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Acle maps

Historic maps of Acle and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis.   View all Acle maps

Acle map

Historic map of Acle

Norfolk map

Illustrated Victorian map of Norfolk

Acle map

Historic Map of any Acle postcode

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Acle books

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Norfolk Broads Photographic Memories
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Norfolk Coast Photographic Memories
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Norfolk Photographic Memories
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Acle books
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Memories of Acle

Acle memories
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St. Edmunds or St. Ethelbert?

I am looking for a church called Heringby or St Ethelbert Church where my ancestor Hugh Atte Fenne was buried in the chancel next to his mother. He bequeathed money to rebuild the tower, roof and porch around 1474 when he died. He also founded a college and an almshouse for the poor. Could this be the same... [more]

Shared on 28 July 2009 by Susan Latshaw.

Norfolk memories

Riverside

I lived at Riverside (now renamed Bureside) from 1955 - 1961. I went to the village school and clearly remember Miss Freeman. I was baptised at the church, as was my younger brother. My dad was Edward (Teddy) Land who taught in Gorleston - he used to produce posters for village events. My mum was Ethel - she... [more]

Shared on 14 September 2009 by Susan Leonard.

My Home

My name is Keith Howlett and I was born there in 1946, my father came from Filby and my mother from Norwich. My father was a master grocer and then he became the post master. My first school was Stokesby and then I went to Duncan Hall School in Scratby. We lived there until 1961 when we moved to Norwich.

Shared on 21 April 2009

Red House Inn, Cantley

Heresay says my boat was built in the 1880s for the then-owner of the Red House at Cantley, and was called "Lama" or possibly "Llama". Does anyone have any information on owners/landlords, or boating pictures of that period?

Thanks

Shared on 07 March 2008 by Cliff Pope.

Sergeant Sissen

I knew Sergeant Sissen well as he used to meet the Hickling policeman in Catfield where I was born. Local police met regularly in what was called, I think, a "point". I was born in 1925 so I remember the two policemen standing by their tall cycles outside the junction of Catfield Street and Limes Road.

Shared on 13 June 2008

Fairyland

As a child in the early 1960's my family used to holiday on and around the Broads. My most vivid memory is of a place I considered the most magical in the world....Fairyland in Ludham !! I know it is long gone now but I would LOVE any pictures or memories others have of this place. Sadly, although I know... [more]

Shared on 06 April 2008 by Janet Reynolds.

Acting Sgt Sissen

My great uncle:Stephen Sissen, was policeman to Ludham from 1922 to 1936 Whilst serving in Ludham he received numerous commendations for his work and the Kings Silver Jubilee medal was awarded to him on 10th May 1935

Shared on 07 December 2006 by Martin Zuerner.

Brundall

Peggy from the USA, who sent a memory of Brundall, is my cousin. Arthur Henry Brigham was my grandfather, and he was the Signalman at Brundall railway station. I knew Sydney (her father) very well, and also spent many happy days at Brooms boatyard. Get in touch Peggy - it's your long lost cousin calling!!!

Shared on 01 March 2009 by Peter Anderson-Edward.

Extracts From Acle & Norfolk books

Displaying a selection of extracts from Frith books about Acle, inspired by Frith photos.

Norfolk Broads Photographic Memories

The painted advertisement for Bass on a window is the only indication that this farmhouse beside Acle bridge is an inn. The thatched roof has an unusual border above the edge, which reflects the pattern of the ridge. An early tractor stands in the yard.

This is an extract from Norfolk Broads Photographic Memories.
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Norfolk Broads Photographic Memories

Out of season, all the wooden-hulled boats moored along the staithe are covered with protective tarpaulins. Two houseboats are moored near the boathouse, and a fisherman tries his luck from a dinghy.

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Norwich Photographic Memories

Acle is a small market town, now really a village; it was granted its market charter in the 13th century. It became a major cattle-market, receiving a boost when the railway arrived.

This is an extract from Norwich Photographic Memories.
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