Current and Previous Residents of the Great Yarmouth Borough

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Since this web site has been operating, I have had many request to find long lost friends, etc., who used to live or work in the Great Yarmouth Borough and would like to get back in touch. So the next pages are dedicated to current and previous residents of the Great Yarmouth Borough.

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If you have any old photographs of Great Yarmouth, then please email then to us, so that we can display them along with their modern day equivalents. All will be copyrighted to the contributor. So dont delay send them in today!

To view the old guestbook pages (2003 & 2002) please go to the next page

If you would like to place your details on the following pages then please fill in the form at the bottom of this page.

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Until further notice the guestbook will be non-operational, due to misuse - it will be back soon - sorry for the inconvenience. If you do wish to add your details, just email me and I shall add it - thanks

Mel in UK at 11:29:28 Sunday July 3 2005
Terrific website, please find some way of not spoiling it with gambling ads set up so easily, Regards Mel...

H in Great Yarmouth at 20:08:54 Saturday June 25 2005
Hi, I am looking for a man called Arthur Smith who is believed to have been in the Yarmouth area in the 70's and before. I believe he worked at Smiths crisp factory too.He would possibly be in his 60's now, not too sure though.This is all the information I have for this man and would be grateful if anyone knows anything else. Thanks x

Mel Shreeve in Great Yarmouth UK at 16:30:27 Saturday June 25 2005
Pam, can you please check your mail address. I may have some info for you, Regards Mel...

P.J. in usa at 03:31:29 Friday June 24 2005
while this request is not for Yarmouth per say, there may be someone around the area who will remember the people I am searching info on. Name was Ben Stuart, a GI stationed at Sculthorpe in 1957 with a 4 yr old daughter who was taken care of by a Fakenham family at that time for him. Ben and the guy who's wife looked after the little girl used to come to Yarmouth every weekend and go fishing at Lowestoft, Used to get a drink at the Blue House and the Dukes Head. Would like any info either about Ben Stuart, who would probably be about 70 yrs old now, or his daughter or the family who babysat her in 1957. Any news at all would be appreciated. Get out your thinking caps . Ben was a quiet soft spoken man who loved his little girl very much and apparently had custody of her. If you know anyone in Fakenham please ask them if they know of anyone matching that description. Also, anyone remember a guy by the last name of Purcell from that era?? thanks.

Shirley Hayes in Ohio U.S.A at 19:16:19 Saturday June 11 2005
This letter is for Pam in Kansas, Pam if your e-mail address was right you may get some answers to you mail, the one I sent you came back as no such address, ie:tw something or other Shirley Hayes

Shirley Hayes in Ohio U.S.A at 19:01:29 Saturday June 11 2005
Do any one remember me, Shirley Hayes nee Stolworthy,lived both on Backfriars Road and Seymour Ave, love to hear from any one who does, plus do any one know of the whereabouts of a Winnie Swan, she moved to Sutton in Coalfield, she had a sister Joyce, who married someone with her last name, ie:Swan. in the 50,s Joyce lived in Cobholm.

pam in ks usa at 04:42:45 Wednesday June 8 2005
Hi again. Would anyone that remembers me from the 50's living at Newtown please email me. Am trying to locate some names from that era, such as Pat Gowen, Elsie Gamble, Josie Perrin, Tricia Catchpole, Michael Catchpole, and his brother Peter. How about Robert Gillings?? If any of the above named see this, please email me to chat. also are any of the Watkers from Sturdee Ave still out there? Ruth Bullock, I bought your skates and boots- remember me? such a long time ago , but many things to look back on. Also I haven't heard from my neices Diane Wain and Debbie Harris in ages. Are they still OK out there. Did you get new email addresses? Never will get over those fish and chips. And Cromer crab off the market at the Holmes fish stall.

shona postle in gorleston-on-sea at 22:03:13 Thursday June 2 2005
just a message to see if theres anyone out there who knows my family joyce moore(nee weekley) robert moore my parents or my brothers david and dennis moore feel free to drop me and e-mail if u do

