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Beetley

Civil Parish in Norfolk Breckland

England

Beetley

Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse - stationary steam engine This is a horizontal single cylinder steam engine built 1872 by Riches & Watts of Norwich as works No. 159. It worked at the Bishop Bridge Gas works in Norwich and can be run on steam.
Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse - stationary steam engine Credit: Chris Allen

Beetley is a civil parish located in the Breckland district of Norfolk, England. Situated approximately 20 miles west of Norwich, it covers an area of around 8 square miles and has a population of around 1,300 people.

The village of Beetley itself is a charming, rural settlement with a rich history dating back to the Domesday Book of 1086. It is characterized by its picturesque countryside and traditional Norfolk architecture, including many thatched cottages. The landscape is predominantly agricultural, with farmland surrounding the village and providing a scenic backdrop.

The parish is well-served by several amenities, including a primary school, a village hall, and a pub. There are also a few local businesses, such as a post office and a convenience store, catering to the needs of the residents. The parish is known for its strong sense of community, with various social and recreational activities organized throughout the year.

Surrounding Beetley are several areas of natural beauty, including the nearby Beetley Common, which is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). This heathland and woodland area is home to a diverse range of plant and animal species, making it an ideal spot for nature enthusiasts.

Overall, Beetley offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for those seeking a peaceful village lifestyle, while still benefiting from easy access to larger towns and cities in Norfolk.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.728486/0.907035 or Grid Reference TF9618. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse - stationary steam engine This is a horizontal single cylinder steam engine built 1872 by Riches & Watts of Norwich as works No. 159. It worked at the Bishop Bridge Gas works in Norwich and can be run on steam.
Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse - stationary steam engine
This is a horizontal single cylinder steam engine built 1872 by Riches & Watts of Norwich as works No. 159. It worked at the Bishop Bridge Gas works in Norwich and can be run on steam.
Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse - stationary steam engine E R & F Turner of Ipswich 'John Bull' engine with a 6" x 9" cylinder. A plain but quite pretty engine with nice lining-out work. The governor has obviously been jammed closed judging by the position of the balls.
Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse - stationary steam engine
E R & F Turner of Ipswich 'John Bull' engine with a 6" x 9" cylinder. A plain but quite pretty engine with nice lining-out work. The governor has obviously been jammed closed judging by the position of the balls.
Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse - stationary steam engine Inverted vertical single cylinder engine by Dodman of King's Lynn and driving a generator. Built as No. 8209 in c1929 and used at Marham Pumping Station <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1893575">TF7110 : Marham Pumping Station, steam engine</a>. It was noted to be disused by 1967 although two sister engines ran until 1976.
Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse - stationary steam engine
Inverted vertical single cylinder engine by Dodman of King's Lynn and driving a generator. Built as No. 8209 in c1929 and used at Marham Pumping Station TF7110 : Marham Pumping Station, steam engine. It was noted to be disused by 1967 although two sister engines ran until 1976.
East Bilney Ford This ford is found just south of the church on a muddy track called Folly Lane. The ford has steep concrete banks and a concrete base.
East Bilney Ford
This ford is found just south of the church on a muddy track called Folly Lane. The ford has steep concrete banks and a concrete base.
Gressenhall Workhouse Originally built in 1777 to provide a business environment for the poor in society this enterprise worked well for the 600 or so on site. Sadly the Napoleonic wars and failing economy meant the introduction of the 'poor law'. This turned the building into a Union house or workhouse. The rules were strict and life was grim, the mill was demolished, site walled up and families split. All a method of control. The site was used until the mid 1970s before becoming an expansive working museum. All very impressive, including a working farm.
Gressenhall Workhouse
Originally built in 1777 to provide a business environment for the poor in society this enterprise worked well for the 600 or so on site. Sadly the Napoleonic wars and failing economy meant the introduction of the 'poor law'. This turned the building into a Union house or workhouse. The rules were strict and life was grim, the mill was demolished, site walled up and families split. All a method of control. The site was used until the mid 1970s before becoming an expansive working museum. All very impressive, including a working farm.
Village Shop The former village shop and post office in the workhouse complex, the school was nearby. The 19th C shops often sold everything.
Village Shop
The former village shop and post office in the workhouse complex, the school was nearby. The 19th C shops often sold everything.
Gressenhall Workhouse Originally built in 1777 to provide a business environment for the poor in society this enterprise worked well for the 600 or so on site. Sadly the Napoleonic wars and failing economy meant the introduction of the 'poor law'. This turned the building into a Union house or workhouse. The rules were strict and life was grim, the mill was demolished, site walled up and families split. All a method of control. The site was used until the mid 1970s before becoming an expansive working museum. All very impressive, including a working farm.
Gressenhall Workhouse
Originally built in 1777 to provide a business environment for the poor in society this enterprise worked well for the 600 or so on site. Sadly the Napoleonic wars and failing economy meant the introduction of the 'poor law'. This turned the building into a Union house or workhouse. The rules were strict and life was grim, the mill was demolished, site walled up and families split. All a method of control. The site was used until the mid 1970s before becoming an expansive working museum. All very impressive, including a working farm.
