Anthony/ McCANN/ 7th Sept 1929 – 28th May 2001/ Forever on our thoughts/ Time passes memories stay
1102 In loving memory of/ John Leonard NUNN/ ‘Johnboy’/ a dear father, brother/ and granddad/ who died 1st Jan 2000/ aged 76/ What we keep in memory/ is ours unchanged forever [BR says of Wickham Market’ Sfk]
1103 In memory of/ Olive NUNN/ a devoted mother and grandmother/ who died 29th December 1998/ aged 96 years [BR says of Wickham Market, Sfk]
1104 Cherished memories of/ David Andrew BAILEY/ ‘Speedy’/ called to rest 10th May 1998/ aged 38 years [BR says of Barningham, Sfk]/ a dear son & brother/ beloved partner & dad/ Look after him O Lord we pray/ until in Heaven we meet some day
1105 Cherished memories/ of/ Rose ‘Betty’ RATLEY/ 21st Feb 1910 – 8th Feb 1998/ Rest in peace
1106 In loving/ memory of/ a dear wife mum and nanny/ Maureen Jennifer HOGG/ who died 6th Jan 1990/ aged 50 years/ Peace after pain/ Forever in our thoughts
1107 Treasured/ memories of/ William Rosemary/ ‘Jill’ HOGG/ called to rest 11th Sept 1998/ aged 53 years [BR says of East Carlton]/ Remembered by all her family/ The Lord is my Shepherd
1108 Cherished/ memories of/ our dear mother/ Gladys Eva HOGG/ who died Oct 26th 1980/ aged 74 years/ The Lord is my Shepherd/ I shall not want
1109 In/ loving memory of/ a dear wife and mother/ Gertrude Ellen/ REEDER/ who died 2nd Dec 1979/ aged 82 years/ also a dear husband and father/ Harry [William]/ who died 5th March 1981/ aged 80 years/ At rest
1110 In/ loving memory/ of/ a dear husband and father Herbert John FLATMAN/ died 10th March 1977/ aged 77 years/ Rest in peace/ also/ a beloved wife and mother/ Hilda Sarah/ died 5th Nov 1984/ aged 82 years/ Re-united
1111 Treasured memories of/ James/ NUNN/ beloved husband/ devoted father/ & grandfather/ who fell asleep/ 6th Jan 1973/ aged 71 years/ Time may hide the sadness/ like a smile hides the tears/ but memories still hold you close/ despite the passing years/ Gone from us/ but not forgotten/ always in our thoughts/ Kathleen/ Lena’ NUNN/ beloved wife/ mother, grandmother/ & great grandmother/ who fell asleep/ 18th May 1999/ aged 96 years [BR says of Red Lodge Sfk]/ Time cannot dim/ the face we loved/ the voice we hear each day/ the many things/ you did for us/ in your kind and loving way/ your loving smile/ and heart of gold/ no dearer mum/ this World could behold
1112 In/ loving memory of/ my dear wife/ Alice FOULGER/ who died 3rd Oct 1971/ aged 78 years
1113 In/ loving memory of/ my dear husband/ Leonard Frederick CHENERY/ who died Dec 28th 1970/ aged 68 years/ Called to rest/ also/ Hilda Annie/ who died Aug 27th 1980/ aged 77 years
1114 In/ loving memory/ of/ a dear husband and father/ John Leonard NUNN/ who died Jan 6th 1966/ aged 70 years
1115 In/ loving memory of/ Annie FAIRBANKS/ who died 30th May 1970/ aged 83 years/ In God’s keeping
1116 In/ loving memory of/ John FAIRBANKS/ who died 9th Oct 1965/ aged 83 years/ In God’s keeping
1117 In/ loving memory/ of/ Anne Maria/ ROSE/ died Febry 25th 1952 aged 92 years
1118 In/ loving memory/ of/ Ernest William/ ROSE/ died Jan 24th 1951/ aged 89 years
1119 [Headstone and kerb] In/ loving memory of/ our dear mummy/ Amelia G[ertrude] HUBBARD/ who died 30th Aug 1940/ aged 71 years/ Forever in our love enshrined
1120 In/ loving memory of/ John EAVIS/ who died June 24th
1939/ aged 72 years
[BR says of Old Buckenham]
1121 [Fallen headstone and kerb] In/ loving memory of/ Alice EAVIS/ who died May 24th 1932/ aged 62 years
1122 [Low headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Anna/ Lucy MISON/ who died 21st November 1927 [aged 62 years]/ also of William MISON/ who died 5th March 1933 [aged 71 years]
1201 In loving memory/ of/ a very dear husband, father/ granddad and greatgrandad/ Stanley James/ NEWSTEAD/ ‘Stan’/ 2nd Dec 1922 – 16th Nov 2005/ Sadly missed [BR says of Garboldisham]
1202 In loving memory of/ a dear father/ James DAVEY/ ‘Jim’/ 23rd July 1937 – 6th April 2004/ Alive in the hearts of those who loved him [BR says of Thelnetham]
1203 In loving memory of/ John Robert TACEY/ ‘Bob’/ a dear husband. Dad & granddad/ 1921 – 2001/ Remembered with a smile [Buried 14 Feb BR says of Bressingham, Nfk]
1204 In/ loving memory of/ Thomas Leonard/ Evetts/ SMITH/ a dear husband father/ and grandfather who died 15th August 1997/ aged 73 years/ Life’s work well done
1205 [Flower holder] In loving memory of/ our dear dad/ and granddad/ Ernest W[illiam] BAILEY/ 26. 10. 1923/ 29. 4. 1996/ Forever in our thoughts
1206 Treasured love and/ memories of a dear wife/ mother and nannie/ Jean Agnes FOULGER/ 27th March 1932 – 27th Jan 1993/ At rest/ also/ William Reginald/ FOULGER/ 25th Feb 1923 – 15th Sept 1998/ Loving husband, father and granddad
