Henry Bell and John Turner green plaque

This green commemorative plaque records: 1 King Street Sir John Turner (1632-1712) merchant lived here. Mayor 1678 & 1692, M.P. for Lynn, patron of Henry Bell, architect. The Custom House and Duke's Head Hotel were built for him. Recorded plaque organisation: Rotary Club of Kings Lynn Trinity.

Sir John Turner was a prominent 17th-century merchant and politician who served as the mayor of King's Lynn twice and represented the town in Parliament; he is remembered for his significant contributions to local architecture through patronage, including projects like the Custom House. Henry Bell, an architect, worked under Turner’s patronage and contributed to the architectural development of King's Lynn.