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Known for
The Bridewell (a magnificent Georgian market place), the Market Cross (an exceptional 18th century domed structure), Howard Carter's connection (the discoverer of Tutankhamun's tomb was from here), and a Norfolk market town of great character
A little history
Howard Carter — who discovered Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922 — was born in Swaffham in 1874. The Market Cross (1783) is a magnificent domed rotunda in the market place. The Saturday market has been held in Swaffham since the medieval period.
The Market Cross is extraordinary. The Saturday market for local Norfolk produce. The Howard Carter connection at the museum. The Breckland countryside walking.
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Swaffham has good independent cafes and the Saturday market. Local Norfolk produce is excellent. The Breckland area has good pub food.
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Swaffham is a place in Norfolk known for the Bridewell (a magnificent Georgian market place), the Market Cross (an exceptional 18th century domed structure), Howard Carter's connection (the discoverer of Tutankhamun's tomb was from here), and a Norfolk market town of great character. Howard Carter — who discovered Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922 — was born in Swaffham in 1874. The population is around 7,000.
Swaffham has good independent cafes and the Saturday market. Local Norfolk produce is excellent. The Breckland area has good pub food.
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Roam covers Swaffham and the surrounding area in Norfolk, including Oxborough, Gooderstone, Cockley Cley, Beachamwell, Narborough, Sporle, North Pickenham and South Pickenham.
