Skip to main content

Broads Collection (#5)

Exploring the Scenic Norfolk Broads: A Journey through Time Discover the hidden gems of Norfolk County with its enchanting network of waterways

Background imageBroads Collection: Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisea) juvenile, standing on wooden railing, The Broads, Norfolk, England

Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisea) juvenile, standing on wooden railing, The Broads, Norfolk, England, June

Background imageBroads Collection: Picture No. 10741282

Picture No. 10741282
England - Aerial view, Norfolk Broads at Ludham Bridge Date:

Background imageBroads Collection: Picture No. 10741166

Picture No. 10741166
River Ant, Norfolk Broads, near How Hill Date:

Background imageBroads Collection: Water level depth marker in freshwater dyke, Sutton Fen RSPB Reserve, The Broads, Norfolk

Water level depth marker in freshwater dyke, Sutton Fen RSPB Reserve, The Broads, Norfolk, England, July

Background imageBroads Collection: Sedge cutting in marshland, Sutton Fen RSPB Reserve, The Broads, Norfolk, England, July

Sedge cutting in marshland, Sutton Fen RSPB Reserve, The Broads, Norfolk, England, July

Background imageBroads Collection: Sedge cutting with machine in marshland, Sutton Fen RSPB Reserve, The Broads, Norfolk, England, July

Sedge cutting with machine in marshland, Sutton Fen RSPB Reserve, The Broads, Norfolk, England, July

Background imageBroads Collection: Weather recording station in marshland, Sutton Fen RSPB Reserve, The Broads, Norfolk, England, July

Weather recording station in marshland, Sutton Fen RSPB Reserve, The Broads, Norfolk, England, July

Background imageBroads Collection: Fen Orchid (Liparis loeselii) showing bulb, Sutton Fen RSPB Reserve, The Broads, Norfolk, England

Fen Orchid (Liparis loeselii) showing bulb, Sutton Fen RSPB Reserve, The Broads, Norfolk, England, July

Background imageBroads Collection: Fen Mason Wasp (Odynerus simillimus) adult, taking prey to nest chamber, Sutton Fen RSPB Reserve

Fen Mason Wasp (Odynerus simillimus) adult, taking prey to nest chamber, Sutton Fen RSPB Reserve, The Broads, Norfolk, England, July

Background imageBroads Collection: Fen Mason Wasp (Odynerus simillimus) nest chimney, Sutton Fen RSPB Reserve, The Broads, Norfolk

Fen Mason Wasp (Odynerus simillimus) nest chimney, Sutton Fen RSPB Reserve, The Broads, Norfolk, England, July

Background imageBroads Collection: Fen Raft Spider (Dolomedes plantarius) babies, in summer nursery web

Fen Raft Spider (Dolomedes plantarius) babies, in summer nursery web, at broadland relocation site, The Broads, Norfolk, England, August

Background imageBroads Collection: Fen Raft Spider (Dolomedes plantarius) adult, awaiting prey on frogbit leaf

Fen Raft Spider (Dolomedes plantarius) adult, awaiting prey on frogbit leaf, at broadland relocation site, The Broads, Norfolk, England, August

Background imageBroads Collection: Fen Orchid (Liparis loeselii) close-up of flowerspike, Upton Fen, The Broads N. P

Fen Orchid (Liparis loeselii) close-up of flowerspike, Upton Fen, The Broads N. P. Norfolk, England, July
Fen Orchid (Liparis loeselii) close-up of flowerspike, Upton Fen, The Broads N.P. Norfolk, England, July

Background imageBroads Collection: Fen Orchid (Liparis loeselii) flowering, Upton Fen, The Broads N. P. Norfolk, England, July

Fen Orchid (Liparis loeselii) flowering, Upton Fen, The Broads N. P. Norfolk, England, July
Fen Orchid (Liparis loeselii) flowering, Upton Fen, The Broads N.P. Norfolk, England, July

Background imageBroads Collection: Lincolnshire Duck Decoy showing end and front views. Wild duck decoyed into mouth

Lincolnshire Duck Decoy showing end and front views. Wild duck decoyed into mouth of net covering curving ditch or pipe. Dog trained to drive birds to narrow end where the birds were caught

Background imageBroads Collection: A Duck Decoy showing the mouth of the tunnel. Wild duck were decoyed into the mouth

A Duck Decoy showing the mouth of the tunnel. Wild duck were decoyed into the mouth of a net covering a curving ditch or pipe

Background imageBroads Collection: Canoeists paddling on river, River Bure, Coltishall, The Broads, Norfolk, England, July

Canoeists paddling on river, River Bure, Coltishall, The Broads, Norfolk, England, July

Background imageBroads Collection: Solar-powered electric boat with tourists on river, Norwich, River Yare, The Broads, Norfolk

Solar-powered electric boat with tourists on river, Norwich, River Yare, The Broads, Norfolk, England, April

Background imageBroads Collection: Dyke with aquatic vegetation in wetland habitat, Wickhampton Marshes, Halvergate, River Bure

