Downham Collection

Union Workhouse, Downham Market, Norfolk
The Downham Union workhouse at Downham Market, Norfolk. The building, designed by William J Donthorn, was erected in 1836. It later became the Howdale County Home

The Village, Downham, Lancashire
The Village, Downham, Clitheroe, near Chatburn, Lancashire, England. Date: 1900s

Fincham near Downham Market early 1900s

1840s Victorian Map of Norfolk

Norfolk NR18 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Norfolk NR18 0

Newcastle NE5 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Newcastle NE5 2

Basildon CM11 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Basildon CM11 1

Bromley BR1 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Bromley BR1 5

Ribble Valley BB7 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Ribble Valley BB7 4

Downham village, Ribble Valley
Downham village in the Ribble Valley, Lancashire, England, in winter. St Leonards Church stands above stone cottages Date: 1990

Fulham, William Hayes Fisher, British politician, 1900. Artist: Spy
Fulham, William Hayes Fisher, British politician, 1900. A Conservative, Fisher (1853-1920) served as MP for Fulham from 1885-1906 and again from 1910-1918

LCC-LFB Downham fire station, Lewisham, SE London
London was expanding and the London Fire Brigade had to meet the expansion. The Downham Estate, in SE London, was the London County Councils largest social housing development (Council Estate)

Coach Painters Workshop, Littleport, Cambridgeshire
Coach Painters Workshop, Littleport, Ely, near Downham, Cambridgeshire, England. Showing Gotobed & Son, Coach Painters & Art Decorators Date: 1908

London Road, Downham Market, Norfolk
London Road, Downham Market, near Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England. Date: 1910s

Church Avenue, Downham Market, Norfolk
Church Avenue, Downham Market, near Wisbech, Norfolk, England. Date: 1918

The Lodge, Denver, Norfolk
The Lodge, Denver, Downham Market, Norfolk, England. Date: 1910s

Church Avenue, Downham, Lancashire
Church Avenue, Downham, Clitheroe, Lancashire, England. Date: 1918

General View, Downham, Lancashire
General View, Downham, Clitheroe, Lancashire, England. Date: 1900s

The Village, Upwell, Cambridgeshire
The Village, Upwell, Wisbech, near Downham Market, Cambridgeshire, England. Showing the River Bridge Date: 1900s

William H. Fisher, Vanity Fair, Spy
WILLIAM HAYES FISHER, 1st Baron Downham (1853-1920) British Conservative Party politician. President of the Local Government Board

Railway Sleeper - Downham Market Station
The Railway Sleeper series - A snoozing Farmer at Downham Market Station awaiting his return train back north of the border. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

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Downham, a name that echoes through different corners of England, holds stories and histories waiting to be discovered. From the Union Workhouse in Downham Market, Norfolk to the quaint village in Lancashire, this name carries significance across time and space. In the early 1900s, Fincham near Downham Market witnessed its own tales unfold. The Victorian Map of Norfolk reveals a landscape dotted with charm and character. As we delve deeper into history, N Means & Sons Stationery in Outwell, Norfolk emerges as a testament to craftsmanship and tradition. Maps guide us on a journey through various regions associated with Downham - from Norfolk NR18 0 to Newcastle NE5 2; Basildon CM11 1 to Bromley BR1 5; Ribble Valley BB7 4 unveils yet another facet of this enigmatic name, and is here where we find Downham village nestled amidst picturesque surroundings. But it is not just geography that defines Downham's legacy. In Fulham, William Hayes Fisher - an influential British politician from the year 1900 - leaves his mark on history. An artist known as Spy captures his essence in an evocative portrait. Through these hints scattered across time and place, we catch glimpses of what makes "Downham" special. It represents resilience within the walls of Union Workhouses; it embodies community spirit within charming villages like those found in Lancashire or Ribble Valley. As our exploration continues, let us unravel more about this captivating name called "Downham, " connecting dots between maps and memories while celebrating its diverse tapestry woven throughout England's rich heritage.