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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

Author Keith Skipper and wife Diane Skipper

Author Keith Skipper and wife Diane Skipper

Norfolk champion - the remarkable 60-year (and counting) career of Keith Skipper

Forestry experts receive a guided tour of the facilities at Thetford Forest and see logs being cut with machines. Date: June 19, 1964.

Forestry experts receive a guided tour of the facilities at Thetford Forest and see logs being cut with machines. Date: June 19, 1964.

How a new Norfolk forest helped heal the nation's timber industry

Those suspected of being vampires were often decapitated before they were buried

Those suspected of being vampires were often decapitated before they were buried

Weird Norfolk: The grave of the Thetford Vampire

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

Princess Elizabeth - daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York (later King and Queen of England) - waves from the carriage as she drives in London in 1928.

Princess Elizabeth - daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York (later King and Queen of England) - waves from the carriage as she drives in London in 1928.

17 adorable photos of Queen Elizabeth II before she acceded to the throne

Angelina Jolie and Tom Cruise have both shot films at Elveden Hall

Angelina Jolie and Tom Cruise have both shot films at Elveden Hall

What movies have Hollywood stars filmed at Elveden Hall?

Monday, April 4, marks the 20th anniversary of the devastating fire that destroyed the Center Parcs in Elveden.

Monday, April 4, marks the 20th anniversary of the devastating fire that destroyed the Center Parcs in Elveden.

20 years on from one of Suffolk's biggest fires at Center Parcs

An illustration of Jack Valentine by Matt Willis of Shuck zine

An illustration of Jack Valentine by Matt Willis of Shuck zine

Were you visited by Norfolk's Jack Valentine when you were a child?

Rockland St Mary church

Rockland St Mary church

125 rural Norfolk churches celebrated in new book

11 pieces of amazing treasure to see in Thetford right now

The mysterious Beasts of the East map

The mysterious Beasts of the East map

How many of these 26 mythical Beasts from the East have you heard of?

In October 1991 a blaze which lasted around four days started at Thetford's D&L Plastics in Burrell Way. This year marks 30 years since the incident - one of the largest fires tackled in Norfolk.

In October 1991 a blaze which lasted around four days started at Thetford's D&L Plastics in Burrell Way. This year marks 30 years since the incident - one of the largest fires tackled in Norfolk.

Retired firefighter looks back at four-day Thetford factory blaze 30 years on

Danny Pearson stood outside the former Mildenhall Workhouse building, the subject of his new book

Danny Pearson stood outside the former Mildenhall Workhouse building, the subject of his new book

The story of Mildenhall's workhouses uncovered after 100 years

Noise testing experts at Fakenham Magna in 1984.

Noise testing experts at Fakenham Magna in 1984.

Do you remember when Tornado's rumble caused village uproar?

Photo gallery: Relive the It's a Knockout! competition at Thetford in 1974

Members of the Sikh Temple Guardwara Baba Budha Sahib visited the island in 2017 to learn more about Maharaja Dalip Singh

Members of the Sikh Temple Guardwara Baba Budha Sahib visited the island in 2017 to learn more about Maharaja Dalip Singh

Breckland Council

Island park to be named in honour of town's Sikh links

One of the helicopters coming to land

One of the helicopters coming to land

History: When the spectacle of air mail came to East Anglia

Grime's Graves, the only Neolithic flint mine open to visitors in Britain.

Grime's Graves, the only Neolithic flint mine open to visitors in Britain.

Nation’s only Neolithic flint mine to reopen in Norfolk

Stormtrooper collectables in the May the Toys Be with You exhibition. Picture: TIME & TIDE EXHIBITION

Stormtrooper collectables in the May the Toys Be with You exhibition. Picture: TIME & TIDE EXHIBITION

Six things to see when Norfolk's museums reopen on May 17

Opening of Kilverstone Wildlife Park, 1 April 1973.

Opening of Kilverstone Wildlife Park, 1 April 1973.

The rise and fall of a beloved Norfolk wildlife park

Inside the swimming pool area of Elveden Center Parcs in its earliest years. Dated: April 15, 1994.

