Martham memories: Old photos of a charming Norfolk village

From the award-winning beaches and breathtaking countryside to the unique communities dotted across the county and the vibrant people that make them thrive- it truly is a special part of the world.

And today we are taking a moment to turn back the clocks at one of Norfolk's many fabulous villages - Martham.

Martham post office in 1985. (Image: Newsquest)

The community is thought to have Saxon roots, but recent historical enquiries offer evidence it could originate from Roman times or even before.  

This collection of photos from our archive spans several decades. 

Looking across the village pond at Martham in 1970. (Image: Newsquest)

A view of Martham where Black Street meets Repps Road in 1988. (Image: Newsquest)

Can you remember these businesses being in the centre of Martham village in 1987? (Image: Newsquest)

Perhaps you can remember some of the shops dotted around the greens, long gone now.

There's the medieval St Mary's church standing tall and tranquil scenes from around the village.

We glimpse the very first carnival, the mushroom farm and the ponds.

FIRST OF MANY: Martham staged its first ever carnival in July 1980, and the organisers promised: “It won’t be the last!” The festivities included a dance at which the carnival queen was chosen – 16-year-old Georgina Williamson, with runners-up Judith Newman, 18, and Donna Witheridge, 14. There was carnival fete on the village green, and a procession by more than 80 vehicles – it looks like these onlookers were enjoying the day. (Image: Newsquest)

Workers in the egg-packing station at Martham on June 15, 1961. (Image: Newsquest)

Do you recognise some of the places and faces in the pictures?

We hope these old photos of Martham in years gone by bring back many fond memories.

If you have connections to this Norfolk village let us know in the comments below. 

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This late February scene near Martham, taken in the afternoon sunshine gives us the clue that Spring is just around the corner. Dated: February 21, 1966. (Image: Newsquest)

Gathering mushrooms in the cropping sheds at Broadland Mushroom Farms in Martham on July 20, 1967. (Image: Newsquest)

St Mary's church at Martham on February 6, 1975. (Image: Newsquest)

A peaceful village scene from Martham, Norfolk in February 1957. (Image: Newsquest)

Martham Secondary Modern School prize day, June 18, 1971. (Image: Newsquest)

Broadland Mushroom Farms Ltd of Martham, salesman Bernard Thain checks a consignment of mushrooms with Alice Southgate in the packing department. Date: July 20, 1967. (Image: Newsquest)

The old and the new blend admirably on Martham Green in springtime. Date: 1970. (Image: Newsquest)

A bright but breezy October morning at Martham where the early morning sunshine bathes the peaceful scene. Date: 1981. (Image: Newsquest)

Firemen having a break from tackling a thatched roof fire at Rectory Farm, Cess Road, Martham. Date: June 12, 1975. (Image: Newsquest)