Thetford Collection

Public arms: Thetford; Tiverton; Warrington; Berwick-upon-Tweed; Wisbech (engraving)
6008991 Public arms: Thetford; Tiverton; Warrington; Berwick-upon-Tweed; Wisbech (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

European Otter (Lutra lutra) adult female, feeding on Perch (Perca fluviatilis) prey in town centre river, River Little Ouse, Thetford, Norfolk, England, February

Burrell General Purpose Traction Engine TA369 Red Gauntlet (msn 3798) at the 1959 Andover Steam Fair. (Charles Burrell & Sons were builders of steam traction engines, agricultural machinery)

Black-bellied Dipper (Cinclus cinclus cinclus) adult, feeding in turbulent water, River Little Ouse, Thetford, Norfolk, England, February

Fashion before ease, 1793
1575038 Fashion before ease, 1793; (add.info.: Fashion before ease or a good constitution sacrificed for a fantastic form)

Thetford Norfolk UK City Street Map
Vector Illustration of a City Street Map of Thetford, Norfolk, UK. Included files are EPS (v10) and Hi-Res JPG. Data courtesy from Ordnance Survey: VectorMap District https

Country Lane in Autumn, Thetford Forest, Norfolk, England

Trades in Regency England. Spinning, reaping flax and Suffolk horses. Woman spinning wool on a wheel outside a cottage in Lavenham 28, boy harvesting hemp for sailcloth in Suffolk 29

Burrell Showmans Road Locomotive Winston Churchill NR 965
At a traction engine rally outside the Museum of Science and Technology on Newhall Street, Birmingham:- Burrell Scenic class Showmans Road Locomotive, regn. NR 965, number 3909, Winston Churchill

Burrell Showmans Road Locomotive Princess Marina CL 4483
At a traction engine rally outside the Museum of Scince and Technology on Newhall Street, Birmingham:- Burrell Showmans Road Locomotive, regn. CL 4483, number 3847, Princess Marina

Burrell Showmans Road Locomotive NO4999
Burrell Showmans Road Locomotive, regn. NO4999, number 3926, Margaret. Built in 1922 by Charles Burrell & Sons at Thetford, powered by a 5 Nhp compound steam engine. Date: 1970s-1980s

Burrell Showmans Road Locomotive CO 3822
Burrell Showmans Road Locomotive, regn. CO 3822, number 3443, Lord Nelson. Built in 1913 by Charles Burrell & Sons at Thetford

Burrell Showmans Road Locomotive WB9110 Perseverance II (msn 3483), built in 1913 with an 8 Nhp compound steam engine. Seen at an auction at Walford Cross near Taunton in 1959

Burrell Devonshire General Purpose Traction Engine TA1849 Jellicoe (msn 3368), with Coeur De Lion 5nhp Engine, built 1913, at a 1959 Walford Cross auction. With Aveling & Barford Steam Roller YA2197

Beech Trees in Autumn, Thetford Forest, Norfolk, England

Country Lane in Autumn, Thetford Forest, Norfolk, England

Country Lane Leading to Cottage in Autumn, Thetford Forest, Norfolk, England

Sunburst Through Autumn Trees, Thetford Forest, Norfolk, England

Sunburst Through Autumn Beech Trees, Thetford Forest, Norfolk, England

Thetford, early 1900s

Bridge Street, Thetford, early 1900s

Thetford White Hart Street early 1900s

Thetford Church and Post Office early 1900s

Thetford Bridge Street early 1900s

1840s Victorian Map of Norfolk

Burrell Showmans Road Locomotive 3886, Lord Lascelles
Seen at Northampton on 6 August 1972 - Maker: Charles Burrell and Sons of Thetford, Norfolk - Type: Showmans Road Locomotive - Number: 3886 - Built: 1921 - Registration: XF 8162 - Cylinders

Burrell General Purpose Traction Engine PW 6287 Firefly number 4032, with 7nhp single-cylinder Engine, built in 1925. Seen at York on 16 May 1971

Evening, Near Little Thetford
This etching shows a crude wooden bridge which spans a narrow river with high banks, two people are walking across, situated near Little Thethford, in Cambridgeshire. Date: circa 1923

County of Norfolk by Christopher Saxton, c. 1574. Reprint of 1641
`NORFOLCIAE COMITATVS DESCRIPTIO CONTINENS in SE OPPIDA MERCATORIA XXVI. Pagos er Villas DCXXV. Vna cvm Singvlis Hundredis, et flvminibvs in eodem. Auctore Christophoro Saxton

County Map of Norfolk, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

The Prince of Wales as a Sportsman (litho)
1628705 The Prince of Wales as a Sportsman (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales as a Sportsman)

Melton Constable
LLM457626 Melton Constable by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Melton Constable. Illustration for Pictureque Views of Seats by F O Morris (William Mackenzie)

