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1940s weekend in Sheringham, North Norfolk 2012 Part 2
North Norfolk photographer Pierre Butikofer continues with an additional 50 photos taken from the 1940 weekend held in Sheringham early in September 2012. You are encouraged to comment on all my photos via the contact form or here at the bottom!
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Sheringham 1940s weekend 2012
North Norfolk photographer Pierre Butikofer attended the Sheringham 1940s weekend. The whole of Sheringham town, in North Norfolk, was alive to scenes of the 1940s. From men and women in uniform from the three armed services to civilians dressed in the outfits of the 1940s Not only was the North Norfolk PoppyLine railway station at Sheringham heaving with crowds of people participating ...
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The Stingrays performing at a Rock and Roll weekend in Mundesley, North Norfolk
Having just received an email from Nathan Hulse saying that The Stingrays have just released a new CD and that they had used one of my photos from the gig that was held in Mundesley, North Norfolk earlier this year, has prompted me to add some of the photos I took of them at the gig. In the first instance ...
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First cargo carried on Aylsham navigation, the river Bure, for a 100 years
First cargo carried on Aylsham navigation, the river Bure, for a 100 years and I was offered the opportunity to be present at this event with my camera. On August 26th 1912 Broadland Norfolk was hit by a massive flood described at the time as being of “biblical proportions”. The flood came after over 6 inches of rain had fallen ...
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Cromer carnival event – fancy dress evening
Cromer carnival fancy dress event – it is that time of the year again, when the narrow streets of Cromer are packed with revellers from the Cromer carnival fancy dress evening. The pubs are heaving, the weather balmy and the costumes are just awesome. The amount of work and effort that people put into them, it’s quite amazing. The great ...
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An afternoon on Cromer pier
An afternoon on Cromer pier – that is how I have spent this afternoon. There is logic in this decision! I feel that my photographs lack a certain wow factor and as consequence I have acquired a mentor to help me. In order for me to improve my composition, he has advised me to use just a 35mm lens for ...
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Sheringham Potty festival
The sound of bells, men and women dressed up in bright gaudy clothes with feathers and flowers in their hats, the haunting and primeval folk music, black makeup on faces, just like ancient pagans – the morris men known as Pottymen, here in Norfolk hit the streets of Sheringham in a truly festive atmosphere. The children and even dogs were ...
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Harley Davidson bikers at Sheringham Carnival
Harley Davidson motorbikes in Sheringham – what an awesome sight! The distinctive throbbing sounds of Harley Davidson exhaust pipes, the gleaming chrome of the bikes, the leather clad women bikers, the friendly and humourous nature of the bikers themselves. Brought a totally different meaning to the Hairy Bikers!! 350 Harley Davidson motorbikes descend into the seaside town of Sheringham as ...
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The Olympic relay torch arrives in Cromer, North Norfolk
Olympic Torch relay, day 42 and the torch finds its way to Cromer during the afternoon. Six torch bearers will carry the flame through the winding narrow streets of Cromer Cromer town center was packed with people waiting to get a glimpse of the torch as it weaved its way through the town center, I was very privileged to have ...