H in Great yarmouth,norfolk at 17:56:33 Wednesday June 1 2005
Hi I was wondering if anyone knows of an Elsie Gamble from the Yarmouth area, not sure if she has moved but in the 1970's she is believed to have lived in Great Yarmouth, possibly Newtown area. Its not her personally I am trying to find, I just need some information on who she married, if possible.So if anyone has any information please let me know. many thanks

Danielle Cook in wiltshire at 19:44:02 Thursday May 26 2005
Hi im trying to get hold of a Jack Warnes from clifornia he knew my grandad sidney cotton, wen they were young. he sent my nan a letter and sadly i think she missed place it sorry. But i was told i might b able to find a jack warnes here as my auntie has left a msg here too. i would just like to inform jack warnes that sadly my grandad passed away at 10pm on wed 25th may 2005. he died peacefully in his sleep. So if u could get back to me i would love to here from u.

Arthur Collins in nottingham at 17:35:17 Sunday May 22 2005
up-date of email address for those who remember me,getting close to retirement, David friend(Adelaide) get in touch

david brown in london at 16:52:00 Sunday May 22 2005
dave brown born 1948 went to styles sec mod love to here from anyone who knows me.

J in U.S. at 00:11:49 Friday May 6 2005
If anyone remembers Kim Elaine Ames born Sept. 25, 1956 on 38 chaucer Rd. Great Yarmouth please E-Mail me with any information you might have. Thank you! I'm doing a Family Tree.

Jennifer in U.S. at 21:22:48 Friday April 29 2005
Hi, Looking for anyone who may remember an Edna Ames. We believe we have the right Edna, if we don't, please forgive me. Edna had a daughter around 1956-1957, but she didn't keep the baby. She had the baby by an U.S.A.F man and I'm looking for that child. If you are related to the Ames family or remember Edna pregnant, please let me know whatever little bit of information you have. Edna has already passed on, and I fear time is running out for me to find her first child. If you know of another Edna that this situation happened to, please let me know. Thank you for your help, Jennifer

pam in Kansas usa at 02:59:11 Friday April 29 2005
Would Ed Weekley please email me with your current email address as all emails have been returned. Need to get your help in trying to get some info from the 50's there and also the late 90's. thanks. Also anyone else remembering me from Sturdee Ave in the late 40's and up to late 50's please email me. Thanks. Have lost so many of my email addresses in past year.

William Turner in King's Lynn, Norfolk at 23:05:46 Wednesday April 27 2005
My great grandfather - William Thomas Moore Forder - who died in 1909 was a lightsman for Trinity House and was killed clearing a wreck near to the Cockle lightship in February 1909. What I am looking for is for anybody who's relatives may have been involved in the same occupation at the same time and may be able to exchange information.I am also looking for any photographs of the Cockle Lightship and also the Trinity Steamer "Argos" in service at that time and any other photographs which were taken of the Trinity House service in Great Yarmouth.

Mandy Cotton in Weston Super Mare England at 12:55:31 Monday April 25 2005
This is a message for JAck Warnes who lives in California. Hi I am Sydney Cotton's daughter you would like to know about syd Cotton of Gt Yarmouth. Syd lives in Wooton Bassett Swindon where he is currently in a residential home as he has asilmers. Syd has seven children and his wife is still living. Syd stayed went back to GT Yarmouth after the war but rejoined the RAF in 1955 untill 1968 we all travelled around with my parents and so some wonderfull places. Sadly now my father does not know any of us due to his condition but he was a wonderfull kind and caring father and we all miss him. If there is anything you could tell me about my father as a child I would love to hear it.

Patricia Brimeyer in Dubuque, Iowa, USA at 06:33:24 Tuesday March 29 2005
Would love to correspond with any Snellers in the area. My cousins and I are putting together a book about our Sneller/Chubbock relatives in Caister in the 1800s and what life was like in Caister then. We're from the line of Master Mariner John Thomas Sneller. Our great-grandparents William O. Sneller and Rebecca Chubbock and our grandfather William John Sneller came to the U.S. in 1906. They lived at #2 Garfield Villa. A great-aunt also married into the Shalders family and lived in the Kings Arms. Hope to get to Caister some day, but would like connections in the meantime. Thanks.

