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Aylsham is a bustling market town that stands
next to the River Bure. There are many fine 17th and 18th
century buildings and an impressive mid-Victorian watermill
whose ancestry can be traced back to the Domesday Book; up
until 1969 it was still working but became redundant as a
result of a business merger.
Aylsham was famed for its linen and canvas
industry during the 14th century and then later on became
renowned for its weaving of woollen and worstead cloths. Sadly
this industry was killed by the development of the knitting
frame.
Standing near to the market place is the flint-faced church of
St Michael. Within its 14th century tower there is a ring of ten
bells, considered one of the finest rings in the county. In the
churchyard, by the south wall of the chancel, is the tomb of Humphrey
Repton, who was a great 18th century landscape gardener.
The town’s market place has stalls trading on most days and
sale-rooms selling antiques.
Aylsham Show is held annually in Blickling
Park on August Bank Holiday Monday and is one of the largest one-day
shows in the country.
Tourist attraction in North Norfolk
North Norfolk is bursting with entertainment, with so many places
to visit. For those seeking peace and tranquility there are magnificent
stately homes and halls, all with spectacular gardens. For those
with an interest in history, North Norfolk also has many museums.
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out more about North Norfolk tourist attractions.
Accommodation in North Norfolk
North Norfolk has it all when it comes to accommodation from
grand hotels, guest houses and self catering cottages, to
motor cruisers, caravans and campsites.
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