Heritage

The history of The Rose and Crown pub in Snettisham

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A look back at the 700-year history of this award-winning village pub

The Great Yarmouth fishing fleet, photographed from Haven Bridge in 1933

The Great Yarmouth fishing fleet, photographed from Haven Bridge in 1933

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Take a magical mystery tour.... and discover when Gorleston was in Suffolk

Bishop Graham with Al Ahli Hospital senior medical staff and Archbishop Hosam

Bishop Graham with Al Ahli Hospital senior medical staff and Archbishop Hosam

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Time to mourn the thousands killed and to reject division

Rare photographs of Winston Churchill were found in Norfolk

Rare photographs of Winston Churchill were found in Norfolk

Never-before-seen photos of Winston Churchill unearthed in Norfolk

An oil painting of a St Bernard dog by William Henry Ruggles

An oil painting of a St Bernard dog by William Henry Ruggles

Woof! New exhibition celebrates man's best friend

Gp Capt Fred Wigglesworth hands over command of RAF Marham to Gp Capt Leonie Boyd

Gp Capt Fred Wigglesworth hands over command of RAF Marham to Gp Capt Leonie Boyd

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First female commanding officer lands at RAF Marham

Aviation artist Mike Bailey at his beloved 2nd Air Division Memorial Library in Norwich in 2017. That picture behind him was painted by Mike for the late Bernard Matthews and was returned to the library following his death. Photo: Newsquest library

Aviation artist Mike Bailey at his beloved 2nd Air Division Memorial Library in Norwich in 2017. That picture behind him was painted by Mike for the late Bernard Matthews and was returned to the library following his death. Photo: Newsquest library

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Farewell to a brilliant painter of wartime aircraft

Those defending Norfolk pride and identity care passionately for uplifting scenes like this. Picture: Trevor Allen

Those defending Norfolk pride and identity care passionately for uplifting scenes like this. Picture: Trevor Allen

Norfolk’s cussed corps have no talent for surrender!

Bill and Priscilla leaving the Savoy Chapel, London, on their wedding day May 2 1942. Photo: Family Collection.

Bill and Priscilla leaving the Savoy Chapel, London, on their wedding day May 2 1942. Photo: Family Collection.

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Poignant story of wartime letters to pregnant wife about her husband

1960s Look East studio gallery

1960s Look East studio gallery

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15,000 episodes and counting - BBC Look East celebrates its 60th birthday

Norwich Theatre and the UEA signed a memorandum of understanding to forge closer links

Norwich Theatre and the UEA signed a memorandum of understanding to forge closer links

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Norfolk is stronger when Norfolk works together

The photograph of Dick Meadows and Marlon the swan which has been on his wall for 40 years. Photo: Alan Howard.

The photograph of Dick Meadows and Marlon the swan which has been on his wall for 40 years. Photo: Alan Howard.

How a dying swan completely changed a filmmaker's life

Boadicea, fiery Queen of the Iceni, charges into battle against invading Romans.

Boadicea, fiery Queen of the Iceni, charges into battle against invading Romans.

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That Gal Boadicea hit the woad to defiance against invaders

Passengers leave a train hauled by a visiting pannier tank engine on the Mid Norfolk Railway at Wymondham Steam Weekend in 2008. Photo: Bill Smith.

Passengers leave a train hauled by a visiting pannier tank engine on the Mid Norfolk Railway at Wymondham Steam Weekend in 2008. Photo: Bill Smith.

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Ticket to a nostalgic ride on the longest heritage railway in the region

A glimpse of seventies seaside fun as these children take part in a beach sports event on July 31, 1973.

A glimpse of seventies seaside fun as these children take part in a beach sports event on July 31, 1973.

Step back to the 1970s at this beloved north Norfolk seaside town

: Traditional Norfolk values are sill worth pedalling for towards the mounting mists of uncertainty. Picture: Trevor Allen

: Traditional Norfolk values are sill worth pedalling for towards the mounting mists of uncertainty. Picture: Trevor Allen

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Rural values being swept aside on a grim tide of too much development

King Charles needs a shepherd to tend his flock

King Charles needs a shepherd to tend his flock

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King Charles III needs a shepherd to help tend his sheep (must have own dog)

Memories of Lakenham and the landmark pavilion. This photograph was taken in 1996

Memories of Lakenham and the landmark pavilion. This photograph was taken in 1996

Howzat for great memories of world famous former cricket ground

The Esox Lucius II restored to its former glory

The Esox Lucius II restored to its former glory

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Historic Norfolk Broads boat restored to its 'former glory'

