Walsingham
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Walsingham books (14 available)
- 3 photos on Walsingham appear in 4 Frith books - View photos of Walsingham
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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
Wonderful times spent with my Grandparents
My mother and her family are from Stiffkey. I was christened in the Stiffkey church in September of 1965. My grandparents lived at Camping Hill and I was always visiting them. I have lovely memories of their beautiful garden and allotment, and the many walks down to the marsh to swim in the tide pools and collect the heather. My beloved grandparents passed away in 1987, but I still visit from time to time (it's not that easy as I now live in California). Stiffkey is a beautiful village and I treasure all my lovely memories.
A memory of Stiffkey contributed by sarah brooks
No 489 Squadron flew from RAF Langham
A commemorative brass plaque in the church of St Andrew and St Mary, Langham was erected in memory of these men of 489 Torpedo Bomber Squadron RNZAF (and their comrades in other Coastal Command Squadrons) who were killed in action whilst based at Langham
The No 489 Squadron personnel were:
20 April 1944 – Den Helder
152293 Fg. Off. Robert Lawrence WHITE RAFVR
123025 Fg. Off. Brinley Edward STOURTON RAFVR
14 May 1944 - Patrol Listafjord to Okso Light area, Norway
NZ415780 Fg. Off. Ivan. Alfred. PETTITT; RNZAF
151519 Fg. Off. Charles Harris LOWCOCK RAFVR
19 May 1944 - Anti E-boat patrol
NZ417145 Plt Off. James ...read more here
A memory of Langham contributed by David Burrowes
Extracts From Walsingham & Norfolk books
Founded in 1149, the priory was renowned throughout Europe. All that is left today is a tantalising ruin in the grounds of Walsingham Abbey, with fragments of wall and window and two old wishing wells. No traces remain of the holy shrine, though it is still a place of pilgrimage for devout Catholics.
An extract from from"Norfolk Photographic Memories".
Walsingham is built around the ruins of a monastic house, celebrated for its shrine to Our Lady of Walsingham. It is an important place of pilgrimage, second only to Becket’s tomb at Canterbury. Fringed by rich woodland, and with a medieval well, a priory and many splendid timber-framed houses, Walsingham retains a powerful historic and religious atmosphere for visitors.
An extract from from"East Anglia".
Walsingham is built around the ruins of a monastic house, celebrated for its shrine to Our Lady of Walsingham. It is an important place of pilgrimage, second only to Becket’s tomb at Canterbury. Fringed by rich woodland, and with a medieval well, priory and many splendid timber-framed houses, Walsingham retains a powerful historic and religious atmosphere for visitors. This old shepherd, plodding on to Walsingham market, has been enjoying a glass of ale in the ‘White Hart’. His sheep have just been sheared, and are watched over by his dog in the foreground. Shepherds lived lonely lives, and the occasional journeys into market were welcome occasions to hear the gossip and to discuss the farming year.
An extract from from"Norfolk Photographic Memories".
Walsingham is built around the ruins of a monastic house, celebrated for its
shrine to Our Lady of Walsingham. It is an important place of pilgrimage,
second only to Becket’s tomb at Canterbury. Fringed by rich woodland,
and with a medieval well, priory and many splendid timber-framed houses,
Walsingham retains a powerful historic and religious atmosphere for visitors.
This old shepherd, plodding on to Walsingham market, has been enjoying a
glass of ale in the ‘White Hart’.
An extract from from"Norfolk Pocket Album".
The north winds have
taken their toll and bent
the lamp-posts which
illuminate this slope
during the evening.
The covered stalls and
amusement tents are
huddled together in the
shelter of the cliffs. The
increasing number of
these facilities crammed
into this popular
spot forced the local
fishermen to move their
boats to the opposite end
of the promenade nearer
to East Beach.
An extract from from"Cromer, Sheringham and Holt Photographic Memories".