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James, Hester & Mary : The Reepham Connection
Further information about James, Hester and Mary the three vagrants.
Life of a Chemist
Details about Edward Jewell, his wife Sarah and their daughterElizabeth, who ran a chemist's shop in the 1920s. Also includes information about Reepham's telephone exchange.
Memories of the Walking Man
Letter from Andrew Hunt recalling childhood memories of the Walking Man statue in Norwich Road.
More about Riches' Grocery Store
A few details about the products on sale in Riches' shop and some information about Mary Woods, the shop's previous owner.
Most villages once had a ‘pound’ for stray livestock
Information about the uses of a village pound. Further info from Jane Wood rcvd via Reepham Life & Ann Middlemas January 2021 :-The land surrounded by a brick wall which currently makes up the driveway and north garden of the house Moorcroft (on…
Musical events raise community funds
Members of Reepham Orchestral Band in the early 1900s; charitable events; band of the 3rd Norfolk Rifle Volunteers.
Nonconformists in Reepham
Nonconformist chapels and places of worship in Reepham during the 1800s and early 1900s.
On your bike: cyclists in the Market Place
The role of cyclists in WWI. Reference to their training manual.
Opening of Stimpson's Piece Pavilion
Opening of the pavilion in 1976 with Dickie Henderson.
Puzzle of the Mystery Box
Information and speculation about the box outside Very Nice Things, sometimes known as the 'Blanket Box'.
Recalling the thrilling days of the old manual fire engine
Photograph showing the use of the disused Primitive Methodist Chapel on Dereham Road as the new fire station. Comments from Edward Gibbs on the use of the old manual fire engine.
Reepham chosen to host Oddfellows district meeting in 1907
Notes about the Oddfellows in Reepham, including the celebration dinner in 1907.
Reepham connection sought for Norfolk vagrants
Initial research about Jimmy, Hester & Mary Ann, three vagrants familar to Reepham inhabitants in the early 1900s.
Reepham Troupe of Black Diamonds
Early performances of the minstrel group, particularly at a Garden Fete with electric lighting provided by Dixon's shop at Towns End Corner.
Royal visitor ‘greatly impressed’ by young performers
A record of Queen Mary's visit to hear the Reepham Junior Band in 1945.
Sunday Schools in Reepham
Photographs of a nativity play in St. Mary's in the 1950s, with details about Sunday Schools in Reepham in the 1920s.
Thatched Cottages, Orchard Lane
Some information about thatched cottages in Reepham Moor and biographical details about Martin Luther Dewing, his family and his shop.
The Ollands’ owner took part in town’s social life
Biographical information about John Kendrew and his wife Mary who lived at The Ollands until John's death in 1914.
The rise and fall of primary school numbers
Brief look at primary schools in Reepham in the 1900s; Reepham St. Mary's; Hackford & Whitwell Primary School; closure of St Mary's.
The Tale of Bertie Woods
Details about Bertie Woods, a pupil at Salle School in the early 1900s.