
SOUTHERY THE LAST 50 YEARS THE 70s
1970 Turners Blacksmith closed. up to 17.12.1970 Mr. K. B. ASHLEY Landlord of the Jolly Farmers. Then J. M. CONSTABLE 17.12.1970
1971 The Village Hall open this year.
From top left Alison Blowers, Kay Ship?, Debbie Wilmer, Jenny Wilmer, ?, ? Youngs, ?, Stephen Webb.
Top row - Richard Sharp, Vincent Osler, ?, Cheryl Whitehead, Lisa Barrett, Mandy Spalding, ?, Tim Osler ?. Headmaster Mr Ibbotson Middle row - Dawn Attlesey, ?, Alison Blowers, Beverly Wilden?, Iris Copsey?, ?, Susanne Galloway, Margeret Hudson, ?. Bottom row - Kevin Holman, Stephen Nixon, Daren Carey, Brian Laws, Alan Calaby, ?, ?, Paul 'Tatty' Youngs .
1972 David Nicholson reopened the Blacksmiths. MARY & RON BOBBY keepers of the Jolly Farmers 1972 - 1975
Smack Everitt selling Veg at his home 73 Feltwell Road.
1973 Suzanne Galloway, Elaine Osler. CARNIVAL FLOAT, FASHION If you know any one on this pic, please E-mail me.
1974
1975 Malcolm Nicholson joined his brother at the Blacksmiths. The 'Abbey' line, to the North of the Factory, closed for beet traffic in 1975, but continued to carry other goods, Limestone and animal feed products to and from the Factory until 1981. The final Train carrying Animal Feed left the Factory on 21st December 1981. ( The 'Abbey' line owned by British Sugar linked the Factory site with the Denver to Stoke Ferry branch line owned by BR) The Stoke Ferry branch was closed on the 8th Jan. 1983.
After harvest the fens hat the strongest winds for years, it was so strong it blew bales of straw across the fen. This bale is being rolled through a field of sugar beet.
Top Row Left to right - Richard Cage, Richard Youngs, Alan Wilby, Andrew Sharp, Robin Attlesey, Delvyn Brown, Carl Barratt, John Richings Middle Row Left to Right - Sally Wilmer, ?, Deborah Hodson, Penny Ibberson (I think), Mandy Young, Dieklan Bowers, Elaine ?, Miss Pearson, Ian Osler Bottom Row - Tony Cocksedge, Richard Kowall, Stan Smith (I think), Jonathan ?, Carl Reeve, Me (Tim Cuthbert) and Peter Hodson
1976 This summer was extremely hot and caused problems for people working the land, hats and shorts were the order of the day as seen in this photo. Left to Right Jack Porter, Les Legge, Grace Porter, Dawn Rowell, (front Dinah Wilmer) Pam Osler, Daisy Jupp, Less Hills, Ben Porter, Billy Legge

1977 A reminder of times gone by is depicted on the village sign, which was unveiled at a ceremony on Tuesday 7th June. Carved by well-known Swaffham sign maker Mr. Harry Carter, its shows the former windmill and the lighthouse in the village. Also one of the weary boats, which used to be a common sight on the Fen waters. Villagers turned out in force, despite the rain, to see Mrs. Hannah Norman (picture beside sign) and her sister Miss May Dunnett-both founder members of the village WI unveil the sign. The two sisters, who are both in there 80s, have been members of the village WI for 49 years. Mrs. Norman was president for 25 years and Miss Dunnett treasurer for 39 years. Money for the sign was raised by social dances and events organized by the WI. A plaque is to be put on the sign base to say who unveiled it. The Rector, the Rev John Arris and Methodist Minister, the Rev John Wren gave a blessing and dedication.
The wet winter when Campsey Road was flooded.
The Youth Club started this year.
1978
The Playing field with our new Slide and the old roundabout both gone now.
Ron Bobby and his wife from the Jolly Farmers on a float in the Carnival.

1979 The Carnival
The Cubs in the Carnival.
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