Outwell, Norfolk

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

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 Outwell. 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 Outwell, 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 Outwell
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Outwell in 1965

Outwell in 1901

Old Maps of Outwell

Historic Maps of Outwell and the local area.

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Map of Outwell in 1898

Map of Outwell in 1901-1902

Map of Outwell in 1922

Map of Outwell in 1946

Map of Outwell in 1886

Sheet Maps of Outwell

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

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Shows Outwell in 1824

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Books about Outwell
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18 photo books on Outwell and the surrounding area.

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Cover image of Wisbech Town and City Memories

Cover image of King's Lynn Photographic Memories

Cover image of Did You Know? King's Lynn

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

Cover image of Ely and the Fens Photographic Memories

Cover image of Newark Photographic Memories

Memories of Outwell
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Wwii Billet

My mother, Maude Doyle was billeted at a farm in Outwell while stationed at searchlight battery at Sutton Bridge that served as RAF base. Fighter aircraft used the gun butts there to adjust their cone of fire I understand. The farmer's name was Wiles and he and his wife had a son and lived in a tiny cottage and I think they only had room available for one billet. While returning from a dance in Wisbech during the ...see more

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Added 13 December 2012

The Shop To The Left Of The Picture

The shop on the left was, from 1900 to 1950, a sweet shop and newsagents. First owned by Fennel and Means, two single ladies. Then the Coxs bought it and moved the shop across the road to the right of the picture. Then it was a barber's shop, violin maker's shop and now it's owned by an Eel Catcher and Willow merchant. The terrace was built in 1774.

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Added 14 April 2009

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Wwii Billet

The Shop To The Left Of The Picture