Inside the swimming pool area of Elveden Center Parcs in its earliest years. Dated: April 15, 1994.

Before the blaze: Elveden Forest Center Parcs in its early years

A book exchange is one popular re-use for old phone boxes

A book exchange is one popular re-use for old phone boxes

90 red phone boxes up for grabs in 'Adopt a Kiosk' scheme

Getting to grips with the new coins at a Norwich bakers on the first day of decimalisation fifty years ago on 15th February 1971.

Getting to grips with the new coins at a Norwich bakers on the first day of decimalisation fifty years ago on 15th February 1971.

Remember Decimal Day? 50 years on from currency changing forever

Two teachers retire at West Earlham First School, April 7, 1973.

Two teachers retire at West Earlham First School, April 7, 1973.

Are you in our Norfolk school photos from the 1970s?

Thetford historian and author David Osborne, who died last year. Photo: Sonya Duncan

Thetford historian and author David Osborne, who died last year. Photo: Sonya Duncan

Museum display of 1,155 postcards to pay tribute to town’s historian

The future of St Peters Church was discussed at a special meeting held by Thetford Town Council.

The future of St Peters Church was discussed at a special meeting held by Thetford Town Council.

Plans for £100,000 repair work to reopen disused church

St Ethelberts Church in East Wretham hold their remembrance ceremony.

St Ethelberts Church in East Wretham hold their remembrance ceremony.

Village’s well-attended remembrance event cancelled amid the pandemic

Red Arrows fly over Norfolk near Dereham September 2020 Pictures: BRITTANY WOODMAN

Red Arrows fly over Norfolk near Dereham September 2020 Pictures: BRITTANY WOODMAN

Red Arrows complete spectacular flypast over Norfolk

The ghost of a monk is said to haunt Thetford Priory. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

The ghost of a monk is said to haunt Thetford Priory. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

WEIRD NORFOLK PODCAST - Episode 64: Murder, Miracles and ghost at Thetford Priory

The Conran furniture factory in Thetford, pictured in October 1966, where Sir Terence Conran began building his Habitat empire. Picture: Archant Library

The Conran furniture factory in Thetford, pictured in October 1966, where Sir Terence Conran began building his Habitat empire. Picture: Archant Library

How Sir Terence Conran’s design revolution began in Thetford

The playing of the Last Post. Photo: Mick Howes

The playing of the Last Post. Photo: Mick Howes

VJ Day: Norfolk commemorates 75th anniversary with poignant lone pipers

Private Norman Stevenson, a WWII soldier, from the Royal Norfolk Regiment, 5th Battalion, died in battle in 1942. Photo: Colin Stevenson

Private Norman Stevenson, a WWII soldier, from the Royal Norfolk Regiment, 5th Battalion, died in battle in 1942. Photo: Colin Stevenson

Soldier’s name added to war memorial 78 years after his death

A treasure emerges: The stunning Anglo-Saxon pendant emerges from the Norfolk mud. Picture: Tom Lucking.

A treasure emerges: The stunning Anglo-Saxon pendant emerges from the Norfolk mud. Picture: Tom Lucking.

Norfolk treasure hunters discover more than 6,500 items in just one year

Lord Nelson statue by Thomas Milnes in Upper Close at Norwich Cathedral. Picture : Antony Kelly

Lord Nelson statue by Thomas Milnes in Upper Close at Norwich Cathedral. Picture : Antony Kelly

‘Norfolk won’t allow his statues to be toppled’ - Nelson defended amid racism row

The next EDP zoom webinar will focus on the short and long-term future of Norfolk and Suffolks entertainment spaces. Photo: Getty

The next EDP zoom webinar will focus on the short and long-term future of Norfolk and Suffolks entertainment spaces. Photo: Getty

Have your say on future of county’s gigs, theatres and entertainment with expert panel

Queen Elizabeth II, during a visit to Kings Lynn Town Hall in Norfolk. PA Photo/Chris Radburn/PA Wire

Queen Elizabeth II, during a visit to Kings Lynn Town Hall in Norfolk. PA Photo/Chris Radburn/PA Wire