1207 In memory of/ John DAVEY/ died 1st Dec 1989/ aged 84 years/ R.I.P.
1208 In/ loving/ memory of/ a dear wife and mother/ Kathleen May BOWE/ who passed away/ 21st March 1987/ aged 73 years/ also/ her beloved husband/ John ‘Jock’ BOWE/ who passed away/ 3rd June 1990/ aged 69 years/ Re-united
1209 [Brass plate on wooden cross] In memory of/ Flo & Reg FULLER/ God bless love from your family always [Reginald Claud died 19 Jan 1998 aged 83 years]
1210 In loving memory/ of/ a devoted dad/ Cyril [Edward] CROWE/ 1934 – [Feb] 1985
1211 In loving memory of/ our dear parents/ Ernest George SMITH/ who died 27th January 1984/ aged 72 years/ also/ Lily Levina* SMITH/ his beloved wife/ who died 21st October 1987/ aged 65 years/ Re-united [* Death registered as Lily Lavinia]
1212 [Wooden cross] E BAYNTON
1213 [Wooden cross] Arthur James CHENERY/ late of Button’s Farm/ Blo Norton/ who died December 25th 1979/ aged 76 years/ also/ Herbert Stanley CHENERY/ brother of the above/ who died August 22nd 1988/ aged 83 years/ Resting together in God’s care
1214 In/ loving memory/ of/ a dear son/ and brother/ David/ Russell/ MUNFORD/ tragically/ taken from us/ 6th May 1979/ aged 23 years/ Always/ in our thoughts/ In God’s keeping
1215 In/ loving memory/ of/ Lilian WELLS/ who died 4th July 1978/ aged 80 years/ I know that my Redeemer liveth/ Job [1]9 v 25