Dyke with aquatic vegetation in wetland habitat, Wickhampton Marshes, Halvergate, River Bure, The Broads N. P
Dyke with aquatic vegetation in wetland habitat, Wickhampton Marshes, Halvergate, River Bure, The Broads N.P. Norfolk, England, July

Background imageBroads Collection: Reed cutting, reedcutter with bundles of cut reeds, How Hill, River Ant, The Broads N. P

Reed cutting, reedcutter with bundles of cut reeds, How Hill, River Ant, The Broads N. P. Norfolk, England
Reed cutting, reedcutter with bundles of cut reeds, How Hill, River Ant, The Broads N.P. Norfolk, England

Background imageBroads Collection: View of restored windpump in wetland, Herringfleet Windpump (Walkers Mill), Herringfleet

View of restored windpump in wetland, Herringfleet Windpump (Walkers Mill), Herringfleet, River Waveney, The Broads N.P. Suffolk, England, July

Background imageBroads Collection: View of restored windpump in wetland habitat, Herringfleet Windpump (Walkers Mill), Herringfleet

View of restored windpump in wetland habitat, Herringfleet Windpump (Walkers Mill), Herringfleet, River Waveney, The Broads N.P. Suffolk, England, July

Background imageBroads Collection: View of windpump and pumphouse at edge of waterway, Clippesby Mill, Ashby with Oby, River Bure

View of windpump and pumphouse at edge of waterway, Clippesby Mill, Ashby with Oby, River Bure, The Broads N. P
View of windpump and pumphouse at edge of waterway, Clippesby Mill, Ashby with Oby, River Bure, The Broads N.P. Norfolk, England, July

Background imageBroads Collection: Pleasure boats moored near windpump at sunset, Thurne Windpump (Morses Mill), Thurne Dyke

Pleasure boats moored near windpump at sunset, Thurne Windpump (Morses Mill), Thurne Dyke, River Thurne, The Broads N.P. Norfolk, England, July

Background imageBroads Collection: View of floating vistor centre silhouetted at sunset, Ranworth Broad Conservation Centre

View of floating vistor centre silhouetted at sunset, Ranworth Broad Conservation Centre, Ranworth Broad, River Bure, The Broads N.P. Norfolk, England

Background imageBroads Collection: Common Swallowtail (Papilio machaon ssp. britannicus) caterpillar

Common Swallowtail (Papilio machaon ssp. britannicus) caterpillar, on Milk Parsley (Peucedanum palustre) foodplant, near Hickling, River Thurne, The Broads N.P. Norfolk, England, August

Background imageBroads Collection: Goldcrest (Regulus regulus) adult, perched on twig, Strumpshaw Fen RSPB Reserve, River Yare

Goldcrest (Regulus regulus) adult, perched on twig, Strumpshaw Fen RSPB Reserve, River Yare, The Broads N. P
Goldcrest (Regulus regulus) adult, perched on twig, Strumpshaw Fen RSPB Reserve, River Yare, The Broads N.P. Norfolk, England, November

Background imageBroads Collection: Domestic Cattle, Highland cow, used for conservation grazing management on wetland reserve

Domestic Cattle, Highland cow, used for conservation grazing management on wetland reserve, Strumpshaw Fen RSPB Reserve, River Yare, The Broads N.P. Norfolk, England, October

Background imageBroads Collection: Domestic Cattle, beef cows and calves, grazing on marshland pasture, Belton Marshes, near St

Domestic Cattle, beef cows and calves, grazing on marshland pasture, Belton Marshes, near St. Olaves, Norfolk, England, July

Background imageBroads Collection: Domestic Cattle, Highland bull, backlit at sunset, used for conservation grazing management

Domestic Cattle, Highland bull, backlit at sunset, used for conservation grazing management on wetland reserve, Strumpshaw Fen RSPB Reserve, River Yare, The Broads N.P. Norfolk, England, December

Background imageBroads Collection: Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope) adult female, swimming, Buckenham Marshes RSPB Reserve

Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope) adult female, swimming, Buckenham Marshes RSPB Reserve, River Yare, Yare Valley, The Broads, Norfolk, England, December

Background imageBroads Collection: Common Swallowtail (Papilio machaon britannicus) British race, adult, resting on groundsel

Common Swallowtail (Papilio machaon britannicus) British race, adult, resting on groundsel, Strumpshaw Fen RSPB Reserve, River Yare, The Broads, Norfolk, England, june

Background imageBroads Collection: Norfolk Hawker (Aeshna isosceles) adult male, resting on reed

Norfolk Hawker (Aeshna isosceles) adult male, resting on reed, being attacked by Azure Damselfly (Coenagrion puella) adult male, in flight, Strumpshaw Fen RSPB Reserve, River Yare, The Broads

Background imageBroads Collection: Sailing boat on open water beside reedbed, Hickling Broad, River Thurne, The Broads N. P

Sailing boat on open water beside reedbed, Hickling Broad, River Thurne, The Broads N. P. Norfolk, England, march
Sailing boat on open water beside reedbed, Hickling Broad, River Thurne, The Broads N.P. Norfolk, England, march

Background imageBroads Collection: Burning cut reeds in reedbed habitat, How Hill, River Ant, The Broads N. P. Norfolk, England, march

