Stokesby memories
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Childhood Memories
I was born in Stokesby in 1945 and lived there until 1965 when I married and went to live in nearby Acle, I remember Head Teacher Sybil Freeman and Miss Brown, also my first day at school, I hated leaving my mum. I was married in the church in 1965. I remember Mr Bransby the Rector and also Revd Foreman. The Ferry Inn was owned by Hector Newby.
STOKESBY 1950 to 1965
I was born in Stokesby in 1946 and was a pupil at the village from 51 thur 58 'ish. Our Head teacher was Sybil Freeman and the Infant teacher was Mrs. Frost/Brown. At the time my nick-name was Pop.
Riverside
I lived at Riverside (now renamed Bureside) from 1955 - 1961. I went to the village school and clearly remember Miss Freeman. I was baptised at the church, as was my younger brother. My dad was Edward (Teddy) Land who taught in Gorleston - he used to produce posters for village events. My mum was Ethel - she was an active member of the Mother's Union. Does anyone remember them?
My Home
My name is Keith Howlett and I was born there in 1946, my father came from Filby and my mother from Norwich. My father was a master grocer and then he became the post master. My first school was Stokesby and then I went to Duncan Hall School in Scratby. We lived there until 1961 when we moved to Norwich.
Stokesby 40's 50's 60's
I read the memories of Cossey. I remember well Maureen Perryman, and the Blatchfords and Armours. That brought back many memories of my childhood in Stokesby. I was born at Stokesby Ferry and lived there until I was about 20 years old. I now live in Toronto, Canada and have not really been back to Stokesby for some time. I am told it has changed some. The village hall has gone, where we had many wedding receptions. I remember Mr Starkings who was the shoemender and repaired boots and shoes in a wooden hut. The carpenters shop was just across the road. Mrs Palmer had the meddler tree. Have not had any since my Stokesby days. Miss Freeman taught at the Stokesby school, those really were the good old days. Whips and tops would be spun all the way to school. There would always be a soccer game on the village green. Almost everyone had to walk to... Read more
Cossey Family
My granddad was born in Stokesby and married Margaret. My mum, Annie, was born in Stokesby along with siblings Christina, Sylvie, Alex and David. Every weekend and school holidays myself and my sisters, Maureen and Margaret, would meet up with our cousins, Ernie and Christopher, David and John and Alexis and Jamie. There are so many happy memories I'd need to write a book to cover them all! However, the local shop/post office was where we would buy our fishing line and float, tie it to a stick and go fishing in the dykes! Blissful, happy and innocent childhood days! Does anyone remember the village medlar tree?
Memories of Norfolk
Growing up
I moved to Manor Farm, Runham with my brother, sister and mum and dad. In 1972 my dad worked as a cowman for Mr Watts and my mum cleaned house for Mrs Watts, we lived there for 12 years in all. The farm we lived on stopped being a dairy farm and my father took a job at the Smiths Crisp factory in Yarmouth until his death in 1980. A year later we moved to Caister-on-Sea, but growing up in Runham has left a lot of good memories.
St. Edmunds or St. Ethelbert?
I am looking for a church called Heringby or St Ethelbert Church where my ancestor Hugh Atte Fenne was buried in the chancel next to his mother. He bequeathed money to rebuild the tower, roof and porch around 1474 when he died. He also founded a college and an almshouse for the poor. Could this be the same church? I have been searching for it. My e-mail is sjlatshaw@comcast.net ~Susan
Happy Schoolday Memories
I have many happy memories of this school, I went there when it first opened, we were so lucky, the school had all modern equipment and really nice classrooms, and a brilliant Headmaster, Mr Phillips, he was very strict but fair, as were most of the teachers, Miss Leadbetter, Mr Flowerdew,Mr Powell, Miss Smith, Mrs Tilbrook, Mr Priest - these are the names that I can remember. I became a Prefect in my final years and loved every minute. Still have photos of school and staff and my reports together with the opening brochure that was issued. Recently revisited this place as my granddaughter is a Teaching Assistant there, she was also a pupil and the visit was very emotional as her classroom was also mine, although different seats, she sat at the front and I in the middle of the same line, how spooky is that! Mr Phillips was a lovely gentleman and always remembered everyone's name, which I thought was amazing with so many pupils. I also... Read more
THe Sportsman's Arms
I was delighted to find this photo. My great-great-great-grandfather had this pub and it's lovely to see it for the first time.
This Was A Fantastic Playground
I remember my school days and the games played on this green, the trees forming goal posts, and wickets for cricket. My uncle Ernie's business ('KNIGHTS FOR FISH & CHIPS') was sited for all the villagers, as were the many shops and public houses surrounding. A penn'orth of chips had to be earned by picking up the papers and keeping the green tidy. It was in the 1930s and our lovely old school stood proudly, and I was to leave in 1939. Now 70 years on I recall the names of many whose address was "The Green... Claude Empson, next door, then Chapmans, Woodrows, Woolstons, Bishops, Claxtons, Freemans, Parkers, Larkes, Spurgeons Newlands, Tofields, Jones(Headmaster), So much was going on, children used to walk miles from Yarmouth/caister to be on Ormesby Green at Easter time.
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