Until just after the turn of the 21st century, the fine Grade II listed house (near to the Crown Public House) in Church Street included one of the village stores. Photograph taken January 2019 Earlier History It is thought that the former copyhold building was once a medieval manor hall house. I have traced the…
Category: Cracknell
A G Cracknell’s Shop in Church Street
1954. A G Cracknell’s Shop in Great Ellingham. Photographs courtesy Diane Davis Purchase of Church Street Shop Arthur George Cracknell purchased this familiar village shop in Church Street, Great Ellingham in 1952. For many years, he ran the general stores with his wife Evelyn, whom he had married in 1924. Their son, Colin, also worked…