30th January, cold but sunny, and while the bus into Norwich is its usual rattle and roll, the bus that takes us into the ‘heart of Norfolk’ is almost luxurious. Such comfort. Oh, but we notice the cold when we get off at Dereham.

30th January 2023

A small market town, it has a ‘countrified’ air, especially around its church…the ancient heart of the town

30th January 2023

30th January 2023

The church, with a dedication to St Nicholas, has a separate bell tower. Why? Because the original tower wasn’t suitable to support the bells.

30th January 2023

While the church is dedicated to St Nicholas, it’s possible its original foundation was part of the abbey founded by Saint Withburga, daughter of Anna, King of East Anglia (d.654 in Battle of Blythburgh). The spring is named for her…St Withburga’s Well

30th January 2023

Saint Withburga, celebrated at Dereham

30th January 2023

One needs no religious affiliations to enjoy church architecture and decor, and inside this church is quite delightful with many of the original features still intact

30th January 2023

30th January 2023

30th January 2023

30th January 2023

30th January 2023

30th January 2023

This week’s walk was a little different. But this is only the first part of it. A path that runs beside the church takes us down to the water meadows. See Tuesday Treats.