1216 In/ loving/ memory of/ Louisa Rose DAVEY/ died 18th July 1972/ aged 96 years/ Resting
1217 In/ loving memory/ of/ George Alfred MISON/ born 18th Jan 1886/ died 31st Aug 1971/ At rest
1218 In/ loving/ memory of/ Winifred PAYNTER/ (nee GOLDSON)/ who died April 18th 1965/ aged 86 years/ R.I.P.
1219 In loving/ memory of/ my dear husband/ Amos L MUNFORD/ who died Oct 27th 1963/ aged 77 years/ also his wife/ Clara/ who died Dec 4th 1972/ aged 87 years/ Re-united
1220 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory/ of/ Anna Margaret PEARSON/ who died 29th May 1958/ aged 86 years
1221 [Flower holder] Alfred BAREHAM/ 1885 – 1956 [died in first calendar quarter]
1222 [Flower holder] Caroline/ Blanche ROLFE/ died May 7th 1955/ aged 78 years
1223 [Flower holder]
1224 In/ loving memory of/ Louisa Ellen EDLIN/ who died 20th Sept 1939/ aged 73 years/ also of/ James Oliver EDLIN/ husband of the above/ who died 13th Feb 1950/ aged 82 years/ Re-united
1225 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Arthur BARNACLE F.I.G.C.M died June 20 1934 [aged 78 years]/ Olive Harriet his wife died Nov 20 1955/ Rest in peace
[Fellow of the Incorporated Guild of Church Musicians]
1226 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory/ of/ James WELTON/ who died March 26th 1930/ aged 72 years/ Thy will be done/ also of/ Emily Jane his wife/ who died April 28th 1932/ aged 71 years [BR says of Eye]/ At rest
1301 To everything there is a season/ Christine [Ann] ELLIS/ 13th Oct 1957/ 1 Apr 2009/ Omnia Tempus Habent
1302 [Flower holder] In/ loving memory of/ Cecil George/ BAREHAM/ 26 – 10- 1920 15 – 3 – 1970
1303 [Wooden cross] J COOK
1304 [Kerb] In loving memory of/ Albert DAVEY who died 28th April 1959 aged 51 years
1305 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ my dear wife/ Louisa HARDIMENT/ died May 23rd 1956/ aged 70 years/ Forever in our thoughts
1306 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ my dear husband/ Thomas W[illiam] JENKINSON/ who died April 12th 1953/ aged 74 years/ Thy will not mine be done
1307 [Headstone and kerb] In/ loving memory of/ our dear daughter/ Marie Louise FOULGER/ who died Jan 28th 1952/ aged 23 years/ In God’s keeping
1308 [Headstone and kerb] In/ loving memory of/ a dear wife and mother/ Gladys Elfreda/ Jopling SMITH/ who died 7th April 1949/ aged 56 years/ Abide with me [Plaque] Horace/ William Evett/ SMITH/ 1928 – 1991
1309 In loving memory of/ Kate [Ellen] MICKELBURGH/ died Oct 10th 1947/ aged 78 years/ At rest
1310 in ever loving memory/ of/ Arthur Henry/ the beloved husband of/ Arabella PLUMB/ who died 30th May 1947/ aged 66 years/ At rest/ also Arabella Daisy his wife/ who died 29th May 1976/ aged 90 years
1311 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory/ of/ Hannah DEAN/ who died 9th Dec 1945/ aged 71 years/ also of her husband/ Frederick/ who died 10th Dec 1945/ aged 71 years/ Thy will be done
1312 [Cross in kerb] In ever loving memory/ of/ Frederick ROPER/ died September 15th 1936/ aged 71 years/ Father in thy gracious keeping/ leave we now thy servant sleeping
1313 [Headstone and kerb] In memory/ of our grandparents/ Walter NUNN/ 24 – 6 – 1935/ aged 91/ Sally NUNN/ 4 – 8 – 1929 [Death registered in 4th quarter BR says Oct not Aug]/ aged 81/ and our parents/ Walter NUNN/ 15 – 12 – 1933/ aged 63/ Sporticella NUNN/ 10 – 2 – 1954/ aged 87/ At rest [Plaque] Treasured/ memories of/ Sportzella* WILBY/ (nee NUNN)/ 1908 – 1989/ a dear wife, mother and nan/ also/ David WILBY/ 1906 – 1989/ a loving husband/ father and granddad [* Death registered in February as Sport Zillah WILBY]
1314 [Headstone and kerb] In/ loving memory of/ Ellen/ the beloved wife of/ Edward MARGETSON/ who died March 23rd 1926/ aged 79 years/ Until the day break and the shadows flee away/ also of/ Edward MARGETSON/ who died Aug 20th 1932/ aged 77 years/ Peace perfect peace
1315 In/ loving memory of/ Blanche H[enriette] ROLFE/ died Aug 14 1924/ aged 71 years/ Until the day break
1316 [Plaque] In loving memory/ Eliza/ FOOTER/ Sept 1878 – Oct 1974
1317 [Small broken cross] In loving memory of/ Hebe May/ the beloved child of/ Ernest E & Eliza FOOTER/ who died Decbr 5th 1914/ aged 1 year
Row 14 lies to the West of the church but all inscriptions are to the South of the church
