Take a trip down memory lane with our fabulous photographic celebration of East Anglian life through the decades. Today we take a nostalgic look back at the picturesque market town of Stalham, situated on the River Ant.

North Norfolk News: Places - SThe river at Stalham with anglers peacefully fishing.Dated August 1974Photograph C8635Places - SThe river at Stalham with anglers peacefully fishing.Dated August 1974Photograph C8635

From boatyards and country sales to traditional agricultural markets, tourism and fishing and a local museum, Stalham has changed enormously over the years but it is still very much at the heart of life on the broads, boasting some of the most beautiful and broad's scenery in Norfolk.

Some of the county's best known and longest established boating companies operate from Stalham's staithe, making it a popular starting place for Broads boating holidays and continuing the long tradition of attracting tourists and day visitors to explore North Norfolk's abundant waterways.

North Norfolk News: Stalham Yachting Station, all types of craft for hire, July 1966. Picture: Archant libraryStalham Yachting Station, all types of craft for hire, July 1966. Picture: Archant library

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North Norfolk News: The Street at Stalham, during the Stalham Festival in 1973. Picture: Archant libraryThe Street at Stalham, during the Stalham Festival in 1973. Picture: Archant library

North Norfolk News: Stalham Engineering Co. Ltd taken 3rd August 1966. Picture: Archant libraryStalham Engineering Co. Ltd taken 3rd August 1966. Picture: Archant library

North Norfolk News: Stalham players, possibly the cast from Aladdin, January 1983. Picture: Archant libraryStalham players, possibly the cast from Aladdin, January 1983. Picture: Archant library