Famous Knaptonians - Knapton Parish Council

John Sell Cotman

painter, etcher, illustrator, author who designed the cockerel weathervane on our church

Marine and landscape painter, etcher, illustrator, author and leading member of the Norwich School of painters.

Master of Peterhouse, University of Cambridge, retired to Knapton to be parent of the poor

After a life of piety and education, Bernard retired to Knapton in around 1663

Learn more about Bernard’s link with Knapton here

born in Knapton, enjoyed a career as a successful politician and Member of Parliament

Baroness Shephard of Northwold is a Conservative politician who was the MP for SW Norfolk and served as a Cabinet Minister.

born and lived his whole life in Knapton, served on the Parish Council for over 57 years

Henry served in the Royal Artillery and was one of the driving forces behind the Knapton Working Mens club

born and lived her whole life in Knapton, a wonderfully generous benefactor to the village

President of the WI, magistrate, church organist and highly respected for her kindness

born in Knapton, possibly in Church farm, an attorney and farmer

A major land-owner, Charles went on to be an attorney before going back to farming