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North Walsham Conservation Area Character Appraisal and Management Plan1: IntroductionThe first part of this document identified the qualities of the North Walsham ConservationArea that make it special and distinctive. The following Management Proposals includerecommendations for improvement and change.A positive future of the Conservation Area is best achieved by raising the interest and involvingthe community in its surroundings. In addition to the more practical proposals outlined below,it is recommended that greater advantage be taken of the strong Georgian/Regency characterof the town. Perhaps events could be organised with a “period” theme, designed to appealto all age groups, together with historical tours, etc.When researching this appraisal, it was found that there was relatively little material availablerelating to the town’s past or its architecture in both library and local bookshops. A basicguide to the town, particularly its architecture, could become a positive tool. Pevsner’s guideto North Norfolk is not particularly complementary about North Walsham, and there is a needfor a more positive introduction. Perhaps the North Walsham Historical Society could beinvolved here.It is important that local people are involved with the town’s heritage, and that it is not seenas the exclusive concern of The District Council officers. The care of the town’s historicenvironment should be a collaborative venture.North Norfolk District Council69