Places
11 places found.
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- North Walsham, Norfolk
- Walsham Le Willows, Suffolk
- South Walsham, Norfolk
- Keswick, Norfolk (near North Walsham)
- Lyngate, Norfolk (near North Walsham)
- Lyngate, Norfolk (near North Walsham)
- Upper Street, Norfolk (near North Walsham)
- Upper Street, Norfolk (near North Walsham)
- Lower Street, Norfolk (near North Walsham)
- Little London, Norfolk (near North Walsham)
- Daisy Green, Suffolk (near Walsham Le Willows)
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Memories
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Elmers Mill Family History
Hi there. Harry Elmer (who I understand was my Grandad's brother) owned and ran this Mill into the 1940s. The Muggeridge Collection has some wonderful images of him replendent in the very gentlemanly working clothes of a ...Read more
A memory of Woolpit in 1890 by
A Claim To Fame!
My paternal grandparents, by the name of Goodliffe, lived in a house called The Robins, on Old House Road, Balsham. (Both of which are still there, although the house has been extended somewhat and modernised. Mind you, it ...Read more
A memory of Balsham in 1962 by
Uncle Arthur
I remember visiting my great aunt Alice and her husband Arthur as a child. I lived in Gloucester and visited with my parents and brother Richard. My great grandmother Emily Wilkins (Alice's mother) was still alive. I remember vividly ...Read more
A memory of Balsham in 1954 by
Molly Keeler
Myself and my 2 sisters and my brother lived in cottages at Hall Road near Aldborough Hall. We all use to walk all the way to Aldborough School in all weathers. My brother's name was Alan and my sisters' names were Ann ...Read more
A memory of Aldborough in 1930 by
Evacuee World War Two
I was evacuated to Walsham le Willows during the Second World War, at 9 Palmer Street. I stayed with a Mrs Baker who we kept in touch with until she died. I would be interested to hear from anybody from that time, as I intend to return to Walsham later in the year.
A memory of Walsham Le Willows in 1944 by
School In Walsham
I atended primary school in Walsham from 1953 to 1955, my father was stationed at Shepards Grove. We lived in West House about a mile out of town toward Bury St Edmonds. I enjoyed my time in school there. My wife and I ...Read more
A memory of Walsham Le Willows in 1953 by
Memories Of Mardyke School
Reading the memories of Dennis Reed and my brother Terry prompted me to share what I can remember about Ockendon and in particular Mardyke School. I went to Benyon School at aged 5 years in 1952 when Mardyke was ...Read more
A memory of South Ockendon in 1952 by
Grays Thurrock Essex England Uk 1935 1953
My memories of Grays go back to the 1940's and 1950's the war years and before the London over-spill estates Of Belhurst Park and Basildon arrived. I was born and lived at 106 Bridge Road with my parents ...Read more
A memory of Grays in 1940 by
I Used To Live Here I Think
Is this antingham hall in Norfolk? Nr nort Walsham?
A memory of Antingham Hall
Westwick
I was born in a farm estate cottage amongst the fields at Westwick. My father had been born in 1919 just up the road on the edge of Swanton in a small cottage , two up,two down , his father had lost a leg in the great war and had ...Read more
A memory of Westwick by
Captions
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It was powered by the head waters of the River Ant, canalised in 1826 as the North Walsham and Dilham Canal.
This lovely photograph shows a broad on the upper Bure, possibly South Walsham, showing water lilies which were common on many broads early in the 20th century.
North Walsham is only 15 miles from Norwich; it prospered when Flemish weavers settled in the area in the 14th century.
North Walsham was once a thriving weaving centre. Its prosperity increased after a canal was dug connecting the River Ant with the Broads.
North Walsham was once a significant weaving centre. Its prosperity was increased after a canal was dug connecting the River Ant with the Broads.
North Walsham is only 15 miles from Norwich; it prospered when Flemish weavers settled in the area in the 14th century.
North Walsham was once a significant weaving centre. Its prosperity was increased after a canal was dug connecting the River Ant with the Broads.
The North Walsham and Dilham canal begins beyond the bridge, which is called Wayford Bridge.
The nearest this long, straggling village has to a market square is a broadening of the Norwich to North Walsham road, beside which the War Memorial stands under chestnut trees.
It was powered by the head waters of the River Ant, canalised in 1826 as the North Walsham and Dilham Canal.
The mill is on the North Walsham and Dilham Canal. Sir William Cubitt, an engineer best known for inventing the prison treadmill, was born here in 1785.
The Fleet Dyke flows from the River Bure to South Walsham Broad. A break in the storm cloud allows the evening sun to cast shadows on the rippling water, a sight not uncommon on the Broads.
North Walsham has a long history as a weaving town producing a lightweight cloth; there were also foundries here manufacturing farming machinery and implements, which were sold all over the area from farming
Several of them can be seen in this picture: the two in the background with white patches on their bows are North River wherries, which traded to places like North Walsham, but were limited because
There has been a bridge over the Walkham here since the 11th century.
Balsham was the site of a bloody battle in 1010. Local legend says that the only survivor of the massacre hid in the tower of the parish church of Holy Trinity.
Balsham is situated at the opposite end of Fleam Dyke to Fulbourn. Fleam Dyke is a three mile long earthwork built in the 7th century to defend East Anglia from the Mercians.