John G in Spain at 14:19:17 Monday March 28 2005
Looking for Carole Garner, please get in touch John

Jennifer Harrison, now Bailey (since 1974) in Somerset at 14:02:42 Saturday March 19 2005
Sister of Jack (Keith) Harrison found elsewhere on this site. Dad worked for the EDP and wrote the Peggotty column in the Evening News for many years. Lived on Burgh Road, Gorleston till 1952, then Lynn Grove - next to High School. Went to Wroughton Infants 1952-54, Wroughton Juniors till 58, then Girls' High School. (and I was never late) Lived in Somerset over 30 years, married to a 'local'. Two adult sons. Work as supply teacher (primary), folk workshop leader, writer etc. See one or two names on these pages which I remember from school. Anyone out there remember me? Would be pleased to hear from you.

Durrant in UK at 16:30:10 Tuesday March 1 2005
I'm trying to trace Durrant family conenctions from the 19th Century who lived and worked in Great Yarmouth. Ancestor was James William Durrant. Livery stable keeper at the Dukes Head, during the latter half of the 19th Cent. Also connections with a Flury family. Grateful for any links.

Christophe TANFIN in France at 18:39:09 Thursday February 24 2005
Hi , is anybody can help me to find the family which I lived during my student holidays. COLBY is their names, they lived 9 Jellycoes road(behind the horse race stadium) in the 80's. They have 3 sons called Paul, Mark & Greg. If you have some informations or how I can contact them please e-mail me. Thanks.

Muriel Burwood in Tarrgona, Spain at 09:30:58 Monday February 21 2005
I would like to know about any cousin living in Great Yarmouth. I'm a descendant of William and Julia Burwood whose son Charles (my great-grandfather) lived all his life in Uruguay since aged 18. His brothers and sisters Thomas J., Henry J., Julia Marie(married a Arthur Penny), and Helena Charlotte (married James Friend) lived with their families in the Yarmouth area in the 1900s. If any of these Burwoods sound to you please contact me. Thanks.

Anon at 23:23:24 Saturday February 12 2005

Zora Rauseo in Canada at 02:06:13 Thursday February 10 2005
08 03 1948. I lived at south garden cliff park estate. I would like to get in contact with , OLIVE SPANDLER DAVID LEE MARGARET LEE. Last known address was Peterhouse Ave. This is all the information i can provide at this moment. ZORA RAUSEO.

Colin Andrews in Clacton on Sea, Essex at 17:37:23 Sunday February 6 2005
I lived in Somerville Ave Gorleston in 1940s. Went to Gt Yarmouth Grammar school from 1949 to 1954. Played football for Gorleston as a junior until 1956. Went into RAF in 1956. Used to spend Saturday nights at Floral Hall Gorleston. Worked for Auctioneers (Maddison Miles) right beside the Town Hall in Yarmouth. I would love to hear from any friends.

Anon at 18:12:12 Monday January 31 2005

MARTIN FREEMAN in AUSTRALIA at 11:35:52 Saturday January 29 2005
HI, I LIVED IN ORMESBY FOR MANY YEARS AND THEN SCRATBY. DOB. 26.04.55 CURRENTLY IN AUSTRALIA LIVING THE GOOD LIFE,BEEN HERE SINCE 1995. ANYBODY WHO MAY REMEMBER ME, CAN CONTACT ME VIA THE SUPPLIED EMAIL ADDRESS.

Anthony (now Tony) John Stenholm in Solihull - West Midlands. at 19:30:36 Thursday January 6 2005
lived 52 Crown Rd. until'62,and then 36/37 South Market Rd. (Stenholm's Stores) and St. Nicholas Sores 42/45 St. Nicholas Rd.until leaving GY in Sept.'67. Attended St. Andrews Primary/Priory/Styles Sec. Mod. Schools before going to GY Art School(later College of Art & Design)from '61-'67. Having graduated I worked my way around some of the world -Yorkshire /London /Birmingham /Saudi /Kuwait /Oman /The Emirates /Al-Bahrain /Qatar /Paris etc; I have decided to retire early back to 'Bloater Land. 'YYYYYYYYES', chips off the market place everyday for life (there is a God after all)- just a pity that you can't get a decent pint to go with them any more. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me. You can also look me up on the FRIENDS REUNITED site for school photographs(you might be on them)plus more recent photographs.

