Taverham village sign
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Taverham village sign by Adrian S Pye as part of the Geograph project.
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Taverham village sign
Image: © Adrian S Pye Taken: 26 Nov 2020
A replacement sign erected in 2012. The chappie with scythe in hand cutting the poppies and wheat with the sun at his back is St. Walstan. Having been born at Bawburgh or Blythburgh, (depending on which version you read) into a rich Saxon family he decided that he’d rather be a farm-worker at Taverham and earn an honest living. While working in the fields he had a revelation and found religion. He is buried at Bawburgh, where a special service is held annually on or near 30th of May, since he is the patron saint of agricultural workers and can be recognised by his scythe. The church and River Wensum also feature on the sign. https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6689318
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Image Location
Latitude
52.68596
Longitude
1.198152