The Laurels was originally called Verandah House, built by Thomas Lincoln on his return from Australia. It was the home of Edward Gibbs and his family for many years.
The Foldgate, a thatched public house on Whitwell Common, operated from the 1830s through to 1969. The name can also appear as Falgate, Faldgate, Fallgate, Folgate.
Refer to Fifteen Locals by Joyce Cox for more information.
The Bays, on Norwich Road, stretches back into Swiss Cottage. The two houses are now separated but were extended from an earlier half-timbered house, largely hidden from the outside.