Work by JMW Turner will go on show at Norwich Castle Museum

Work by JMW Turner will go on show at Norwich Castle Museum

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Paintings by one of Britain's greatest artists coming to Norwich

The station at Melton Constable, once described as Norfolk’s answer to Crewe

The station at Melton Constable, once described as Norfolk’s answer to Crewe

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A delightful trip aboard railway memory lane

The Princess of Wales said she has finished chemotherapy and is

The Princess of Wales said she has finished chemotherapy and is

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Princess of Wales confirms return to public duties in heartfelt video shot in Norfolk

Steady progress with proper Norfolk horsepower provides an inspiring image for hard-pressed regulars at The Shiny Buskins pub

Steady progress with proper Norfolk horsepower provides an inspiring image for hard-pressed regulars at The Shiny Buskins pub

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Having less could mean more when the economic tide turns

The Christmas truce, Albert Wyatt and his restored grave in Thetford

The Christmas truce, Albert Wyatt and his restored grave in Thetford

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Grave of First World War soldier who played football in Christmas truce restored

The brilliant Boz Burrell pictured overlooking King’s Lynn Tuesday Market Place in 1966

The brilliant Boz Burrell pictured overlooking King’s Lynn Tuesday Market Place in 1966

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Looking back at a crazy time for music in our county

Jim Keeling, the former leader of the Eastern Front Living History Group, says he will not be attending this year's 1940s weekend in Sheringham

Jim Keeling, the former leader of the Eastern Front Living History Group, says he will not be attending this year's 1940s weekend in Sheringham

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'Sheringham SS' leader reveals he has fallen out with fellow Nazi re-enactors

The Eastern Front Living History Group pictured in their Nazi attire outside of The Lobster in Sheringham at last years's 1940s Weekend

The Eastern Front Living History Group pictured in their Nazi attire outside of The Lobster in Sheringham at last years's 1940s Weekend

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'No Nazis, please!' - Norfolk 1940s event bans Third Reich uniforms after SS uproar

Charles Hanson, owner of Hansons Auctioneers, with the document signed by Oliver Cromwell

Charles Hanson, owner of Hansons Auctioneers, with the document signed by Oliver Cromwell

Letter signed by Oliver Cromwell could make thousands at Norfolk auction

Members of the Great Eastern Railway 1st Locomotive Sectional Conciliation Board in 1908. A time when a moustache was the order of the day

Members of the Great Eastern Railway 1st Locomotive Sectional Conciliation Board in 1908. A time when a moustache was the order of the day

Looking back at the railway stations and lines which criss-crossed our county

From left, Mark Farrow, Scott Drewery and Tom Hinton from Accio, and Gary Bishop with the new gates at Barroway Drove Village Hall

From left, Mark Farrow, Scott Drewery and Tom Hinton from Accio, and Gary Bishop with the new gates at Barroway Drove Village Hall

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Crowning glory returns to village after original 1953 coronation gates are restored

Antoni Jozef Podolski, known and loved as Joe, a man who led an extraordinary life

Antoni Jozef Podolski, known and loved as Joe, a man who led an extraordinary life

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An extraordinary, no-holds-barred account of a truly remarkable man's life

Prince Harry and Prince William were seen at their uncle's funeral in Snettisham this week

Prince Harry and Prince William were seen at their uncle's funeral in Snettisham this week

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Prince Harry 'discreetly' attends uncle's funeral in Norfolk

Excavations at Caistor St Edmund

Excavations at Caistor St Edmund

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Rooting through rubbish throws fresh light on remarkable Norfolk archaeological site

Strumpshaw Trosh organiser Scott Bunting grew a special variety of wheat and harvested it with a Massey Harris No10A binder pulled by the 1940 Case DEX tractor which his great grandfather bought in 1948

Strumpshaw Trosh organiser Scott Bunting grew a special variety of wheat and harvested it with a Massey Harris No10A binder pulled by the 1940 Case DEX tractor which his great grandfather bought in 1948

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Vintage rural heritage event aims to keep Norfolk troshin'

Tracing the history of speedway's golden era in East Anglia. Pictured: The 1964 Norwich team

Tracing the history of speedway's golden era in East Anglia. Pictured: The 1964 Norwich team

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Exhibition delves into East Anglia's global impact through... Speedway!

