Heritage

All Saints Church in Wilby has won a national award

Norfolk church wins national award - and £10k grant to save roof

Amusement arcade owners burn their slot machines on Great Yarmouth beach in protest of a new tax which was introduced on them

Amusement arcade owners burn their slot machines on Great Yarmouth beach in protest of a new tax which was introduced on them

15 sights from Norfolk in the 1960s that will make you feel nostalgic

The group has written to Jacob Rees-Mogg, urging him to meet with them about plans for a new line of pylons in East Anglia.

The group has written to Jacob Rees-Mogg, urging him to meet with them about plans for a new line of pylons in East Anglia.

Pylon campaigners write to Jacob Rees-Mogg with concerns

Christmas shopping in the Woolworths at Kings Lynn. Date: November 29, 1974

Christmas shopping in the Woolworths at Kings Lynn. Date: November 29, 1974

7 things you could do in 1970s Norfolk that you can't do anymore

Solar Skate Norwich in 1997.

Solar Skate Norwich in 1997.

7 Norfolk attractions you will remember visiting as a child

Old Buckenham Air Show 2022. Picture: Danielle Booden

Old Buckenham Air Show 2022. Picture: Danielle Booden

All eyes on the skies as Old Buckenham Airshow takes off

British Railways Standard Class 4 Tank engine 80078 has returned to the Mid-Norfolk Railway

British Railways Standard Class 4 Tank engine 80078 has returned to the Mid-Norfolk Railway

Heritage railway welcomes back resident steam engine

The early morning sun shines down on these tennis fans at Wimbledon. Many fans had camped out all night in the hope of getting tickets for the Men's singles final between Ilie Nastase and Bjorn Born. Date: July 3, 1976.

The early morning sun shines down on these tennis fans at Wimbledon. Many fans had camped out all night in the hope of getting tickets for the Men's singles final between Ilie Nastase and Bjorn Born. Date: July 3, 1976.

A scorching summer: The Heatwave of 1976 in 25 photos

Princess Elizabeth - daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York (later King and Queen of England) - waves from the carriage as she drives in London in 1928.

Princess Elizabeth - daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York (later King and Queen of England) - waves from the carriage as she drives in London in 1928.

17 adorable photos of Queen Elizabeth II before she acceded to the throne

Charlie Robinson, chairman of the Mid-Norfolk Railway Trust

Charlie Robinson, chairman of the Mid-Norfolk Railway Trust

Coal shortages lead to cuts in services on heritage rail line

A map provided by National Grid shows the proposed route of the new power line, in purple. The line itself would run somewhere within the width of the purple band. Norwich can be seen to the north-east. The blue lines are existing cables.

A map provided by National Grid shows the proposed route of the new power line, in purple. The line itself would run somewhere within the width of the purple band. Norwich can be seen to the north-east. The blue lines are existing cables.

South Norfolk Council

New electricity pylons will 'carve up' the countryside, opponents claim

Colin Makcrow (left) and Tony Dunford working at the Mid-Norfolk Railway base in Dereham

Colin Makcrow (left) and Tony Dunford working at the Mid-Norfolk Railway base in Dereham

Mid-Norfolk Railway reopening date confirmed

The money from the appeal is paying for the restoration of the signal box, which is now at Wymondham Abbey Station on the Mid Norfolk Railway.

The money from the appeal is paying for the restoration of the signal box, which is now at Wymondham Abbey Station on the Mid Norfolk Railway.

Artist backs appeal to restore railway signal box

The land in Banham on which the 47 homes would be built, pictured in 2009.

The land in Banham on which the 47 homes would be built, pictured in 2009.

Breckland Council

Site with 47 homes touted may have been home to Roman villa

Jill Clarke with the bell.

Jill Clarke with the bell.

Norfolk's first bicycling bobby and historic bell in town spotlight

Glen Clarke at Nobby's in Wellington Street in Dereham in 1977, from our archives.

Glen Clarke at Nobby's in Wellington Street in Dereham in 1977, from our archives.

From Dereham to Cromer: High streets in Norfolk through the decades

New developments (upper inset) are springing up on the edge of Wymondham. We asked mayor Kevin Hurn (lower inset) and others what the town's secret to successful growth is.

New developments (upper inset) are springing up on the edge of Wymondham. We asked mayor Kevin Hurn (lower inset) and others what the town's secret to successful growth is.

South Norfolk Council

What Wymondham got right: How town got huge growth with high satisfaction

Can you recognise any of these Wymondham Girls Guides on September 28, 1985?

Can you recognise any of these Wymondham Girls Guides on September 28, 1985?

