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Category: Pea

‘Black Sheep’ in the Family

Posted on January 2, 2022November 16, 2023 by Heather Etteridge

I am sure that many of us will find a few ‘black sheep’ amongst our ancestors.  These ‘black sheep’ are usually individuals who are seen as troublemakers, failures or just people who do not fit in with the rest of the family. They may also bring disgrace or disrepute upon the family and, in consequence,…

14 Days for Theft of Turnips

Posted on January 1, 2021October 8, 2023 by Heather Etteridge

Appearance at Norwich Assizes 26 year old Susan Pea appeared at the Norwich Assizes at the beginning of April 1837. She was charged with stealing two bushels of turnips at Great Ellingham, the property of John Turner. Susan was found guilty and sentenced to 14 days imprisonment. Two bushels is approximately eight stone (or nearly…

Poplar Farmhouse – an Ancient Timber Framed Building

Posted on December 1, 2020October 8, 2023 by Heather Etteridge

Poplar Farm, Long Street. Courtesy of Susan Fay In the informative booklet, A Little History of Great Ellingham, the authors describe ‘Poplar Farm’ as “an ancient timber framed building purporting to be made from reclaimed ship’s timber”. “This house has a long corridor down one side’”. The booklet also mentions that there is a spring…

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