Monthly Archives: February 2013

The History of the Broads Boating Holiday

Another Norfolk Broads film has appeared on YouTube this week which deserves a mention on here. “The History of the Broads Boating Holiday” was made for the Broads Authority in 1987 by the East Anglian Film Archive and features some … Continue reading

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The Search for Eugenia Fynch

Devotees of Norfolk Broads history will be familiar with the work of the Victorian photographers Peter Henry Emerson and John Payne Jennings and the stunning images of Broadland they produced during the 1880s and 1890s. Indeed, I’ve mentioned them both … Continue reading

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The Stanley Youngs Film Collection

This is a little outside my usual remit for Broadland Memories, although still relating to Norfolk, but I wanted to highlight the stunning collection of cine films taken by my grandfather during the 1940s and 1950s which have now been … Continue reading

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1918 Honeymoon on the Norfolk Broads

People’s personal memories and holiday tales of the Norfolk Broads from years gone by are always interesting to read as they provide such a wonderful snapshot of the history of the area. I received an email this week, attached to … Continue reading

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