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Darsham
Introduction
Darsham's main population centre is tucked away a little way off the A12, as is the pub. The railway station is to the south of the village centre, adjacent to the level crossing on the A12. The village was recorded in Domesday variously as "Dersham", "Dersam" and "Diresham". Priory farm rents out cycles for those wishing to explore the area at a leisurely pace.
A grey lady is reputed to haunt the churchyard.
A post mill was erected on Priory Lane in 1801. It stopped work in 1929 and was mostly demolished in 1937; remaining parts now form part of a home.
History
High Street is shown as the area around the junction of Lymballs Lane and London Road, so the following entries probably refer to the Royal Oak.
In the 1844 White's Directory, a beer house is listed being run by George Thurrell (taylor). [The 1841 and 1851 censuses show George Thurrell as a tailor in High Street and High Street Burstill Green, respectively.]
The 1851 Census lists Henry Day (Licensed Brewer, High Street, not named, Head/Widower/63y/born Theberton) [Henry Day is at the Fox in 1841 and 1844].
In the 1855 White's Directory, a beer house is listed being run by Jno. Thurrell (taylor)…
Acknowledgements
Some historical information from English Heritage's National Monuments Record.