Roughton, Norfolk
Roughton maps
Historic maps of Roughton and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Roughton maps
Roughton photos
We have no photos of Roughton, although we do have photos of these nearby places: Northrepps, Thorpe Market, Cromer, Overstrand, Sidestrand, Aldborough, East Runton, West Runton, TriminghamRoughton books
Displaying 3 of 10 books about Roughton and the local area. View all Roughton books
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Memories of Roughton
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Norfolk memories
My ancestors lived in Jetty Street around 1890 and at one time had a chocolate shop at No 8. Next door at No 6 was a shoemakers, I believe (now called Jacob's Rest). The family name of my great grandmother (Emily nee Newman) and great grandfather (William Harry) was Gower. My great great grandfather, John Newman was involved in... [more]
Shared on 24 July 2009
I worked at the convalescent home for 6 months, (my name was Lansdale then) as so-called 'nursing aide' - more like 'maid of everything' - cleaning baths, polishing old brass taps and scouring equally old claw-footed baths, while waiting to start nursing training in Norwich.
It was a lovely building in a lovely area (although with the war still on, barbed... [more]
Shared on 03 July 2009
My great grandfatherwas lighthouse keeper at Cromer - Mr Hopkins
Shared on 15 October 2008
This is a front view of the Elmhurst Hotel, which stood - or stands? - in Cabbell Road, where my family and I stayed for two weeks in August 1958. I wonder if the building is still a hotel? I took a similar photo, which is in my album for that year. I also have two group photos of all... [more]
Shared on 04 August 2008
Extracts From Roughton & Norfolk books
Displaying a selection of extracts from Frith books about Roughton, inspired by Frith photos.
Cromer, Sheringham and Holt Photographic Memories
Families are leaving the beach and strolling to the roadway, which is a short distance from the village centre. W Green (his pitch is in the left foreground) has done reasonably well in supplying deckchairs. The military vehicle is used to pull boats belonging to the fishermen to a safe and easier spot to unload their catch. Crabs and lobsters are caught here - there is an empty crab pot on the sea wall.
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Cromer, Sheringham and Holt Photographic Memories
This view encompasses the whole village looking across the extensive salt marshes, which are a haven for birds of every description, especially wild-fowl and migrating birds. The church of St Nicholas overlooks the village and the sea; it was built in c1500, but its tower formed part of an earlier church. There is a good font, and interesting windows and paintings.
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Cromer, Sheringham and Holt Photographic Memories
Difficult though golf is, the natural hazard of crumbling cliffs on the edge of Sheringham Golf Links normally ensures that golfers practice their accuracy. Here we have two who have not! They are taking their stance in a very dangerous position. Their more knowledgable caddies have not been so foolhardy, and are well out of range. The Grand Hotel overlooks every amenity that the town has to offer. On the beach we can... [more]
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