Diss
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Diss is a town in Norfolk, England, with a population of around 6,500 people. It lies in the valley of the River Waveney, around a mere (lake) which covers 6 acres and is up to 18 feet deep (although there is another 51 feet of mud, making it one of the deepest natural inland lakes in England). The town may take its name from the Saxon term for lake.
Diss has a large number of historic buildings, including the early 14th century parish church. It is also home to a museum. Diss railway station lies on the Great Eastern Main Line route from London to Norwich.
Famous people from Diss include John Skelton, a former poet laureate.
Nearby attractions include Bressingham Steam & Gardens and Banham Zoo.
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External links
- Diss Online (http://www.diss.co.uk/) - official town website
- Norfolk: Diss (http://www.origins.org.uk/genuki/NFK/places/d/diss/white1845.shtml) GENUKI Norfolk transcript from History, Gazetteer, and Directory of Norfolk, William White, 1845