Burning cut reeds in reedbed habitat, How Hill, River Ant, The Broads N. P. Norfolk, England, march
Burning cut reeds in reedbed habitat, How Hill, River Ant, The Broads N.P. Norfolk, England, march

Background imageBroads Collection: Longhorn Moth (Nemophora degeerella) adult male, resting on nettle leaf

Longhorn Moth (Nemophora degeerella) adult male, resting on nettle leaf, Strumpshaw Fen RSPB Reserve, River Yare, The Broads, Norfolk, England, june

Background imageBroads Collection: Boardwalk and raised hide in reedbed habitat, Hickling Broad, River Thurne, The Broads N. P

Boardwalk and raised hide in reedbed habitat, Hickling Broad, River Thurne, The Broads N. P. Norfolk, England, march
Boardwalk and raised hide in reedbed habitat, Hickling Broad, River Thurne, The Broads N.P. Norfolk, England, march

Background imageBroads Collection: View of open water and reedbed habitat, Strumpshaw Fen RSPB Reserve, River Yare, The Broads N. P

View of open water and reedbed habitat, Strumpshaw Fen RSPB Reserve, River Yare, The Broads N. P
View of open water and reedbed habitat, Strumpshaw Fen RSPB Reserve, River Yare, The Broads N.P. Norfolk, England, february

Background imageBroads Collection: Boating the the River Bure, Wroxham

Boating the the River Bure, Wroxham, Norfolk Broads Date: circa 1920s

Background imageBroads Collection: Grey Lag Geese

Grey Lag Geese
A group of Gray Lag Geese on the Norfolk Broads, England. Date: 1960s

Background imageBroads Collection: Boating Pleasures

Boating Pleasures
Boating for pleasure : Power boats and a yacht, possibly on the Norfolk Broads, England. Date: 1930s

Background imageBroads Collection: The Norfolk Broads

The Norfolk Broads
Summer yachting on the Norfolk Broads, near Beccles, on the River Waverney, on the Suffolk-Norfolk border, England. Date: 1950s

Background imageBroads Collection: Wherries on the Yare

Wherries on the Yare
The sailing wherry Albion, on the River Yare, Norfolk, England, one of the last wherries used for trading on the Norfolk Broads. Date: 1960s

Background imageBroads Collection: Duck Shooting on the Norfolk Broads

Duck Shooting on the Norfolk Broads. 1892

Background imageBroads Collection: Scouts in Norfolk

Scouts in Norfolk
Washing-up is not such a chore for these cubs and scouts, part of a jamboree at Salhouse Broad, Norfolk. 2000 scouts met Prince George (Duke of Kent) and Lord Baden Powell. Date: early 1930s

Background imageBroads Collection: View of dead trees on beach, with saline lagoon and sea, Covehithe, Benacre Broad

View of dead trees on beach, with saline lagoon and sea, Covehithe, Benacre Broad, Benacre National Nature Reserve, Suffolk, England, march

Background imageBroads Collection: Wooden footbridge over canal in woodland garden, Fairhaven Garden Trust, South Walsham

Wooden footbridge over canal in woodland garden, Fairhaven Garden Trust, South Walsham, The Broads, Norfolk, England, april

Background imageBroads Collection: Pleasure boat on river, Norwich, River Yare, The Broads, Norfolk, England, april

Pleasure boat on river, Norwich, River Yare, The Broads, Norfolk, England, april




For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

Exploring the Scenic Norfolk Broads: A Journey through Time Discover the hidden gems of Norfolk County with its enchanting network of waterways, as depicted in the Norfolk County Road Map. The captivating beauty of the Norfolk Broads and Thurne will leave you spellbound, offering a tranquil escape from bustling city life. As you traverse over Wroxham Bridge, immerse yourself in the idyllic surroundings of Hickling Broad during a sunny Norfolk summer. Picture rowing enthusiasts gliding gracefully across its shimmering waters back in 1935, capturing a moment frozen in time. The River Thurne meanders through the heart of the Norfolk Broads, inviting pleasure boats to moor beside Thurne windmill. Witness this picturesque scene where nature seamlessly intertwines with man-made structures, creating an awe-inspiring sight that epitomizes serenity. Hoveton Broad and the majestic River Bure beckon visitors to embark on an unforgettable journey through their pristine waters. Allow yourself to be captivated by their ethereal charm as you navigate these stunning landscapes aboard one of many pleasure boats available for hire. Don't miss out on experiencing Horning Ferry's historic significance while traversing these ancient waterways. This crossing has connected communities for centuries and continues to do so today, providing glimpses into a bygone era. Thurne Broad is another gem nestled within this watery paradise; it showcases all that makes the Norfolk Boards unique. Lose yourself amidst its breathtaking vistas and let your imagination soar as you soak up every ounce of natural beauty that surrounds you. For those who crave adventure off-the-beaten-path, explore The River Ant - marked on our map - which winds its way through untouched corners of this magical landscape. Discover hidden nooks and crannies teeming with wildlife or simply revel in solitude amidst nature's embrace. Embarking on this expedition through time offers an unparalleled opportunity to appreciate the Norfolk Broads' rich heritage and natural wonders.