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Postcards Of The Norfolk Broads

Beccles

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This postcard shows Puddingmoor in Beccles and dates from 1907. The first row of terraced houses on the right have now gone, but most of the other buildings featured still remain.

This postcard from 1907 shows the scene at the bottom of Ingate Street - the large building in the centre of the picture was the Black Boy public house which was demolished several decades ago. The scene looks very different today and is dominated by modern housing. (My thanks to Lynda Adams for the information)

Ballygate at Beccles, posted in 1909.

Exchange Square, Beccles also posted in 1909.

The view from Beccles bridge, looking upstream towards the old rail bridge c1910. The rail bridge was part of the Waveney Valley line which ran between Beccles and Tivetshall and was, at one time, quite a busy rail route. Passenger services ceased in 1953, although freight continued to be transported along the line until 1965.

Beccles Regatta photographed in 1924.

Another postcard featuring a race from the 1924 Beccles Regatta.

A trading wherry on the River Waveney at Beccles, believed to be c1930s/40s.

Another postcard of possibly the same trader at Beccles c1930s/40s.

The River Waveney at Beccles, dated 1906.