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Historic maps of Rickinghall and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Rickinghall maps
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Rickinghall books
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Suffolk Living Memories
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Suffolk Villages Photographic Memories
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Suffolk - A Second Selection Photographic Memories
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Memories of Rickinghall
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Rickinghall Chapel
I came to a chapel on high ground,
The door of old English oak invited,
History was captured on the uneven white walls
And reflected on high stained windows,
And there was love
Such love,
She spoke of God as a family friend,
A guest for dinner, that would... [more]
Shared on 08 November 2006
Norfolk memories
My years living next to the butchers
My dad Rowland Cook took over Lasts butchers in 1985. I grew up in The Maltings which was attached to the shop and is the house on the right hand side of the photo with the big bay window from the age of 11 until I left home when I was 20. My parents ran the shop for 10 years before... [more]
Shared on 19 September 2006
In 1954 I was assigned as a second Lieutenant United States Weather Forecaster to RAF Sheperds Grove. After a few months living on the base I moved to a Pub in Botesdale, but unfortunately i do not remember the name. Several rooms were available. Please let me know the name. L. I. Miller
Shared on 05 June 2006
I also remember Southgates shop, I was born in Potash Cottage and my grandparents lived in Chapel Cottage until about 1959 when my grandmother died and my grandfather moved across the road to Peartree Cottage which was only a couple of doors up from Southgates shop and Mr Fisk. Mr Fisk used to take us to Finningham railway station in... [more]
Shared on 22 August 2009
I remember Southgate's shop, although as a general store rather than as a greengrocer. My grandparents (and great-grandparents before them) lived next door (Fred and Carrie Bridges) in Mill Street, and we used to visit every school holiday from when I was about 5 years old. Harry was dead by then, but his widow (Ivy) and daughter (June) were still there.... [more]
Shared on 06 May 2009
I was wondering if anybody can remember the greengrocers in gislingham by the name of Harry Southgate who was apparently a master grocer.
Shared on 09 December 2007
I atended primary school in Walsham from 1953 to 1955, my father was stationed at Shepards Grove. We lived in West House about a mile out of town toward Bury St Edmonds. I enjoyed my time in school there. My wife and I made a trip back to places I lived at and we went through Walsham and I remembered most... [more]
Shared on 02 August 2008
I lived on the farm[Eastwick] from 1952-1963.My father was Fred Hillen & my mother was Nancy Hawes Hillen. It was a peaceful place to live. I hope to visit my old homeplace someday. It would be nice to go back to my childhood for just one day but all I have are my memories........Lori
Shared on 08 December 2007
Extracts From Rickinghall & Norfolk books
Displaying a selection of extracts from Frith books about Rickinghall, inspired by Frith photos.
The fence marks the edge of Rickinghall Inferior churchyard, where a bus shelter was built c1960. Opposite, Bell Cottage and Wall Cottage are virtually unchanged. The cyclist is passing Mrs Davy's grocery and draper's shop at the corner of Parsonage Hill. Beyond the railway-like gate is the blacksmith's house.
This is an extract from Suffolk Living Memories.
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Suffolk Villages Photographic Memories
The 14th-century tower had battlements added a century later. The nave was rebuilt at the same time - it is 30 feet wide. There is a blocked arch under the window, where a chapel has been demolished. The porch has an unusual extra buttress which here masks some of the decoration over the door. The church was restored and re-roofed in 1962, but it became redundant in 1977.
This is an extract from Suffolk Villages Photographic Memories.
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Suffolk Villages Photographic Memories
The Norman round tower has a 15th-century octagonal top with battlements. Recent repairs have shown that there is an earlier tower beneath the outer skin of flints. The 14th-century porch was later heightened to form an upper room, hence the small low windows. The tall monument is to Lt Richard Maul (d1874). The author's in-laws, Dorothy and Harry Goddard, are buried east of the... [more]
This is an extract from Suffolk Villages Photographic Memories.
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