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Below are details of the extentions to conservation areas in Gorleston. Important changes for many reasons not least to help maintain our heritage. The second item after the conservation officers report is my own summary and vision of how they should be protected and used to allow people to understand their heritage and history of our town
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THE GOVERNMENT CRITERIA FOR CONSERVATION AREAS
The continuing duty of every Local
Authority is to consider whether it should designate new conservation areas or
extend existing ones.
Planning (Listed Buildings and conservation Areas) Act 1990, s69(2), 70(1).
The statuary definition of a conservation area is "An area of special architectural or historical interest the appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance". Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 s.69(1)
"It
is the quality and interest of the area which should be the prime consideration
in identifying conservation areas.
An historic area
depends - on the historic layout of proper boundaries and thoroughfares;
on particular "mix" of uses; on the characteristic materials; on appropriate
scaling and detailing of contemporary buildings; on the
quality of advertisement shop fronts street furniture; and of the extent
to which traffic intrudes and prevents pedestrian use of the spaces between
buildings. Conservation
area designation should
be seen as the means of recognising the importance of
all these factors and of ensuring that conservation policy addresses the quality
of townscape in its broadest sense as well as protection of individual
buildings" (PPG 15, para. 4.2)
It covers the historic settlement and areas considered to contribute to the important character of the town and its historic evolution.
The area has a special character and a special sense of place worthy of conservation area designation.
Wide consultation has been undertaken and the proposal is generally welcome.
CONCLUSIONS
OF
THE CONSERVATION OFFICER
Special character not only derives from the built form but also from other senses and experiences such as sound, smells, local environmental conditions and historic associations. All these factors contribute to the special character and distinctiveness of the area.
The charactaRer of this part of Gorleston is important and worthy of preservation. It is recognised that the special character can be reinforced and enhanced by dynamic, high quality contemporary design which embraces and reinforces the local distinctiveness.
There is clear evidence from English Heritage that conservation area status can act as a stimulus for regeneration and major investment. The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister recognises the importance of this.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval be given for an extension
to Gorleston Conservation Area.
It has been a long wait but now these important heritage areas of Gorleston have a measure of protection.
North end of area South end of area
MAP OF OUR NEW CONSERVATION AREA WITH GRADE II LISTED BUILDINGS.
Beccles Road, Methodist Church
Blackwall Reach, Numbers 9, 10, 11,
Burnt Lane, Remain of Austin Friars Priory
Church Lane, Church of St Andrew
Cliff Hill, Numbers 24, 32, 36, 37
Feathers Plain, Number 123 (Feathers Inn)
High Road, Number 86, 87, 95, 96, 97, Koolunga
High Road Number 47 (Short blue PH), 102, 235,
High Road Milepost in front of No. 245
Lowestoft Road St Peter’s Church including Presbytery
Magdalen Way Shrublands Youth and Community Centre
Pavilion Road The Pavilion
Pier Plain No. 5 (The Grove)
Quay Road Lighthouse
CLIFF HILL GORLESTON (Conservation Area Extension)
PART 1 – CONSERVATION AREA APPRAISAL
1.
Introduction
A proposal to extend the Conservation Area to the east and south will be determined by Great Yarmouth Borough Council in 2008.
The area is made up of commercial and residential properties and contains a stretch of seafront and quay which forms part of a commercial working port.
The conservation area lies within the Great Yarmouth Borough – Wide Local Plan 2006
2. Historic Development
2.1 Gorleston developed from a small fishing and farming community on high ground overlooking the river Yare.
2.2 Gorleston was historically in the county of Suffolk and is mentioned in Domesday as being held by Earl Guert and having salt pans for the production of salt.
2.3 In the middle ages Gorleston had two manors, Gorleston Manor and Bacons Manor. In 1511 it was united with the Hamlet of Southtown, in 1681 Southtown became part of Great Yarmouth but remained in the ecclesiastical parish of Gorleston.
2.4 As part of the Parliamentary Reform Act of 1832 the parish of Gorleston was included with Great Yarmouth for electoral purposes. In 1835 it became part of the municipal borough of Great Yarmouth. It did however remain associated with the county of Suffolk until 1891.
3. Description
3.1 Cliff Hill, Marine Parade, Lower and Upper Esplanade, Pier Gardens
3.2 This area is important historically and in particular for the mix of interesting buildings, scale, materials used in construction, and the relationship with the sea reflecting the development of seaside resorts.
