We have already lost key parts of our history with the loss, for example, of all remnants of the "Bestyett" bottling plant, the Honest Lawyer public house, Blubber Creek and other places of renown, and are at risk of losing more. Friars Walk is a pleasant lane yet already the vicarious crows of prosperity are gathering to ruin yet more of the environment.
It is a tragic discovery that the council, who should have our interests at heart are not acting in our best interests in how this area holds its identity.
Norfolk County Council and the police on the other hand go out of their way to communicate with the people of the Friars. It should be the same with all agencies.
When the council do engage, they are less than transparent in their dealings. This turns upside down the master servant relationship.Not good for democracy.
Part of King's Lynn industrial heritage: the site of the old Bestyett bottling plant, awaiting
construction of houses and flats. Beneath this site lies archaeology going back to Saxon times.
Medieval history lies in abundance according to surveys completed here.
The Friars Community Group is indebted to the Norfolk Community Foundation for
their support and assistance. We encourage all struggling community groups
serving the wider interest to contact them for help.