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Former Forge
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The forge today - opposite the turning to East Carleton. The thatched Forge Cottage is just visible to the right and the building that is thought to be the old school is to the left.
Norwich Bridge now
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A view north from Norwich Bridge taken in 2005, with Forge Cottage (right), beyond which is the old forge. On the right are the houses on the site of the Tradesman's Arms. The bus is the no.10 from (and to) Mulbarton.
Forge Cottage
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The thatched Forge Cottage today - viewed across the B1113 from the E Carleton turn.
Forge interior 1
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The inside of Mulbarton Forge today - with certificates (right - see another image) and on far wall the arm that held the signboard of the Tradesman's Arms.
Inside the forge 2
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Inside Mulbarton forge today, showing the forge chimney decorated with some of the horseshoes found on the site.
Smithy Certificates
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Some prize certificates on the wall inside the old forge. Right (white) are from the Royal Norfolk \summer Shows at Kings Lynn, 1925 (top) and Norwich, 1928 (below). Left (red) are certificates of the Mustard Horse Nail Company.
Village Shoemaker
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An early Noakes photo of a shoemaker - thought to have been taken in Mulbarton. We know a shoemaker lived and worked opposite the World's End, and Trade Directories list several names.
Frost's Garage 1
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Charlie Frost outside his garage and workshop in the early days of Frost's Garage.
Frost's Garage '75
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By 1975 Frost's garage had a single-storey brick shop and workshop and more modern pumps. The old post office (left) is a private house and the Wingfield Hall will soon be demolished.
Garage advert.
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This poster for Frost's garage in 1925 uses a collage of photos to advertise the business.
Garage by pond
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An early photo of Frost's Garage, between the Post Office (left) and the Wingfield Hall and Chapel (right).
Garage And Pond 2
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Another view of Frost's Garage, to the left of the old Wingfield Hall.
Serving Petrol
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Henry Cannell (apprentice mechanic at Frost's Garage) serves petrol from an early 'bowser' pump. The car has the Norfolk registration AH. Beyond is the Chapel (left) and baker's shop (right).
Bread van at garage
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Frost's garage on Norwich Road sold tyres and other spare parts as well as petrol. Mr. Funnell's bread delivery van was kept and serviced here.
Charlie's Bike
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Charlie Frost outside his Norwich Road garage and cycle shop with an old bike. Note the wartime 'Pool Petrol' pump behind.
Vintage motorbike
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Charlie Frost's sons were motor-bike enthusiasts, too, and took over the Norwich Road garage from their father. This vintage bike is much admired!
Local traders
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Relaxing are Charlie Frost, garage owner (left); George ('Billy") Goward, blacksmith (centre); in the garden of Mr. Wasey (right) who lived near the World's End.
1937 Garage Receipt
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C. J. Frost is a 'Cycle and Motor Agent' and soled radio valves, too.
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