3.3 Cliff Hill, an ensemble of charming houses and cottages, with views across to the harbour, was first inhabited by beachmen and pilots in the early 19th century.
3.4 The Cliff Park estate was launched in 1883 with the sale of plots of land. No.1 Cliff Park Road, now the Abbey Nursing Home is particularly noteworthy, built in 1907 by Paxton Watson, and mentioned in Pevsner’s Buildings of England. The estate did not prosper and was bought by the Council in 1928 who continued building until 1960. Some of the most significant buildings in terms of architecture and historic development are contained within this area, with an abundance of terracotta tiled facades. The character is of planned Victorian and polite Edwardian solidity and virtue.
3.5 The eastern part of this area is included for its spatial quality and as evidence of the historic development of the town’s seaside and tourist industry, which aimed to offer a more genteel and respectable image to that of Great Yarmouth. It contains the boating pond (1926) and terracotta-faced shelters from 1903, and is in many ways archetypical of British seaside resorts of the early 20th century.
3.6 Quay Road, Pavilion Road, South Pier, Riverside Road (south)
3.7 The special character of this area derives architecturally from the South Pier and Brush Quay. The South Pier is a notable landmark and of considerable historic importance, constructed by Joas Johnson in the 16th Century to form the seventh haven. Johnson’s services were sought in order to solve the problem of Gorleston’s constantly shifting harbour entrance. The shifting sands had caused the haven to become blocked several times from the 14th century, and this was clearly a threat to the Town’s continued prosperity. Johnson’s solution involved foundations consisting of huge stones, in-filled with brushwood and large timbers. These timbers locally known as “Cosies” were removed in 1962 when the pier was rebuilt, however much of the 16th Century work remains encased. The cosies were very popular with locals and tourists, providing sheltered and sunny niches in which to sit or line-fish. The success of the South Pier was absolutely essential in the development of the Town as a prosperous port in the 18th 19th and 20th centuries.
3.8 Much of the unique character of this
part of Gorleston can be directly attributed to the activity of the working
port. It is the working, commercial operations of the port both within and
outside the conservation area which give a very real sense of place. Loss or
erosion of character would result from any attempt at gentrification of areas
where the ports activities contribute to the special character.
The seventh haven with the north and south piers are recognized as one of the most important engineering feats of the 16th century and directly influence the work of later engineers such as Thomas Telford.
3.10
Historically the harbour and its activity have largely defined the town. There is a quality and interest especially in terms of its history and historic development, spatial quality and collection of buildings.
3.11 Although outside of the conservation area the Outer Harbour (under construction at the time of this report) will affect the character of the conservation area in a positive way with increased layers of interest and an evolution of the history of both Gorleston and Great Yarmouth and their relationships with the sea and trade.
3.12 A cluster of interesting buildings, built forms and open spaces, all contribute to a historic and attractive environment, dominated by the river. The Pavilion Theatre, in brick and terracotta, 1900, by J W Cockrill was opened in 1901 for variety shows, and the Lighthouse, built 1187, also in brick, are both Grade II listed buildings. The Pier Hotel of 1893, was built on the site of the old public house, the Anchor and Hope, much favoured by the beachmen. In 1896, the Beach Gardens were set out in front of the Pier Hotel, with a bandstand, and a wooden promenade was built between the gardens and the beach. In 1939, the Gardens became the site of the Floral Hall, now the Ocean Room, with its echoes of seaside art deco. The rest of the site became the former swimming pool, now gone, and the site has been restored to gardens, with a new bandstand to be erected in 2008. All four buildings are mentioned in Pevsner’s “Buildings of England”.
3.13 Seaside entertainment and maritime activities have governed the usage of the Brush Quay area. Near the William IV public house, the Quay Gardens, close to the landing stage of the Belle Steamers (bound for Lowestoft, Southwold and Felixtowe) was the venue for the Varsity Pierrot and Concert Party, who entertained here from 1911 until the outbreak of war. A piece of land, opposite Brush Quay, was leased by Henry Clay in 1919 to hold his Gorleston Pops concert party. It is still known as Pop’s Meadow and is now a children’s playground. There was a landing stage on Brush Quay for river steamers for a leisurely trip to Great Yarmouth, where they moored near the Town Hall.