Look back at life in the 1980s for a Norfolk market town

A look at life in the busy Briton Brush Factory.

A look at life in the busy Briton Brush Factory.

Step onto the factory floor at this Wymondham brush makers

The former Spooner Row signal box which has been given to the Mid Norfolk Railway

The former Spooner Row signal box which has been given to the Mid Norfolk Railway

Railway launches appeal to restore signal box

There have been many changes in Diss in recent years.

There have been many changes in Diss in recent years.

How have Norfolk's market towns changed over the last decade?

A police officer outside Woolworths in King's Lynn on March 24, 1994.

A police officer outside Woolworths in King's Lynn on March 24, 1994.

From pick 'n' mix to toys: Do you remember your town's Woolworths?

The famous Green Dragon c.1910.

The famous Green Dragon c.1910.

Award-winning Norfolk historian shares images of historic market town

Hands raised to answer one of the teachers at Wymondham College. Date: May 10, 1965.

Hands raised to answer one of the teachers at Wymondham College. Date: May 10, 1965.

Take a trip down memory lane to Wymondham College in the 1960s

Kids will travel free this summer on the Mid Norfolk Railway, so long as they are accompanied by an adult ticket holder.

Kids will travel free this summer on the Mid Norfolk Railway, so long as they are accompanied by an adult ticket holder.

Families chuffed as heritage railway offers free fares for children

A heritage bus at Dereham Railway Station.

A heritage bus at Dereham Railway Station.

Heritage bus event returns after year away

The railway’s catering manager Marie Saville and her husband general manager George Saville, pictured with the 'Teddy Bear' locomotive.

The railway’s catering manager Marie Saville and her husband general manager George Saville, pictured with the 'Teddy Bear' locomotive.

Railway managers snap up ‘Teddy Bear’ train

Charlie Robinson, chairman of the Mid-Norfolk Railway Trust

Charlie Robinson, chairman of the Mid-Norfolk Railway Trust

Heritage railway announces delay to reopening

A display of country dancing by the pupils of Browick Road School attracted a large crowds.

A display of country dancing by the pupils of Browick Road School attracted a large crowds.

How Wymondham celebrated the Festival of Britain in 1951

The B1108 road will be closed at Kimberley from May 11 until May 17, while the level crossing is refurbished.

The B1108 road will be closed at Kimberley from May 11 until May 17, while the level crossing is refurbished.

Norfolk Highways

B1108 closed at Kimberley as level crossing refurbished

Stormtrooper collectables in the May the Toys Be with You exhibition. Picture: TIME & TIDE EXHIBITION

Stormtrooper collectables in the May the Toys Be with You exhibition. Picture: TIME & TIDE EXHIBITION

Six things to see when Norfolk's museums reopen on May 17

Stuart Robinson, steam train driver and Ricky Plummer, fireman, on Mid-Norfolk Railway

Stuart Robinson, steam train driver and Ricky Plummer, fireman, on Mid-Norfolk Railway

How railway is bouncing back after lockdown

One of the postcards from the collection of Philip Standley from Wymondham. The Market Place in Wymondham.

One of the postcards from the collection of Philip Standley from Wymondham. The Market Place in Wymondham.

The postcard collector who preserved Norfolk history

Vehicles drive on the Wymondham bypass for the very first time as it opens. Dated: March 22, 1996.

Vehicles drive on the Wymondham bypass for the very first time as it opens. Dated: March 22, 1996.

25 years on: The day a town's traffic nightmare came to an end

A book exchange is one popular re-use for old phone boxes

A book exchange is one popular re-use for old phone boxes

90 red phone boxes up for grabs in 'Adopt a Kiosk' scheme

Getting to grips with the new coins at a Norwich bakers on the first day of decimalisation fifty years ago on 15th February 1971.

Getting to grips with the new coins at a Norwich bakers on the first day of decimalisation fifty years ago on 15th February 1971.

Remember Decimal Day? 50 years on from currency changing forever

Two teachers retire at West Earlham First School, April 7, 1973.

Two teachers retire at West Earlham First School, April 7, 1973.

Are you in our Norfolk school photos from the 1970s?

Mark Bailey's house in Attleborough will light up red to mark Armistice Day. Picture: Mark Bailey

Mark Bailey's house in Attleborough will light up red to mark Armistice Day. Picture: Mark Bailey

House to be illuminated red to mark Armistice Day

The Church of All Saints in Walsoken. Pic: Historic England.

The Church of All Saints in Walsoken. Pic: Historic England.