1401 [Headstone and kerb] In loving memory of/ Emily Jane CARTER/ died 27th Jan 1947/ aged 79 years/ her husband George Frederick/ died Dec 1958/ aged 89 years/ and her son Sidney James/ d 10 Oct 1952/ aged 47 years
1402 [Headstone and kerb] In memory of/ Emily Gertrude/ beloved wife of/ Harry BAILEY/ died Sept 6th 1932/ aged 48 years/ A faithful wife and loving mother/ also of/ Harry BAILEY/ died March 18th 1965/ aged 84 years/ and their daughter/ Ruby May BUTTON/ died April 2nd 1998/ aged 91/ also her loving husband/ Edward Rufus BUTTON/ died July 30th 2002 aged 94
1403 In loving memory of/ Edward Ernest/ beloved husband of/ Margaret May HUNT/ who died May 29-1930/ aged 33 years/ The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away/ blessed be the name of the Lord/ also his beloved wife/ Margaret May/ who died Feb 19-1983/ aged 88 years/ Re-united
1404 In loving remembrance/ of/ James MESSENGER/ who passed away/ June 27th 1924/ aged 75 years/ Thy will be done/ also of Sarah WARD/ who died Janry 6th 1925/ aged 3 months/ Interred at West Ham Cemetery/ also of Sarah MESSENGER/ beloved wife of the above/ died Jan 31 1927/ aged 74 years
1405 [Fallen headstone] In/ ever loving/ memory of/ James CHINERY/ who died/ Nov 16 1923/ [remainder buried aged 67 years]
1406 [Cross in kerb]
1407 In/ loving memory of/ Reginald Bernard/ beloved husband of/ Anna Margaret PEARSON/ who died March 1/ 1921/ aged 45 years/ It is the Lord let Him do what seemeth Him good
1408 [Cross] In/ loving memory/ of/ Eleanor Ina/ WATSON/ born Oct 9 1861/ died July 29 1925
1409 [Cross in kerb] In loving/ memory of/ [Collin] Chad [Armstrong] NORRIS/ only son of/ Charles NORRIS/ (rector of this parish)/ and May his wife/ who gave his life for his Country/ born Dec 30 1898/ died Dec 26 1917 [Killed in an aeroplane accident in Norwich]
Rows 15 to 22 are confined to the North of the church
1501 In loving memory of/ Elizabeth BOWELL/ born May 28th 1815/ died July 7th 1891/ Thy will be done/ also of/ Eliza/ infant daughter of the above/ died 1854 [BR says 1855 aged 10 months]
1502 In loving memory of/ George BOWELL/ born Feb 24th 1820/ died May 27th 1901/ The Lord is my Shepherd I shall not want
1503 In memory of/ Martha/ relict of/ Tho WALTON/ who died Jan 6 1846/ aged 46 years/ Prepare for sudden death
1504 In memory of/ Thomas son of/ Geo & Sarah WALTON/ who died April 8th 1822/ aged 22 years/ Prepare for sudden death
1505 In memory of/ John son of George/ and Sarah WALTON/ who died June 13th 1832/ in the 12th year of his/ age/ A pale consumption gave the fatal blow/ the stroke was certain the effect was slow/ with wasting pain death found me long oppressed/ pity’d my sighs and kindly brought me rest
1506 In memory of/ Rhoda wife of/ Thomas MARTON/ who died July 5th 1795/ aged 26 years [BR says of Rishangles, Sfk]/ also of Rhoda and/ Sarah their daughters/ O cruel death that would not spare/ a loving wife and mother dear/ great was the loss to those she left behind/ but hope in Heaven we shall comfort find
1507 In memory of/ Rebekah wife of/ Thomas SMITH/ who died July 28th 1795/ aged 30 years/ also of William their son/ Dear husband with you my time is past/ my love to you short time did last/ but now for me no sorrow make/ but love my child for my sake [This does not quite scan because the usual verse refers to ‘children’ rather than ‘child’]
1601 [Headstone and coffin stone] In memory of/ Mary the wife of/ Robert STEBBING/ who died March 14 17[73]/ in the 73rd year of/ her age/ This peaceful grave my bones shall keep/ until that glorious day/ when I shall wake from my long sleep/ and leave this bed of clay
1602 [Coffin stone and lower part of broken headstone] Husband and wife here sleep within the dust/ near to each other as they were at first/ death shuts us last he made us yield and bow/ how quickly may you lie as we are now
1603 [Headstone and coffin stone] Sacred/ to the memory of/ Thomas WALTON/ who departed/ this life/ the 23rd of November 1813/ in the 63rd year/ of his age
1604 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Geor WALTON/ who died 14th July 1829/ in the 52nd year of/ his age [BR says aged 54. Killed by a fall from his horse whilst intoxicated]
1605 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Sarah wife of/ George WALTON/ who died Augst 19th 1816/ in the 32nd year of her/ age [Age 35 in BR]
