Kings
Lynn is located in Norfolk,
in the East of England. The town is 97 miles to the north east of London and 44 miles west of Norwich. Kings Lynn has an approximate
population of 140,000 people.
Kings
Lynn has been a well known sea port and market town since the 13th
century. King's Lynn has always been a centre
for the fishing industry and for wider agricultural-related industry including
food processing.
Kings
Lynn is the retail centre for the region and is also host to such attractions
as Lynn’s
Museum, The Old Gaol House and King’s Street Art Centre.
Kings
Lynn has been home to a number of celebrities including Roger Taylor, drummer
from the rock band ‘Queen’, who was born and grew up in Norfolk. Another famous resident was Captain
Vancouver, a local hero well known for his discovery and exploration of parts
of Canada.
Neighbouring
towns to Kings Lynn include Clenchwarton (2 miles), Dersingham (8 miles) and
Snettisham (9 miles).
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