Ten Norfolk churches added to at risk list of heritage which could be lost

Dick Fincham who was an EDP paperboy in the 1940's, has been a long term reader since then and has had it delivered to him everyday since the late 1950s. He and his wife Audrey love reading the paper everyday. Pictures: BRITTANY WOODMAN

Dick Fincham who was an EDP paperboy in the 1940's, has been a long term reader since then and has had it delivered to him everyday since the late 1950s. He and his wife Audrey love reading the paper everyday. Pictures: BRITTANY WOODMAN

‘I’d be lost without it’ - Former EDP delivery boy still loves the paper decades later

Old Buckenham Mill is a rare survival and the largest of its kind in the country. At 202 years old it is showing signs of its age and is being repaired thanks to fundraising and grants Picture: Norfolk Windmills Trust

Old Buckenham Mill is a rare survival and the largest of its kind in the country. At 202 years old it is showing signs of its age and is being repaired thanks to fundraising and grants Picture: Norfolk Windmills Trust

Battle of the bulge - ‘Unique’ 200-year-old mill set for full restoration

St Ethelberts Church in East Wretham hold their remembrance ceremony.

St Ethelberts Church in East Wretham hold their remembrance ceremony.

Village’s well-attended remembrance event cancelled amid the pandemic

Red Arrows fly over Norfolk near Dereham September 2020 Pictures: BRITTANY WOODMAN

Red Arrows fly over Norfolk near Dereham September 2020 Pictures: BRITTANY WOODMAN

Red Arrows complete spectacular flypast over Norfolk

A mystery find has been made at the Mid Norfolk Railway’s County School Station. Pictured is 1915 crash, where the find is believed to have come from. Picture: MID NORFOLK RAILWAY

A mystery find has been made at the Mid Norfolk Railway’s County School Station. Pictured is 1915 crash, where the find is believed to have come from. Picture: MID NORFOLK RAILWAY

Is mystery find at heritage railway from 1915 crash?

A platform at the Mid Norfolk Railway. Picture: Mid Norfolk Railway

A platform at the Mid Norfolk Railway. Picture: Mid Norfolk Railway

Heritage railway remains closed as opening ‘unviable’

Flying Scotsman will return to Norfolk in 2021: John Giles/PA Wire

Flying Scotsman will return to Norfolk in 2021: John Giles/PA Wire

Flying Scotsman to return to Norfolk

The playing of the Last Post. Photo: Mick Howes

The playing of the Last Post. Photo: Mick Howes

VJ Day: Norfolk commemorates 75th anniversary with poignant lone pipers

A treasure emerges: The stunning Anglo-Saxon pendant emerges from the Norfolk mud. Picture: Tom Lucking.

A treasure emerges: The stunning Anglo-Saxon pendant emerges from the Norfolk mud. Picture: Tom Lucking.

Norfolk treasure hunters discover more than 6,500 items in just one year

The railway line from King's Lynn to Hunstanton could be restored. Picture: Archant

The railway line from King's Lynn to Hunstanton could be restored. Picture: Archant

Closed railway lines in Norfolk could be restored

Lord Nelson statue by Thomas Milnes in Upper Close at Norwich Cathedral. Picture : Antony Kelly

Lord Nelson statue by Thomas Milnes in Upper Close at Norwich Cathedral. Picture : Antony Kelly

‘Norfolk won’t allow his statues to be toppled’ - Nelson defended amid racism row

The next EDP zoom webinar will focus on the short and long-term future of Norfolk and Suffolks entertainment spaces. Photo: Getty

The next EDP zoom webinar will focus on the short and long-term future of Norfolk and Suffolks entertainment spaces. Photo: Getty

Have your say on future of county’s gigs, theatres and entertainment with expert panel

The Norfolk Tank Museum said purchasing the tank would be a brilliant community project once coronavirus is over. Picture: The Norfolk Tank Museum

The Norfolk Tank Museum said purchasing the tank would be a brilliant community project once coronavirus is over. Picture: The Norfolk Tank Museum

‘Top-secret’ Cold War tank could be bought by tiny museum

There are dozens of unclaimed estates in Norfolk. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto/ilkercelik

There are dozens of unclaimed estates in Norfolk. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto/ilkercelik

Dozens of unclaimed estates in Norfolk - is your name on this list?

Helen Green, organiser and county archivist, pictured at Girlguiding Norfolk Archive Resource Centre in Coltishall, where VE day activities would have taken place. Picture: Antony Kelly

Helen Green, organiser and county archivist, pictured at Girlguiding Norfolk Archive Resource Centre in Coltishall, where VE day activities would have taken place. Picture: Antony Kelly

Norfolk Guides holding online virtual VE day “camp”