Ormesby St Michael, The Jetty 1887
Photo ref: 19877
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Photo ref: 19877
Photo of Ormesby St Michael, The Jetty 1887

More about this scene

Ormesby probably derived its name from the Norse 'orm', a favourite ship's name of the Vikings, meaning 'sea serpent'. Although the Broad is well wooded, this is a typical quiet creek, fringed with reed, fen sedge, and a multitude of plants which attract birds, butterflies and insects. In the winter, it is a favourite visiting-place for wild-fowl, and it is popular in the season for fishermen.

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