English Villages

946768_953808031332958_4466612524758556807_n.jpgGuleg Hall in Norwich
C Hughes, 66th Squadron, Collection Norwich_1.jpegC Hughes, 66th Squadron, Collection Norwich
12308083_937718036275291_3746655545665671464_o.jpgNorwich, 1944
Screen Shot 2022-03-21 at 2.46.26 AM.pngWater pit in Norwich - the department store pictured here was hit during the blitz - Norwich castle and bell hotel are also visible
Train on Tracks, Likely in Norwich.JPGTrain on Tracks, Likely in Norwich
Norwich Cinema, Wartime_1.jpegNorwich Cinema, Wartime
11825893_891612274219201_2241269447707069356_n.jpgDance hall in Norwich - Samson an Hercules at entrance- airmen called it muscle hall

No longer a dance hall, but still stands in Norwich

12108273_921283864585375_5298800446536501206_n.jpgSunday Church Services at St. Johns Church in Norwich

Earlham Road

12471463_956646524382442_6830081193209819932_o.jpgRed Cross Club Norwich
11811512_891592624221166_6925932544175269671_n.jpgRed Cross Club, Norwich

A school today.

12494670_953806634666431_1548390202745731832_n.jpgAmerican Red Cross Club Norwich
11232379_891511787562583_4955561671050815337_o.jpgNorwich Castle grounds, looking out on Norwich
Will Lundy at the Castle in Norwich_1.jpegWill Lundy at the Castle in Norwich
Will Lundy, Norwich Castle, Royal Hotel in Background_1.jpegWill Lundy, Norwich Castle, Royal Hotel in Background
11884722_899160313464397_8560194616147707652_o.jpgNorwich Castle, taken from Bell Hotel in Norwich
Bell and Castle Hotel, ETO 1944, Norwich_1.jpegBell and Castle Hotel, ETO 1944, Norwich
1553283_10201352716483438_1633867625_o.jpgSign in front of the historic Bell Hotel in Norwich today
1026180_10201352717963475_1529859777_o.jpgBell Hotel in Norwich
11866414_891606244219804_3299343962025822047_n.jpgMaid's Hotel in Norwich. Statue in foreground is for WWI to honor Nurse Edeth Cavell
Norwich Cathedral_1.jpegNorwich Cathedral
Ted Fernback Photos_Summer 1943_Norwich Cathedral England_1.jpegTed Fernback Photos_Summer 1943_Norwich Cathedral England
Ted Fernback Photos_Summer 1943_Norwich Cathedral?.jpegTed Fernback Photos_Summer 1943_Norwich Cathedral
Norwich Cathedral, From Side_1.jpegNorwich Cathedral, From Side
11214732_1010298845683876_928541938890002913_n.jpgNorwich market
12991107_1009803125733448_2202029086155579816_n.jpgNorwich market, 1944
Market in Norwich or Dereham during War.JPGMarket in Norwich or Dereham during War
Market in Norwich or Dereham during War 2.JPGMarket in Norwich or Dereham during War
Women at Market in Norwich or Dereham during War.JPGWomen at Market in Norwich or Dereham during War
Norwich Near St. Andrews Festival House_1.jpegNorwich Near St. Andrews Festival House
30594299_1632411483472606_5944444130204581888_n.jpgWaiting for Liberty Trucks to go into Norwich
15129520_1160601113986981_170702902513717506_o.jpgClertrac in Norwich

