Church Farm House, dated 1681 is one of the oldest buildings in Northrepps.
It's first listing we can find is on the 1851 census, being run by James Emery.
For the next 70 plus years the farm was run by the Ling family. Firstly Edward followed by Thomas then Elizabeth and finally Henry.
The Ling family orginated from Campsea Ashe in Suffolk. They were enticed up to Norfolk by the Gurney family, who lived at Hempstead Hall near Holt, they farmed at Hemstead
Edward (one of the sons) with his wife Elizabeth took on the farm and together they had 19 children.
After Edward was gored by a bull and died of his injuries. Thomas took over for a few years befor Elizabeth ran the farm, until well into her 60's.
The Fourteenth child of Edward and Elizabeth, Ralph Ling went into training as a chemist in Yarmouth. Elizabeth paid for Ralphs 3 year apprenticeship .
Ralph became manager of Maws chemist on Church Street Cromer, then opened his own chemist in Cromer.
In 1906 he took ownership of a chemist in North Walsham Market place (Photo below with John Goldens car outside)
1851 Census - Church Street Farm
James Emery Head (U) Born 1812 Norfolk
Eleanor Rayner Servant Born 1781 Scottow, Norfolk
1861 Census - Church Street Farm
Edward Ling Head (M) Born 1830 Hempstead, Norfolk Farmer of 362 acres
Employing 16 Men & 4 Boys
Elizabeth Ling Wife (M) Born 1840 Northrepps, Norfolk Farmers Wife
Benjamin Ling Son (U) Born 1860 Northrepps, Norfolk -
Louisa Ling Daughter Born 1861 Northrepps, Norfolk -
Mary A Risbrough Servant (U) Born 1832 Hempstead, Norfolk Dairymaid
Harriott Risebrough Servant (U) Born 1846 Northrepps, Norfolk House Servant
Thomas Everett Servant (U) Born 1829 Northrepps, Norfolk
1871 Census - can’t find it on the census too vague
1881 Census - Church Street Farm
Thomas Ling Head (M) Born 1844 Hempstead, Norfolk Farmer 0f 575 acres
Employing 118 Labourers & 4 Boys
Maria Ling Wife (M) Born 1851 Hempstead, Norfolk -
Stanley T Ling Son (S) Born 1878 Northrepps, Norfolk -
Ethel A Ling Daughter (S) Born 1880 Northrepps, Norfolk -
Hilda Ling Daughter (S) Born 1881 Northrepps, Norfolk -
Mary A Summers Servant (S) Born 1867 Northrepps, Norfolk Nursemaid
Maude M Risebrow Servant (S) Born 1868 Northrepps, Norfolk Dairymaid
1891 Census - Church Street Farm
Elizabeth Ling Head (W) Born 1834 Northrepps, Norfolk Farmer
Henry C Ling Son (S) Born 1866 Northrepps, Norfolk Farmer
Ruth G Ling Daughter (S) Born 1867 Northrepps, Norfolk -
Maud Ling Daughter (S) Born 1874 Northrepps, Norfolk -
Richard G Ling Son Born 1883 Hempstead, Norfolk -
Susanna Lawrence Servant (S) Born 1875 Gresham, Norfolk Housemaid
Joanna Lambert Servant (S) Born 1873 Wickmere, Norfolk Dairy Maid
John Farrow Servant (S) Born 1869 Metton, Norfolk Farm Labourer
Arthur Hearne Labourer (S) Born 1873 West Beckham, Norfolk Farm Labourer
John C Dunning Milk Man (S) Born 1869 Stockland, Devon Milk Man
Robert H Lawrence Labourer (S) Born 1873 Gresham, Norfolk Farm Labourer
William Barker Team Man (S) Born 1871 Northrepps, Norfolk Farm Team Man
1901 Census - Church Farm
Elizabeth Ling Head (W) Born 1840 Northrepps, Norfolk Farmer
Maud Ling Daughter (S) Born 1874 Northrepps, Norfolk -
Emily Ling Daughter (S) Born 1881 Northrepps, Norfolk -
Ellen Adam Servant (S) Born 1885 Briston, Norfolk Domestic
Beatrice Dennis Servant (S) Born 1888 Northrepps, Norfolk Housemaid
1911 Census - Farm House
Henry C Ling Head (M) Born 1866 Northrepps, Norfolk Farmer
Clara A Ling Wife (M) Born 1873 Merton on Hill -
Agnetta Barsted Servant (S) Born 1883 Hindolveston, Norfolk Domestic Servant
Beatrice Mills Servant (S) Born 1896 Northrepps, Norfolk Domestic Servant
1921 Census - Church House
Henry Charles Ling Head Born 1864 Northrepps, Norfolk Farmer Employer
Clara Ann Ling Wife Born 1872 Attlebridge, Norfolk Home Duties
Ethel Mary Stockdale Help Born 1890 West Walton, Norfolk Domestic Help Private
Chrissie May Jackson Servant Born 1903 General Domestic Servant Private
