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The late Mike Bailey, with his painting of the Lady Jane over Norwich in November 1944. He caught a glimpse of the last seconds of the flight. Photo: Newsquest.

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Recalling the tragedy of the Lady Jane plane crash in Norwich

Damage to Cromer Pier when sliced in half by runaway barge, In November, 1993. Image- Archant

Damage to Cromer Pier when sliced in half by runaway barge, In November, 1993. Image- Archant

No pier pressure to dent Cromer pride

Here is a look back at the history of the fish finger

Here is a look back at the history of the fish finger

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Did you know the first fish finger was made in Norfolk?

One of our greatest and most generous citizens…Geoffrey Watling who died 20 years ago at the age of 91. Photo: Newsquest.

One of our greatest and most generous citizens…Geoffrey Watling who died 20 years ago at the age of 91. Photo: Newsquest.

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10 million reasons to remember a truly remarkable man

A Remembrance service in Thetford

A Remembrance service in Thetford

Can town's legion be rescued after 'administrative failures' placed it in jeopardy?

Lambeth Palace is the home of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Lambeth Palace is the home of the Archbishop of Canterbury

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A woman Archbishop of Canterbury might help right church's wrongs

Trinity Almshouses in Castle Rising.

Trinity Almshouses in Castle Rising.

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The story of almhouses in Norfolk and the people who live there

The toilets at Sandringham could be crowned the best in the country

The toilets at Sandringham could be crowned the best in the country

King Charles hoping for royal flush at Loo of the Year Awards

King Charles III holds an audience with Rt Rev Graham Usher, Bishop of Norwich, at Buckingham Palace, London, as he is appointed to be Lord High Almoner

King Charles III holds an audience with Rt Rev Graham Usher, Bishop of Norwich, at Buckingham Palace, London, as he is appointed to be Lord High Almoner

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New royal role for Bishop of Norwich

David Tyson beside Class 47 loco D1933 “Aldeburgh Festival” at the Mid-Norfolk Railway in June 2024. He drove the locomotive on numerous occasions before it was withdrawn from service. With thanks to John Hull and Geoff Hutton. Photo: Kieran Tyson

David Tyson beside Class 47 loco D1933 “Aldeburgh Festival” at the Mid-Norfolk Railway in June 2024. He drove the locomotive on numerous occasions before it was withdrawn from service. With thanks to John Hull and Geoff Hutton. Photo: Kieran Tyson

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Train driver's fascinating and funny journeys around the region

A car which ploughed through a Remembrance Day service in Halvergate

A car which ploughed through a Remembrance Day service in Halvergate

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Driver hits Brownies at Remembrance Sunday service after ignoring road closures

Simon Matthews (front. left) and standard bearer Ralph Hamlet lead the Remembrance Sunday parade to the war memorial at Hunstanton

Simon Matthews (front. left) and standard bearer Ralph Hamlet lead the Remembrance Sunday parade to the war memorial at Hunstanton

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Norfolk Royal British Legion branch with just TWO members left could fold

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Historian Annie Gray on her favourite places in Norfolk

Old-fashioned horsepower once dominated the Norfolk ploughing scene. Photo – Keith Skipper Collection

Old-fashioned horsepower once dominated the Norfolk ploughing scene. Photo – Keith Skipper Collection

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Along history’s furrows to turn over sacrifice and sweat …

The wreath laying ceremony at the War Memorial in Norwich city centre for Remembrance Sunday on November 10.

The wreath laying ceremony at the War Memorial in Norwich city centre for Remembrance Sunday on November 10.

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Silence falls on Norwich city centre as hundreds remember war dead

The Woodside in Thorpe St Andrew is among the pubs in Norfolk which are now houses

The Woodside in Thorpe St Andrew is among the pubs in Norfolk which are now houses

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Then and now: 7 Norfolk pubs that have been turned into houses

Here are five historical figures you may not have known had links to Norfolk

Here are five historical figures you may not have known had links to Norfolk

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5 historical figures who have links to Norfolk

Popular Cromer electrician Ray Randall in the 1930s. Photo: Family collection

Popular Cromer electrician Ray Randall in the 1930s. Photo: Family collection

Happy-go-lucky chap who went to hell and back in wartime trenches

The ancient Roman fort at Brancaster has been closed to visitors because of fly-grazing

The ancient Roman fort at Brancaster has been closed to visitors because of fly-grazing

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Ancient Roman fort closed to visitors by 'fly-grazing' horse

An autogyro cockpit used in the James Bond film You Only Live Twice is up for auction

An autogyro cockpit used in the James Bond film You Only Live Twice is up for auction

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Part of James Bond autogyro created by Norfolk air commander up for auction

A coin named by the Royal Mint as one of the rarest ever minted is up for sale in Dereham

A coin named by the Royal Mint as one of the rarest ever minted is up for sale in Dereham

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Coin named RAREST by Royal Mint listed for £185 in Norfolk

A family reunion held in August which Albert referred to as the last supper. Photo: Family Collection.