These were used to dismantle aircraft no longer airworthy

Lord Mayor of Norwich Throws out Ball for Baseball Game During Salure the Soldier Week, Captain Cassidy in Foreground_1.jpegLord Mayor of Norwich Throws out Ball for Baseball Game During Salure the Soldier Week, Captain Cassidy in Foreground
Lion at Entrance of Norwich City Hall, 1944_1.jpegLion at Entrance of Norwich City Hall, 1944
Norwich, City Hall, ETO 1944_1.jpegNorwich, City Hall, ETO 1944
Norwich, Salute the Soldier Week, General Peck views Parade on Steps of Norwich City Hall_1.jpegNorwich, Salute the Soldier Week, General Peck views Parade on Steps of Norwich City Hall
VE Day Parade in Norwich, Morgan Sims Marching.JPEGVE Day Parade in Norwich, Morgan Sims Marching
VE Day, May 1945, Norwich, Special Services_1.jpegVE Day, May 1945, Norwich, Special Services
At the Broads, Norwich_1.jpegAt the Broads, Norwich
At the Broads, Norwich, Event with Tables, Men and Women_1.jpegAt the Broads, Norwich, Event with Tables, Men and Women
At the Broads, Norwich, Some kind of event in woods, airmen and women, drinking beer_1.jpegAt the Broads, Norwich, Some kind of event in woods, airmen and women, drinking beer
Clyde P Cheeks with unknown older couple in front of village storefront reading %22Polish%22.JPGClyde P Cheeks with unknown older couple in front of "Polish" village storefront (Norwich)
Norwich City Hall on VE Day, Guild Hall in Background, Shot of Lion in Front of City Hall_1.jpegNorwich City Hall on VE Day, Guild Hall in Background, Shot of Lion in Front of City Hall
VE Day Parade, Norwich, May 13, 1945, School Boys Sitting on Bench in front of Building_1.jpegVE Day Parade, Norwich, May 13, 1945, School Boys Sitting on Bench in front of Building
VE Day Parade in Norwich, May 13, 1945, 44th BG Airmen Marching, English Lining Street_1.jpegVE Day Parade in Norwich, May 13, 1945, 44th BG Airmen Marching, English Lining Street
VE Day Parade, May 13, 1945, 44th BG Marching in Parade, in Front of Baratt's and Fosters Corner in King's Lynn, Street Still Exists_1.jpegVE Day Parade, May 13, 1945, 44th BG Marching in Parade, in Front of Baratt's and Fosters Corner in King's Lynn, Street Still Exists
Wings for Victory Parade, Thanksgiving Sunday, May 13, 1945, Norwich_Picture.jpgWings for Victory Parade, Thanksgiving Sunday, May 13, 1945, Norwich_Picture
14753891_1131968493516910_2269082535182541995_o.jpgScene of an English village
11856364_892511134129315_4442536745523229112_o.jpgKimberly cottages near Shipdham
18519754_1326836620696762_2509283087198050600_n.jpgEnglish homes with thatched roofs, taken near base
40-2 Merry Ol'e England_1.jpgEnglish homes nearby Shipdham
12710859_972406016139826_4218530245912847773_o.jpgEnglish cottage

Exact location unknown - some thought it might be near 100th BG airfield or keeper's cottage at Woodrising

10658647_954317387948689_2166637493521212097_o.jpgUnknown English house on fire
Unknown town, church and car pictured on streetUnknown town, church and car pictured on street
Unknown English village, church in backgroundUnknown English village, church in background
Unknown Airmen on Bikes in English? Town.jpegUnknown Airmen on Bikes in English? Town
Taken Near Shipdham, 4 Airmen on Horses at Stable, in Middle looks like Local_1.jpegTaken Near Shipdham, 4 Airmen on Horses at Stable, in Middle looks like Local
28377807_10214175959686987_3357894817655078063_n.jpgUnknown airman poses with three small children, presumably near Shipdham
Clyde P Cheeks next to short woman, in doorframe of brick building.JPGClyde P Cheeks next to short woman, in doorframe of brick building
17632324_10212719854775726_3739578397229814055_o.jpgMile road on the edge of Shipdham Airfield

5 unknown airmen on their bikes

Flat Tire on Bike Trip to Norwich_1.jpegFlat Tire on Bike Trip to Norwich
13064693_10206500867016513_5757460098167297385_o.jpgBlair on a bike
11800258_889876051059490_3105891342736286231_n.jpgAirman rides bike on hedgerow-lined road , headed to King Billy pub for beer
41-2 Pappy and Bike.jpgPappy and Bike
Car, Unknown (Wings Remembered 44th BG Archive).JPGCar, Unknown
50th Station Complement, Collision on October 27, 1944, Jeep Turned on its Side on English Road_1.jpeg50th Station Complement, Collision on October 27, 1944, Jeep Turned on its Side on English Road
66 Squadron Officer in Village, Hedgerows on Side of Road_1.jpeg66 Squadron Officer in Village, Hedgerows on Side of Road
Wymondham Church, Old and %22New%22_1.jpegWymondham Church, Old and "New"
Durham Cathedral, England_1.jpegDurham Cathedral, England
Hingham Church, May 1944, ETO_1.jpegHingham Church, May 1944, ETO
271215191_10226488723785650_8851683279302783086_n.jpgAll Saint's Church, Shipdham Village
Slide147.jpgSt. Andrews Church, Southburgh Church Near 506 Squadron Site

Notes: Additional photos of inside and exterior of church. Over 1000 years old. .5 miles from 506 Squadron site.

Castle at Bishop Aukland, County Dereham_1.jpegCastle at Bishop Aukland, County Dereham
Slide146.jpgSt. Andrews Church, Southburgh Church Near 506 Squadron Site

Notes: Think about a mile south of 506 site. Can see frost on left covering entire branches. Note how narrow road is where bikes are riding – still…

English Farmer Using Manual Farm Equipment .jpegEnglish Farmer Using Manual Farm Equipment
Dereham, Man Pulling Horse Drawn Buggy?_1.jpegDereham, Man Pulling Horse Drawn Buggy
Delivery, Not Milk, Horse Hauling a Presumed Milk Cart_1.jpegDelivery, Not Milk, Horse Hauling a Presumed Milk Cart
12366098_942517055795389_2004294420766549125_o.jpgHorse drawn carriage transports airmen around base
31369147_1648659615181126_6733881251175858176_n.jpgUnknown airmen ride bikes on an English road
Church, Location Unknown_1.jpegChurch, Location Unknown

English Villages