The Norfolk Broads are a great wetland of rivers, lakes, fens and marshes. The traditionally built broads cruiser is still a common sight under the vast Norfolk skies.
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The Norfolk Broads
The Broads are a great wetland of rivers, lakes, fens and marshes, and still a tranquil haven under the vast Norfolk skies.
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Aylsham is an attractive market town, situated beside the upper reaches of the River Bure. Aylsham has an unspoilt market place, surrounded by 18th century houses, reflecting the towns prosperity from the cloth trade during that period. The 15th century church of St. Michael dominates views of Aylsham and it is claimed it was built by John O'Gaunt, who is also pictured on the town sign.
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The Church of St. Michael the Archangel, Booton, is the dream of one man, Whitwell Elwin, it's rector and designer. Elwin was born in 1816 and educated at the Paston school in North Walsham.
For the main features of the building, Elwin used existing models from churches all over England. The hammer beam roof owes much to Trunch and the tracery above the chancel arch may well have been copied from Lichfield.
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A Broads sailing cruiser passes Norton Marsh Mill, viewed from Hardley Cross, where the River Chet meets the River Yare
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The remains of Brograve windpump, at Horsey, It is thought to have last worked around 1930 and was built in 1771 by Sir Berney Brograve. Its purpose was to drain the Brograve levels into the man made Waxham New Cut. 7 X 5 in (175 X 125 mm) card with white envelope in clear cellophane pack. The above description of subject on the back, blank inside.
The Norfolk Broads. The Broads are a great wetland of rivers, lakes, fens and marshes, and still a tranquil haven under the vast Norfolk skies. 7 X 5 in (175 X 125 mm) card with white envelope in clear cellophane pack. The above description of subject on the back, blank inside.
The small town of Reepham is surrounded by lovely undulating countryside. Impressive Georgian properties line the square, where a market is still held every Wednesday morning. The area is steeped in history and is unique in once having three churches in one churchyard, of which two still remain, only yards apart.
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St Benet's Abbey, according to tradition, was founded on the site of a ninth-century monastery where the hermit Suneman was martyred by the Danes. About the end of the tenth century it was rebuilt by Wulfric. A generation later, c. 1022, its estates of Horning, Ludham and Neatishead were confirmed by King Canute.
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The Norfolk Broads. The Broads are a great wetland of rivers, lakes, fens and marshes, and still a tranquil haven under the vast Norfolk skies. 7 X 5 in (175 X 125 mm) card with white envelope in clear cellophane pack. The above description of subject on the back, blank inside.
The windpump at Thurne against the evening sky. The Norfolk Broads are a great wetland of rivers, lakes, fens and marshes. 7 X 5 in (175 X 125 mm) card with white envelope in clear cellophane pack. The above description of subject on the back, blank inside.
The Norfolk Wherry. From 1800, the Wherry was a common sight on the broads and rivers of Norfolk. Anything and everything was moved by wherries, local produce for export on the journey to the coast, vital supplies for Norwich on the return. 7 X 5 in (175 X 125 mm) card with white envelope in clear cellophane pack. The above description of subject on the back, blank inside.
The last wherry yacht ever built is White Moth, launched in 1915 as another part of the Collins hire fleet. She remained available for hire until 1960 when she became a houseboat before falling into sunken dereliction. Restored in 1986, she is now available for charter. 7 X 5 in (175 X 125 mm) card with white envelope in clear cellophane pack. The above description of subject on the back, blank inside.
Norwich Cathedral is one of England's finest examples of ecclesiastical architecture. Begun by Bishop Herbert de Losinga in 1096. The spire is 96 metres high. Pull's Ferry, seen in the foreground, is one of the five original gates of the Cathedral. 7 X 5 in (175 X 125 mm) card with white envelope in clear cellophane pack. The above description of subject on the back, blank inside.
Norwich Castle, seen from the Marketplace
Norwich Castle was built in 1067 by order of William the Conqueror. The original structure was a timber motte and bailey. In c. 1100 the motte was heightened, and the surrounding ditch deepened. The square keep was built on top of the motte c. 1120 to serve as a Royal Palace. The construction is Caen stone over a flint core. The castle was used as a gaol from 1220, with additional buildings constructed on the top of the motte next to the keep.
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Royal Arcade, Norwich. Norwich Royal Arcade runs from the Market towards the Castle and has been described as a fragment of the Arabian Nights dropped into the heart of Norwich
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