A family reunion held in August which Albert referred to as the last supper. Photo: Family Collection.

Family meant everything to Albert - and he meant everything to them

Biographer Ian Collins celebrates with close friend Ronald Blythe on the writer’s 99th birthday in November 2021. Note his CBE, poppy and panic button never pressed once! (Photo supplied).

Biographer Ian Collins celebrates with close friend Ronald Blythe on the writer’s 99th birthday in November 2021. Note his CBE, poppy and panic button never pressed once! (Photo supplied).

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Worthy song of praise for a true countryside champion

Clockwise from top left, a Flying Fortress, a modern day view of RAF Fersfield, an airship at Pulham St Mary and a 1946 view of Fersfield

Clockwise from top left, a Flying Fortress, a modern day view of RAF Fersfield, an airship at Pulham St Mary and a 1946 view of Fersfield

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Air bases which were once home to airships and giant flying bombs set to be honoured

Soldiers sitting outside what was the Queen Adelade Tavern at Saxlingham Nethergate, in 1916. Photo: Submitted.

Soldiers sitting outside what was the Queen Adelade Tavern at Saxlingham Nethergate, in 1916. Photo: Submitted.

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Emotional exhibition honours village's wartime community spirit

Matthew Welch, centre, treasurer, with Rev Simon Richardson and church warden, Dudley Stammers, at St Ethelberts Church at Larling, which has won a national care and conservation award.

Matthew Welch, centre, treasurer, with Rev Simon Richardson and church warden, Dudley Stammers, at St Ethelberts Church at Larling, which has won a national care and conservation award.

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Church nestled in farmland praised for its oil lamps and wood burning stove

Thousands of poppies on displat at St Mary's Church, at Snettisham

Thousands of poppies on displat at St Mary's Church, at Snettisham

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PHOTOS: Dazzling display of Remembrance poppies at Norfolk church

A Beatrix Potter 50p coin is being listed for £150,000 on eBay

A Beatrix Potter 50p coin is being listed for £150,000 on eBay

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'Extremely rare' Beatrix Potter coin listed for £150k just £1 in Norfolk

Ethel Leach when she was the first female mayor of Great Yarmouth a century ago

Ethel Leach when she was the first female mayor of Great Yarmouth a century ago

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Ethel was the original girl power pioneer - 100 years ago

Autumn’s best clothes bring vibrant colour to Sheringham Park

Autumn’s best clothes bring vibrant colour to Sheringham Park

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Seeking village solace to stave off winter of discontent

The White Hill burial mound in Thetford Forest

The White Hill burial mound in Thetford Forest

New light shed on 'extraordinary' Bronze Age burial mound in Thetford Forest

Here are 15 photos showing Norfolk's autumn colour over the years

Here are 15 photos showing Norfolk's autumn colour over the years

15 photos of Norfolk's autumn colours over the years

Looking good. Visitors at Bylaugh Hall, a magnificent mansion

Looking good. Visitors at Bylaugh Hall, a magnificent mansion

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The ruined stately home now restored to former glory

The new book following the history of the Norfolk Thursday Football Cup by Paul Oxbury.

The new book following the history of the Norfolk Thursday Football Cup by Paul Oxbury.

Were you a Midweek Man? Reunion of Thursday Cup footballers

A silver medal from the First World War has been unearthed in Diss

A silver medal from the First World War has been unearthed in Diss

Mystery as First World War medal unearthed by detectorist

Captain and star rider in Norwich’s final year, 1964. Reg Trott (left) and Ove Fundin. Photo: Mike Kemp Collection.

Captain and star rider in Norwich’s final year, 1964. Reg Trott (left) and Ove Fundin. Photo: Mike Kemp Collection.