1606 In memory of/ Sarah daughter of/ Geo & Sarah WALTON/ who died Dec 29th 1820/ aged 2[1] years
1607 Sacred/ to the memory of/ John WELLS/ who departed this life/ August 21st 1888/ aged 83 years/ His end was peace/ Blessed are the pure in heart/ for they shall see God
1608 To/ the memory of/ Seth LAND/ who died June 5th 1853/ aged 74 years/ I know that my Redeemer liveth
1609 To/ the memory of/ Sarah the wife of/ Seth LAND senr/ who died Nov 28th/ 1847/ aged 66 years/ A tender mother she has been/ tho’ many troubles she has seen/ when on Earth she did the best/ now we hope she is [at] rest. [One would expect the word to be ‘at’ in fact whatever was originally written here was overwritten and gives the impression of a much longer but now unreadable word]
1610 Sacred/ to the memory of/ George LAND/ who died April 8th/ 1874/ aged 64 years/ He brought down my strength in my/ journey and shortened my days
1611 In memory of/ William/ LOVACK/ who died/ July 5th 1770/ aged 74/ years/ Margaret/ his wife/ who died/ April 8th 1779/ aged 74 years/ If a man die shall he live again?/ all the days of my appointed time will I/ wait till my change come/ Job Ch [14 v 14]
1612 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Sarah wife of/ William LAND/ who departed/ this life/ July 15th 1824/ aged 87 years/ A long affliction did my life attend/ but time and patience brought it to an end/ and now my body rests in mother clay/ in hopes to see the Resurrection day/ Sacred/ to the memory of/ William/ LAND/ who departed/ this life/ Jan 7th 1830/ aged 87 years/ Adieu vain World I’ve had enough of thee/ and now am careless what thou say’st of me/ thy smiles I court not nor thy frowns I fear/ my cares are past and I rest quiet here
1613 In loving memory of/ William/ eldest son of/ John & Naomi LORIMER-LAND/ who fell asleep in Jesus/ September 3rd 1855/ in the 18th year of his age/ When weary ones we love/ enter on their rest above/ when their words of love and cheer/ fall no longer on our ear/ hush be every murmur dumb/ it is only till He come
1614 In/ loving memory/ of/ John LORIMER LAND/ who died/ Jan 23rd 1900/ aged 81 years [BR says of Kenninghall Union]/ also of/ Naomi/ the beloved wife of the above/ who died/ Decr 12th 1905/ aged 88 years [BR says of Ipswich, Sfk]/ Redeemed with the precious/ blood of Christ
1701 In/ memory/ of/ Sarah CORBLE/ the affectionate/ and beloved wife of/ James CORBLE/ late of this parish [BR says of South Lopham, Nfk]/ who died Octbr 6th/ 1858/ aged 69 years/ Why do we mourn departing friends/ or shake at death’s alarms/ tis but the voice that Jesus sends/ to call them to His arms/ In/ memory/ of/ James/ CORBLE/ who departed/ this life/ Decbr the 31st/ 1874/ aged 86 years [BR says of South Lopham, Nfk]/ Return unto thy rest O my soul/ for the Lord hath dealt bounty/fully with thee
1702 Sacred/ to/ the memory of/ Mary the wife of/ Benjamin CHITTOCK/ who did 16th of April/ 1858/ aged 78 years
1801 completely buried
1802 Sacred/ to/ the memory of/ Benjamin CHITTOCK/ of this parish/ who died 12th of May/ 1870/ aged 74 years
1803 [Ledger stone] Sacred/ to the memory of/ Rhoda CHITTOCK/ wife of/ Benjamin CHITTOCK/ of Garboldisham in this County/ who departed this life/ the 1 of Nov 1800/ aged [27] years
1804 In memory of/ Jonah [infant] son of Jonah/ and Susanna SCARFE/ who died Sept 1 1788/ Short was my time the longer rest may be/ cut of [sic] quite young as you may plainly see/ [?] with [?] grief friends can hide/ which loved me well and grieved to see me die
1805 [Headstone and coffin stone] In memory of/ Susannah SCARFE/ who departed/ this life/ April the 11th 1821/ aged 80 years/ Affliction sore long time I bore/ physicians were in vain/ till God did please to give me ease/ and freed me of my pain
1806 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Jonas SCARFE/ who died/ 23rd day of January/ 1835/ born September 26/ 1744 [BR says aged 90 years]
1807 [Fallen headstone] In/ loving memory/ of/ William BLOW[ERS]/ March 30 / aged 70 years [BR says buried 3 April 1891 of South Lopham, Nfk]/ pains that ere I love / uture peace
1808 [Fallen headstone] In/ memory of/ Matilda/ beloved wife of/ William BLOWERS/ died November 21 1869/ aged 33 years/ also Ellen/ their infant/ aged 6 weeks [BR says buried 27 Jul 1869]
Here is path from gate to church porch
