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Nestling in the Glaven Valley is the small hamlet of
Glandford a village built by the Jodrell family and consists of charming
flint and red bricked houses. A short stroll in the village will bring
you to the petite Glandford Shell Museum, contained in a charming flint
cottage with Flemish gables. You will find exquisite examples of
craftsmanship some done in shells, along with many other exhibits
including a piece of pottery from Pompeii. This small museum is a must
for anyone who has a love of beautiful things.
Take a short amble over the footbridge through a river meadow, where
there are pretty views of the picturesque Glaven Valley. There is
a good watering hole at nearby Wiveton.
Cley Marshes under two miles away with its block of
reed beds lagoons and pools is exceptionally good for watching birds and
other marshland specialities. The marshes between Cley and
Salthouse to the east are bird reserves.
Around the village of Salthouse is an area of
extensive marsh and salt-water lagoons protected by a high pebble
defence-bank from the voracious appetite of the North Sea. It has a
well-deserved reputation for producing rare bird life and waders in
particular.
Spotted Redshank, Sandpipers, Little Stint and
Godwits frequent its habitat. Higher up Salthouse Heath with its gorse
and broom has a small breeding population of Nightjar as well as Tree
Pipit and Nightingale. A white washed cottage in the village sells
seasonal fish and chips from its back room to hungry ornithologists.
 The
River Glaven runs through Glandford and just
over the foot bridge there is a nice convenient bench where you can sit
and watch the antics of the village ducks.
 The
shells were collected from all over the
world by Sir Alfred Jodrell and were originally stored in boxes at his
home at Bayfield Hall until the museum was built. The collection is
still being added to.
Do take
the time to have a look at the inside of the beautiful church of St.
Mary, you wont be disappointed. Please make certain that your shoes are
clean before entering as the church is partially carpeted and remember
that all donations are gratefully received for its upkeep. |
