The Norfolk Broads from Old Postcards

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Hickling Broad, River Thurne

Hickling is the largest of the Broads, it covers over 1000 acres and is a National Nature Reserve which was aquired by the Norfolk Naturalists Trust in 1945. The huge expanse of freshwater is popular with yachting enthusiasts and there is an abundance of birdlife for bird watchers.

Hickling Staithe is a popular mooring spot with the Pleasure Boat Inn at the head of it.

Hickling Staithe. pm1909

c1900

Hickling Staithe and the Pleasure Boat Inn, the inn is still there although much extended.

 

 

 


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