Heritage

Project continues to restore bells in Hindringham

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Bring back our bells! Villagers campaign to get silenced church ringing again

Ghostly tales shared at RAF event at West Raynham Station

Ghostly tales shared at RAF event at West Raynham Station

Ghostly tales of RAF veterans shared in new event

A team of locomotive enthusiasts are raising money to have their trains overhauled.

A team of locomotive enthusiasts are raising money to have their trains overhauled.

How you can help give historic locomotives a new lease of life

World War II Langham Dome marks three major anniversaries with grand celebration

World War II Langham Dome marks three major anniversaries with grand celebration

A trip down memory lane at Langham Dome's Big Birthday Bash

The open day drew in 1,500 visitors

The open day drew in 1,500 visitors

Former RAF base open day draws 1,500 people

From left, former West Raynham station commander, Ed Durham; Ken Delve, chair of Trustees Veterans Central; sculptor, Drew Edwards; and RAF Marham station commander, group captain Fred Wigglesworth; with the sculpture at the West Raynham SHQ

From left, former West Raynham station commander, Ed Durham; Ken Delve, chair of Trustees Veterans Central; sculptor, Drew Edwards; and RAF Marham station commander, group captain Fred Wigglesworth; with the sculpture at the West Raynham SHQ

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New flint sculpture unveiled as part of former RAF base revival

(From left to right) Mandy Humphreys, Sheila Warner, Mark Frary and Fred Whitaker, volunteers at RNLI Wells, on its 200th birthday

(From left to right) Mandy Humphreys, Sheila Warner, Mark Frary and Fred Whitaker, volunteers at RNLI Wells, on its 200th birthday

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RNLI volunteers unite to mark 200 years of heroics at sea

North Norfolk District Council has completed repair work to the crinkle crankle wall in Fakenham (photo taken in February 2023)

North Norfolk District Council has completed repair work to the crinkle crankle wall in Fakenham (photo taken in February 2023)

Additional £100,000 spent on repairing 'crinkle crankle' wall

Keith Tuck has been part of the efforts to bring the Walsingham Village Hall after it was destroyed following a fire in 2023. A mock-up of what the new village hall (inset) could look like in Walsingham, created by Claxton Hall Architectural

Keith Tuck has been part of the efforts to bring the Walsingham Village Hall after it was destroyed following a fire in 2023. A mock-up of what the new village hall (inset) could look like in Walsingham, created by Claxton Hall Architectural

Hopes that village hall can rise from the ashes after devastating fire

Thousands of people on Wells Quay cheer as the new lifeboat Duke of Edinburgh arrives in the town on October 8

Thousands of people on Wells Quay cheer as the new lifeboat Duke of Edinburgh arrives in the town on October 8

Wells RNLI marks 200 years of lifesaving with special events

A new book about Cool Roxy, Fakenham racecourse’s legendary winning-most horse, and his trainer Alan Blackmore is being launched

A new book about Cool Roxy, Fakenham racecourse’s legendary winning-most horse, and his trainer Alan Blackmore is being launched

The Fakenham favourite - New book to tell the story of Cool Roxy's triumphs

Ton Brouwer has shared his 40 years of owning the famous Dutch sailing clipper in his new book, My Life on the Albatros

Ton Brouwer has shared his 40 years of owning the famous Dutch sailing clipper in his new book, My Life on the Albatros

A captain's odyssey - Tales of adventure aboard The Albatros shared in new book

Chelsey Church, centre, with Debbie Carter De Bois, left and Amanda Moffatt from Wells' Alderman Peel High School. Picture: Nicky Phillips, The Norfolk Boat

Chelsey Church, centre, with Debbie Carter De Bois, left and Amanda Moffatt from Wells' Alderman Peel High School. Picture: Nicky Phillips, The Norfolk Boat

Sailing to success! Teen turns from novice to navigator

Coastal Handbells founder Suzanne Rands, with the newly refurbished instruments which she has helped bring back to playing standard

Coastal Handbells founder Suzanne Rands, with the newly refurbished instruments which she has helped bring back to playing standard

Forgotten handbells to ring out a new tune

The third Miliarensis found at Colkirk sold at auction for £3,400

The third Miliarensis found at Colkirk sold at auction for £3,400

Roman Norfolk: Emperor's coin is sold for a king's ransom

The excavation underway in Colkirk, near Fakenham, and inset, the Miliarensis

The excavation underway in Colkirk, near Fakenham, and inset, the Miliarensis

Roman rarities to go under the hammer after detectorist's huge haul

Wells harbourmaster Robert Smith with his new book, Doctor at Sea

Wells harbourmaster Robert Smith with his new book, Doctor at Sea

Hidden history of a daring 'doctor of the waves' told in new book

Peter Hamilton, from the market town, has been installing the lights which brighten Christmas time in Fakenham since 1993, and this year marks his final efforts

