The Joseph Arch Inn
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The Joseph Arch Inn
Image: © Philip Halling Taken: 18 Apr 2018
The Joseph Arch Inn at Barford Image The pub is named after Barford's most famous son, Joseph Arch who was born in a cottage nearby in 1826. He famous for unionising farmer workers and championing their welfare. He also was a Primitive Methodist preaching and was elected Liberal Party Member of Parliament in 1885-6 and again 1892-1900 for the constituency of North-West Norfolk. He died in the same cottage in Barford as the one he was born in aged 92 in 1919.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.244643
Longitude
-1.608025