Coordinates: 52°45′43″N 1°06′43″E / 52.762°N 1.112°E
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  Reepham
 Reepham shown within Norfolk |
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| Area | 19.09 km2 (7.37 sq mi) |
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| Population | 2,455 (2001 census) |
| - Density | 129 /km2 (330 /sq mi) |
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| - London | 126 miles (203 km) |
| Parish | Reepham |
| District | Broadland |
| Shire county | Norfolk |
| Region | East |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | NORWICH |
| Postcode district | NR10 |
| Dialling code | 01603 |
| Police | Norfolk |
| Fire | Norfolk |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| European Parliament | East of England |
| UK Parliament | Mid Norfolk |
| List of places: UK • England • Norfolk | |
Reepham is a small market town in the English, county of Norfolk, England. Situated on the B1145 road between the Bure and Wensum valleys. The town is 12 miles (19 km) north west of Norwich.[1] As of the 2001 census the civil parish has a population of 2,455 residents and covers an area of 1,909 hectares (4,720 acres).[2]
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History
The town is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and is listed as Refham meaning the bailiff's or reeve's manor from the Old English gerafa (bailiff) and ham (homestead).[3] Reepham has had market town status since 1277; a sign to mark this has recently been erected. The town has undergone significant development throughout its life, with the housing in the area showing a mix of vintages, styles and purposes.
The town today
Recent housing developments have mostly been on brownfield land so have not significantly expanded the perimeter of the town.
The town has both a secondary school Reepham High School, which achieved the highest grade—Outstanding—in every category in its 2008 Ofsted inspection,[4] and a primary school (containing over 300 pupils).
The Reepham Society[5] is a registered charity, set up to stimulate public interest in Reepham, Hackford, Kerdiston, Salle, and Whitwell in 1976.
The twin churches
Reepham has three churches on the same site and is one of only two places in Europe to do so. Reepham's church of St. Mary is joined by its choir vestry to St. Michael’s and the third church belonged to Hackford. However, this third church burned down in 1543 and now only a fragment of the tower wall remains on the left of the path as you go towards the market place.
The town sign
The town sign was designed by the local high school and installed in 1992. It depicts three of each of the following elements: churches, villagers, farm labourers, sheep, lambs and "sisters" and is based on a myth that three sisters were each responsible for building a church. In fact, the three churches were built over several lifetimes.[1]
Railway history
By 1882, the town had two stations. Both were located on different tracks and each one managed by a separate railway company.Whitwell station was on the M&GNs, Norwich City station to Melton Constable station branch line. Reepham station was situated on the GENs, Wroxham station to County School station line. In 1960, the tracks were joined by the construction of the Themelthorpe Curve. The work was carried out by British Rail to facilitate the important movement of concrete products from Lenwade. Today, the railway trackbed form the Marriott's Way long distance footpath. Both former stations are notable stops on the footpath.[6]
Public transport
Bus
Sanders and Eastons Coaches provide bus services to and from the town.[7]
Notable residents
Keith Simpson – Local Conservative MP for Mid Norfolk.
References
- ^ a b Towns and villages of Broadland Retrieved 17 November 2008
- ^ 2001 Census Retrieved 17 November 2008
- ^ Rye. J. Popular Guide to Norfolk Place Names (1991) p30 Larks Press ISBN 0948400153 Retrieved 11 November 2008
- ^ "Reepham High School". Ofsted. 24–25 September 2008. http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/oxedu_reports/display/(id)/102601. Retrieved 27 June 2009.
- ^ The Reepham Society
- ^ Norfolk heritage- Railways
- ^ Bus services Retrieved 25 November 2008
External links
- Reepham Church Website
- Web Cam looking out over Reepham Market Place
- Reepham High School
- The Reepham Society
- A profile of Reepham- by the Eastern Daily Press's Ian Clarke
- Reepham Rotary Club
- Reepham's Police Station
- Reepham's Churchat norfolkchurches.co.uk
- Visit Aylsham Guide to Aylsham and the local area including Reepham
- Norfolk Heritage
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