Stories

The making of Strumpshaw Fen (1960s-2018)

Mike was already working for the RSPB when he got the opportunity, at very short notice, to get his own site, at Strumpshaw. He talks

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Sculptor (1960s-2019)

Rob talks about his life in Norfolk, teaching art and working in his sculpture studio. He believes Norfolk is still a very different place; the

Gamekeeper and conservationist (1960s-2018)

After being a part time gamekeeper on the Strumpshaw Hall estate Joe had the opportunity to become a full time game keeper at Buckenham.He describes

Ships great and small (1870s-2018)

Thelma’s family has a strong connection to the boatbuilding industry, including the building of wherries. One particular wherry dear to her heart is the wherry

A Man of the Marshes (1947-2018)

Wally tells his story as the ‘King’ of the marshes. He is the last hand reedcutter and is leaving his legacy of knowledge to his

Engineering – a vocation not just a job (1943-2003)

Engineer John gave his expertise to boatbuilding including replacing the engines of Reedham Ferry and repairing a boat on the Seine. I was born in

Artist Ambassador for the Broads (1960s-2018)

David is an internationally recognised artist, known for painting ethereal, atmospheric depictions of the Norfolk Broads. He grew up in Norfolk and pursued his love

Story of an Irstead boy (1930s-2018)

Alan describes family life growing up on the marshes, in a cottage in Irstead. His uncle was a marshman. Life in the cottage I had

Engineering, education and fostering (1960s-2018)

After a career in engineering Peter pursued his interests in education, social justice and fostering. I was partly occupied before I left school, as when