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6 unusual facts about Holkham


Benacre Hall

The present house, which is a very good and substantial mansion, was built by the late Sir Thomas Gooch about the year 1764, from the plans of Mr. Brettingham, who was also architect for the magnificent mansion at Holkham.

Eurasian Spoonbill

It was extirpated from the United Kingdom but sporadic breeding attempts in the early 21st century culminated with the formation of a colony at Holkham in Norfolk in 2010.

Holkham

In 654 the Christian king of East Anglia, Anna of East Anglia, was killed in battle against the last pagan king of Mercia.

A Holkham railway station was located about halfway along Lady Ann's Drive (to the east).

Nicholas Fortescue the Elder

He married Prudence, daughter of William Wheteley of Holkham, Norfolk, by whom he had five sons, William, Francis, Edmund, Nicholas, John, and two daughters.

Pure Shores

The video was filmed on Holkham beach in Norfolk, England and featured the members of All Saints walking near the beach at night, using various camera effects.


Holkham railway station

The line had been opposed by the occupant of Holkham Hall, the Earl of Leicester, who feared that it would lead to large scale resort development and an influx of holiday visitors near his home.


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