3.14 Further north along Brush Quay, is the RNLI Lifeboat shed and shop. Before the mid-19th century, rescue and salvage used to be undertaken by the beachmen, organised into “beach companies”. The old Ranger and Volunteer lifeboat sheds are next to the RNLI shed.
3.15 The open space of the river leading to the sea, the hierarchy of space and the mixed use of the area contributes to the special character. There is a special sense of place the character of which is worthy of preservation and enhancement.
4. Views
4.1 Both views into and out of the conservation area are an important element in contributing to its special character. The road pattern is interesting and can be traced to the early development of the town.
4.2 Of particular interest are the views out to and from the sea and extensive views along the beach north, south and east.
4.3 Another significant view is towards the conservation area across the river from Great Yarmouth. This view provides layers of interest with the charming buildings of Cliff Hill as a back drop to the commercial activity of the port and various types of ships and boats using the river.
4.4 The view north along the river is of interest reinforcing the importance of the river and all of its activity.
4.5 The view from the conservation area towards Great Yarmouth with the visual dominance of Nelsons Monument and views of the sea in the background. In the foreground are more indications of port and commercial activity
5. Trees
5.1 Trees in the conservation area are limited and there exists an opportunity for tree planting within the area this would visually enhance the urban space absorb noise and carbon dioxide.
6. “Soft” Areas of Open Space
6.1 These are areas of open space without hard landscaping they are predominantly natural and include greens, cemeteries and churchyards. They make an important visual contribution to the environment and are particularly significant in Towns and Cities acting as areas of recreation and breaking the pattern of streets.
6.2 The dominant areas of “soft” open space are Pop’s Meadow and the areas of mowed grass along Marine Parade and the beach. These contribute to the visual amenity of the area.
6.3 The beach makes an enormous contribution to the area both in terms of appearance, setting and historic context.
7. “Hard” Areas of Open Space
7.1 These are the areas of hard landscaping which contribute towards the setting of buildings and help to define the area.
7.2 Notably areas along Marine Parade with tennis courts and The Ravine. The Conservation Section would advise against any development along Marine Parade as this would be detrimental to the visual amenity of the area and truncate the town from the beach and sea.
7.3 The South Pier and land before the Pier is an area of “hard” open space which might benefit aesthetically and spatially from some development which strengthened the dominant nature of the Pier and entrance to the river leading to both towns.
MY OWN VIEWS OF THE CONSERVATION AREAS
COMMENTS FROM DENNIS DURRANT OF GORLESTON VIRTUAL MUSEUM FOR THE GORLESTON AREA SCRUTINY COMMITTEE RE NEW CONSERVATION AREA/ZONE IN GORLESTON ON 7TH OCTOBER 2009
I believe this is an important meeting of this group for Gorleston so I have gone to great lengths to help members understand what Gorleston heritage was and why it should be fostered. I heard a saying on TV today “If you only look at history with one eye you will see the future with no eyes”
THE AREA OF THE HIGH STREET THROUGH HIGH ROAD TO FIRE STATION AND TAKING IN THE RIVERSIDE AND BLACKWALL REACH
SUMMARY OF THE AREA
This is the older part of the village mainly fishing and agricultural that was Gorleston in the 1800's.
In this area Hewitt's “Short blue” trawler fleet were based from the mid 19th century till their demise in1903.
The cluster of workers houses built by the company called Hewitt's buildings, the steps where the workers queued to receive their pay, the ice house where, wherries would bring ice from the broads to store, The Tower which was the managers house near Gorleston's first purpose build hospital on land give by Short Blue manager Harvey Harvey George, the close by “Short Blue” atmospheric public house and the only building apart from the workers houses that give any recognition to the company, once the largest trawling fleet in the world and probably one of the most inovative and based at Gorleston. Self sufficient for in all its needs provided from a industrial sized operation on the riverside that employed shipwrights, block makers, sailmakers and other trades so necessary to service a fleet of about 80 sailing smacks are all that is left to remind those in the know of this once great fishing industry.
