Attleborough’s
history can be traced back to Saxon times and, sadly, much of the
town was destroyed by fire in 1559. It has a fine example of a medieval
church with a Norman tower.
The traditional industries of turkey-rearing and brush-making still
take place. The turkey on the town sign is said to depict the days
when Attleborough
turkeys had their feet dipped in tar to withstand the journey along
roads to the London markets.
Carnival Week takes place in June, when organisations get together
to host an array of activities including an excellent parade of
floats.
The town has a good selection of shops, a sports hall, doctors’
surgeries, dentists, opticians, health centre, banks and building
societies. There is also a weekly market held on Thursdays.
Education facilities cater for pre-school right through to adult
education. Attleborough
is twinned with the French town of Nevil les Aubiers and many successful
visits have taken place between pupils from each high school.
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