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Famous Knaptonians…
John Sell Cotman
16 May 1782 – 24 July 1842
Marine and landscape painter, etcher, illustrator, author and leading member of the Norwich School of painters.
Read more about John here
Bernard Hale
1607 – 1663
After a life of piety and education, Bernard retired to Knapton in around 1663
Learn more about Bernard’s link with Knapton here
Gillian Shephard
1940 – ????
Born in Knapton, Baroness Shephard of Northwold was the Conservative MP for SW Norfolk and a Cabinet Minister
Read more about Gillian here
John Henry Wild
1912 – 2005
Served in the Royal Artillery, was born and lived his whole life in Knapton, served on the Parish Council for over 57 years
Read more about John here
Constance Robinson
1879 to 1968
Born and lived her whole life in Knapton, a wonderfully generous benefactor to the village, president of the WI, magistrate, church organist and highly respected for her kindness
Read more about Miss Robinson here
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