South Lynn
About our ParishThe ancient parish of South Lynn covers the industrial Hardwick Eastate and the many houses up to Purfleet in King's Lynn. Whaling and shipbuilding were just two of the important local occupations in the parish of South Lynn. The Shipyards were situated near the Southgate, on the bank of the River Nar. Ships were built in this parish from the 12th until the 19th century, King's Lynn being referred to as the port for 'inland' Cambridge. People living in South Lynn would gather on the river bank to watch the launch of every ship, then fled before the ensuing great wave as the ship was launched sidways into the river!
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For Genealogical Enquiries the local Diocesan Record Office is:
Norwich
For Parish enquiries please contact:
Fr Paul Kinsey: www.fatherpaul@allsaintskingslynn.org.uk
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