Nostalgic memories of Nowton's local history

Share your own memories of Nowton and read what others have said

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

Why not add your memory today and become part of our Memories Community to help others in the future delve back into their past.

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With my parents I used to visit my father's parents at Nowton every summer between 1946 to 1950. My grandparents were William and Rose Bradley. My grandfather was always in a 'bath chair', I do not know what his illness was. I remember lovely holidays there with my two cousins (who I have sadly lost touch with) their names were Leonard and Yvonne Jacobs, they lived at 72 Southgate street, Bury St Edmunds, with their ...see more