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Nostalgic memories of Norwich's local history

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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.

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Displaying Memories 11 - 20 of 26 in total

Post Office
I vaguely remember being taken into the Post Office. I was aware that my father held me and I was corrected as I wanted to take the pen out of his top pocket whilst waiting for my mother. I remember it as being very large and spacious.
Norwich, Post Office and Prince of Wales Road 1896
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Added 02 February 2013

Visiting My Great Uncle Ted
I visited Ber Street on a regular basis in the early 1960s as my great uncle lived there. This was pre-school days for me. My mum was born in Twiddy's court which is now Warminger's Court. I remember walking up alongside Surrey Street school and through an alley, to get onto Ber Street and across the road to get to my great uncle's home and business premises. There were 2 cottages there which were ...see more
Norwich, Ber Street 1891
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Added 02 February 2013

Norwich Art School
I attended Norwich Art School about 1963. Long hair, self opinionated, and arrogant (I thought I was a beatnik) with a long haired girlfriend, Barbara Lowe. I remember especially the night about six of us climbed across the roof and into the Garth after some College 'do' to kip down. What a larf !! We were young then and could go anywhere and do anything. My friend was Erik Raven. If there is anyone who can remember me and these times, and wants to contact me, please do.
Norwich, Samson and Hercules House, Tombland 1929
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Added 28 December 2012

A Wonderful Childhood At St Catherines
My late father, Rev H Roderick Carter, was the Vicar at St Catherines from the early 1950's to about 1968. Living at the Vicarage meant that we had people coming and going all day, everyday. Mum was very supportive of Dad taking her part in helping to run a very large Parish. The Vicarage garden was large and we had many friends enjoying playing games with us. I loved going out onto the ...see more
Norwich, St Catherine's Church, Mile Cross 2004
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Added 14 December 2012

Forever Grateful
Our precious daughter was born here February 13, 1975. This hospital and the entire staff of the NICU were responsible for her survival. She was born weighing three and a half pounds. Only due to their skilled and continued perseverance at her birth did she survive. Today she has become a surgeon, and is giving back for all that was given to her. We, as parents, will always hold this hospital, and the undying ...see more
Norwich, the Old Norfolk and Norwich Hospital 2004
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Added 13 November 2012

Love Of Norwich
There were many very fond visits to the 'Sam and Herc', Elm Hill, the birth of our daughter, and our much loved home in Norwich.
Norwich, Samson and Hercules House, Tombland 1929
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Added 27 June 2012

Monday Nights
Will always remember the Monday nights with Howard Platts disco such happy memories of young love.
Norwich, Samson and Hercules House, Tombland 1929
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Added 24 June 2012

The Waggon & Horses
From 1942 to 1960, I lived at the Waggon & Horses Pub next to the Samson. My memories are as a young boy listening to the sounds of all the big bands that played at the Samson. The kitchen staff used to open their windows at night so the music flowed across to my bedroom window. Samson nights were one of the weekly highlights in Norwich, then. And they laid on a late night Bus to get you home!
Norwich, Samson and Hercules House, Tombland 1929
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Added 23 March 2012

The Blue Room
I was having a pint in The Blue Room pub [now The Compleat Angler] on June 10, 1962 while waiting for my train to depart from Thorpe Station to Shippea Hill for my return to RAF Mildenhall. In walked 'the love of my life' with her mum...we dated until my return [Nov. 5, 1962] to the US for military discharge. We lost contact [no available telephones or computers then] and we made contact once again in August 2009...we married on Sept. 11, 2010 and are now living in the USA.
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Added 15 February 2012

Pow Road Norwich
The wide area in the foreground is actually Agricultural Hall Plain. Prince of Wales Road starts in the background. Roads are quite rare in Norwich - they are mainly streets, lanes, plains and gates.
Norwich, Agricultural Hall Plain and Prince of Wales Road 1938
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Added 29 January 2012