Adjacent to this area and also with maritime connections is Blackwall Reach with fishermen's cottages and a scattering of interesting buildings and cobbled walls in what has long been a conservation area. Many of the “Short Blue” men would have lived here hence the name which is a reminder of the origins of the Fleet
In 1899 the Fishermens Institute a building of character to us but its heritage of purpose draws to our attention a haven for a little relaxation for hard working fishermen often treatred by employers with little care. Eight men, eight weeks at sea in a 75 foot sailing smack living in deplorable degrading conditions The ever present danger of being taken by the sea they fished and they were by the hundreds.
Opposite the Institute a million miles away from what care the fishermen received there is Priory Park, a legacy of peace, tranquility and beauty left to our town by the Hill family The house was demolished with the exception of one small building and their final legacy was this peaceful park in the centre of Gorleston . Here an archaeology dig revealed the Gorleston hoard which can be seen in The Time and Tide museum.
High Street finishes and High Road begins at an old building, probably one of the oldest in the town, once the “Rising Sun” a public house until it closed in 1903. The old Gorleston boundary with Southtown runs through the middle of the house. When beating the boundary the officials would go through the back door to emerge through the front to cross the road and continue. There is an old boundary sign to the west.
A little further down is “Koolunga Gardens” as it is known by locals although now sometimes incorrectly called “Williamson's Lookout” a peaceful little park with seats to rest if exploring this area. The park was given to the town by Mrs Williamson in memory of her husband who at one time owned Koolunga House on the opposite side of the road that was part of the once Garnham Estate as was nearby Clarence House so named because the Duke of Clarence was once a guest there.
High Road continues past what was the “Barking Fishery” another pub, now closed, with “Short Blue” connections in its name. Here is also Captain Manby's House, inventor of a rocket fired life saving apparatus and many other things. After passing some Grade ll listed houses the large house now used by the council is Maltings House once home of the owner of Coombs maltings which stood on the riverside.
After going down the small lane by the Maltings House boundary wall you can see on your left a little to the south the landing stage of what was once the Lower Ferry. This at one time was the crossing to get to Yarmouth when it was the Horse Ferry but in latter times the ferry was a rowing and finally motor driven.
To the south of the ferry is the fishermen's wharf and next Darby's Hard, the only stretch of natural riverside left in gorleston. The Darby family in the 19th century built boats and broke up boats on the river bank here.
Once one of the most scenic riverside areas of our town it has suffered from neglect by the port authorities over the years although there is now a move by residents to take it in hand but I fear it will take much more work to get it back to the way it was. The council needs to come to its aid with the help of any grants that can be obtained to make this the magical heritage area it once was. It is key to the area with its actual maritime 19th century feel and should be treated as such.
PLACES MENTIONED IN THE
AFORESAID IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER BECAUSE THEY ALL ADD TO THE IMPORTANCE OF THE
WHOLE
DARBYS
HARD HEWITT'S
BUILDINGS HEWITT'S
STEPS THE TOWER
HOSPITAL BLACKWALL REACH LISTED HOUSES MALTINGS HOUSE
FERRY KOLUNGA GARDENS KOOLUNGA HOUSE PRIORY PARK
MANBY RISING SUN CLARENCE HOUSE SHORT BLUE
FISHERMENS MISSION HIGH STREET THE HEWITT SHORT BLUE STORY
MY VISIONS
This is a valuable area to Gorleston particularly in terms of its maritime heritage and other important ways. It has been underestimated for years and unfortunately there are some elements which need some care and attention, notably Darby's Hard.. We have a lot to be proud of in Gorleston's heritage so why not promote it? Pride and involvement in our town could be the result.
A heritage walk could be signposted with a small number of boards spread through the area with a summary of that part of the area and notable buildings marked to go with a printed copy of amap and further details. Most of the town now probably consists of incomers who know little or nothing about their adopted home-town's heritage which could help with a better understanding of care for our environment and more pride in what we are. Children either in school groups or with parents would be able to learn and take an interest in our local history. It is part of the curriculum I believe.
It could be a tourist attraction to a particular interest group who could combine it with Great Yarmouth heritage. I would be prepared to write a guide with photographs for this walk.
The walk could be used to move visitors from the seafront to the town centre to put footfall into what is a great shopping centre with something for most. This could be done with a heritage walk from the seafront via the riverside to the town centre or take people on one of several possible walks that would end in the High Street.
Our High Street is a traffic nightmare with restricted parking. Many words have been spoken about the problem but still we have no solution. An idea may be to have a competition for ideas from residents. The complete answer may not come from one source but perhaps an amalgamation of many. Worth a try?
