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Ranworth photos

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Ranworth maps

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

Ranworth map

Historic map of Ranworth

Norfolk map

Illustrated Victorian map of Norfolk

Ranworth map

Historic Map of any Ranworth postcode

Ranworth maps
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Ranworth books

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Norfolk Broads Photographic Memories
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£14

Norfolk Coast Photographic Memories
Paperback
£14

Norfolk Photographic Memories
Paperback
£13

Ranworth books
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Memories of Ranworth

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Norfolk memories

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.

Family

I've been looking into my family roots and my gt gt grandad came from here, the Howards then moved to Hull, Yorkshire.

Shared on 27 February 2009 by Eira Waite.

Extracts From Ranworth & Norfolk books

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Norfolk Broads Photographic Memories

It is a busy day for the small Ranworth Broad, with sailing boats and dinghies out as well as a large motor cruiser. In the centre of the picture is a sailing wherry, the shallow, wide bottomed boat with its characteristic square sail, an adaptation of the traditional trading wherry.

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Norfolk Broads Photographic Memories

One of the most beautiful of the many lovely Broads churches is St Helens at Ranworth, a short walk from the staithe. The road has widened little since 1934, and there is now a small area where two or three cars can park. The owners of the old-fashioned bicycles propped against the fence are working on the verge opposite.

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Norfolk Broads Photographic Memories

The mid 15th-century rood screen is considered by many to be the finest in the country, having escaped damage by Cromwell's troops. A major restoration in 1960 revealed beautifully-coloured portraits of apostles and saints. The font and lectern are both noteworthy, and a mediaeval antiphoner in superb condition is on display. If you feel energetic, a climb to the roof... [more]

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