Author: Jim McNeill
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“Why is it called Gibbet Lane?”
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Street names have a way of fossilising history. Even long after rivers shift, businesses close and events and people fade from living memory, the names stay. We’ve all done it: asked an innocent question and found ourselves volunteered to undertake a project we are ill-suited for. I am not interested in true crime, gruesome murder…
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June 6th 2026: The History & Future of Farming in our District
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An All-Day event at Stoke Ferry Village Hall. Come Along and Explore During the Day and Have your Say in the Evening!
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Ray and Jim’s talk at Wells-next-the Sea – May 2026
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Ray Ward and Jim McNeill recently gave a talk on the history of Favor Parker and on the life of Gordon Parker in particular for the Wells History Group…here are some snapshots…
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Images from our Open Archive Weekend, April 2026
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Thank you to everyone for a successful weekend and special appreciation to our volunteers and contributors.
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Ray Ward interview: Driving for Favor Parker, Stoke Ferry: 1980-2010
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Ray Ward shares his experiences as a lorry driver for Favor Parker’s mill, detailing cargo pickups from Wells-next-the-Sea.
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Open Archive Weekend – Sat & Sun, 25 & 26 April
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Our next Open Archive Weekend will be held on Sat & Sun 25th & 26th April, 2026….see you there!
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Whittington in the 1950s and 60s: childhood recollections of Pat Bouse.
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The video recounts Pat’s 1950s life in Whittington, detailing her father’s career at Whitbread Maltings, her schooling, and the essence of village life in Norfolk.