Norwich in Norfolk, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Paston House

Photographed by Ray Gurganus

1. Paston House Marker

Inscription. In the 14th-15th centuries a house on this site belonged to members of the Paston family, who wrote the famous Paston Letters which chronicle the lives of a wealthy Norfolk family during the Wars of the Roses. After the fire of 1507, the present house was built by Augustine Steward, three times Mayor and also Sheriff of Norwich.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1507.

Location. 52° 37.901′ N, 1° 17.818′ E. Marker is in Norwich, England, in Norfolk. It is on Elm Hill, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 31-35 Elm Hill, Norwich, England NR3, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in England’s East Anglia.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker: Wrights Court (within shouting distance of this marker); St Peter Hungate (within shouting distance of this marker); United Reformed Church (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Elm Hill (about 90 meters away); a different marker also named Elm Hill (about 90 meters away); St Christopher's Church (about 120 meters away); Augustine Steward House (about 120 meters away); Edith Cavell (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norwich.

Also see . . . Paston Letters (Wikipedia).

Overview: The Paston Letters is a collection of correspondence between members of the Paston family of Norfolk gentry and others connected with them in England between the years 1422 and 1509. The collection also includes state papers and other important documents.

The letters are a noted primary source for information about life in England during the Wars of the Roses and the early Tudor period. They are also of interest to linguists and historians of the English language, being written during the Great Vowel Shift, and documenting the transition from Late Middle English to Early Modern
Photographed by Ray Gurganus

2. Paston House Marker
English.

(Submitted on July 6, 2024.)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 516 times since then and 122 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 6, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.