Stories

It’s the little things that get destroyed (1960s-2018)

Daphne tells us about life in Rockland St Mary, raising a family, being a member of the WI and how the village has changed over

Shell man (1960s-2019)

Derek’s interest in snails started at a young age, and whilst they are his main interest he has a keen interest in all wildlife including

A view of Norfolk from the air (1960s-2019)

Mike gained his flying licence and over many years he has built up an extensive library of aerial photos of the Broads which show the

Ranger, farmer and knackerman (1970s-2018)

After leaving school Edgar went to work for the family business which was farming and knackering, he worked all over East Anglia. I started working

Wherry good times in Norfolk (1970s-2018)

Brenda recounts the evolution of pleasure wherries on the Norfolk Broads and shares her knowledge of the training required for traditional wherry sailing. I don’t

The marshman’s daughter (1960s-2019)

Sue recalls her childhood in the 1960’s, growing up on the marshes around Berney Arms and Halvergate. Sue now runs Goodchild Marine with her husband

Innovation in boat building (1960s-2019)

Alan, proprietor of Goodchild Marine, had early ambitions to run his own business. He speaks with WISEArchive about the work and thinking behind the business,