The Abbey Farm, Thetford, Norfolk (colour litho)
2794218 The Abbey Farm, Thetford, Norfolk (colour litho) by Cooper, Alfred Heaton (1864-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Abbey Farm, Thetford, Norfolk)

Thetford railway station, Thetford, Norfolk, seen here in the year it opened. Date: 1845

Market Place, Thetford, Norfolk. Date: circa 1900s

The Fire at Euston Hall, 5 April, the State Bed-Room and Painted Ceiling, now destroyed (b / w photo)
1629553 The Fire at Euston Hall, 5 April, the State Bed-Room and Painted Ceiling, now destroyed (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Robert Bloomfield, poet: The Danish Mounds, Thetford (engraving)
6028572 Robert Bloomfield, poet: The Danish Mounds, Thetford (engraving) by Greig, J. (fl.1819); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Danish Mounds, Thetford)

Illustrations of "A Tour in a Phaeton through the Eastern Counties"(engraving)
1596309 Illustrations of " A Tour in a Phaeton through the Eastern Counties" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Trades in Regency England
6340282 Trades in Regency England by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Trades in Regency England. Brick making, butter churning and rabbit warren)

Robert Bloomfield, poet: The Place Farm, near Thetford (engraving)
6028571 Robert Bloomfield, poet: The Place Farm, near Thetford (engraving) by Storer, James (1781-1852); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Place Farm, near Thetford)

Norfolk Nooks (engraving)
1046182 Norfolk Nooks (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Norfolk Nooks)

Duke of York, The Netley Belle, Duke of Norfolk engines
A line-up of traction engines at The 1958 Worcester rally: Duke of York - Fowler. 10 Nhp Compound, Crane Engine, KD 2826, (number 17106), built in 1928

Burrell Showmans Road Locomotive 3887, The Prince of Wales at Beaulieu Steam Happening Maker: Charles Burrell & Sons of Thetford

Burrell Road Locomotive 3824, Lord Fisher of Lambeth at the 1969 Stourpaine rally:- Maker: Charles Burrell & Sons of Thetford

Burrell General Purpose Engine, 3121 Keeling
Maker: Charles Burrell & Sons of Thetford, Norfolk Type:General Purpose Engine Number:3121 Built:1909 Registration:NO 1310 Cylinders:Single Nhp:8 Name:Keeling Date: 1970s-1980s

Burrell Ploughing Engine
Maker: Charles Burrell & Sons of Thetford, Norfolk Type: Ploughing Engine Registration: the Registration was also used for a McLaren General Purpose and is not recognised as this Burrell

Burrell Showmans Road Locomotive Britannia NM 257
Burrell Showmans Road Locomotive, regn. NM 257, number: 2668, Britannia. Built in 1904 by Charles Burrell & Sons of Thetford, Norfolk, powered by a 8 Nhp compound steam engine. Date: 1970s

Burrell Showmans Road Locomotive - Dreadnought
Burrell Showmans Road Locomotive, regn. AY 9682, number: 3093, Dreadnought. Built in 1909 by Charles Burrell & Sons of Thetford, Norfolk, powered by a 8 Nhp compound steam engine

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Thetford: A Historic Town Steeped in Natural Beauty and Rich Heritage Nestled in the heart of Norfolk, a town that effortlessly blends its fascinating history with breathtaking natural landscapes. With its public arms including Tiverton, Warrington, Berwick-upon-Tweed, and Wisbech, this charming town has much to offer. One cannot help but be captivated by the enchanting sights of Thetford. Picture an adult Black-bellied Dipper gracefully feeding in the turbulent waters of River Little Ouse – a mesmerizing display of nature's wonders. And if you're lucky enough, you might spot an elegant European Otter indulging in a feast of Perch prey right in the town center river. As you explore further into Thetford's past, you'll stumble upon remnants of the Cluniac priory ruins – a testament to its rich historical significance. These ancient ruins transport visitors back in time and evoke a sense of awe at their grandeur. Transportation enthusiasts will marvel at the sight of Burrell General Purpose Traction Engine TA369 Red Gauntlet or Burrell Showmans Road Locomotive 3886 Lord Lascelles - magnificent machines that once roamed these streets during early 1900s. Speaking of which, stepping into Bridge Street or White Hart Street through vintage photographs from that era feels like taking a trip down memory lane. The bustling scenes capture daily life as it was then - people going about their business amidst quaint buildings and horse-drawn carriages passing by. To truly understand Thetford's place within Norfolk's tapestry, one must delve into history books showcasing Victorian maps from the 1840s. These intricate cartographic gems reveal how this town has evolved over time while retaining its unique charm. Thetford is more than just picturesque scenery; it embodies centuries-old stories waiting to be discovered.