History

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  • “I remember the double earth closet that Walnut Farm used to have. As a child, I was never sure who I might be expected to sit next to!” [Jill, a family member of a late resident]
  • John Durdin thought that Carpenters Cottage was built on the site of the village’s old bakery.
  • David Ramsbotham of Walnut Farm is believed to have been the first Plumstead resident to be elected a County Councillor. David won the election in 2013 and served as a UKIP County Councillor for the Melton Constable Division for four years. He also served 17 years [1996 – 2014] as a Parish Councillor for Plumstead, the last 8 years as Chairman.