The archway was discovered in St George's Guildhall in King's Lynn

The archway was discovered in St George's Guildhall in King's Lynn

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Theatre discovers 600-year-old doorway that led to Shakespeare’s dressing room

Prof Will Bowden at last year's Caistor St Edmund excavations

Prof Will Bowden at last year's Caistor St Edmund excavations

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New excavations to shed new light on remarkable Norfolk archaeological site

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arriving at the Royal Salute Polo Challenge in April

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arriving at the Royal Salute Polo Challenge in April

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Prince Harry to miss uncle's Norfolk funeral amid security fears

Carl Smith, Faye Davies, Sheila Oxtoby on site at Winter Gardens

Carl Smith, Faye Davies, Sheila Oxtoby on site at Winter Gardens

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Kew experts drafted in to help revive 'Norfolk's largest greenhouse'

A team of Norfolk sugar-beet workers in the “good old days” take a break for refreshments under the hedge and dubious skies

A team of Norfolk sugar-beet workers in the “good old days” take a break for refreshments under the hedge and dubious skies

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Beeting the Raretreat is an ideal winter warmer

Stuart Franklin 'The Tank Man' stopping the column of T59 tanks in Tienanmen Square, Beijing, China, June 4, 1989.© Stuart Franklin and Magnum Photos

Stuart Franklin 'The Tank Man' stopping the column of T59 tanks in Tienanmen Square, Beijing, China, June 4, 1989.© Stuart Franklin and Magnum Photos

One image and a fraction of a second could change it all

Boats set off for the Wells Maritime Festival

Boats set off for the Wells Maritime Festival

Lucy Lavers leads the way at town's record-breaking maritime fest

Here are 15 photos of summer carnivals crowds in Norfolk over the years

Here are 15 photos of summer carnivals crowds in Norfolk over the years

15 photos of summer carnivals in Norfolk over the years

11 photos of Roys of Wroxham through the years

11 photos of Roys of Wroxham through the years

A look back at Roys of Wroxham through the years

Letters from Diana, Prioncess of wales to her family's housekeeper are coming up for auction

Letters from Diana, Prioncess of wales to her family's housekeeper are coming up for auction

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Unseen letters from Princess Diana to her beloved Norfolk housekeeper go on sale

Help preserve history with Wherry Yacht Charter's Norfolk Broad voyage

Help preserve history with Wherry Yacht Charter's Norfolk Broad voyage

Unique sailing convoy voyage celebrates Norfolk Day

Mike Walsh, with (inset) the Roman coin and horse boss found on his land

Mike Walsh, with (inset) the Roman coin and horse boss found on his land

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Roman finds lost for 1,500 years are mislaid again... by Norfolk County Council!

Ken Hill from King's Lynn was briefly re-united with the Lagonda car he had owned for 50 years before selling it on in 2011, when it came under the hammer in an auction of classics

Ken Hill from King's Lynn was briefly re-united with the Lagonda car he had owned for 50 years before selling it on in 2011, when it came under the hammer in an auction of classics

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89-year-old reunited with classic Lagonda car he owned for 50 years

Here are 17 photos of pooches who have been featured in the Eastern Daily Press

Here are 17 photos of pooches who have been featured in the Eastern Daily Press

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17 times dogs have featured in the Eastern Daily Press over the years

The Princess Royal presents an award during the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) National Championships at Hartpury University and Hartpury College in Gloucestershire. Picture date: Friday July 12, 2024. PA Photo. The outing is Princess Anne's

The Princess Royal presents an award during the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) National Championships at Hartpury University and Hartpury College in Gloucestershire. Picture date: Friday July 12, 2024. PA Photo. The outing is Princess Anne's

Citizens Advice

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Royal visits to Norfolk have been cancelled

Enthusiasts brought their cars to Old Hunstanton to recreate a 1920s seaside postcard

Enthusiasts brought their cars to Old Hunstanton to recreate a 1920s seaside postcard

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'A bit of driving, a lot of fettling' - fans of 1920s car recreate historic photo

The 'Never Turn Back' Public House in Caister opened in 1957 and has close association with the RNLI as a memorial to the Caister lifeboat disaster.

The 'Never Turn Back' Public House in Caister opened in 1957 and has close association with the RNLI as a memorial to the Caister lifeboat disaster.

200 years of Norfolk's lifesaving history shared in rare photo archive

Crew Assemble: Volunteers staged a dummy 'shout' at Hunstanton RNLI's 200th anniversary celebration, to show what's required to launch one of the station's craft

Crew Assemble: Volunteers staged a dummy 'shout' at Hunstanton RNLI's 200th anniversary celebration, to show what's required to launch one of the station's craft

Hunstanton lifeboat services celebrates two centuries of sea rescues

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Object more than 300 years old found in Norfolk field declared as treasure