Stories of North Creake
My grandfather, John Arnett, was the teacher at the North Creake school for many years. Four of his sons came to Canada. When I was a little girl growing up in distant Saskatchewan the uncles would gather and tell marvellous tales of living in North Creake. I have a photo of the grandmother riding her tricycle, of the brothers in front of the school house during World War I. When my grandfather died there was a story in the Norwich newspaper of how he passed on the Earl's frock coat to the newly elected Labour Member of Parliament. (The Earl was in the habit of giving Grandfather items of clothing for the poor as many were in need in the 1930's but there was little call for a frock coat among the farm labourers.) Thank you for showing me North Creake. F. Arnett Sbrocchi, Western Australia
Memories Links
See more memories of North Creake
Add a Memory for another place
Tips & Ideas
How does North Creake feature in your personal history?
What are your best memories of North Creake?
How has North Creake changed over the years?
Share memories about your local community, its history and people.
Comments
2 comments have been shared so far in response to the memory "Stories of North Creake".
Why not get involved and post your comments using the comment form below.


Comments
RE: RE: Stories of North Creake
Very pleased to discover this memory as John Arnett was my great grandfather. The contributor is my late mother's cousin. My grandfather was Charles Arnett. I was born in North Creake and still live there and play an active part in the community.
Comment from Barbara Lynn on Saturday, 17th November 2007.
RE: RE: Stories of North Creake
The old school has now been turned into a house. This happened many years ago.
Comment from Lily Redmond on Tuesday, 22nd November 2011.