Dereham, also known as East Dereham, is a town in Norfolk, England. It lies on the site of a monastery founded by Saint Withburga in the seventh century. A holy well in the town supposedly began to flow when her body was moved from the town to Ely.
Notable buildings in the town include the pargetted Bishop Bonners Cottage, built in 1502, the Normanparish church, a windmill and a large mushroom-shaped water tower. The town is also home to a museum of rural life.
Famous people from the town include Brian Aldiss. It is also known as the place where William Cowper died.
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Dereham pursuant to the aforesaid Powers granted to her for that purpose by the Said Richard, by which it also came to pass that the Said Jno.
Dereham he is Left remediless in the Law, unless a Secure title to the Said Land may be made to him by the Equity of this Honorable Court Therefore and to prevent all disputes that may arise hereafter concerning the Same, did pray that the aforesaid Jos.
According to new research Dereham is the dead centre of Norfolk - well at least the town's Tesco car park is. It is 15 miles west of Norwich off the A47, and has good links with other towns in the county.
As well as the usual array of national retailers, the town is also home to a range of independent shopkeepers, including GD Cook and Sons, which stocks a range of leather goods; and Finishing Touches sells everything from picture frames to fairies.
Dereham is also home to a branch of Palmers department store.
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