Holt, Parish Church 1922
Photo ref: 72566
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There are excellent parking facilities for vehicles in this part of the High Street. With different makes of cars lined up as though they are for sale, there is just enough space left for the approaching small Austin Seven. The first shop on the right belonged to Mr Strutt, who sold many things; he also ran a taxi business. The third building belongs to Mr Newman, the newsagent who also ran the post office. Next door is Siddalls, a family firm who have been selling shoes and handbags since 1936.

A Selection of Memories from Holt

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Holt

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I was stationed at West Beckham next to Bodham on the road to Holt. I have lovely memories of a lovely place and friendly folk, at least the girls were. They said there was a shortage of men in Norfolk, I think they were trying to get hitched tom someone out of the area. I know some RAF mates got married and are still happy, so I think it was the happy go lucky nature of the younger generation. The ...see more
Late 1880-90? my great grandfather was a teacher at Gresham School. We would love to know when he taught there and where he lived. Thank you for the pictures, most interesting.