A man who leads efforts to preserve Great Yarmouth's rich heritage has been made an MBE in the New Year's Honours list.
Darren Barker, principal conservation officer at Great Yarmouth Borough Council and managing director at the Great Yarmouth Preservation Trust, has been made an MBE for services to heritage.
Mr Barker, 54 and who lives in Catfield, said: "I was actually shocked when I got the letter.
"I am delighted, proud and humbled to be made an MBE.
"It is a recognition of the preservation trust and its work."
Mr Barker has been involved in preservation projects for 30 years.
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