I think there are probably a number of benefits that could arise from this a given discussion and exploration because Gorleston has lost so much of her heritage that almost everything that remains is valuable to us.
THE RIVERSIDE AREA FROM BAKER STREET TO THE PROMENADE ON SEAFRONT
SUMMARY OF THE AREA
The revetment once known as the docks and dolphins has a board explaining what the area looked like before the alterations for flood defences. The area was mud flats at low tide and the dolphins or jetties went from the riverside land to the river to enable fishing boats to offload their catch. The docks were an area which filled with water at high tide divided from the river by wooden piles to be able to moor small boats safely off the river with an opening to get them in and out.
The volunteer lifeboat house was built in 1888 to house the Elizabeth Simpson a lifeboat donated by a lady of the same name who witnessed the Ranger Company private lifeboat Refuge wrecked at the bar with the the loss of her crew and rescued sailors. This building is a disgrace to the town which should be a memorial to the brave men who saved over 400 lives in the Elizabeth Simpson between 1888 and 1939 when she was taken from service. It would also be a memorial to previous members of the Rangers, Storm and Young Flys, Gorleston's private companies of boatmen who bravely put to sea in inadequate boats to rescue sailors in distress many losing their own lives in the attempt In the early days it was by sailing and rowing to the distressed vessels. In 1866 the Ranger lifeboat Rescuer capsized when disabled and being towed into the harbour by a tug which due to a misheard message cut the cable. Six boatmen and 19 sailors were lost. A year later the Rescuer overturned when leaving harbour with the loss of 12 of her crew. Hopefully the building can be made a Grade ll listed which could open up grants for her rescue.
Adjacent to this lifeboat house is the RNLI series of buildings with their latest lifeboat Samabeta moored in the river. They also have an earlier lifeboat The “John and Mary Meiklam of Gladswood” together with a souvenir shop in the southern most building.
There is then a stretch of granite block paving interesting in itself because the whole riverside area was paved like this at one time but devoid of any other interest.
The lighthouse built in 1887 to guide ships into the harbour and mark the bend is a landmark on that part of the quay. It still serves a purpose and very much gives the flavour of older days when navigation was much more difficult.
Next to the Lighthouse is the Ranger warehouse, much changed but to the knowing eye identifies itself. The Ranger company were finally wound up in 1947 Many of its members serving on the various RNLI boats before and after the Elizabeth Simpson was taken off station spending the war in her shed. Subsequently she spent many years as a private pleasure boat and still survives awaiting restoration in North Norfolk.
Further down is the BelleVue public house built in 1879 with an interesting wall painting discovered recently when decorating.
The cafe Quay Largo was once the Storm Company warehouse which had a lookout on the roof as did the Rangers and Young Flys. The storm lookout was the last to be destroyed despite its design being unique to Gorleston. Both the other lookouts were the same, The Young flys had their warehouse and lookout next to the William lV positioned further back than the present building.
Brush Quay which is where the river bends is so named because brush wood was used as part of the foundations. The river originally flowed out to sea under the cliff meeting the sea around Corton.. By the Pavilion a slight rise in the road is where the river was turned to flow out between the two piers. Brush quay, the turning of the river is what made our harbour possible and gave prosperity to Yarmouth.
The original south pier was built by a Dutchman about 400 years ago protecting our harbour mouth. All those who remember it, remember the boarded walk, the cosies where we fished courted or just sunbathed, know the loss of what was a unique place. It was an attraction and asset to the resort that could never be replaced. Even so it is one of Gorleston's treasured areas now in a conservation area but is being allowed to to become featureless and barren. Under the tons of concrete there are still the bones of the old pier, perhaps at sometime to be reavealed for a future generation to wonder at
At the foot of the White Lion steps is found Duncans well which was sunk by Admiral Lord Duncan in 1797 during the Napoleonic wars to enable his fleet to get good quality water because the local water available was of poor quality.
On the promenade at the bottom of the Avondale Road steps is a water trough this time built by the “Metropolitain Drinking Fountain Cattle Trough Association” for the use of horses. This organisation I understand is still in existance.
Opposite is our yacht pond built in 1926 and still in use today.
