Monthly Archives: November 2011
The Post Offices and Postmasters of Drayton
It appears the very first post office in Drayton was at No. 1, Post Office Lane, the first of the three cottages off Pond Lane, just after where the pond used to be. This was from 1870 onwards. The map … Continue reading
The Doctors & Surgeries of Drayton & St. Faith
Back in time when the whole of Europe was Catholic Pope Alexander III gave permission to some Knights of Jerusalem (called Hospitallers – members of the military and religious order of St. John ) to establish a hospital at Horsham … Continue reading
Harry Cator – A Local Hero
by Bas Kybird Cator Road. How many people, on passing Cator Road, off School Road, Drayton give a thought to the man who bore the name? Cator Road bears mute testimony to the heroism of one of Norfolk’s most decorated … Continue reading
Draituna Trees Hedge Infill
Draituna Trees are having two days of Hedge infilling at Longdale on 26th November and 3rd December start at 10 a.m. For more details, please contact Sara or Pat at Draituna Trees.
Drayton Allotment Society
Well it has at last happened! A Drayton Allotment Association has been formed. The Chairman of the association is Sara Atchoarena, Vice Chairman Phil Rees, Secretary Lin Pateman and Treasurer Emma Rothwell. More details to follow.
