Picture No 0278

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The name Wells derives from the many clear spring wells that were found in the area. Wells became Wells-next-the-Sea in the early 1800's to distinguish the town from other places in Norfolk of the same name. In 1956, Wells-next-the-Sea became the town's official title and has been in use ever since.
Wells has been a port for at least 700 years and was at its peak in the middle of the 19th century, when the quay was built. There were 3 shipyards in Wells in that century, and between 1801 and 1860, over 60 ships were built in the town. There were also many flourishing trades connected with ship building, including ropemakers, sailmakers and ship chandlers.
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