Peter Hamilton, from the market town, has been installing the lights which brighten Christmas time in Fakenham since 1993, and this year marks his final efforts

30 years of sparkle - Christmas lights maestro retires after four decades

The bells will be rung out at Great Ryburgh church in memory of the post-WWI fallen, including William David Howard (inset)

The bells will be rung out at Great Ryburgh church in memory of the post-WWI fallen, including William David Howard (inset)

Bells to ring out in memory of post-First World War fallen

Alan Gotts, from Fakenham, was handed his Nuclear Test Medal just a few days before this year’s remembrance day. He has spoken about his experience of witnessing the nuclear weapons testing on Christmas Island back in 1962

Alan Gotts, from Fakenham, was handed his Nuclear Test Medal just a few days before this year’s remembrance day. He has spoken about his experience of witnessing the nuclear weapons testing on Christmas Island back in 1962

'Cannot shake it off your mind' - RAF chef recalls nuclear weapon tests

Ian Brown, who runs RAF Sculthorpe Heritage Centre (RSHC), said he was humbled and honoured after taking the Queen on a personal guided tour back in 2022 (Image: RAF Sculthorpe Heritage Centre

Ian Brown, who runs RAF Sculthorpe Heritage Centre (RSHC), said he was humbled and honoured after taking the Queen on a personal guided tour back in 2022 (Image: RAF Sculthorpe Heritage Centre

End of an era for RAF heritage centre visited by Queen

Lifeboat operations manager at RNLI Wells, Chris Hardy (inset) has reflected on the crew’s first year at their new boathouse

Lifeboat operations manager at RNLI Wells, Chris Hardy (inset) has reflected on the crew’s first year at their new boathouse

27 people and EIGHT DOGS! New lifeboat station's busy first year

Wells Harbour has worked along with the Royal British Legion (RBL) to transform the lifeboat horse, into a war horse, for the period of remembrance

Wells Harbour has worked along with the Royal British Legion (RBL) to transform the lifeboat horse, into a war horse, for the period of remembrance

'A symbol of remembrance and hope' - War Horse tribute on Norfolk coast

Vic Gerrard, founder of the Fakenham Community Shed

Vic Gerrard, founder of the Fakenham Community Shed

We need a home! Community shed hoping to find base as location hunt falls through

Richard Crook (inset) chair of Active Fakenham and trustee at the town’s community centre has announced he is coordinating two funding bids for improvements to the town

Richard Crook (inset) chair of Active Fakenham and trustee at the town’s community centre has announced he is coordinating two funding bids for improvements to the town

Ambitious plans made to revitalize 'neglected' Norfolk town

Ian Brown (left) curator of the RAF Suclthorpe Heritage Centre with MP Jerome Mayhew

Ian Brown (left) curator of the RAF Suclthorpe Heritage Centre with MP Jerome Mayhew

Excitement builds ahead of RAF heritage centre's final open day

Lady Glenconner

Lady Glenconner

A glimpse into royalty: Lady Glenconner shares childhood memories in new film

The images from the iconic Wells Carnival from 1998 were shared by Susan Henry

The images from the iconic Wells Carnival from 1998 were shared by Susan Henry

Photos show how popular seaside festival looked 25 years ago

A view of the boats taking part in the maritime heritage festival and flotilla at Wells

A view of the boats taking part in the maritime heritage festival and flotilla at Wells

Stunning scenes as historic wooden boats fill scenic harbour

Bob ‘Rob’ Richardson (right), alongside his son Will, onboard The Albatros

Bob ‘Rob’ Richardson (right), alongside his son Will, onboard The Albatros

See aboard the famous sailing ship Albatros following her return to Norfolk

Founder Monica Vinader (left) shows Queen Camilla (centre) her jewellery during a visit to Monica Vinader's design studio

Founder Monica Vinader (left) shows Queen Camilla (centre) her jewellery during a visit to Monica Vinader's design studio

The Queen visits award-winning north Norfolk jeweller

The Albatros docked safely back in Wells on July 20, with dozens of people coming down to the quayside to welcome her back to the town (Image: Mark Frary)

The Albatros docked safely back in Wells on July 20, with dozens of people coming down to the quayside to welcome her back to the town (Image: Mark Frary)

Stunning drone shots show Dutch sailing clipper welcomed home to Norfolk port

Stunning photos captured by photographer James Crisp, he took this photo as The Albatros passed by Bradwell-on-Sea on the River Blackwater yesterday, July 19 (Image: Crisp Photography, https://www.crisp-photo.co.uk/)

Stunning photos captured by photographer James Crisp, he took this photo as The Albatros passed by Bradwell-on-Sea on the River Blackwater yesterday, July 19 (Image: Crisp Photography, https://www.crisp-photo.co.uk/)

Inspiring images from famous tall ship's journey back to Norfolk port

The Albatros is to finally return to Wells this week.

