Blakeney Area Historical Society

Covering the Blakeney Haven (Blakeney, Cley, Morston, Salthouse, Wiveton) & Adjacent Hinterland

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Important update! Jonathan Hooton is stepping in t

Important update! Jonathan Hooton is stepping in to deliver our October talk on the 22nd 2.30 at CLEY Village Hall. His topic: What has Norwich Society ever done for Norwich? Jonathan will take his audience on a virtual tour of the old City centre, demonstrating just how much the Society is responsible for preserving. All welcome! #Norwich #preservation #localhistory

Not only did @thewillowtit deliver a great talk th

Not only did @thewillowtit deliver a great talk this week, he signed copies of his book for our enthusiastic audience. Fantastic talk for us, and we appreciate all the work you do to raise awareness of climate change, especially the impact on Norfolk’s birdlife 👌👏

Our new 24/25 season of talks duly launched this w

Our new 24/25 season of talks duly launched this week with the brilliant @thewillowtit talking about his fascination for geese and the book inspired by his travels following geese around Norfolk on a bicycle during #covid.

Any guesses as to what this curious cuboid stone o

Any guesses as to what this curious cuboid stone object might be? The big question is whether it’s manmade. Read Eric Hotblack’s article in the Glaven Historian to find out! #fieldwalks #blakeneyhinterland #localhistory

Truly humbling to read the obituaries of Mary Ferr

Truly humbling to read the obituaries of Mary Ferroussat and Morris Arthur in our journal The Glaven Historian. Without their contribution, it’s questionable whether BAHS and its archive would exist. John Wright’s superb joint obituary illustrates the dedication and hard work that inspired the formation of both

Members of BAHS will know of John Peake’s extrao

Members of BAHS will know of John Peake’s extraordinary contribution to the Society. The fascinating obituary by his wife Pam explains more about his early life and how he became a naturalist. A fitting tribute to a wonderful man

The Glaven Historian published by us, is available

The Glaven Historian published by us, is available to buy @crabpotcley and @theholtbookshop. Don’t delay, not many copies left! #localhistory

Issue 19 of the Glaven Historian now out! Members

Issue 19 of the Glaven Historian now out! Members will have their copy - non-members can buy at select local shops 👌

Stiffkey has its own local history group and over

Stiffkey has its own local history group and over the bank holiday weekend it is holding an exhibition Local Transport through the ages. Just up our street - and it’s down the road #localhistory #stiffkey #transport

Any guesses as to when and where and what work is

Any guesses as to when and where and what work is being undertaken here? All will be revealed on Oct 22 when Brendan Chester-Cadwell gives a talk on A forgotten history of the Great War - about working the Norfolk land in 1917-18 #localhistory #WW1 #agriculture #Norfolk

A picture of the quay at Blakeney, barely recognis

A picture of the quay at Blakeney, barely recognisable, a tug in the foreground. From our collection. #localhistory #blakeney #photography

A red bike, a camera, the trademark signs of @the

A red bike, a camera, the trademark signs of @thewillowtit…On September 24 naturalist Nick Acheson will be speaking on our behalf at Cley Village Hall…if you love the natural world, this is a talk not to be missed #geese #history #northnorfolk #wildlife

We are delighted that conservationist and naturali

We are delighted that conservationist and naturalist Nick Acheson @thewillowtit is our next speaker on the afternoon of September 24 at Cley Village Hall. His topic is his book….watch this space for more info!

We are supporting Blakeney Parish Council with the

We are supporting Blakeney Parish Council with the task of updating the heritage board. There is no shortage of historic sites in #Blakeney and we are delighted to help ☺️👌

To mark Cley Open Gardens this weekend a rare pict

To mark Cley Open Gardens this weekend a rare picture of Cley harbour from the North from the @historybahs collection courtesy of Richard Kelham #cleyopengardens #northnorfolk #localhistory

Just enjoyed a #BAHS committee update with 10 of o

Just enjoyed a #BAHS committee update with 10 of our 11 members present. Our reinvigorated Society enjoyed making plans for the next season - first meeting is September 24th….watch this space! #localhistory #blakeney #community

The Glaven Historian is the Society’s journal an

The Glaven Historian is the Society’s journal and a valued member benefit. Join now for £12 and your membership will last until the end of August 2025 #bargain #localhistory #glavenvalley #northnorfolk

An opportunity to learn more about the history of

An opportunity to learn more about the history of Morston at the #morstonmeander this Saturday! Event in aid of the church.

A great shot of Blakeney Quay demonstrating that t

A great shot of Blakeney Quay demonstrating that the harbour has attracted visitors over many years! Part of the #BAHS image collection #localhistory #harbour #blakeney #holidays #yesteryear

In Letheringsett a beacon burns on the pyghtle to

In Letheringsett a beacon burns on the pyghtle to mark the D Day landings. What were you doing on June 6th #remembrance #history #honouringthepast #WW2 #DDay

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