Detail showing the inscription at the base of the town sign for Swaffham, reading: 'Ye Pedlar of Swaffham who did by a dream find a great treasure'

Date:
1920 - 1942
Location:
Town Sign, Market Place, Swaffham, Breckland, Norfolk
Reference:
AA47/04440
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Description

The sign, carved by Harry Carter (1907-1983), relates to the English folktale 'The Pedlar of Swaffham' about John Chapman, who found treasure in his garden, some of which he used to refurbish part of St Peter and St Paul's Church in 1454.

Content

This is part of the Series: LGR01/01 Negatives By Edward Charles Le Grice; within the Collection: LGR01 Edward Charles Le Grice Collection

Rights

© Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Le Grice, Edward Charles

Keywords

20th Century Sign