The talk explained why Yarmouth became such a major herring fishery centre, and then concentrated on the period between 1880 and 1960, charting the introduction of steam-powered boats, and increased catches to the ‘golden year’ of 1914. It looked at the different types of cure, and the impact of increasing Scottish involvement with the fishery. It…
A look at the rise of the town of Great Yarmouth from the end of the Roman period to the 16th century. Stuart explored how and why the Saxon street pattern of Burgage Plots survived until 1945. He examined how the names of Gorleston and ‘Yarmouth’ developed and how the merchant’s of the town fought for…
Brian told us about his work with the NNDC during which time he was responsible for coordinating work on the Sea Defences for our stretch of Norfolk’s Deep History Coast. Brian reviewed past and current Canutian activities
The winter social event for SHG members was a visit to the Quaker Meeting House on Cremer Street, Sheringham. A total of some 30 members attended what was both an interesting and entertaining afternoon hosted by the “Friends”, as members of the Society are called. Friend Sheila gave us a potted history of the Quakers in…
A powerful and moving Remembrance Day talk with author Sue Smart. Sue shared the story of a single, fateful generation from Gresham’s School who answered the call to arms in the First World War and never returned.Sue, a former Deputy Head and history teacher at Gresham’s, brought to life the stories of over 110 former…
For his annual talk in Sheringham, Neil Storey our Honorary President took a look back at the last year of the conflict, VE Day, VJ Day and life in town and county immediately after the war, vividly told in stories and historic photographs from Neil Storey’s remarkable archive.
Helen followed up her talk on Newhaven Court in Cromer with talk on the lives of those featured in artist Juliet Seebhom’s sketches. We were treated to very colourful account of turn of the 19th century beach life in Cromer. AGM papers were distributed ahead of the meeting. After the talk there was the opportunity…
On July 5th some 24 members of Sheringham History Group held their annual Summer excursion, this year to the North Norfolk Railway. We were hosted by SHG member Andrew Munden, the retired Operations Director for the NNR, who provided an excellent overview of the company, and a privileged look behind the scenes! The visit concluded…
History Group member Phyl Styles marked the 80th anniversary of VJ Day (Victory over Japan) with a look at everyday life in the town after five grim years of war, and with loved ones still away fighting in the Far East.Based on extensive interviews with surviving residents who remember the day, Phyl revisited the very…
Georgette Vale gave members a live history presentation. They were transported back to 1845. Members heard about Mrs Fry’s life as a Quaker and her work as a prison reformer, philanthropist, anti-slavery campaigner and more besides.