History of Hemsby
The name Hemsby is of Viking origin, (the suffix '-by' in Danish means "farm" or "home" or "village"), so presumably Hem's farm or home. That home slowly grew over the years and nearly 200 years later Hemsby is mentioned in the Doomsday book, being described as a hamlet covering 43 meadow acres with 50 households, 3 slaves, 2 salt pans and 160 sheep.
The village also once had its own railway. The Midland and Gt Northern, which was locally known as the Muddle and Go Nowhere, opened in 1887 and closed in 1959. The railway line brought happy campers from London and the Midlands during the summer months, when special excursions were laid on.
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Places Of Interest
Great Yarmouth horse racing and greyhound racing are only a ten minute drive away.
Why not relax and enjoy the Norfolk Broads by hiring a self drive boat or sitting back and listening to the commentary on a river trip from Potter Heigham.
Wroxham Barns is a delightful collection of beautifully restored 18th century barns set in 10 acres of Norfolk countryside. There you will find traditional and contemporary crafts in a rural setting.
For other places of interest click on the links below: