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Derek James

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Derek James has been a journalist for 55 years. It was a privilege and an honour for him to be asked to serve as Sheriff of Norwich in 2010/11. His greatest love is writing about local people and places.

Boat sails past the Berney Arms in 1960

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Rural Norfolk railway station has stood the test of time

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There was a timerare photographs of the glory days of the fishing industry on the East Anglian coast

Rare images capture the glory days of the East Anglia’s fishing industry

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Leslie Crowther, who was appearing at the Wellington and Sid (Carry On) James in a show at the Windm

Carry On at the seaside: Remembering the stars who delighted the holiday...

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Great Yarmouth Marina Theatre: A competition winner from June 1959. In the background, The Neville B

Beauty contests with the Marina’s King

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The perfect place for a sit in the sun. The Sunken Garden at Cromer. Photo: Archant library.

Wish you were here: A look back at Norfolk postcards of the past

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Photo Gallery: Book pays tribute to you - the folk who make Norfolk great

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On this day in history, August 10 - Holidaymakers fought to save burning...

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New book tells story of Norfolk’s East Coast Truckers’ convoy

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