Sandra Ellis in W. Australia at 23:32:17 Thursday December 23 2004
Went to Greenacre,Priory, and another Primary School on Magdalen Estate mid 50's to early 60's then to Technical High School 62 to 65. Lived Lady Margarets Ave, Gorleston then Northgate St. Yarmouth. Got married and moved to Rhodesia 72 - would love to hear from anyone who remembers me.

Maureen Lindenau in Germany at 18:28:52 Sunday December 12 2004
My last name was Green,I used to go to the Gorleston Girls school on Beccles Road.Would like to get in contact with my old class mates.Cheryl Middleton was my best friend,she lived in Yarmouth.I worked at Erie Resister for a couple of years then at the sack and bag Factory down on the Quay-side.Lets hear from someone...

Stuart Leech in Kent at 15:55:14 Saturday December 4 2004
Hello everyboby.Looking to contact anybody who went to the Alderman Leach Boys School between 1959-60 any body that new me.Now lving in Kent for last 20+ years but do visit quite often\as i have family there would love to hear....

BARBARA BAIRNEY in GREAT YARMOUTH at 15:54:22 Friday December 3 2004
HI iM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING MY FAMILY. MY GRANDFATHER USED TO OWN THE SELBOURNE HOTEL ON HOWARD STREET IN THE 1950S-60S.MY FATHER THEN TOOK IT OVER .HIS NAME WAS VICTOR KELLER. MY NAME WAS BARBARA KELLER AND I LIVED ON PEREBROWN AVENUE. GREAT YARMOUTH.I WOULD LOVE TO FIND OUT FROM ANYONE WHO KNEW MY FAMILY ABOUT OUR JEWISH BACKGROUND. IF ANTONE HAS ANTY INFO PLEASE EMAIL ME. THANKS.

Tricia in Virgin Islands at 18:40:13 Wednesday November 24 2004
Hi, I'm searching for a Richard Love, last place i knew where he worked was Rolls Royce, Please e-mail with any info. THANKS!

David in Brussels at 16:32:34 Sunday November 14 2004
Can anyone please put me in touch with the Great Yarmouth Grammar School Old Boys Association? I was a pupils there from 1961-1968.

mark smith in staffordshire at 00:33:33 Friday November 12 2004
Hi can anyone help moving to great yarmoth with 2 young children we are looking for a residential caravan park who have homes for sale with-in a 10 mile radius of great yarmouth. thanks a

Norman Balls in Gt. Yarmouth at 20:10:15 Wednesday November 3 2004
Having just found this site I was amazed at the names that are on here. I went to the Priory School, worked at Grouts then on the buses, before joining the Police. Nice to know this site is alive and well

Robert Gardin in Tennessee, USA at 06:06:01 Tuesday November 2 2004
Lived in Bradwell,and on High street Goralston back in the 70's, moved back to the States in 78, was back there a few months ago with my kids, things sure have changed! still had a good time, brought back some of my best memories growing up. If anyone knows Paul Williams from Bradwell let me know, lived across from him Bradwell, we were good frindes as kids...

natasha lewis in great yarmouth at 20:04:11 Friday October 22 2004
still living in great yarmouth, still with shaun . got 3 boys and 1 girl. would be nice to hear from anyone that knows us

Mel Holland in FLORIDA, USA at 01:30:04 Tuesday October 12 2004
I lived in Market Road Place and later on Albion Road. I wonder if anyone knows were Barbara Friedman may be, she married Boris Bubas in 1970. The last time a spoke to them they were in Zagreb , but I think they may have moved to Australia.

