Foulsham is a small scattered town in Eynesford hundred and Aylsham Union, situate about 4 miles from Elmham railway station, 8 S.E. of Fakenham, and 18 N.W. of Norwich.
The living is a rectory, in the gift of Lord Hastings; the Rev. Henry Milles Astley, B.A., is the present rector. The church of Holy Innocents is a large and handsome structure, with a fine square tower. The Baptists have a place of worship. There is also a National School for boys and girls. The magistrates meet at the Ship Inn every alternate Monday. There is a fair for cattle and pleasure on the first Tuesday in May. The population is 1,076. The parish contains about 3,190 statute acres. Lord Hastings is lord of the manor, and chief land proprietor.
CLERGY, GENTRY, &c.
Astley, Rev. Henry, B.A., rector
Bennett, Mr. William
Gilbert, Rev. Richard, B.A. curate
Leeds, Misses M. and E.
May, Miss M. A.
Peterson, Mr. William