
What is recorded here
This green commemorative plaque records: Ford Place Built on the site of a former Augustinian Friary, the house was home of the Fison fertilizer family and later, Sir William Gentle. Now a private nursing home, the house and grounds have recently been restored. Recorded plaque organisation: Thetford Town Council.
Ford Place stands on the site of an ancient Augustinian Friary and has housed notable families such as the Fisons, known for their contributions to the fertilizer industry, and Sir William Gentle, adding to its historical significance in local development and philanthropy.
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Photo: Robert Whittaker · CC BY-SA 2.0