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About Merchants Close
Merchants Close is a street located in the town of King's Lynn. It uses the postcode PE30 4JX. The street has a length of approximately 45 metres.
Merchants Close is located within the King's Lynn and West Norfolk District (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the East of England region of the UK.
Merchants Close has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 19009340 in the National Street Gazetteer.
Merchants Close is located within the county of Norfolk, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 88.65 miles North from central London., 29.9 miles North East from Peterborough, 37.85 miles West from Norwich and 39.11 miles North from Cambridge.
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Swing Swang Lane
28th April 2024
I am trying to find out why the lane is named Swing Swang?
It has been known known this since at least 1905 when hedge making contents used to be held here.
Swing Swang is often used to describe a fairground ride. I remember Swing Boats. Were they a bit like this or is Swing Swang another name for swings?
Swing Swangs are also mentioned in connection to orchards. Or were orchards just good places to have swings?
Eldroth Road
15th April 2024
I wondered if anyone has any old pictures of Wenning Bank House in the 1940’s and also Lane Side before of the same era .. we visited today with my Mum in law as she used to live at both these properties. Also any photos of the schools around that time .. thank you.
Can You Help?Napps Way
15th April 2024
Why is the road called Napps Way (belonging to Napp, but minus an
apostrophe as is usual with such nomenclature)? Moreover, who or
what is, or was, “Napp” in the respective, possessive case?
Several years ago, I met an elderly man (probably in his late-eighties)
who lives on Bentham Drive, Liverpool 16, and during a conversation
with him whilst in a Northwest Passenger Transport Ambulance on the
way to the former RLUH (Royal Liverpool University Hospital), he told
me that he could remember (when he was a boy, living in Childwall,
Liverpool 16) that, “Where Napps Way is now, during WW2, there was
a two-man gun emplacement on the, then, open land to protect the
railway line passing over Childwall Valley Road - next to the railway
bridge - when suddenly, as they were loading a live “shell” into the gun’s
breach, the aforementioned “shell” accidentally exploded in the gun’s
breach killing both of the two soldiers, that had been manning the gun,
instantly! (Very sad, of course, but could - perhaps - two ghosts relating
to those two, very unfortunately and prematurely-killed soldiers have
haunted that place of their deaths ever since - and have any residents
of Napps Way - formerly and in its latest incarnation - seen two, WW2
(uniformed) soldiers unexpectedly appear in or near their homes?)
Estate Agents near Merchants Close
| Name | Address | Website |
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| TR Lettings Limited | 14 Enterprise Way, King's Lynn, PE30 4LJ | |
| Equestrian Lifestyles | King's Innovation Centre Innovation Drive, King's Lynn, PE30 5BY | |
| Fine & Country | Fine & Country King's Lynn Innovation Centre Innovation Drive King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 5BY | Visit Website |
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Location Details
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| Latitude | 52.741703 |
| Longitude | 0.413065 |
| OS Easting (X): | 562877 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 318776 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TF629188 |
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Frequently asked Questions for Merchants Close
What Council (Local Authority) is Merchants Close in?
Merchants Close is located within the local authority area of King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council which is a District Council.
What Parish Council is Merchants Close in?
Merchants Close is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is Merchants Close in?
Merchants Close is located within the ward of South & West Lynn.
What County is Merchants Close in?
Merchants Close is located within the ceremonial county of Norfolk.
What Constituency is Merchants Close in?
Merchants Close is located within the constituency of North West Norfolk.
What Part of the UK is Merchants Close in?
Merchants Close is located within the East of England region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is Merchants Close in?
Merchants Close is located within the Norfolk Council area.
What Police Force area is Merchants Close in?
