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Did you know that the stables of the magnificent Palladian mansion Houghton Hall near King’s Lynn house the largest collection of Toy Soldiers in the world? The figures number more than 20,000, set out in various dioramas depicting some of the great battles of history – most notably Waterloo and Little Big Horn.

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Famous Kings Lynn people:

Fanny Burney
Martin Brundle
Roger Taylor

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I wouldnt say I was the best manager in the business but I was in the top 1 - Brian Clough
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On this day:
Death of Henry II - 1189, Thomas More is executed - 1535, Battle of Sedgemoor - 1685, First Car Ride in Britain - 1895, Brooklands Racing Circuit Opens - 1907, Lennon and McCartney First Meet - 1957, Piper Alpha Disaster - 1988
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