Hurst Frame - Gressenhall A nice hurst frame set up, from a Norfolk mill (Thelveton, Diss). The diesel is to the right. Its rare to see such a nice hurst frame example. It was made by Mark Lane of London. Hurst frames were used to mill on windless or waterless days. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3029181">TM0178 : Thelnetham Windmill</a>
Hurst Frame - Gressenhall
A nice hurst frame set up, from a Norfolk mill (Thelveton, Diss). The diesel is to the right. Its rare to see such a nice hurst frame example. It was made by Mark Lane of London. Hurst frames were used to mill on windless or waterless days. TM0178 : Thelnetham Windmill
Gressenhall Workhouse - Diesel Engine This Ruston and Hornsby engine powers (or powered) the hurst frame behind me <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3064195">TF9717 : Hurst Frame - Gressenhall</a>. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2021552">TG0638 : Ruston and Hornsby Diesel Milling Engine</a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2021552">TG0638 : Ruston and Hornsby Diesel Milling Engine</a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2021552">TG0638 : Ruston and Hornsby Diesel Milling Engine</a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2021552">TG0638 : Ruston and Hornsby Diesel Milling Engine</a>
Gressenhall Workhouse - Diesel Engine
This Ruston and Hornsby engine powers (or powered) the hurst frame behind me TF9717 : Hurst Frame - Gressenhall. See also TG0638 : Ruston and Hornsby Diesel Milling Engine TG0638 : Ruston and Hornsby Diesel Milling Engine TG0638 : Ruston and Hornsby Diesel Milling Engine TG0638 : Ruston and Hornsby Diesel Milling Engine
Crossley LL Engine A patent engine of 1890 design with a combined vaporiser/combustion chamber. This one ran in Springhall's foundry, Horsham St Faiths nr. Norwich. It ran a roller and grinder.
Crossley LL Engine
A patent engine of 1890 design with a combined vaporiser/combustion chamber. This one ran in Springhall's foundry, Horsham St Faiths nr. Norwich. It ran a roller and grinder.
Riches & Watts of Norwich Steam Engine Riches & Watts of Norwich, 1892 no.159. Worked coke conveyors at Bishop's gate gasworks <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2487168">TG2309 : Adam and Eve</a> This was taken nearly 20 years earlier <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2338840">TF9717 : Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse - stationary steam engine</a>
Riches & Watts of Norwich Steam Engine
Riches & Watts of Norwich, 1892 no.159. Worked coke conveyors at Bishop's gate gasworks TG2309 : Adam and Eve This was taken nearly 20 years earlier TF9717 : Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse - stationary steam engine
ER&F Turner Steam Engine Worked at the Laundry here <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2120652">TM1887 : The old Pulham Market workhouse</a> running washing machines and spin driers via pulleys. A similar system worked here at Gressenhall. Built by ER&F Turner of Ipswich in 1900, cost around £40. Ran on 100 psi outputting 10hp.
ER&F Turner Steam Engine
Worked at the Laundry here TM1887 : The old Pulham Market workhouse running washing machines and spin driers via pulleys. A similar system worked here at Gressenhall. Built by ER&F Turner of Ipswich in 1900, cost around £40. Ran on 100 psi outputting 10hp.
Thomas Bradford & Co Steam Engine No. 52508. Marshall engine. Rebadged by Bradford & Co, Laundry suppliers. This engine worked in a Norwich Laundry. Can steam (steam via a portable engine outside).
Thomas Bradford & Co Steam Engine
No. 52508. Marshall engine. Rebadged by Bradford & Co, Laundry suppliers. This engine worked in a Norwich Laundry. Can steam (steam via a portable engine outside).
Thomas Bradford & Co Steam Engine No. 52508. Marshall engine. Rebadged by Bradford & Co, Laundry suppliers. This engine worked in a Norwich Laundry. Can steam (steam via a portable engine outside). <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3064544">TF9717 : Thomas Bradford & Co Steam Engine</a>
Thomas Bradford & Co Steam Engine
No. 52508. Marshall engine. Rebadged by Bradford & Co, Laundry suppliers. This engine worked in a Norwich Laundry. Can steam (steam via a portable engine outside). TF9717 : Thomas Bradford & Co Steam Engine
Tidman's of Norwich Steam Engine Built at the Bishop's bridge ironworks around 1890. Used as a fairground attraction engine.
Tidman's of Norwich Steam Engine
Built at the Bishop's bridge ironworks around 1890. Used as a fairground attraction engine.
Dodman - Hindley Enclosed Steam Engine Inverted vertical single cylinder engine by Dodman of King's Lynn and driving a generator. Built as No. 8209 in c1929 and used at Marham Pumping Station <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1893575">TF7110 : Marham Pumping Station, steam engine</a>. It was noted to be disused by 1967 although two sister engines ran until 1976. C.Allen <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2338876">TF9717 : Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse - stationary steam engine</a>
Dodman - Hindley Enclosed Steam Engine
Inverted vertical single cylinder engine by Dodman of King's Lynn and driving a generator. Built as No. 8209 in c1929 and used at Marham Pumping Station TF7110 : Marham Pumping Station, steam engine. It was noted to be disused by 1967 although two sister engines ran until 1976. C.Allen TF9717 : Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse - stationary steam engine
Blackstone Engine Often these engines were used in mills and small workshops, a 10 minute go with the blowtorch and it would run and run! <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2377383">TF6001 : Denver Mill - Blackstone Engine</a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2377383">TF6001 : Denver Mill - Blackstone Engine</a>
Blackstone Engine
Often these engines were used in mills and small workshops, a 10 minute go with the blowtorch and it would run and run! TF6001 : Denver Mill - Blackstone Engine TF6001 : Denver Mill - Blackstone Engine
Vertical Lister Engine Popular all purpose engine.<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2410290">SK4820 : Shepshed Watermill - Engines</a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1444547">NX0299 : Lister diesel engine in engine house</a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/813042">TG3524 : A Lister diesel engine</a>
Vertical Lister Engine
Popular all purpose engine.SK4820 : Shepshed Watermill - Engines NX0299 : Lister diesel engine in engine house TG3524 : A Lister diesel engine
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Beetley is located at Grid Ref: TF9618 (Lat: 52.728486, Lng: 0.907035)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: Breckland

Police Authority: Norfolk

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