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The Wymondham town sign. Wymondham is a commuter town mainly for Norwich, Cambridge and London. The 2011 census reported as the commonest employment sectors the wholesale and retail trade (15.4%), health and social work (13.6%) and education (11.3%). A major employer is Norfolk Constabulary. There is a retail area centred on the market square ...
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Aug 14, 2023 · Wymondham is a charming market town celebrated for its Elizabethan and Jacobean architecture, vibrant town centre, and rich heritage dating back to its days as a centre for the trade of wool and fine wooden crafts.
Wymondham is an idyllic market town in South Norfolk with a picturesque marketplace, intriguing shops, medieval lanes, ancient meadows, museum, steam train station and the magnificent Wymondham Abbey, all within a few minutes’ walk between each spot.
The Greater Norwich Local Plan classifies Wymondham as a Main Town. It has a wide range of services and a historic core, with a nationally important abbey. There are County Wildlife Site and river valley designations within and close to the Town, plus a strategic gap designation to prevent coalescence with Hethersett to the east. The Wymondham
Apr 1, 2020 · Wymondham is classified as a Main Town under policy 7.2. The town is the largest settlement in South Norfolk with an estimated population at mid-2019 of 17,325 people (this includes the area now forming the separate parish of Spooner Row).
Wymondham is a delightful market town located 10 miles southwest of Norwich and 30 miles from the Norfolk coast and is on the Norwich to Cambridge train line. Its market cross was re-built after suffering fire damage in 1615 AD; this, as well as 300 houses, suffered severe damage.
Wymondham, pronounced ‘Windham’ is situated in South Norfolk and is a long established Market Town. It is one of the largest parishes in the county, containing 4431 hectares (almost 11000 acres). The origins of the name are uncertain but it is of Anglo-Saxon origin and probably consists of a personal name, such as Wigmund or Wimund, plus ...