The Albatros is to finally return to Wells this week.

Joy as beloved tall ship Albatros FINALLY set for Norfolk return

Lance Sharpus-Jones, a churchwarden at St Andrew's church in Thursford, alongside his dog Jazzi, with the newly installed stained glass window at the church. It was designed by some of the villagers

Lance Sharpus-Jones, a churchwarden at St Andrew's church in Thursford, alongside his dog Jazzi, with the newly installed stained glass window at the church. It was designed by some of the villagers

Stained-glass window showcases hares, birds...and a Christmas dancer

Ruth Leedham (inset) from Fakenham has swum 101 miles over 12 weeks between April and June this year to raise money for Diabetes UK

Ruth Leedham (inset) from Fakenham has swum 101 miles over 12 weeks between April and June this year to raise money for Diabetes UK

'Chuffed' 66-year-old swims 100 miles after boss is diagnosed with diabetes

Fakenham Baptist Community Church is in the final stages of renovating the building it brought eight years ago to become its new home on the Clipbush Business Park

Fakenham Baptist Community Church is in the final stages of renovating the building it brought eight years ago to become its new home on the Clipbush Business Park

Church's eight-year wait for new home could FINALLY be over

The showman’s engine Victory has returned to Thursford. Inset, Thursford Collection founder, George Cushing

The showman’s engine Victory has returned to Thursford. Inset, Thursford Collection founder, George Cushing

Vintage steam engine returns home after restoration

Paul Lee (inset) is working on a second edition of his book, The Ghosts of King's Lynn and West Norfolk, one of the locations he has written about is King's Lynn Library

Paul Lee (inset) is working on a second edition of his book, The Ghosts of King's Lynn and West Norfolk, one of the locations he has written about is King's Lynn Library

Have you encountered a ghost? This Norfolk author wants your tales

James and Sons, the Fakenham auctioneers next auction will feature a program from the 1909 FA Cup semi-final between Bristol City and Derby City played at Stamford Bridge

James and Sons, the Fakenham auctioneers next auction will feature a program from the 1909 FA Cup semi-final between Bristol City and Derby City played at Stamford Bridge

FA Cup semi-final programme set to reach four figure sum at auction

aboutDereham unveiling the restored notice board in the town

aboutDereham unveiling the restored notice board in the town

'Now you'll know what's going on' - Community group restores town noticeboards

On Sunday, June 4, Syderstone’s ‘secret garden’ at The Old Rectory will open its gates. (Image: Tom White)

On Sunday, June 4, Syderstone’s ‘secret garden’ at The Old Rectory will open its gates. (Image: Tom White)

'Secret' garden in Norfolk countryside will open to the public

Curator of RAF Sculthorpe Heritage Centre, Ian Brown, has been speaking as wreckage from a B-29, which was based there, has returned

Curator of RAF Sculthorpe Heritage Centre, Ian Brown, has been speaking as wreckage from a B-29, which was based there, has returned

Remains of huge US bomber moved to former home 70 years after crash

Wells-next-the-Sea has become Norfolk's first place to win Heritage Harbour status

Wells-next-the-Sea has become Norfolk's first place to win Heritage Harbour status

'It's not typical' - Joy as resort becomes Norfolk's first to win special accolade

The Albatros is set to return to Wells in the next couple of months according to the ship's owner, Bob 'Rob' Richardson (inset)

The Albatros is set to return to Wells in the next couple of months according to the ship's owner, Bob 'Rob' Richardson (inset)

Famous floating restaurant set to return to Norfolk coast

The Norwich Gates, Sandringham, 2007.

The Norwich Gates, Sandringham, 2007.

How much did it cost to build Sandringham's iconic gates?

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

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

S T Stangroom’s Public Supply Stores on London Street around 1903. This is now a private home. The cottages at the rear of the cart, once stood when the Village Hall car park is today.

S T Stangroom’s Public Supply Stores on London Street around 1903. This is now a private home. The cottages at the rear of the cart, once stood when the Village Hall car park is today.

Look back at this charming Norfolk village a century ago

This 1960s newspaper clipping tells of strange happenings in Wisbech High Street

This 1960s newspaper clipping tells of strange happenings in Wisbech High Street

WEIRD NORFOLK: The local shoe shop haunted by a 'one-legged poltergeist'

The coin which was found by metal detectorist Stephen Brown in Sculthorpe

The coin which was found by metal detectorist Stephen Brown in Sculthorpe

Metal detectorist's bid to reunite 100-year-old coin with owner's family

Costessey Hall inhabited by British soldiers during WW1.

Costessey Hall inhabited by British soldiers during WW1.

8 long-lost Norfolk buildings and places we wish we could have visited

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