Hilgay, Norfolk

Old Photos , Historic Maps , Local History Books and Memories of Hilgay

Frith photos prompt happy memories of our personal history, so enjoy this trip down memory lane with our old photos, historic maps, local history books, and memories of Hilgay. Refresh & enjoy your personal memories, or find some that family & friends will love as gifts.

It's free to browse our vintage and retro photographs of Hilgay, but if some spark good memories they are available to buy in a wide range of products, including framed prints, canvas prints and personalised photo gifts including tea towels, mugs, jigsaws, tableware, cushion covers, customised calendars. Don't miss other visitors' Memories and maybe connect with those who have shared their memories - you may even know the names, or learn more about the locality.

Old Photos of Hilgay
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Hilgay in 1955

Old Maps of Hilgay

Historic Maps of Hilgay and the local area.

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Map of Hilgay in 1898

Map of Hilgay in 1901-1902

Map of Hilgay in 1922

Map of Hilgay in 1946

Map of Hilgay in 1886

Sheet Maps of Hilgay

Historic Folded Sheet Maps of Hilgay and the local area, matching current OS Landranger Sheet Maps.

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Books about Hilgay
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28 photo books on Hilgay and the surrounding area.

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Cover image of Wisbech Town and City Memories

Cover image of Ely and the Fens Photographic Memories

Cover image of King's Lynn Photographic Memories

Cover image of King's Lynn - A History and Celebration

Cover image of Did You Know? King's Lynn

Cover image of Cambridgeshire Living Memories

Memories of Hilgay
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Born In Hilgay

I was born in 1937 and lived in Hilgay until 1949. I think I had an idyllic early childhood living in Hilgay. So many memories of swimming in the river in summer. Shopping for a new dress at "Auntie" Barbara Dent's little shop to wear on a school trip--it was a deep pink! Piano lessons at Mrs. Kisby's at Manby House. Walking down to Uncle Algy' Palmer's Fish and Chip shop. Mrs. Simonds teaching Sunday school at the ...see more

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Hilgay Village Shop

I attended Downham Market Grammar School between 1953 and 1956, when I left to start work. I lived at Fincham, but was a friend of Cedric Peto (whom we nickmamed Pedro). His parents kept the village shop and I used to visit them regularly as a friend of their son. The Petos had a radiogram - the first one I ever came across. Being the 1950s it was the start of the Rock-and-Roll era ,Cedric and I were great fans of ...see more

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