Stories

Coming home (1946-2023)

Michael has previously spoken with WISEArchive in 2019. He joins us again to tell us about finding family connections to Norfolk and his fascinating working

Life under the radar (1956-2023)

David was in the RAF for nearly 30 years and was posted all over the UK, including a few years at RAF Neatishead, and to

A career in the RAF and the Neatishead Radar Museum (1975-2023)

Tony spent 31 years in the RAF, doing four tours at RAF Neatishead. He talks about his experiences, and the changes seen throughout this time

The Norfolk Beat Officer (1980s-2023) ‘Every day as a police officer is different!’

Paul is a beat manager with the Norfolk Constabulary patrolling the Norfolk Broads. Whilst working in store security for a number of firms in Norwich,

Teacher, examiner, historian and more (1960-1994)

John describes his career in education in Norfolk as both teacher and examiner. He also talks about his fascinating research into passengers on the Titanic,

The RAF radar operator (1945-1960)

Janet talks about her life, wartime rationing and working at RAF Neatishead as a radar operator in the 1950s. I was born in North Norfolk

The marshland post office (1950s – 2022)

Freda tells about her life growing up in Freethorpe post office, a family history, and taking over the running of the post office in 1977,

Mr Bugatti (1960-2022)

John recalls his lifelong love of anything motor related, particularly Bugatti cars, his varied working life and his extensive library of motoring books. Early life