What is recorded here
This green commemorative plaque records: Henry Bacon Worsted merchant, built this house. He became Sheriff of Norwich in 1548 Mayor in 1557 and 1566. The house had associations with Kett's Rebellion in 1549.
Henry Bacon was a prominent Norwich worsted merchant who served as Sheriff in 1548 and Mayor twice, in 1557 and 1566; his house played a role during Kett's Rebellion in 1549.
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