Ludham
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Ludham books (14 available)
- 6 photos on Ludham appear in 6 Frith books - View photos of Ludham
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Ludham memories
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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.
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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 photos were taken my parents obviously didnt keep them and none have survived. I can recall it being rather overgrown with large wooden models of flowers and toys in glass cases having tea parties etc !! The object being to follow the trail and look for fairies ! I never found one but I loved looking !! ...read more here
Contributed 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
Contributed by Martin Zuerner
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.
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Extracts From Ludham & Norfolk books
On the west bank of the Ant stood Ludham Mill, a tower mill 20ft high to the iron curb, with a base diameter of 12ft 4in, including 18in thick walls. It fell into disrepair, and now nothing remains of this fine landmark.
An extract from from"Norfok Broads Photographic Memorie".
An overview of Ludham from the tower of St Catherine’s Church shows the well-wooded, rich agricultural land surrounding the village before many of the hedges had been removed. The vehicle outside the kissing gate at the end of the church path is a 1920s model. The memorial cross at the corner of the churchyard commemorates those who fell in the 1914-18 war.
An extract from from"Norfok Broads Photographic Memorie".
Old vehicles in the centre of Ludham village have their spare wheels attached to the side of the bonnet. The right-hand car has a ‘dickey’ seat at the back, closed in the photograph. The Kings Arms still caters for thirsty villagers, and the grocery store with its pull-out sun blind has now been replaced by Barnaby’s Bistro.
An extract from from"Norfok Broads Photographic Memorie".
Of interest to sailors is the most unusual clinker-built sailing boat, still moored but with sails already catching the breeze. In the centre of the picture two men are working on an another unusual boat, a motorised wherry - notice the shortened mast.
An extract from from"Norfok Broads Photographic Memorie".
All is bustle as the boats are got ready for the day’s activity. In the foreground a man rows his dinghy, and on the bank another prepares to board his boat, assisted by another man steadying it. The crews of the three motor launches are preparing their vessels, and in the background a sailing cruiser has already departed down river. The entrance to the Broad is on the right.
An extract from from"Norfok Broads Photographic Memorie".