Edgar Weekley in Gt Yarmouth Norfolk England at 14:07:15 Thursday September 30 2004
Great to see a site for the old town, if anyone remembers me would love to hear from you, still live in Yarmouth came back here after leaving the army, now retired so enjoying life. Regards Ed Weekley

David Long in Great Yarmouth at 12:43:53 Friday September 17 2004
Martin in Plymouth at 15:36:26 Thursday January 1 2004 Hi All Iam searching for a Andrew smith, and a David Long who are both involved with the central investigations company based in Great Yarmouth. If anyone has any contact information please email me asap..Thank you, and keep up the work on the really cool site!! the guy above was looking for me.

Trevor J. D. Volway in Sudbury,Ont.Canada at 20:01:49 Sunday September 5 2004
Born at 15 Queen Annes Rd.Southtown.Moved to Canada in Aug.1946.Moved back to Grt.Yarmouth Feb.1961 until Apr.1962 I have a Friend from that time that I believe lives in Caister on Sea his name is Collin Burrage. A brother and Sister used to live next door to me at 15 Queen Annes Rd. by the name of Robin & Rita Harris. If anyone knows of these people would you please let them know that I would love to here from them it would be lovely to catch up on 42 years of news from my birth place.Anyone else whom is interested in contacting me please feel free to do so.To all in Yarmouth and area totaloo,tata and cheerio Brittania Rules.

David Charles Brooks (Beefy) in Norwich UK at 20:00:24 Wednesday September 1 2004
I am hoping there is someone out there who attended the St. Mary's school in Regent Road Gt. Yarmouth between 1951-1961 Clive Hubbard. David Halliday, Billy Brennan, John Pagano Matthew o'Brian Sylvia Edwards Carol Bowls and others, are you out there? Would be great to hear from you I could not believe that the old school is gone Sister Mary Morris, Sister Mary Pancratious Sister Mary Cescily where are they?

Marion Holt in California, USA at 20:03:37 Sunday August 15 2004
Hello-I am trying to gather information on my grand-uncle from an obit of 26 jan 1910. He is buried in Gorelston Ceme. Are the "mourners and friends" mentioned other siblings of my grandmother? Alexander F. LAMB, gorleston lifeboat crew, AKA "jack' or 'Curley' died: age 57. Any suggestions or help greatfully acknowledged. Thank you.

Marie in uk at 15:14:25 Friday August 13 2004
Hi Me and my friend Margy used to work at the Westwick Hotel (think it was on Camperdown) and the Corner house, summer season 1969. The owners were Mr and Mrs Wing who had a son Malcolm that did the cooking. If anyone remembers please email Marie

Paul Burton in Leicester at 17:49:57 Sunday August 8 2004
Hi! I am probably being a bit naughty adding my request to this website! However, it is about the people of Great Yarmouth! I am currently preparing a website on the history of 'The Windmill Theatre', Great Yarmouth! Until it closed in 1985 it was the venue for farces and concerts etc. The likes of the brilliant Sid James, appeared there in farces such as 'Wedding Fever' and 'The Mating Season'! But did you ever go to a show there? Did you ever appear in a show there? Did you ever work there? What are your memories? I would love to hear from you! If you'd like to contribute to this new website and thus help me to pay tribute to the history of this brilliant venue, which I love, then please email me!

terry wilkinson in yarmouth at 15:08:52 Sunday July 18 2004
ex alderman leach 58 to 63

d.gleeson in Dublin at 21:44:43 Friday July 9 2004
Hi all. I am looking for information about a friend I lost toutch with. Her name is Siobhan Ellis or Gleeson and was last living in the area. Any information please Email me. Ta.

Lesley Beckett in Witney, Oxon at 14:35:32 Tuesday June 29 2004
I am Lesley Beckett and used to Live in Garnham Road ,Gorleston on Sea .Attended Church Road Junior Schooland subsequently Great Yarmouth High School. I was a member of The Joy Mancer School of Dance during late 40'& 50's. Familiar names Heather Baldry, Melody Mancer. Moved around frequently since then. Now settled and would love to hear from anyone who remembers me and my family.

Heatha Kitchin in Skelton-on-Ure, North Yorkshire, UK at 20:04:25 Saturday June 26 2004
Are there any members of the Thain family from Great Yarmouth reading this message? If so, please get in touch. I am part of the branch that moved to Yorkshire many years ago.