Virtually the building of the whole of our resort seafront can be attributed to one man, the then Burough Surveyor Mr. Cockrill. In 1901 the promenade was laid, followed by the cliff being levelled and ravine built, shelters erected as with many other building a frontage of his own design terracota. The shops standing today were built. The Pavilion, again Cockrill design opened in 1901. The Cliff Hotel had been opened in 1898. A magnificent building towering over the soon to be expanded resort as if to say Gorleston is the place to come. A year earlier the Pier Hotel, almost on the beach had opened. 1903 saw the railway come to town and the resort was ready for business.
PLACES MENTIONED IN THE AFORESAID IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER BECAUSE THEY ALL ADD TO THE IMPORTANCE OF THE WHOLE
DOCKS AND DOLPHINS VOLUNTEER LIFEBOAT SHED RNLI SHEDS AND MUSEUM
GRANITE SETS BEND AND MOVING RIVER LIGHTHOUSE
RANGERS HQ STORM HQ CLIFFS
PIER SHOPS RAVINE
PAVILION YACHT POND PUMP
BANDSTAND COCKRILL SHELTERS HORSE TROUGH
CLIFF HOTEL OLD/NEW
MY VISIONS
We have a wonderful beach with beautiful sand which has improved immensely in size for what ever reason, my own being that it is cyclic. The resort itself is now kept in much better order that of a few years ago. A lot of work has been put in which we need to reap the benefit of. This year has been a good year for Gorleston resort which shows the potential is there.
The cliff top has much to offer and does appear under used apart from the bowls and the popular children's playground which could do with just a few more “toys”. There is something for adults and children and of course cliff top walks with a view of the bay towards Lowestoft. More feet need to be encouraged to use the facilities.
As mentioned previously a walk could be signposted from the seafront to the High street or to join up with other walks around the northern end of the High Street and riverside finishing in the High Street for the more energetic. This walk would begin on the prom. And continue along the riverside to Baker Street. Leading walkers to our High Street for shopping. The granite set paved quayside could be improved with some interesting objects eg anchor, the Gorleston rock etc.
How about a photographic competition linked to walks with a free weekend as a prize. Gorleston needs more publicity for what it has to offer and although I have offered to increase the “Gorleston Resort Now” page on “Gorleston Virtual Museum” with a link to my website in the Burough Guide in liaison with the tourist people it wasn't accepted. I was told Gorleston has too few hotels – so, why shouldn't some of those staying at Yarmouth be encouraged to spend a day at our lovely Edwardian resort as a rest from the raz-ma-rtaz of our neighbour?
We won't be in competition but like the earlier guides “Great Yarmouth and Gorleston the Resorts That Have everything” A great combination. Were I working for the tourist traders of the Borough I would have jumped a the idea! Gorleston needs more advertising because it has potential. There are ways to encourage visitors not yet explored.
Gorleston people are asking for the return of parking on the pier. The shops need it to maintain their trade and it is severely missed by locals as well as visitors. It was a wonderful car park for elderly and disabled peop to park with a sea and beach view. It should be within the wit of the council to find a way surely?
Residents are very much against any of the prom. being taken up for parking as it is the centrepiece of the resort by the yacht pond, the prom. is used by children to play and would be a dangerous venture as anyone knows who has seen the parking in front of the shops when cars try to get in and out. Any continuation further along the promenade would cause chaos and be dangerous and anyone who suggests it would be responsible for any consequences.
Basically most Gorleston people think “less is more” and believe we have got a resort that with a few minor adjustments is a resort to be proud of. The character of our resort and its beach is what locals enjoy and apparenly many many people who also enjoy spending time here as our guests. People like it here for what it is - Cockrill did a good job which is everlasting!
There are ways to attract more visitors that should be investigated but unfortunately our council isn't proactive when it comes to publicity for Gorleston.
Main areas of contention are:
Volunteer lifeboat shed
Darby's Hard area
Gorleston South Pier
Suggestions for some more Grade ll listings
No further parking on promenade
High Street traffic/parking
Joining the resort to the High Street
Further local history related information can be found at www.gorleston-heritage.co.uk
I have to say that I gave a copy of this paper to every Gorleston councillor and have received no questions or feedback of any kind which just demonstrates their interest in the heritage of the town they should be representing.
Copyright Dennis Durrant and Gorleston Virtual Museum 2009