1901 Sacred/ to/ the memory of/ Elizabeth wife of/ Noah HUBBARD/ who died June 17/ 1858/ aged 80 years
1902 In memory of/ Noah HUBBARD/ who died/ 28th February 1836/ aged 56 years
1903 In loving memory/ of/ Martha/ the beloved wife of/ James COOK/ who passed away/ April 10th 1902/ aged 72 years/ I am the Resurrection and/ the life he that believeth/ in me though he were dead/ yet shall he live John XI 25/ In loving memory/ of/ James COOK/ who fell asleep/ February 20th/ 1905/ aged 77 years/ His end was peace
2001 In/ memory of/ Charles HUBBARD/ who died Jany 22nd 1879/ aged 57 years/ also of/ William James/ son of Charles & Ellen/ Them that sleep in Jesus will God bring/ with Him
2002 In/ loving memory/ of/ Thomas STURGEON/ who died May
13th 1897/ aged 75 years/ also/ Leamonia*/ wife of the above/ who
died Sept 25th 1882/ aged 59 years/ Blessed are the dead which/ die
in the Lord
[* On the 1881 census Thomas is a farmer and bricklayer and
his wife is called Lemina, both born Blo Norton. Her death was not registered
until the 4th calendar quarter when she was listed as Lamonia]
2101 To/ the memory of/ Emily WELLS/ died January 13th 1890/ aged 76 years
2102 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Ann wife of/ Henry WELLS/ who died Febry 7th/ 1819/ aged 29 years/ She learned to die whilst she had breath/ and so she lives now after death
2201 In loving/ memory of/ William BAKER/ who died March 8th/ 1879/ aged 58 years/ Thy will be done
2202 In loving memory of/ Levinia PAGE/ the dearly beloved daughter of/ Ozziah and [?]ma PAGE/ who departed this life/ September 6th 1902/ aged 26 years/ Not my will but thine be done
Rows 40 to 48 are confined to the South of the church
4001 To the memory of/ Mary/ ELLINOR/ who died/ Sep 10 1850/ aged 57 years/ also of three child of/ Benj and Elizth/ ELLINOR/ who died in infancy
4002 To the memory of/ John ELLINOR [BR says ANDREWS alias ELLINOR]/ who died April 15 1845/ aged 64 years/ He was an honest man industrious and af/fectionate parent respected by his neigh/bours and family died in peace with God/ also of/ Mary/ his first wife/ who died/ Sept 10 1830/ aged 57 years/ also of/ Mary/ his second wife/ who died Feby 28 1839/ aged 41 years
4003 In/ memory/ of/ Elizabeth ELLINOR/ who died Sepr 15th 1865/ aged 52 years/ The loss of a father is much/ the loss of a mother is more/ but the loss of Christ is such as/ no one can restore/ Faults I had and that was known/ Reader! Take care and mind your own/ also of Adelaide/ the daughter of L ELLINOR/ who was [?] this world/ for a short [?] as cut off/ like a flo[wer] [This text would be readable if the footstone which obscures it could be removed but it is buried too deeply]
4004 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Benjamin ELLINOR [BR says ELLINOR alias ANDREWS]/ who departed this life/ April 21st 1850/ aged 40 years/ Weep not for me dear wife and children dear/ I am not dead but sleeping here/ as I am now so must you be/ therefore prepare to follow me
4101 In remembrance/ of/ Mary Ann/ the beloved wife of/ Robert RODWELL/ who departed this life/ April 27th 1883/ aged 51 years/ In the midst of life we are in death
4102 In memory of/ John/ CULLINGFORD/ who died/ the 11 of April/ 1857/ aged 47 years
4103 [Cross in kerb]
4104 In loving memory of/ [Ha]rriot Burfort BANCROFT/ born June 8th 1843/ died January 21st 1906 [BR says of Park Lane, London]
4105 In/ loving memory of/ Elisha LAND/ who died Sepbr 11th 1910/ aged 83 years/ I wait for the Lord my soul doth wait/ and in His Word do I hope Ps CXXX. 5.
4201 [Cross] In/ loving memory/ of/ Maltyward* Edgar CROWE
born May 2 1886/ died April 18 1887/ the beloved children of/ George & Emma
CROWE/ safe in the arms of Jesus/ also of/ Edgar George CROWE/ born Aug 15 1889/
died April 6 1897/ also of/ Eva CROWE/ born Nov 7 1890/ died May 13 1891
[*BR says Mollyward, Registration says Maltyward]
4301 In memory of/ Horace/ NOTLEY/ son of Walter & Ann/ NOTTLEY/ who died Feb 11 1876/ aged 25 years [BR says of Hepworth, Sfk]
4302 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Mary/ the wife of/ Samuel/ NOTLEY/ who died Decr 17th/ 1845/ aged 55 years/ A tender mother have I been/ and many troubles have I seen/ but all my sorrows now are past/ and I do sleep in Christ
4303 To the memory of/ Maria/ CHITTOCK/ daughter of/ Samuel/ [?] / and wife of/ / NOTLEY/ who died 8th Sepbr 1858/ aged 32 years [Badly weathered]
