Hemsby
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Granddads Donkeys
I was most surprised to see my late grandfather William Mannall and possibly my uncle Paul with granddads donkeys ,which he had for many years on the beach at Hemsby and also later at Newport (uncle Paul). I had many gratis rides to encourage others and used to help with the tack and grooming. All in all I had many happy days at Hemsby with my Grandfather, my uncle Paul and of course the donkeys.
I nearly For got to thank my cousin Denise Brown who lives in Australia for guiding me to this photo, I can't thank her enough.
Contributed by Don Bullen
Holidays in Hemsby
In 1950 my family started staying at Hemsby for a holiday each year. Would you believe that in those days you couldnt even buy a bag of chips. There was a small amusement arcade in Beach Road and a few machines at the tea rooms on the beach.
In fact the only take away food was from the cockle stall opposite the Lacons Arms.
In those early days the highlight of the week was to go to the local police house(PC Juby) and Mrs Juby would cook us chips. My parents knew the Juby family from when they were stationed in Attleborough.
We continued to go to Hemsby for many years.
After I left home my parents continued ...read more here
Contributed by roy webster
Grandads Donkeys
I was most surprised to see my late grandfather William Mannall and possibly my uncle Paul with granddads donkeys ,which he had for many years on the beach at Hemsby and also later at Newport (uncle Paul). I had many gratis rides to encourage others and used to help with the tack and grooming. All in all I had many happy days at Hemsby with my Grandfather, my uncle Paul and of course the donkeys.
I nearly For got to thank my cousin Denise Brown who lives in Australia for guiding me to this photo, I can't thank her enough.
Contributed by Don Bullen
Norfolk memories
Holidays in Hemsby
In 1950 my family started staying at Hemsby for a holiday each year. Would you believe that in those days you couldnt even buy a bag of chips. There was a small amusement arcade in Beach Road and a few machines at the tea rooms on the beach.
In fact the only take away food was from the cockle stall opposite the Lacons Arms.
In those early days the highlight of the week was to go to the local police house(PC Juby) and Mrs Juby would cook us chips. My parents knew the Juby family from when they were stationed in Attleborough.
We continued to go to Hemsby for many years.
After I left home my parents continued ...read more here
A memory of Hemsby contributed by roy webster
Extracts From Hemsby & Norfolk books
Away from the tourist area of Beach Road the little village of Hemsby remained unspoilt for many years. Still standing without change is St Mary’s. Dating from the mid 15th century it was extensively restored in 1866 at a cost of £1,200, mostly paid thanks to the benefaction of Mr Robert Copeman, many of whose ancestors are buried within its walls.
An extract from from"Norfolk Coast Photographic Memories".
In the 1960s Hemsby found its feet as a popular haven for holidaymakers. It was during this time that most of the wooden cottages and shops along Beach Road became the concrete amusements and shops we know today.
An extract from from"Norfolk Coast Photographic Memories".
On the road leading to the priory gateway, this fine 14th-century, jettied, timber-frame building may have been built for visitors to the abbey. The period petrol pumps have now gone.
An extract from from"Norwich Photographic Memories".
The spacious market-place was established by 1130, but the present timber-framed ‘cross’ building dates from 1617. It replaced the original after yet another Norfolk fire gutted the town centre.
An extract from from"Norwich Photographic Memories".
This was the former water mill. Smartened up, with its brickwork painted, the mill is now a house. It was powered by the head waters of the River Ant, canalised in 1826 as the North Walsham and Dilham Canal.
An extract from from"Norwich Photographic Memories".