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The smell, the excitement and the Stars - your speedway memories

Joyce and John Green with their cow called Molly. Photo: EDP supplied by Joyce Flaxman.

Joyce and John Green with their cow called Molly. Photo: EDP supplied by Joyce Flaxman.

A fascinating journey to a beautiful and ancient village

Grimes Graves neolithic flint mines at Weeting in heart of Breckland.(image supplied).

Grimes Graves neolithic flint mines at Weeting in heart of Breckland.(image supplied).

Plenty to ponder in Norfolk ups and downs

Ali Dent is celebrating 40 years of charity book sales

Ali Dent is celebrating 40 years of charity book sales

Norfolk charity champion celebrates 40 years of book sales

The drawing match on the 1953 'Crawler' at Norfolk RABI's charity ploughing match at Church Farm in Mautby, near Great Yarmouth

The drawing match on the 1953 'Crawler' at Norfolk RABI's charity ploughing match at Church Farm in Mautby, near Great Yarmouth

Vintage farm machines compete in charity ploughing match

The fantastic Firs speedway stadium in Norwich which closed in October 1964. Photo: Newsquest archive.

The fantastic Firs speedway stadium in Norwich which closed in October 1964. Photo: Newsquest archive.

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60 years since engines stopped at Norwich's Firs speedway stadium

The map of Norfolk’s lost villages by Nick Stone.

The map of Norfolk’s lost villages by Nick Stone.

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Extraordinary journey to the lost villages of Norfolk

Lady Dannatt, Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk, breaking the ground for the Norfolk Food Hall at the Norfolk Showground. Inset, The Queen Mother planting a tree at the 1952 Royal Norfolk Show

Lady Dannatt, Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk, breaking the ground for the Norfolk Food Hall at the Norfolk Showground. Inset, The Queen Mother planting a tree at the 1952 Royal Norfolk Show

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Precious 'Queen Mother's spade' is retired from duty on momentous day for showground

Col Prior leads the 6th Cyclist Battalion, Norfolk Regiment through a village. Long Lee Enfield rifles are attached to bike frames. But where is it?

Col Prior leads the 6th Cyclist Battalion, Norfolk Regiment through a village. Long Lee Enfield rifles are attached to bike frames. But where is it?

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Pictures unearthed of cycling soldiers preparing for battle

Steampunks gathered for a bizarre bazaar in King's Lynn

Steampunks gathered for a bizarre bazaar in King's Lynn

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Steampunks flock to Norfolk chapel for bizarre bazaar

The windmill at Burnham Overy Staithe

The windmill at Burnham Overy Staithe

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National Trust says top of mill could fall in high wind as 'emergency removal' begins

Blood Hill, between Lynford and Thetford

Blood Hill, between Lynford and Thetford

New investigations shed fresh light on Norfolk's mysterious Blood Hill monument

Echoes of a time when a dozen farm workers could mardle from the same sheet as they shared refreshments and yarns. (Photo – Keith Skipper Collection)

Echoes of a time when a dozen farm workers could mardle from the same sheet as they shared refreshments and yarns. (Photo – Keith Skipper Collection)

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Trendybabble scourge is mangling our mardles!

The history of The Rose and Crown pub in Snettisham

The history of The Rose and Crown pub in Snettisham

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A look back at the 700-year history of this award-winning village pub

The Great Yarmouth fishing fleet, photographed from Haven Bridge in 1933

The Great Yarmouth fishing fleet, photographed from Haven Bridge in 1933

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Take a magical mystery tour.... and discover when Gorleston was in Suffolk

Bishop Graham with Al Ahli Hospital senior medical staff and Archbishop Hosam

Bishop Graham with Al Ahli Hospital senior medical staff and Archbishop Hosam

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Time to mourn the thousands killed and to reject division

Rare photographs of Winston Churchill were found in Norfolk

Rare photographs of Winston Churchill were found in Norfolk

Never-before-seen photos of Winston Churchill unearthed in Norfolk

An oil painting of a St Bernard dog by William Henry Ruggles

An oil painting of a St Bernard dog by William Henry Ruggles

Woof! New exhibition celebrates man's best friend

Gp Capt Fred Wigglesworth hands over command of RAF Marham to Gp Capt Leonie Boyd

Gp Capt Fred Wigglesworth hands over command of RAF Marham to Gp Capt Leonie Boyd

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First female commanding officer lands at RAF Marham