The sleepy Norfolk village coming to terms with its boutique rebranding

The wind howled down Holt Street, Langham’s main drag, whipping leaves into autumn tornados. Above, two geese seeking warmer climes struggled to stay their course, but at ground level there was not another soul in sight. It was Friday afternoon and to my left and right, set back from the road, a few – but not all – houses began to turn on lamps, light fires. I knew this small North Norfolk village would be quiet, but I did not expect silence.