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Henry Bacon green plaque

Commemorative plaque

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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.

From the Open Plaques record 3614

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