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Diss is a lively old market town, which
has grown up around its great Mere that comes to the edge
of the main street and covers an area of nearly six acres.
The clerestoried church, with its embattled tower and nave and its
many 15th century windows, makes a pretty picture. Its porches date
from the 15th century and the tower and nave arcades much earlier,
around 1300 AD.
Four members of the Manning family were rectors here from 1778
to 1916 and Edward Bosworth was rector for 49 years before them.
Diss has been home to some famous men: a
Poet Laureate, a Victorian physician and a Tudor composer.
The Poet Laureate was John Skelton whose work was appreciated
by Henry VII, thus making him tutor to his son. The physician
was William Baspam, who was highly regarded at Westminster
Hospital during the 19th century. The composer, who was baptised
in Diss in 1574 AD, was John Wilbye. Little
is known of Wilbye himself but he is well known for works
such as madrigals, of which he was one of the chief composers.
Tourist attraction in South Norfolk
South 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, South Norfolk also has many museums.
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out more about South Norfolk tourist attractions.
Accommodation in South Norfolk
South 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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