Snettisham, Village Sign c.1960
Photo ref:
S464022
Photo ref:
S464022
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The circular object at the top of the sign represents a torc or neck ornament. A fabulous collection of more than a hundred gold, silver and electrum torcs, dating from the Iron Age, was found here: they are now in Norwich Castle Museum.
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A Selection of Memories from Snettisham
For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Snettisham
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The house on the right was when John Lambert lived, he owned and ran the shop on the right (it was a general store; grocer, hardware and building supplies at the rear).
My Dad, Jim Williams owned the butchers shop, the white building, second left; we lived behind the shop. I was born in the house, my twin sister was born in KIng's Lynn Hospital, 20 hours later.
Next door was Mr Williamson's, barber ...see more
In 1957, when I was about 9 years old my father was stationed at Sculthorpe Air Force Base. We lived at The Grange estate before we moved to the base. It was a wonderful old estate enclosed by a brick wall. The former stables were renovated to serve to families. There was an orchard in the back as well as a pathway to St. Mary's church where we loved to go and pick up confetti after ...see more
My wife and I spent one year ( circa 1953 ) living in an apartment at Park House Farm where Tony Warner raised sugar beets and pigs. The Manor House was built on a Roman foundation which then formed the basement of the building. I was stationed at Sculthorpe AFB in Fakenham. I joined the local rifle team in Snettisham sponsored by the Queen's husband, Prince Philip. Their residence, Sandringham, was within ...see more
Walked along the paths many times, rode on the bus to school which was at Ingoldisthorpe a very good photo. roy orbison sung,walk on
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