Southrepps History Hub

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Author: Margaret Dowland

  • Saddlers and harness makers

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    A new page has been added about the saddlers and harness makers of the village since 1845 there has been surprisingly few. We only have one picture so if you have more then please send it to us. Read about them here.

  • High Street

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    We are very pleased to be expanding Our Houses project with three properties in High Street Upper Street. Also some old views of the High Street. Click here

  • Drama in Southrepps!

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    In our archive we found some photographs of drama productions in Southrepps since the 1950s. We have published them here with the limited information we have about them. Do you know any more? Drama was still thriving in the 2010s with the Children’s Drama group. Did you or your children attend? Do tell us about…

  • Sunday School Walks

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    Do you have any information or memories of the Sunday school sponsored walks? They took place in the 1960s and 70s when the Rev Tilney was vicar. We believe they occurred at least once a year. The destinations seem to have been Great Yarmouth or Norwich. Did you take part or help? We really would…

  • Evacuees

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    In September 1939, 223 children plus teachers and some wives suddenly arrived in Southrepps and the surrounding villages. We have managed to compile a list of some of people who came and where they were billeted. read about them here. If you have any memories of having these children billeted with your family or of…

  • VE Day 1945

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    Do you have any memorabilia or memories of VE day or the second world war in general? We are having a small exhibition of the items that the society holds about WWII. This will be at St James to support the VE day afternoon tea that will be held on 3rd May. Watch the village…

  • Southrepps Cricket Team

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    After coming to the History Hub on the 13th February at the village hall Richard Colman who used to live in the village has very kindly sent us this information on the Cricket Team. He has been able to identify most of the members of the team in the photograph. If you are able to…

  • Jack Valentine

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    Jack Valentine is a character steeped in Norfolk folk lore. In a new experiment for us you can listen to Ann and others reminisce on Jake Valentine. Its our first attempt so we hope to improve our skills. Its only a couple of minutes long but we hope you enjoy it. Click here

  • East Anglian Real Property Company

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    This a fascinating read about the largest landowner in the village, and how they came to acquire the different farms around the area. It tells the story of the development of the sugar beet industry, and how the landscape changed to accommodate the new farming practices. Read it here. If you have any information about…

  • This months Question

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    Does anyone remember Style Pottery? It closed we think in 2000. It was at Style Cottage in what used to be the Dolls House in Long Lane. Do you own a pot made there? Do send us a picture of it. Any information about it gratefully received we don’t even know their names.