Belton & District Historical Society

Archive photographs of Belton and the surrounding area.
All pictures donated from various sources, EDP, Mr & Mrs Riches of Burgh Castle,Diane Skipper & Kenny Lindsay & Kim Saul

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Belton & District Historical Society's first valuation day at the J.G .Institute. With Peter Howkins.
Photographs taken by Kim Saul & Kenny Lindsay

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Belton & District Historical Society's Christmas party 19th December,2006 at The Priory Restaurant St.Olaves
Pictures taken by Ian Walker.

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Archive pictures of the "Bygones day" at Burgh Castle village hall and Ivy Farm August 2006
Pictures taken by Kim Saul.
Our thanks go to Trevor Austin for the use of the facilities at Ivy Farm, & Burgh Castle for the use of The village Hall.

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Archive pictures of the "Belle of the East" dedication day
Pictures taken by Kim Saul.
Pictures of the pilot courtesy of Richard Lindsay.

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Archive pictures of Great Yarmouth.
Pictures donated by various sources

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Pictures of Belton & Burgh Castle schools in days past.
Pictures taken from various sources
our grateful thanks to everybody.

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Belton Church after the ligthning struck the tower.
Courtesy of the Reverend J. Quinn & Kim Saul.

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the unvailing of the memorial plaque on the John Green Institute.
Pictures taken by Kenny Lindsay

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Burgh Castle & surrounding area football teams.
Pictures donated at the Bygones day in Burgh Castle.
our thanks to all who allowed us to use these photographs.
Finding this site fascinating!
Re Football teams. The "Burgh Castle" team, File 3/7 is actually Belton c 1956-58.
Back Row. Harry Chilvers (Cmtte member note cycle clips!) Bob Smith (I think) Tommy Lynch (Cmtte member and local PC) John Botwright, Kenny Payne, Tony Beare, ???? Brooks (had a brother Ivan),Ivan Willis, Eddie Stimpson (Cmtte member and Station Master)
Front Row:
Ronnie Beare, Eddie Searby, Les George,?????, David Searby

Also re British Legion picture. Duffield is standard bearer. My Father , Alfred Tennant is immediatley to Duffield's right forward of the back row.
Wonderful site which brings back many memories.
David Tennant.

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"Memories of a Bygone age" full story on the website.
Courtesy of Mrs D.Newham

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The Gorleston Millenium Manuscript & Music Commisioned to celebrate the New Millenium.
Pictures taken at the Belton Kings Head Sunday 25th March, 2007
Photographs taken by Kim Saul.

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Pictures of the limited edition Belton & District Historical Society's mugs.
Pictures taken by Kenny Lindsay & Kim Saul

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A very enjoyable day spent at Collectors World near Downham Market.
Pictures taken by Kim Saul & Kenny Lindsay

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Pictures of the presentation of the village in bloom competition, 2007.
All pictures taken by Kenny Lindsay of the Belton & District Historical Soceity.

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The Platfords of Belton.
Pictures supplied by Kenny Lindsay

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Belton & District Historical Society's club outing to great Yarmouth Potteries,. Avery informative evening was spent with Ernie Childs and his wife learning all about the local history of the potteries. A fish & chip supper was provided, with a generous supply of liquid refreshments available.A lot of paintings are done by Mr Childs from memory these are then transfered to pots fofr sale above in the shop.
The picture on the left shows Mr E. Childs welcoming the Belton & District Historical Society to the Potteries.
All pictures were taken by Kenny Lindsay.

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Belton & District Historical Society's second annual bygones day at Ivy Farm & the village hall Burgh Castle on the 26th August, 2007.
Ivy farm courtesy of Trevor Austin, & the village hall courtesy of the people of Burgh Castle.
Photographs taken by Kim Saul & Kenny Lindsay

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Visitors and members enjoying a look at the old photographs and maps at the JGI on the BDHS's 1st photograph and mardle day held at the Institute.
Pictures taken by Kim Saul & Kenny Lindsay.

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Winston Harrington visites the site where his fathers plane crashed in 1944.
All photograpghs were taken by Kenny Lindsay.

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Belton & District Historical Society's Christmas party 12th December,2007 at The Priory Restaurant St.Olaves.
Courtesy of Kim Saul & Kenny Lindsay.

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Winston Harrington paid Belton a visit in February 2008 to see where his father's plane crashd in 1944. This photograph was taken standing outside the Tavern where there is a plaque to commerate the event of dedication to the aircraft and crew.
All photographs taken by Kenny lindsay.

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The chairman of the Belton & District Historical society presenting a checque to the JPU Hospital's palliative care team in recognition of the care taken to Mr Bryan Cubitt during his treatment.
Photograph taken by Mr K. Lindsay

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Photograph & mardle day 2008. This is our 2nd time at the JGI. There was a good turnout of visitors with a lot of collectibles items and wartime memorabilia on display.
Photographs taken by Kim Saul & Kenny Lindsay

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