Merchants Close is located within the Norfolk Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Merchants Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Oldmedow Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Merchants Close , PE30 4JX
| Sunrise | 05:17 |
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| Sunset | 20:33 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Merchants Close, PE30 4JX
| Observed at Weather Station: | Marham 4 May 2024 at 08:00 (9.05 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Partly cloudy (day) |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 10.4°C (87.3%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | S (14 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00135729 |
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| ONS Area Name | Self-Sufficient Retirement |
| Average Age | 34.04 |
| Area Population | 1828.00 |
| Male Population | 884.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 944.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 74 (4%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01026704 |
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| LSOA Name: | King's Lynn and West Norfolk 011D |
| SOA Code: | 4b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005561 |
| MSOA Name: | King's Lynn and West Norfolk 011 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Kings Lynn Extra |
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| Hardwick Rd, Kings Lynn, PE30 4NA |
| 0345 610 2909 |
| Distance: 0.27 Miles |
| Directions from Merchants Close to Tesco Kings Lynn Extra |
| Sainsburys Kings Lynn Hardwick |
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| Scania Way, Hardwick Industrial Estate, King's Lynn, England, PE30 4LR |
| 01553 628200 |
| Distance: 0.3 Miles |
| Directions from Merchants Close to Sainsburys Kings Lynn Hardwick |
| Iceland Kings Lynn Food Warehous |
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| UNIT A, HARDWICK RETAIL PARK, KINGS LYNN, PE30 4NA |
| 01553775436 |
| Distance: 0.34 Miles |
| Directions from Merchants Close to Iceland Kings Lynn Food Warehous |
| Morrisons Kings Lynn |
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| Coburg Street, Kings Lynn PE30 1RX |
| 01553 768596 |
| Distance: 0.92 Miles |
| Directions from Merchants Close to Morrisons Kings Lynn |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 01553 | SOUTH WOOTTON - EASWO | P4 | FTTC |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of King's Lynn and West Norfolk |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| King's Court, Chapel Street, King's Lynn, Norfolk &PE30 1EX |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01553 616 200 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of North West Norfolk |
| The Member of Parliament is James Wild |
| Details for the MP James Wild on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP James Wild on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election James Wild won with a majority of 19,922 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 72,080 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: South & West Lynn Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Norfolk |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School
Address: Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School, William Booth Road, Fairstead, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4RR
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: 01553774666
West Winch Primary School
Address: West Winch Primary School, Back Lane, West Winch, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 0LA
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: 01553840397
Highgate Infant School, King's Lynn
Address: Highgate Infant School, King's Lynn, Gaywood Road, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 2PS
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact:
Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy
Address: Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy, Whitefriars Road, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5AH
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 01553761001
Greyfriars Primary School, King's Lynn
Address: Greyfriars Primary School, King's Lynn, London Road, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5PY
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact:
St Michael's Church of England Academy
Address: St Michael's Church of England Academy, Saddlebow Road, South Lynn, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5BN
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: 01553772420
Eastgate Academy
Address: Eastgate Academy, Littleport Terrace, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1QA
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: 01553773088
England Secondary Schools
King Edward VII Academy
Address: King Edward VII Academy, Gaywood Road, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 2QB
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact:
England Higher Schools
The College of West Anglia
Address: The College of West Anglia, Tennyson Avenue, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 2QW
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: 01553761144
Nearest Hospitals
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Merchants Close
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Merchants Close
SOUTHGATES SURGICAL & MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 41 GOODWINS ROAD, KING'S LYNN, NORFOLK, PE30 5QX
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01553 819477
ST JAMES MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: ST JAMES HOUSE SURGERY, COUNTY COURT ROAD, KING'S LYNN, PE30 5SY
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: :
ST JAMES MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: ST JAMES MEDICAL PRACTICE, COUNTY COURT ROAD, KING'S LYNN, PE30 5SY
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: :
ST JAMES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: ST.JAMES' MEDICAL PRACT., COUNTY COURT ROAD, KING'S LYNN, PE30 5SY
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01553 774221
GAYTON ROAD HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: GAYTON ROAD, GAYWOOD, KING'S LYNN, PE30 4DY
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: :
VIDA HEALTHCARE
Address: VIDA HEALTHCARE/GROADH&SC, GAYTON ROAD, GAYWOOD, KING'S LYNN, PE30 4DY
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01553 600075
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Merchants Close
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Merchants Close
KINGS LYNN HARDWICK EXTRA
Address: HARDWICK ROAD, KING'S LYNN, NORFOLK, PE30 4NA
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (HARDWICK - KINGS LYNN)
Address: SAINSBURYS SUPERMARKETS LTD, 2 SCANIA WAY, HARDWICK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, KING'S LYNN, NORFOLK, PE30 4LR
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: :
WIGRAM & WARE - BLACKFRIARS STREET
Address: 8 BLACKFRIARS STREET, KING'S LYNN, NORFOLK, PE30 1NN
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: :
EYE-D
Address: 59C LYNN ROAD, GAYWOOD, KING'S LYNN, NORFOLK, PE30 4PR
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KING'S LYNN)
Address: 34-35 HIGH STREET, KING'S LYNN, NORFOLK, PE30 1BJ
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (KING'S LYNN)
Address: 38-39 HIGH STREET, KING'S LYNN, NORFOLK, PE30 1BJ
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Kings Lynn Station is 0.93 miles away.
Address: Kings Lynn station, Blackfriars Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1NX
Kings Lynn is situated on the Fen Line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern).
Kings Lynn Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Watlington Station is 4.90 miles away.
Address: Watlington station, Station Road, Watlington, Norfolk, PE33 0JF
Watlington is situated on the Fen Line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern).
Watlington Station is an unstaffed station.