Fakenham
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Fakenham books (14 available)
- 4 photos on Fakenham appear in 4 Frith books - View photos of Fakenham
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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 ...read more here
A memory of North Creake contributed by Frances Arnett Sbrocchi
1961 & 1962
The years were 61 and 62. I was the son of an American Serviceman stationed at the Air Base. My father chose to send me to the local elementary school. I was a tan kid from Florida starting the 1st grade In England! My parents would laugh as they heard my speech change and I become one of the local kids. My first grade teacher was Mrs. Hunt. I used to play at a place called "The Rec". It was a magical time in my life and the primary education I recieved there was of great advantage to me. I hope to return someday for a visit.
Steven
A memory of Melton Constable contributed by Steven Adams
Family connection.
This is my great grandfather.
A memory of Wells-Next-The-Sea contributed by Julie Pond
Family connections.
This is my grandfather standing in his whelk house looking at the boats as they unload. He died after a motor car accident on Beach Road in 1934.
A memory of Wells-Next-The-Sea contributed by Mr PL Matsell
Extracts From Fakenham & Norfolk books
Some splendid Georgian brick buildings surround Fakenham’s square. Eighteenth-century architects, usually local men, worked from standard pattern books, yet managed to achieve townscapes of individual character and harmony.
An extract from from"Norfolk Photographic Memories".
Norwich Street reflects Fakenham’s essential character. None of its brick buildings is outstanding, yet the total effect is one of pleasing harmony. Many of the shops have retained their Victorian detailing. The postman is delivering from his two-wheeled basket cart.
An extract from from"East Anglia".
Norwich Street reflects Fakenham’s essential character. None of its brick buildings is outstanding yet the total effect is one of pleasing harmony. Many of the shops have retained their Victorian detailing. The postman is delivering from his two-wheeled basket cart.
An extract from from"Norfolk Photographic Memories".
Looking west along the High Street, we see buildings which are
characteristic of North Norfolk: flints set in mortar, with brick facings.
An extract from from"East Anglia Pocket Album".
This is one of the largest keeps in the country, richly decorated inside with a well-preserved medieval kitchen.
The castle is built on a massive defensive earthwork, giving unrivalled views across the land and out to sea.
An extract from from"King's Lynn Photographic Memories".