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The transformation of Brundall in the 1880s - a discovery trail
Take a walk in the footsteps of the Victorians and Edwardians who moved into the village of Brundall more than 100 years ago.
A small community with only 50 homes was transformed by the sale of ancient manorial lands in 1881. Plots of land, many near Brundall Station, were advertised and sold, and impressive homes were built. Prosperous Norwich families found that they could be close to their city businesses yet comfortable in the riverside surroundings of Brundall. By 1911 the population had increased to about 500 residents living in 116 houses.
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A small community with only 50 homes was transformed by the sale of ancient manorial lands in 1881. Plots of land, many near Brundall Station, were advertised and sold, and impressive homes were built. Prosperous Norwich families found that they could be close to their city businesses yet comfortable in the riverside surroundings of Brundall. By 1911 the population had increased to about 500 residents living in 116 houses.
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VE Day 80th anniversary
Brundall Local History Group joined the VE Day commemoration event at Brundall Memorial Hall on Sunday May 11 2025.
Brundall Local History Group showed what is was like to live in Brundall during World War 2. There will be an audio visual presentation which will give you a feel of what everyday life was like then and a display, 'Stories of love and loss in Brundall during World War 2', a tribute to the young men of Brundall and Braydeston who lost their lives in the conflict and the impact it had on families.
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Brundall Local History Group showed what is was like to live in Brundall during World War 2. There will be an audio visual presentation which will give you a feel of what everyday life was like then and a display, 'Stories of love and loss in Brundall during World War 2', a tribute to the young men of Brundall and Braydeston who lost their lives in the conflict and the impact it had on families.
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Brundall Memories Collection
The “Brundall Memories Collection” has brought together the childhood recollections and photographs of people who grew up and lived in the village during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s to help us learn about their everyday lives and experiences.
Together with additional research and extracts from contemporary records, we can understand how our village has grown and evolved while Brundall Primary School has become “the beating heart of the community” since it opened in 1969.
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Together with additional research and extracts from contemporary records, we can understand how our village has grown and evolved while Brundall Primary School has become “the beating heart of the community” since it opened in 1969.
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What's in a name?
As new housing developments are being built several are being given names of local people - including that of David Capp, former head teacher of Brundall Primary School.
Brundall Local History Group has compiled an alphabetical list of all the present street names in Brundall with an explanation of their origins.
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As new housing developments are being built several are being given names of local people - including that of David Capp, former head teacher of Brundall Primary School.
Brundall Local History Group has compiled an alphabetical list of all the present street names in Brundall with an explanation of their origins.
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Brundall's See & Snap Safari
Families went on safari in Brundall during the Whitsun holiday in 2023 - to explore our village's history.
The 'See & Snap Safari' took participants on a trail to 25 locations around the village to try and spot Brundall's hidden historical features and capture them on camera. Entrants took their photos, on their cameras or other devices, to Brundall Library when answers and further information about all the features were on show. Brundall Discovery badges were awarded for taking part.
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Families went on safari in Brundall during the Whitsun holiday in 2023 - to explore our village's history.
The 'See & Snap Safari' took participants on a trail to 25 locations around the village to try and spot Brundall's hidden historical features and capture them on camera. Entrants took their photos, on their cameras or other devices, to Brundall Library when answers and further information about all the features were on show. Brundall Discovery badges were awarded for taking part.
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