The dilapidated cottages pictured above are known as Railway Cottages because amazingly they are at the side of the railway track on the line between Wymondham and Cambridge.
They were built in 1845 by the Norwich to Brandon Railway Company and were originally three cottages for railway workers. There was a bungalow next door for the crossing keeper. The three cottages shared two outside toilets.
In June 1967, the cottages were purchased by Edward Clarke who knocked two of them together to make a larger home. Eddie died five years ago but his cousin continued to live in one of the cottages with just a toilet. a kitchen sink. some lights and a television.
The cottages are now being completely renovated by a Wymondham family who have lived in the town for 15 years. The information above is taken from a sign/noticeboard outside the properties.
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It's always the way that the day after I have published my Hethersett Herald e-magazine a couple of interesting/important stories come up.
Firstly Hethersett Social Club has scotched rumours that it won't be re-opening after lockdown is concluded. The venue is still very much in business and will re-open as soon as it is safe and legal to do so.
Then there is the possible return of an old favourite. For a number of years Hethersett held a 30-60-90 cycling event. It is now 10 years since this started and organiser Bart Anderton is hoping to have a celebratory 30-60 event, once again when it's safe and legal to do so.
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Finally today a few more photographs from the walk to Wymondham yesterday when I completed my 1,000th walking mile since I started on March 8th last year.