4304 In memory/ of/ Samuel/ NOTLEY/ [BR says buried 23 Dec 1859 aged 79 years]
4305 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Samuel/ NOTLEY/ who died 7th April/ 1868/ aged 40 years/ also/ Susannah/ wife of the above/ who died Dec 4th 1909/ aged 85 years
4306 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Angelica NOTLEY/ who died June [buried 21st]/ 1894/ aged 45 years/ Farewell dear friends again farewell/ we soon shall rise to thee/ and when we meet no tongue can tell/ how great our joy will be [BR says died of cancer]
4307 In/ ever loving memory/ of/ Eva FOOTER/ the dearly beloved wife of/ Robert Thomas FOOTER/ late school-mistress & organist/ of this parish/ who died Sept 18th 1899/ aged 37 years/ Until the day break
4308 In loving remembrance/ of/ Thomas AMBLER/ who passed away/ July 27th 1908/ aged 57 years/ In the midst of life we are in death
4401 Sacred/ to the memory of/ William/ CULLINGFORD/ who departed this life/ February the 1 / 1868/ aged 28 years [BR says of Fersfield, Nfk]
4402 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Martha/ the beloved wife of/ Willm CULLINGFORD/ who departed this life/ December the 3rd/ 1854/ aged 42 years
4403 In memory of/ William CULLINGFORD/ who departed this life/ May 8th 1880 [aged 69 years]
4404 In memory of/ Frances [CULLI]NG[FORD] [BR says buried 22 May 1894 aged 79 years of Hopton, Sfk]
4405 In/ memory of/ Thomas NOTLEY/ son of John & Maria NOTLEY/ who died Jany 13th 1862/ aged 20 years/ Happy soul thy days are ended/ all thy mourning days below/ go by angel guards attended/ to the sight of Jesus go/ waiting to receive thy spirit/ Lo the Saviour stands above/ shows the purchase of his merit/ reaches out the crown of love
4406 In loving memory of/ Betsy Sophia/ eldest daughter of the late/ William & Sophia/ SAUNDERS/ of this parish/ who died Feb 11 1897/ aged 58 years/ Peace perfect peace
4407 To the memory of/ Mary Ann NORTON/ who died November 16/ 1856/ aged 46 years/ Afflictions sore long time I bore/ physicians were in vain/ till Christ was pleased to give me ease/ and rid me of my pain
4408 In loving memory of/ Maria SAUNDERS/ relict of the late William SAUNDERS/ (of this parish)/ who died March 6 1893/ in her 81st year/ Thy will be done
4409 In memory of/ William Noah/ son of the late/ William & Sophia SAUNDERS/ who died/ August 11 1875/ aged 40 years/ Not my will but thine be done
4410 In memory of/ Sophia the wife of/ Willm SAUNDERS/ who departed this life/ Feb 1st 1850/ aged 41 years/ We are born to die death would not spare/ this loving wife and mother dear/ great was the loss to those she left behind/ but she we trust eternal joys will find/ also two of their children
4411 [Coped stone]
[North side] In memory of/ John CLEARS who departed/ this
life Aug 11th 1860 aged [83] years/ Mark the perfect man and behold
the upright for the/ end of that man is peace Ps [37 v 37]
[South side] In memory of/ Ann CLEARS wife of John CLEARS/
who departed this life Sepbr 5th 1856/ aged 78 years
4412 Sacred to the memory of/ Montagu Vernon/ son of/ George & Sarah/ DAVIES/ born February 3rd 1869/ died April 28th 1870/ The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away [BR says of Old Broad Street, London]
4413 In/ loving memory/ of/ John TAYLOR/ who died May 2nd 1881/ aged 75 years/ At evening time it shall be light
4414 In/ loving memory of/ Sarah TAYLOR/ who died February 14th/ 1885/ in the 78th year of his age/ Her children rise up and/ call her blessed
4501 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Lavinia FRANCE/ the daughter of/ William & Sophia/ SAUNDERS/ who died Augst 26th 1853/ aged 6 years
4502 Elizabeth/ the wife of/ Henry SAUNDERS/ who died/ Jan 29th 1818/ aged 42 years/ Henry/ SAUNDERS/ who died/ September 13/ 1811/ in the 30th year/ of his age
4503 Elizabeth/ the wife of/ William SAUNDERS/ who died/
Feb 6th 1820/ in the 81st
William SAUNDERS/ who died/ Feb 20 1820
4504 Elizabeth/ wife of/ William/ SAUNDERS/ died 17th
April/ 1833/ aged 74 years
William SAUNDERS/ who died/ 5 November/ 1840/ aged 76
years/ Come unto me all ye that labour
and are heavy laden and I will give you rest/ for my yoke is easy and my burden
is light [St Mat 11 v 28, 30]
4505 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Edward GOODCHILD/ who departed this life/ Oct 1st 1829/ aged 73 years