STEVE in SOUTHEND ESSEX at 14:10:26 Wednesday May 5 2004
Does anybody know what happened to, or where is WENDY HAZEL? She was living in Cobham and then Southtown in 1980/81. Any info appreciated.Thanks

charles burcham in gorleston,norfolk at 20:40:18 Thursday March 25 2004
I LIVED NEXT DOOR TO MAE LARKINS ON MADDEN AVE ,NEWTOWN. I USED TO HANG ABOUT WITH HER SON REGGIE LARKINS.I ATTEND THE HOSPITAL SCHOOL.WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO KNOWS ME.

Liz (McKay) Rigg in South Carolina, United States at 19:47:32 Tuesday March 23 2004
I have lost touch with my old friend Tracey Ward. She lives on Yard Farm Close. Please ask her to get back in touch. I will be in Ireland with my husband this coming September and would love to see her and her family!!! If anyone can contact her, please let me know!!! Thanks Liz

hayley in birmingham at 17:51:19 Sunday March 14 2004
does anyone mary conway lived in chelmsley wood rung a cafe in the chelmsley wood shops. if you do or if you are mary please get intouch because jean pittaway who worked for mary would love to get intouch with her thank you

Amber in Gorleston at 10:15:14 Thursday March 11 2004
wanna talk to sum people who actually live here so get typin&drop me a line or to

kirsty in Gt Yarmouth at 16:03:18 Monday March 1 2004
Mafu, you are my bestest friend eva. Dont move to Scotland. I love you (as a friend). Kir-fu will be the beat eva. i promise you. So will Amy the Vampire Slayer.C u soon. love Kirsty x x x x

Kirsty Chapman in Great Yarmouth at 15:57:40 Monday March 1 2004
I haven't really been alive that long in Yarmouth or Goleston to say about much history.My little litte nanny (as we all called her) used to be a fish monger. She sadly passed away of old age. Every Saturday, me and my mum always go down to see my little nanny. She means the world to me. She always talks about what it used to be like when she was a little girl. My uncle Gary always takes the mick . He is a laugh though. We have so much talking to do at the weeked. My nanny is taking me to the cinema to see Lord of the rings. The third one . i have seen it already but it is nice to see it with loved ones. So all i have to say is Little nanny i love you. x Gary and Ali i love you x Amy and Emily i love you x Mum i love you x Granddad i love you x Amanda and aron i love you x James i love you x Grandad James i love you x And last but defenitly not least Little little nanny i love you x Luv Kirsty x x x x x x x x

George Hunter in Isle of Wight at 05:42:58 Monday February 23 2004
Hi, I've placed an article on your web site with hope of finding someone, but you actually spelt my surname as Hubter which is incorrect, could you please amend this. Yours sincerely George Hunter ex Great Yarmouth and Gorleston on sea resident, (any cockles and chips going spare)

colleen mc.kay in australia at 13:41:51 Friday January 16 2004
I am trying to trace my grandmothers family.Her name was Kate Elizabeth Bayfield born 1891 at Hopton then moved to Belton.Her parent,s were Edward Bayfield and Mary Jane Denton.I know she had 2 brothers Edward and Benjamin,sisters Daisy Ellen and Ida Alice and more. If anyone could help I would be very very grateful.

Adrian Carter in Stamford at 19:58:43 Sunday January 11 2004
I'm researching my family tree and wondered if anyone had come across William Henry Carter born in Caister in 1895.Any information gratefully received.

Az in uk at 01:24:30 Wednesday January 7 2004
hi I worked in Great Yarmouth during the summers of 1986/87. Had a good friend Justine Simpson. she was from Filby n e one knows about her where abouts e-mail me please. thankz.

Martin in Plymouth at 15:36:26 Thursday January 1 2004
Hi All Iam searching for a Andrew smith, and a David Long who are both involved with the central investigations company based in Great Yarmouth. If anyone has any contact information please email me asap..Thank you, and keep up the work on the really cool site!!

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