Coronavirus: Queen praises country in VE Day address to nation

Helen Green, organiser and county archivist, pictured at Girlguiding Norfolk Archive Resource Centre in Coltishall, where VE day activities would have taken place. Picture: Antony Kelly

Helen Green, organiser and county archivist, pictured at Girlguiding Norfolk Archive Resource Centre in Coltishall, where VE day activities would have taken place. Picture: Antony Kelly

Norfolk Guides holding online virtual VE day “camp”

The Celebration and Thanksgiving Service for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee at St Andrew's Church, Gorleston. Pageantmaster Bruno Peek, organiser of the service. Picture: Denise Bradley

The Celebration and Thanksgiving Service for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee at St Andrew's Church, Gorleston. Pageantmaster Bruno Peek, organiser of the service. Picture: Denise Bradley

‘This might be the last time’: VE Day pageantmaster urges people to toast the veterans

Dame Joan Collins, award-winning actress, has signed up to be a patron for the Nation's Toast. Photo: Submitted

Dame Joan Collins, award-winning actress, has signed up to be a patron for the Nation's Toast. Photo: Submitted

Dame Joan Collins to join in Bruno Peek’s VE Day toast

To Great Nanny and Great Grandad Surplice. We are missing you so much and cant wait to see you soon.
Love you both so much xxx

To Great Nanny and Great Grandad Surplice. We are missing you so much and cant wait to see you soon.
Love you both so much xxx

Heartfelt messages and photos sent to grandparents during lockdown

Andy Erlam has been told he can not save the station master's house at Brandon Railway Station. Picture: Andy Erlam/Archant

Andy Erlam has been told he can not save the station master's house at Brandon Railway Station. Picture: Andy Erlam/Archant

‘No point prolonging the agony’: Campaigner told historic building can not be saved

Three servicemen stationed at Knettishall Airfield in the Second World War are set to be honoured. Picture: ANDY ABBOTT

Three servicemen stationed at Knettishall Airfield in the Second World War are set to be honoured. Picture: ANDY ABBOTT

German town honours Norfolk-based airmen executed by Gestapo

St Martin's Church in Thompson needs nearly a quarter of a million pounds of repairs. Photo: Browen Tyler

St Martin's Church in Thompson needs nearly a quarter of a million pounds of repairs. Photo: Browen Tyler

Revealed: The 15 Norfolk churches in greatest need of repair

The grant to St Andrews Church, Blickling, will help towards the £60,000 of repairing the roof following the lead theft in 2016. Picture: Archant Library

The grant to St Andrews Church, Blickling, will help towards the £60,000 of repairing the roof following the lead theft in 2016. Picture: Archant Library

Grants of £74,000 awarded to repair Norfolk churches

Mundford War Memorial is among 22 First World War memorials in Norfolk and Waveney to have been Grade II listed. Picture: David Dixon

Mundford War Memorial is among 22 First World War memorials in Norfolk and Waveney to have been Grade II listed. Picture: David Dixon

Revealed: The 22 war memorials in Norfolk and Waveney assigned Grade II listing

Black Shuck Picture; Sam Robbins

Black Shuck Picture; Sam Robbins

13 of the most haunting places to visit in Norfolk this Halloween

RAF Marham 11.03.1985 Photo: Archant Library

RAF Marham 11.03.1985 Photo: Archant Library

What are these seven old Norfolk RAF bases now?

Part of the ceiling of the prior's house at Castle Acre Priory Picture: Pat Payne/Histroci England

Part of the ceiling of the prior's house at Castle Acre Priory Picture: Pat Payne/Histroci England

Can you help save our ancient wall paintings?

Former cast members gather at Lynford Hall to celebrate 35 years of 'Allo 'Allo Picture: Andrew Ruff

Former cast members gather at Lynford Hall to celebrate 35 years of 'Allo 'Allo Picture: Andrew Ruff

Blue plaque unveiled in honour of sitcom filmed in Norfolk

Leapfrogging on the beach in Lowestoft in the 1950s. Photo: Archant

Leapfrogging on the beach in Lowestoft in the 1950s. Photo: Archant

Forest fires, traffic chaos and plenty of ice cream: East Anglian heatwaves through the years