4506 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Mary wife of/ Edward GOODCHILD/ who died September 21st/ 1850/ aged 74 years
4507 In/ affectionate/ remembrance of/ Robert FORDHAM/ (of this parish)/ who died Jany 31st/ 1880/ in the 80th year of his/ age/ Be thou faithful unto death and I will/ give you a crown of life
4508 [Cross on headstone] In/ memory of/ Mary GOODCHILD/ daughter of the late/ E GOODCHILD/ of Blo Norton/ died December 4th 1886/ aged 78 years/ In hope of eternal life
4509 In/ loving memory of/ Agnes/ the beloved wife of/ Robert Thomas PYMAR/ who died December 28th 1902/ aged 47 years/ All my trust on thee is stayed
4510 In/ loving memory of/ Eleanor Kathleen/ the dearly beloved daughter of/ Robert Thomas & Agnes/ PYMAR/ who died May 21st 1903/ aged 12 years/ There’s a friend for little children/ above the bright blue sky
4601 [Cross on headstone] To the memory of/ Louisa Mary GOLDSON/ daughter of the late/ James GOLDSON/ and Margaret his wife/ who died April 1 1845/ aged 17 [2 lines unreadable]
4602 In/ loving memory/ of/ Charles Browne GOLDSON/ of Blo’ Norton Hall/ and Tynemouth Northumberland/ son of the late/ James GOLDSON of East Dereham/ and of Margaret his wife, daughter of/ the Reverend Charles BROWNE/ rector of Blo’ Norton/ born July 30th 1834 died March 20th 1912/ and of Marion/ wife of the above/ Charles Browne GOLDSON/ born July 15th 1837/ died February 10th 1923/ Blessed are the pure in heart [Both Charles and Marion died Tynemouth, Northumberland]
4603 Thy will be done/ In loving memory of/ Elizabeth/ the beloved wife of/ William CIVIL/ who died Sep 15th 1897/ aged 57/ A loving wife and mother/ a kind and helpful friend [BR says of Camberwell, London]
4604 In/ loving memory/ of/ Walter H[enry] FORDHAM/ who died Octbr 10th 1902/ aged 54 years/ Gone but not forgotten
4605 In loving/ memory of/ Emily the beloved wife of/ George FORDHAM/ who died/ July 10th 1877/ aged 60 years/ There remaineth therefore a rest to/ the people of God
4606 In loving/ memory of/ George FORDHAM/ who died/ June 30th 1877/ aged 63 years/ Be thou faithful unto death and I will/ give thee a crown of life
4607 David J MULLENGER/ who departed this life/ June 5th 1885/ in the 55th year of her age [BR says of Rushford, Nfk]/ I came to Jesus and I drank of that life giving/ my thirst was quenched my soul revived/ and now I a in
4701 [Not readable]
4702 [Plaque] A dear husband and dad/ Cyril H[enry] LAWRENCE/ ‘Laurie’/ 30th April 1929/ 30th March 1999
4703 Sacred/ to the memory of/ Annastatia the daughter of/ John & Elizabeth WARREN/ who died January 3rd 1857/ aged 11 years/ Death cut me down when my [6 lines not readable] also Thomas the son of/ James & Elizabeth ABBOTT/ who died July 8th 1856/ aged 11 months [BR says of Hepworth, Sfk]
4704 [Small broken cross] This stone/ was erected/ by the/ Rt Honbl Lord MOTLEY/ Member of the Upper House/ in the Sandwich Islands/ in memory of his mother/ Maria MULLINGER
4801 [Coped stone in iron rail]
[South side] To the memory of/ John Paston BROWNE second
son of the Rev Charles BROWNE/ rector of this parish and Margaret his wife/ born
July 26 1802 died February 1884
4802 [Coped stone in iron rail]
[North side] To the memory of/ Margaret wife of the Revd
Charles BROWNE/ who died the 18th of February 1859/ aged 89 [Death
registered at London City Registration District]
4803 [Coped stone in iron rail]
[South side] To the memory of/ the Revd Charles Howman
BROWNE M.A. second son of/ Charles BROWN & Margaret his wife/ died 16 August
1863 aged 63
4804 [Plaque] Anthony/ BLAKISTON/ 1918 – 2005/ also his wife/ Nancy [Eileen]/ BLAKISTON/ 1926 – 2006
4805 [Flower holder] Forever missed/ In/ loving/ memory of/ June Joyce/ GRAHAM/ Always in/ our hearts
4806 [Plaque] In loving memory of/ a dear husband/ dad and granddad/ Pascoe/ Charles/ PEARSON/ 1916 – 2007/ Remembered always
4807 [Plaque] Nellie ELLIS/ 24 – 10 – 1916 1 – 6 – 2002/ At rest in God’s garden/ aged 85
4808 In affectionate remembrance of/ Anne the beloved wife of/ Willm MULLINGER/ who departed this life May 30/ 1873/ aged 50 years/ and was interred in the parish/ churchyard June 4th [BR says 6 Jun]/ Why should we mourn departed friends/ or shake at death’s alarms/ ‘tis but the voice that Jesus sends/ to call us to His arms
John Pepperdine
Summer 2009